""It's huge, it's our biggest day of the year. All our customers look forward to it. We usually have a line outside since the night before," said Tony Green, manager at Amoeba Music in San Francisco."
""There's a bunch of limited edition releases put out by record companies," said Green."
""The owner makes a point to stash records aside for that day. We generally specialize in rare records to begin, but on that particular day, we try and bring in records that are especially desirable and rare," said Vinnie Esparza of Groove Merchant Records."
""You're able to look at the cover, read the liner notes, and have a tangible connection to the music that digital formats just can't provide.""
Record Store Day is an annual event that began in the Bay Area in 2008, now celebrated worldwide. It features exclusive vinyl releases, attracting large crowds eager to purchase rare records. This year, notable releases include Taylor Swift's 7" vinyl and remastered albums from iconic artists. While the event has faced criticism for becoming too corporate, independent stores like Groove Merchant Records adapt by curating special selections. The resurgence of vinyl continues, with sales surpassing CDs for the first time since 1987, appealing to both audiophiles and younger generations.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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