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entertainment2 years ago

"Live Music, Limited-Edition Vinyl, and Taylor Swift: Record Store Day 2023"

Thousands of independent record stores worldwide will participate in Record Store Day on April 22, coinciding with Earth Day. Portland-area record stores, including Jackpot Records, Vinyl Resting Place, and Music Millennium, will host special events and sell limited-edition vinyl. The celebration aims to support independent record stores and the communities that surround them. Vinyl sales have surged in recent years, with 2022 being the first year since 1987 that vinyl records outsold CDs.

entertainment2 years ago

Record Store Day 2023: Vinyl Releases and Live Music Await!

Record Store Day is happening on Saturday, giving music fans the chance to get their hands on rare vinyl releases and independent record store owners the opportunity to engage with customers. Some of the most coveted releases include a hot pink version of Taylor Swift's "1989" and Childish Gambino's "Because the Internet." While rare releases are a big draw, store owners hope first-time shoppers will browse through crates of vinyl and enjoy the experience of physical media.