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Record Store Day is upon us (you will see a theme here) and I cannot think of a better day for vinyl collectors. But, although I fully support RSD, they do need to do something about the glut of releases that are done just for the money; not to mention that these 'special releases' - supposed to be only available at record stores around the world, are already showing up on eBay - a day BEFORE the big event. A quick check of eBay shows 251 results for record store day 2014. I am not going to ramble on about all the issues with RSD, it is great for vinyl and the record stores. That said - please support your local record store!!

To see a complete list of the releases, head over to Record Store Day

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just a few of the record store day releases from our friends at MusicOnVinyl

AEROSMITH - DRAW THE LINE (RSD 2014)

Draw the Line is the fifth album by American hard rock band Aerosmith, released December 1, 1977. It was recorded in an abandoned convent near New York City, rented out for that purpose. The portrait of the band was drawn by the celebrity caricaturist Al Hirschfeld. Kerrang! magazine listed the album at #37 among the "100 Greatest Heavy Metal Albums of All Time."

180 gram audiophile vinyl
Insert
Remastered audio
Limited RSD 2014 issue of 1500 numbered copies

ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND - SELECTIONS FROM PLAY ALL NIGHT (RSD 2014)

Play All Night: Live At the Beacon Theatre consists of performances captured on March 10 & 11 in 1992. This album has been produced by guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Warren Haynes from original recordings overseen by long-time Allmans producer, the late Tom Dowd.

The set list retains the uniformity espoused by the group's deceased founder, guitarist Duane Allman, allowing the group to move effortlessly from one familiar number ("Statesboro Blues") to another ("You Don't Love Me") and concentrate on improvisation to render the numbers fresh.

180 gram audiophile vinyl
Limited RSD 2014 issue

MGMT - CONGRATULATIONS (RSD 2014)

Congratulations is the second major label studio album by American psychedelic rock band MGMT, released on April 13, 2010. The album is a departure from the Synth Pop style that first brought the band acclaim on their major label debut, Oracular Spectacular, and features a more progressive, guitar-driven sound.

180 gram audiophile vinyl
Printed innersleeves
Limited RSD 2014 issue of 1000 numbered copies

ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK - KING KONG (RSD 2014)

King Kong is a classic pre-WW2 American fantasy monster/adventure starring Fay Wray, Bruce Cabot and Robert Armstrong, and opened in New York City on March 2, 1933 to rave reviews. The film tells of a gigantic, island-dwelling ape called Kong who dies in an attempt to possess a beautiful young woman. Kong is distinguished for its stop-motion animation by Willis O'Brien and its musical score by Max Steiner. In 1991, it was deemed "culturally, historically and aesthetically significant" by the Library of Congress and selected for preservation in the National Film Registry. Limited RSD 2014 issue of 1000 numbered copies on blue vinyl

SHOCKING BLUE - SEND ME A POSTCARD (RSD 2014)

Shocking Blue was a Dutch rock band from The Hague, the Netherlands, formed in 1967. In 1969 and 1970, the group enjoyed a worldwide chart success with "Venus", followed by several other hit singles like "Send Me a Postcard" (released in 1968/69). This is psychedelic Sixties Rock from the highest degree! Limited RSD 2014 issue of 1000 numbered copies on orange vinyl

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from our friends at PolyvinylRecords

Celebrate Record Store Day in style...Polyvinyl style, that is!

This year we're very excited to be offering six incredible releases, including:

The Dodos Yours Truly Session 7" - Limited to 1000. Beautiful new arrangements of two tracks from Carrier featuring the acclaimed Magik*Magik Orchestra.

of Montreal Jigsaw Puzzle 7" - Limited to 1500. Rebecca Cash takes lead vocals on the title track (from the Lousy with Sylvianbriar recording sessions). B-side is an alternate version of "Triumph of Disintegration."

of Montreal Satanic Panic in the Attic Deluxe 10-Year Anniversary 2xLP - Limited to 2000 on 180-Gram blue and yellow vinyl. Includes second disc featuring seven bonus tracks recorded during the same era as the original album. Gatefold jacket restores interior artwork to original full-color brilliance.

Saturday Looks Good To Me Love Will Find You and Saturday Looks Good To Me LPs - Both titles are limited to 500 in screenprinted jackets with re-imagined artwork. First time on vinyl for Love Will Find You and the expanded 14-song version of Saturday Looks Good To Me.

Xiu Xiu Unclouded Sky LP - Limited to 1000 on cloud-colored vinyl. American and Caribbean spirituals recorded at Sigur Ros's studio in Iceland.

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