Christmas comes early for vinyl lovers every year. They flock to record stores across the nation to buy special releases and reissues by their favorite artists.
Story by Gabrielle Sanchez
This year’s Record Store Day falls on April 21, so here are some releases to look out for.
Arcade Fire, “EP”
This is a reissue of the band’s debut EP, which was recorded in 2002, and will be the first time it has been pressed onto vinyl.
Photo courtesy of The Future Heart
Courtney Barnett, “City Looks Pretty”/ “Sunday Roast”
The 12” vinyl will feature a sneak peek at two new songs from her upcoming album, set to be released on May 18.
Photo courtesy of Fader
Mac DeMarco and Shamir, “Beat Happening Covers”
The duo covers two songs originally by Beat Happening, an indie pop band from the ‘80s. All sale proceeds will go to Immigrant Defense Project, an organization that works within the legal system to ensure greater levels of justice.
Photo courtesy of Pitchfork
Phoenix, “Monologue”
The exclusive track from their last album, “Ti Amo,” will be pressed onto a darling red heart shaped 7” vinyl.
Photo courtesy of Juno Records
Sufjan Stevens, “Mystery of Love”
This EP features the three songs the artist contributed to the “Call Me By Your Name” soundtrack, including the Academy Award nominated title track and will be pressed onto a translucent vinyl.
Photo courtesy of Modern Vinyl
Florence + the Machine, “Sky Full of Song”
Indie music songbird will release a special 7” featuring her most recent track.
Photo courtesy of Crash Records
Local record stores that will be participating in this year’ RSD include the following. Look at all of the RSD special releases on the official website.
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Encore Records (809 E 6th St.)
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Breakaway Records (211 W N Loop Blvd.)
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Waterloo Records (600 N Lamar Blvd.)
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End of an Ear (4304 Clawson Rd.)
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Antone’s Record Shop (2928 Guadalupe St.)
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Groovers Paradise Record Shop (6550 Comanche Trail)
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Exploded Records (4500 Duval St.)
