Happy Record Store Day

Twist & Shout in Denver had close to 300 people lined up before they opened.

We went over to Black & Read and there was a much smaller crowd there.

My haul:

Genesis Spot The Pigeon EP Audio Fidelity 12" blue vinyl 33 1/3 and 45RPM

Grace Potter & the Nocturnals Grace Potter & The Nocturnals: Live at the Legendary Sun Studios Hollywood 12" Vinyl & CD

Various Artists Empire Records Soundtrack Ume 2 x 12" orange vinyl

Various Artists Pretty In Pink Soundtrack UMe 12" pink vinyl

Various Artists The Breakfast Club Soundtrack UMe 12" white vinyl

Plus a few others. Overall an excellent day. I was very glad to see so many people supporting their local stores. This is my new special holi"day" :-)

Currently listening to my finds. When I arrived at Music Millennium in Ptld OR shortly after 8AM there was about a 45min line. Once I made my selections- Fleetwood Mac, Branford Marsalis and Forever Miles, it was another 45 min to get to the cashier. It went by pretty fast though, as the folks there were pretty social and patient. Next was Everyday Records where I found a 10" Dave Brubeck disk. Non-RSD picks included 3 LP's by The Shins ( a happy find as they are a new band for me) and some used classical LP's. I was done with buying records by noon and was able to spend the rest of a sunny day other than buying records (hey-sunshine and warm in April here is a special event).

Got my Tebowie! I take my six year-old daughter she always seems to end up with a bag full of free swag.

I was first in line at my local store. I grabbed what I was after, and was out the door twelve minutes after they opened, leaving a crowd in my wake. Amongst my finds was a twelve inch Bill Evans- Live at Top of the Gate.

I don't get it. Why would someone go shopping for records on a day when the store is going to be swamped, waits just to get in, more waits to check out. ????????????????