record store day

RSD Ambassador Dave Grohl originally wanted to release Foo Fighters' first-ever concert for Record Store Day.

Record Store Day is just around the corner on April 18, and its official ambassador, Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, is taking his role in very seriously.

In the biggest record store in New York City, press and fans joined together for the official announcement of the Record Store Day 2015 list of releases.

By now, if you've been paying any attention, it's pretty easy to guess what date Record Store Day will land on each year.

One of America's most cherished holidays is approaching: Black Friday.

Vinyl fanatics, brace yourselves: We've just landed on a wealth of information regarding special releases for RSD's Black Friday.

From cassette tapes and CDs to vinyl and books, Record Store Day has become an annual tradition for music fans and collectors to join together to get their hands on exclusive items that span genres. While you can pick up releases from a wide range of genres, we want to take a closer look at what rock and metal fans can expect from this year's Record Store Day, set to take place on April 19. Read M

  Brother Ali, a strong, gifted political voice in Hip Hop, stopped by Cactus Records yesterday before his show at the Zebra Cocktail Lounge for a free in-store performance. Ali, who is signed to the independent label Rhymesayers Entertainment, stressed the importance of supporting endangered independently owned record stores, such as Cactus, before signing autographs and taking pictures with fans

Twenty-five years ago, R.E.M. unveiled their sixth studio effort, ‘Green,’ which included such well-known hits as ‘Pop Song 89,’ ‘Stand’ and ‘Orange Crush.’ The 1988 album gained worldwide acclaim and arguably became the defining record of their career. Now, the band has announced plans to release a special 25th anniversary edition of album, along with an exclusive live EP.

As an official sponsor for Record Store Day, which takes place nationally on April 20 and celebrates the culture surrounding still-standing indie record stores, Warner Bros. are rolling out limited edition vinyl treats from artists like the Black Keys, the Flaming Lips and Tegan and Sara.

With Record Store Day 2013 a couple of months away, we're starting to get a look at what's on tap for music fans -- and this year, that will include a pair of previously unreleased Bob Dylan tracks.

It may feel like a struggle to get up off the couch and stand in line for all those sales the day after Thanksgiving -- but the folks behind Record Store Day are working overtime to lure you out to your local music retailer with a bevy of Black Friday exclusives.