Saturday July 17th, 2021 is the second drop of vinyl goodies at independent shops.
From watching store owners and people who are passionate about Vinyl on YouTube there is a vast spectrum of opinions.
The consistency of this special day are the expectations people have for certain titles to appear on the release list.
As many people are disappointed as thrilled by the discovery each time out.
This is exactly the reason why going to record stores had always been a source of pure joy for me.
The record store is where I found my first Queen album! It’s where many now classic artists are found when they were new.
This Saturday I have the deep pleasure of going to one of the largest independent stores in the USA—Princeton Record Exchange in New Jersey with my best friend from high school.
Picture Vinyl, First time on Vinyl live albums from legendary artists, special singles, special color vinyl, box sets, and records being pressed for the first time since their original release sometimes decades ago.
This year Box sets feature a studio album set from Randy Newman; War has a 5 album set of color vinyl of their core catalog not seen on vinyl since the mid seventies!
Two E.P. titles are Queen+Adam Lambert Live Around The World including 2 tracks not found on the #1 album plus a 7″ Freddie Mercury song, Love Me Like There’s No Tomorrow on pink vinyl packaged with the e.p.
A late addition to the release list, Foo Fighters Dee Gees features their covers of iconic Bee Gees hits and a side of their own.
Soundtracks are always big. This time out Aliens The Matrix, and Harold & Maude are being featured.
There are three volumes of rarities from The Monkees. Each title comes on color vinyl. You won’t know the color until you open it!
Live albums from Ramones, Suzi Quatro, Aretha Franklin and John Prine are limited editions.
Click this link for the list of releases:
https://recordstoreday.com/NewsItem/9578
Record Stores in NJ and NY:
Princeton Record Exchange Info:
For info on NYC’s newest record store, Rough Trade, next door to Radio City Music Hall click below:
Happy Record Store Day!
Evan's Gate 
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