Ok, so we haven’t been too keen about Record Store Day ever since the year that we got wind of its organizers trying to exclude certain stores from the celebration because their owners hadn’t “officially” signed up with them to participate, which is total bullshit to us. However, we do support bringing in business to our favorite local shops, grabbing some sweet, new vinyls, and checking out free live performances while doing so. If you’re looking to do that tomorrow, check out our list of spots where you might have the best possible time doing that.
a.k.a. Music (120 N. 3rd St.): (2:30pm) Nothing (acoustic); open at 10am – complimentary Narragansett beer. 50% off CDs & non-RSD releases.
Repo Records (538 South St.): (12pm) Girlpool, Sad Actor, Cheerbleeders (acoustic), Easy Creatures, Gondola, The Tough Shits, and Witch Fist; open at 9:30am.
Philadelphia Record Exchange (1524 Frankford Ave.): (8pm) Sean McGuiness (of Pissed Jeans), Aye Aye (members of Bardo Pond).
Long in the Tooth (2027 Sansom St.): (7pm) The Rentiers (members of Plow United); open at 9am.
Creep Records (1050 N. Hancock St.): (9am) Mikey Erg, Vahe Sarkissian. DJ Aaron Ruxbin, Cayetana DJs, DRGN King, Pine Barons, Roses, and Laser Background; open at 8am.
Main Street Music (4444 Main St.): (1:30pm) Adam Weiner (of Low Cut Connie), Cliff Hillis, Anthony D’Amato, Shark Tape, and Twin Peaks
Sit & Spin (1346 S. 9th St.): Underground Arts ticket giveaways; open at 9am.
Milkcrate Café (400 E. Girard Ave.): Coffee and food specials available all day; open at 8am.