Celebrate Indepedent Record Stores This Saturday
What's the deal?
This Saturday independent record stores across the states are throwing a party for themselves, and you're invited. Record Store Day is a day to celebrate the invaluable role of the mom & pop record store to any city's local music scene: local bands are able to find shelf space, music enthusiasts are able to track down that long lost import album with their help, and we all know big box and vinyl don't mix. They are one of the main arteries that keeps music pumping through our hearts.
It's never been easy though.
Smaller budgets and less shelf space mean that indie record stores have to be more selective in what they carry in-store, less buying power means generally higher prices for the end customer, and the advent of EBay and Amazon coupled with lower general CD sales has been a strong blow to the industry.
That's why it's more important than ever to support your local record store. Hit the jump to find out where you can head locally this Saturday to pick up a new (or old) album, along with some great deals coinciding with Record Store Day.
This Saturday independent record stores across the states are throwing a party for themselves, and you're invited. Record Store Day is a day to celebrate the invaluable role of the mom & pop record store to any city's local music scene: local bands are able to find shelf space, music enthusiasts are able to track down that long lost import album with their help, and we all know big box and vinyl don't mix. They are one of the main arteries that keeps music pumping through our hearts.
It's never been easy though.
Smaller budgets and less shelf space mean that indie record stores have to be more selective in what they carry in-store, less buying power means generally higher prices for the end customer, and the advent of EBay and Amazon coupled with lower general CD sales has been a strong blow to the industry.
That's why it's more important than ever to support your local record store. Hit the jump to find out where you can head locally this Saturday to pick up a new (or old) album, along with some great deals coinciding with Record Store Day.
Shake It Records
4156 Hamilton Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45223
Shake It Records in Northside is putting everything at 15% off! This includes CDs, vinyl, basically anything on sale in the store. Jake Speed & the Freddies will also be making an appearance at 7pm in the store for the 63rd annual Woodie Guthrie Festival.
They're also giving away a slew of free stuff, but they also advise patrons to arrive early if they're interested in receiving something sans paying. For a partial list visit here.
Everybody's Records
6106 Montgomery Rd.
Pleasant Ridge, OH 45213
Everybody's Records has been a staple on Montgomery Rd for nearly 30 years. This Saturday they plan to have plenty of albums for sale at the low price of $9.98! Also, visiting the store this weekend (Friday - Sunday) will give you an opportunity to enter a raffle for all kinds of great prizes like an Epiphone Guitar signed by the Sick Puppies or even a USB Turntable.
Galaxy CDs
1238 Main St.
Hamilton, Oh 45013
513-892-8888
Galaxy CDs in Hamilton is going crazy with record store day. New and Used LP's will be 25% off. Used CDs will be buy one get one free. There will even be sales on their videogame selection. On top of it all, early customers will receive either a video game or music gift bag. Both bags will have a combination of great, free gifts, and both bags are extremely limited supply!
Moles Records
111 Calhoun St.
Cincinnati Oh. 45219
513-861-6291
Moles in Clifton doesn't have any specific deals coinciding with Record Store Day, but has every right to be a part of it for staying independent for 34 years. The store operates largely in extremely hard-to-find and rare albums and is a collector's dream. Make sure to stop by on Saturday to let them know you appreciate everything they've done to contribute to Cincy's music scene.
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Cincinnati, OH 45223
Shake It Records in Northside is putting everything at 15% off! This includes CDs, vinyl, basically anything on sale in the store. Jake Speed & the Freddies will also be making an appearance at 7pm in the store for the 63rd annual Woodie Guthrie Festival.
They're also giving away a slew of free stuff, but they also advise patrons to arrive early if they're interested in receiving something sans paying. For a partial list visit here.
Everybody's Records
6106 Montgomery Rd.
Pleasant Ridge, OH 45213
Everybody's Records has been a staple on Montgomery Rd for nearly 30 years. This Saturday they plan to have plenty of albums for sale at the low price of $9.98! Also, visiting the store this weekend (Friday - Sunday) will give you an opportunity to enter a raffle for all kinds of great prizes like an Epiphone Guitar signed by the Sick Puppies or even a USB Turntable.
Galaxy CDs
1238 Main St.
Hamilton, Oh 45013
513-892-8888
Galaxy CDs in Hamilton is going crazy with record store day. New and Used LP's will be 25% off. Used CDs will be buy one get one free. There will even be sales on their videogame selection. On top of it all, early customers will receive either a video game or music gift bag. Both bags will have a combination of great, free gifts, and both bags are extremely limited supply!
Moles Records
111 Calhoun St.
Cincinnati Oh. 45219
513-861-6291
Moles in Clifton doesn't have any specific deals coinciding with Record Store Day, but has every right to be a part of it for staying independent for 34 years. The store operates largely in extremely hard-to-find and rare albums and is a collector's dream. Make sure to stop by on Saturday to let them know you appreciate everything they've done to contribute to Cincy's music scene.
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