RECORD STORE DAY 2011
This Saturday (April 16th) is Record Store Day. And Ozzy Osbourne of Black Sabbath is ambassador!
In addition to raising awareness about the importance of community based independently owned record stores, this day is a chance to collect some very limited production vinyl. The Rolling Stones will be releasing 5,000 copies of the unique “Brown Sugar” single mix on a 7″ 45. Kate Bush will be represented by 1,000 Audio Fidelity 10″ records of Hounds of Love on pink vinyl. Phish will put out “Two Soundchecks,” a 7″ record of their first ever live vinyl release. Green Day, Husker Du, Foo Fighters and Radiohead will also will be releasing exclusive collectibles.
There will also be limited edition vinyl by AC/DC, Syd Barret, Big Star, Derek and the Dominos, The Grateful Dead, The Velvet Underground, Jimi Hendrix, and 13th Floor Elevators. In addition, The Experience Music Project in Seattle is kicking off “Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses,” an exhibit based on the pioneering grunge band.
To learn more about participating record stores, sales, exclusive merchandise, in-store acts, and free stuff – check out the official web site:
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