The Record Store Guide

These singles are out this week, only at indie record stores: RADIOHEAD The “Supercollider” single that was released for Record Store Day in the UK is finally available Stateside. It’s limited edition, and going fast, so check with your local store ( DISCLAIMER )THE DODOS This 7” has three songs, “”So Cold”, “All Night” and “Horns” none of which are on their latest album, and “Horns” is exclusive to this little piece. ( DISCLAIMER )

A brief note of thanks to everyone who went out and supported their local record stores this weekend. We hope you had a great time, and that it made you resolve to visit again and again (even though we know there are a ton of you who already do that!) We never dreamed that our little party would become so loved, or so big. We appreciate all the kind words, and we even appreciate all the constructive criticism. Nothing in this world is perfect, and nothing that involves so many diverse people will ever make them all completely happy. But know that we are learning where we can and that we remain true to the mission that’s been behind Record Store Day from the start: Celebrating the culture of the record store. They are such a good thing to have around.

Last year, a man in Maine sat down with his video camera to go through some of the cool things that had been arriving at his stores (Bull Moose) lately. That man was Chris Brown, who happened to think up the idea of Record Store Day in the first place, and his video featuring some of the pieces scheduled for release on Record Store Day 2010 was a big hit. Some of you have specifically requested that he do it again, and Chris is a good guy, so he sat down with his trusty camera and some releases you just might have on your wish list for Record Store Day 2011. Ladies and Gentlemen, without further ado: CHRIS BROWN AND THE RELEASES OF RECORD STORE DAY (appearing all week, remember to tip your waitress)  

THEY’RE HERE! The thing a lot of you are looking forward to, of course, are the special pieces coming to your favorite record store on April 16. Here’s a list of them, one you can print out, check off and take to your local record store. We’re doing things a little differently this year, so you’ll see a few different categories here: downloadable pdf | view list on website RECORD STORE DAY RELEASESThese are titles that are only being released for this day. These are true Record Store Day Exclusives. “WINDOWED” RELEASES These are titles that will only be available in record stores on Record Store Day, but will someday be available to other retailers down the line. REGIONAL/SMALL RUN RELEASES These are titles that are being released only to a certain region of stores, or have such a small run or distribution that the majority of participating stores will not have access to them. We feel it’s important to include these releases and celebrate the spirit in which they are released. And remember: LIMITED EDITION, BABY. A lot of these titles have limited runs. You may not get your hands on all the pieces you want. Your STORE may not get their hands on all the pieces they want. That’s the nature of limited releases. But that’s what makes them so exciting!