For some, it's the apex of their year. It's Record Store Day 2021 and this year, it comes to us in two parts: June 12 and July 17. The special releases for those of us who like Rock 'n Roll (actual, not what the Hall of Fame calls rock) should be a pretty good addition to our libraries. As always, you can find out more by visiting https://recordstoreday.com/ if you're curious what the mortals who listen to other types of music listen to, or want to know where to line up to hand over your money. Below is just a sample of what will be available.
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- June 12:
Tom Petty's “Angel Dream” a reimagining of his “She’s The One” soundtrack for its 25th anniversary - AC/DC “Power Up” singles "Through The Mists of Time"/"Witch's Spell" on 12-inch picture disc
- Black Sabbath’s “Mob Rules” and “Heaven & Hell” on LP picture disc
- An expanded edition of The Who’s “Face Dances” for its 40th anniversary
- Rage Against the Machine’s “Battle of Mexico City”
- A 50th anniversary edition of Rolling Stones’ “Hot Rocks” compilation
- A 40th anniversary edition of U2’s 1981 single “Fire”
- July 17th:
The first vinyl issue of Aretha Franklin's “Oh Me Oh My: Aretha Live in Philly, 1972” on 2-LP on orange and yellow vinyl - The Allman Brothers Band "The Final Note" on vinyl
- Pearl Jam’s “Alive” on limited-edition cassette and 12-inch vinyl
- Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young’s “Deja vu Alternates”
- A 12-inch featuring remixes of Bob Dylan’s Infidels songs “Jokerman” and “I and I”
- John Prine’s “Live At The Other End, December 1975” on 4LP and 2CD
So what are you waiting for?? Start digging through the couch cushions & cashing in your change jar.