Your Guide To Record Store Day 2012

Chris April 21, 2012 2012 Record Store Day

It’s officially here. After months of speculation, numerous big announcements and constant coverage by us here at Modern Vinyl, 2012 Record Store Day begins tomorrow, or tonight for those stores opening at midnight. And to help you guys out with the big rush, we’ve created a guide for both beginners and veterans of the event, while also planning a special giveaway which will take place throughout the day. Check out all our coverage below.

A beginners guide to Record Store Day. So is this your first year?
The complete list of releases, both official and unofficial. What will you be picking up?
The online sales taking place throughout the day. No record stores around?
And finally our RSD contest. Win a Modern Vinyl slipmat on the big day.

Enjoy the day everybody!

Record Store Day

About the Author

Chris Lantinen is the owner and editor-in-chief of Modern Vinyl. Along with his modest collection of sad sounding records, he collects his share of soundtracks and previously adored indie up-and-comers. Chris is currently a professor of journalism and public relations at Edinboro University in the Erie, Pennsylvania area.