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Arguably the southernmost point on the planet where it’s being celebrated.
The event originated in the United States and has expanded internationally, with official organizers in the United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, Mexico, Europe, Japan, and Australasia. The first event was held in California with Metallica launching the event.
Since its inception, World Record Day (WRD) has grown and spread around the world. Many of the biggest names in the music business like Bob Dylan, Sir Elton John, and Taylor Swift have been appointed as ambassadors — with Sir Elton awarded the title of World Record Store Day Legend and Taylor Swift appointed as the first WRD Global Ambassador, so it’s no small thing.
So get out your old 45’s and LP’s and give ‘em a whirl. It doesn’t have to be rock, jazz, country, classical — any genre will do. Just get the music cranking.
🎶 Rockn Rolla Records on Spey Street from 11am today – Bringin’ Back The Good Sounds That Only Vinyl Can Produce.
Don’t forget to check out the activities at Threesandsevens Records on Dee Street.
Southlanders are spoilt for vinyl with JB Hi-Fi in Invercargill Central Mall also having an extensive range of new vinyl, CDs, DVDs, and even some cassettes.
This year’s Record Store Day features exclusive limited releases, including:
- Elton John – Live from the Rainbow Theatre with Ray Cooper: A curated vinyl release of Elton’s legendary 1977 London concert.
- a-ha – Hunting High and Low: The 1984 Demos: A special LP featuring early demo versions of tracks from their iconic debut album.
- David Bowie – READY, SET, GO! (LIVE, RIVERSIDE STUDIOS ’03):
Parlophone Records is proud to announce this very special limited double vinyl LP and CD, released for Record Store Day, 12 April 2024.
On 8 September 2003, Bowie made history with the world’s biggest live interactive satellite music event at Riverside Studios in London — streamed to 86 cinemas across 26 countries.
The live performance of his REALITY album is now available for the first time, featuring the full 11-track set and three previously unreleased encore tracks. - Neil Finn – Sessions At West 54th St [Vinyl LP]:
First released on DVD in 2000, this is the first-ever vinyl release of Neil Finn’s 1998 live appearance on the US TV show Sessions At West 54th, recorded in New York City while promoting his debut solo album Try Whistling This.
The set includes fan favourites from Split Enz and Crowded House, and features then-14-year-old Liam Finn in the band.
Read the full list of special releases here