Apr 19, 2024 - News

Atlanta tunes up for Record Store Day

Wilborn P. Nobles III

A shopper browses albums at a record store in Atlanta, Georgia, US, on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. The US Census Bureau is scheduled to release retail sales figures on February 15. Photographer: Dustin Chambers/Bloomberg via Getty Images — A record store shopper in Atlanta last year. Photo: Dustin Chambers/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Vinyl fans in metro Atlanta and worldwide will band together on April 20 to celebrate Record Store Day.

Why it matters: The annual holiday supports local independent record shops, which use the occasion to release reissued, remastered and deep-cut albums.

Details: Stores open early. The lines to get first dibs will start even earlier. Visit a store's website or social media for exact hours.

Here's a sample of local record stores' plans:

Criminal Records in Little Five Points is hosting raffles with prizes from R.E.M., Widespread Panic, Third Man Records and more.
Fantasyland Records in Buckhead is giving away freebies and selling limited edition vinyl releases, as well as The Beatles 3" Mini Turntable.
DBS Sounds in Riverdale is hosting a Caribbean cookout, pizza party, contests and DJ performances. Doors open at 10am.

Worthy of your time: Find out if your favorite musician has a special release for RSD.

And stop by a record store near you.

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