This year’s Record Store Day on April 12 promises to be a treasure trove for music lovers. Nearly 1,600 record shops across the US will feature over 330 new and limited-edition vinyl releases, showcasing artists ranging from Gracie Abrams to Waxahatchee.
Vinyl remains a popular format for music enthusiasts, with sales increasing every year. In 2024, vinyl records generated $1.4 billion in revenue, surpassing CD sales. Record Store Day has become an essential event for fans of physical music, with many artists dominating the market.
Among the releases is a special yellow vinyl Record Store Day LP by Post Malone, a tribute to Nirvana featuring songs like “Come As You Are” and “In Bloom.” Taylor Swift also has a limited-edition 7-inch white vinyl release with her collaboration with Post Malone on the single “Fortnight.”
Other notable releases include Fleetwood Mac’s picture disc edition of their classic album, Grateful Dead’s “On A Back Porch” collection, and Pharoah Sanders’ special Record Store Day 180-gram vinyl release. Emmylou Harris’ live album “Spyboy” is also returning to vinyl for the first time.
Record Store Day events will take place at record shops across the country, with local artists performing and customers getting exclusive merchandise like T-shirts. This year’s event promises to be a memorable experience for music lovers, offering unique opportunities to discover new releases and meet their favorite artists.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2025/04/12/record-store-day-2025-stores-records/83050368007