Why is Record Store Day Bad?
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Why is Record Store Day Bad?
Some business owners say Record Store Day records are too expensive and too numerous, and stores risk losing a lot of money on records that don’t sell. This wasn’t how Record Store Day was supposed to be.
What is special about Record Store Day?
Record Store Day is an annual event inaugurated in 2007 and held on one Saturday every April and every Black Friday in November to “celebrate the culture of the independently owned record store”. The day brings together fans, artists, and thousands of independent record stores across the world.
What are the disadvantages of vinyl records?
Disadvantages (Vinyl)
- Vinyl is harder to maintain than CDs, and should ideally be stored in temperature- and humidity-controlled environments.
- Vinyl is very easy to damage during playback.
- Surface noise, while often inaudible, will always be present and measurable, even on a brand new LP.
Is Record Store Day legit?
Apparently they call it Record Store Day. Now in its 12th year of madness, RSD is an annual event inaugurated in 2008 and held on one Saturday every April and every Black Friday in November to “celebrate the culture of the independently owned record store”, apparently.
What day is Vinyl Record Day?
August 12
August 12 is National Vinyl Record Day.
What records are being released on Record Store Day?
RECORD STORE DAY
| TITLE | ARTIST | RELEASE TYPE |
|---|---|---|
| Albert’s House | Chet Baker | ‘RSD First’ |
| Three Kisses of Love | Bee Gees | RSD Limited Run / Regional Focus |
| Combination of the Two: Live at the Monterey International Pop Festval | Big Brother & The Holding Company (featuring Janis Joplin) | ‘RSD First’ |
| STONED | Blackberry Smoke | ‘RSD First’ |
How do you store vinyl records?
You want to store vinyl records in a cool place—not too cold, but not too hot. If the vinyl is exposed to high heat for extended periods of time, it can lead to warping and other damaging effects. If you have a temperature-controlled attic or storage unit, that can be a great choice.
Who Runs Record Store Day?
Michael Kurtz is the co-founder of “Record Store Day,” conceived in 2007 at a gathering of independent record store owners as a way to celebrate and spread the word about the unique culture surrounding nearly 1,400 independently owned record stores in the U.S. and thousands of similar stores internationally.
What day is National Record Store Day?
Even during a pandemic, record stores proved essential to their community. Record Store Day 2021 is scheduled for June 12.
How were vinyls invented?
Thomas Edison took the Phonautograph in 1878 and created a way to actually hear the music. The device used a stylus to cut grooves into tinfoil to record and replay the sounds. In 1867, an inventor named Emile Berliner patented the gramophone, which is was the first vinyl record player.