Record Store Day has announced a new format in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic that splits the traditionally single day event into three.
Since its founding in 2008, RSD has always taken place on the third Saturday of April; but, as organizers now say: "In 2020, that world is different, so Record Store Day will be too." For over a decade, vinyl fans have lined up at their favorite participating record shops for a chance to buy exclusive, limited-edition releases and often benefit from promotional discounts, too.
The goal was always simple: support indie retailers. This year, due to the pandemic, RSD postponed its original April date to June, but as summer nears without any clear indication of when life can resume, the organization has