RSD2019-logo-2.jpeg

What began as a humble way of getting people to shop mom-and-pop record stores is now an international celebration: it's Record Store Day, and this Saturday, April 13th, music fans everywhere will wake up early and flock to their favorite local record store to fill their shopping bags with wax, ranging from 7"s containing new music to rare reissues of albums that have been out-of-print for decades.

This year boasts yet another jaw-dropping lineup of exclusive releases, and, as always, KEXP is here to help you plan your attack.


Throughout the week of April 8th-12th, KEXP will be giving away some of these rare Record Store Day releases. Tune in to win!  And tune in to The Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole on Friday, April 12th as he previews many of these exclusive releases. For many of the titles, it’ll be the first time any of us worldwide get to hear these songs! 

Articles from This Year's Record Store Day

Record Store Day

KEXP’s Picks for Record Store Day 2019

KEXP collects some highlights in this year's Record Store Day extensive list of limited edition vinyl, cassettes, box sets, reissues, and more.


Read More
Music News Record Store Day

Record Store Day Announces List for 2019

Including reissues and rarities from David Bowie, IDLES, Soccer Mommy, Pearl Jam, and more.


Read More

Articles from Past Record Store Days

Record Store Day The Afternoon Show w/ Kevin Cole

Record Store Day 2015: DJ Kevin Cole’s Picks

One of my favorite days of the year is fast approaching — Record Store Day, an international holiday for record collectors and music lovers! A day to celebrate the role of the independent record store in the community, as a gathering space to discover, share, and experience the joy of music and com…


Read More
Record Store Day

Record Store Day 2015: Events Around Seattle

It's the most wonderful time of the year: Record Store Day! Now in its eighth year, this annual event to acknowledge your local independent record shop has become a colossal celebration, now organized in partnership with the Alliance of Independent Media Stores (AIMS) and the Coalition of Independe…


Read More
Record Store Day

Record Store Day Black Friday 2014 Preview

This Friday, November 29th, is Black Friday, and there's nothing more pleasing than the rich grooves of black vinyl that you can score at record stores this week Record Store Day Black Friday!


Read More