Gosport, UK | Shoppers queue out the door for Record Store Day in Gosport: People have queued up at a record store to grab limited edition records. A queue formed outside A Slice of Vinyl Record Shop, Gosport, today from 6am, in anticipation of the limited edition records on offer for Record Store Day Black Friday. The shop had a one-in, one-out policy, which meant the early risers got the pick of the records.
Nantwich, UK | Crowds flocked to Applestump Records for Record Store Day: Nantwich music fans turned out in force when Applestump Records welcomed eager queues for the annual Record Store Day. From early morning, collectors and casual listeners lined up outside the independent store on Oatmarket to snap up exclusive limited-edition vinyl, special reissues, and new titles from contemporary artists. The day marked another high point for the shop following the success of April’s Record Store Day earlier in the year. Record Store Day is a nationwide celebration of independent record shops, uniting almost 300 UK stores and thousands more worldwide. Applestump Records has become a success story since Steve and Danielle Cook founded it during the pandemic. Their lockdown project with just 80 records has grown into a thriving community hub for music lovers across Nantwich and beyond.
Johnstown, PA | Johnstown record store sees strong Black Friday traffic: For many types of retailers, Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, has traditionally been the biggest day for sales. That tradition has faded with online shopping thinning crowds at big-box stores, but independent record stores remain a draw. About 20 people waited Friday outside George’s Song Shop for its 8 a.m. opening. Inside, hundreds of limited-edition vinyl albums were stocked for Black Friday, in addition to the shop’s usual wall-to-wall inventory. A continuous stream of customers entered the shop throughout the afternoon, purchasing multiple albums each. The shop at 128 Market St. in Johnstown has been owned by John George since 1962, but it dates back to 1932 and claims the title of “America’s oldest record store.”
Grand Junction, CO | Scores line up outside Triple Play Records for Black Friday, seeking exclusive finds: As deal-hunting shoppers eagerly planned to enter the doors of malls and major retailers early Friday morning, a smaller but equally passionate crowd started to form before dawn in front of Triple Play Records, the long-running music shop at 530 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. …Peter Campbell arrived two hours before the shop opened, hoping to pick up an exclusive edition of the record “Big Lizard in My Backyard,” by the Dead Milkmen. Only 3,000 copies of the record were pressed on colored vinyl with exclusive cover art, in celebration of the album’s 40-year anniversary. None were authorized for sale before Friday, Nov. 28. Triple Play ordered 10 copies about three months ahead of time, of which they received only two. Campbell was lucky enough to snag one.
Peterborough, UK | More than 100 customers queue ahead of opening of new HMV record store in Peterborough: More than 100 people began queuing early for the opening of the new HMV record shop in Peterborough’s Queensgate Shopping Centre. Manager Natasha Wright said she was surprised and thrilled at the response of customers to the return of HMV to the Queensgate Shopping Centre six years after the closure of the retailer’s original store. Twelve members of staff are now employed at the store, which is located on the ground floor of the shopping centre, and which offers a range of vinyl records, DVDS, record players and music-related books and a vast array of collectables. She said: “We’re really excited to be back in Peterborough. I can’t believe the reception reaction of customers. I cannot believe that before 9am this morning (November 21) there were more than 100 people queuing outside the door.”
Nashville, TN | Jack White Meets Kamala Harris At Record Store: Jack White recently met Kamala Harris in Nashville. Third Man Records surprised fans this week by revealing that former Vice President Kamala Harris visited the label’s Nashville headquarters. In an official post, Third Man said the stop “was an incredible honor,” praising Harris for speaking about “the importance of art, culture, and community” and for affirming what the label has tried to build since Jack White founded it in 2001. Third Man Records posted, “It was an incredible honor to welcome Former Vice President Kamala Harris to Third Man Records this past Wednesday. Her visit was a reminder of why music matters so deeply right now. We were genuinely moved as she spoke about the importance of art, culture, and community. Her support for music in general and also her affirmation of what Third Man has been doing to champion creativity and connection left us feeling energized and inspired.
New Orleans, LA | The Black Keys to host a ‘Record Hang’ DJ show at New Orleans’ Saturn Bar: Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney will spin records for a late night of ‘dancing, drinks and vinyl’ at the St. Claude Avenue bar. Guitarist/ vocalist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney, of The Black Keys, are responsible for an extensive catalog of recorded music, the latest example being this past summer’s “No Rain, No Flowers” album. But they are also huge music fans who seem to enjoy showcasing other musicians’ songs as much as their own. Auerbach’s Easy Eye Sound record label has a roster of nearly three dozen artists, many from the rootsier side of the music spectrum. And in an example of taking the music directly to the people, Auerbach and Carney have for at least the past couple years hosted occasional Record Hang shows at clubs in various cities in the United States and abroad. These “hangs” are marathon DJ sets, during which Auerbach and Carney take turns spinning vinyl 45s. The late-night events are billed as an evening of “dancing, drinks and vinyl.”
Jackson, MS | Central Mississippi Record Convention 2025: Vendors from several southeastern set up on twenty-five plus tables with plenty of vintage and collectible vinyl records (33 1/3, 45’s 78’s, cassettes, posters, T-shirts and other music related memorabilia. Vendors from several southeastern set up on twenty-five plus tables with plenty of vintage and collectible vinyl records (33 1/3, 45’s 78’s, cassettes, posters, T-shirts and other music related memorabilia. The event is set for Saturday, Dec. 6, at Duling Hall in Jackson from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Duling Hall is located at 622 Duling Avenue.
Asheville, NC | Citizen Vinyl Releases Holiday Benefit Album Winter’s Grace: Winter’s Grace, recorded and mixed at Citizen Studios and pressed at Citizen Vinyl, features an all-star cast of Western North Carolina artists. “Producing a Christmas/holiday album has been a long-held dream of mine, and I’m excited to share that this is the first volume in an ongoing series,” says producer Jeff Sipe, who teamed up with Gar Ragland, Eddie Dewey, and Josh Blake to create this nine-song collection. Proceeds will benefit MusiCares and ArtsAVL in ongoing post-Helene recovery efforts. …Songs on Winter’s Grace range from traditional fare, such as “O Holy Night” and “Auld Land Syne,” to offerings from around the world, such as “Los Peces en el Rio” and “Ayalamine.” Each track’s vocalist hand-picked their song. “I chose ‘O Come, O Come Emmanuel’ because it carries that deep ache and hope we all feel in the waiting. It’s a prayer that turns longing into light.”
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