Record Store Day was started in 2007 by a group of indie record store owners and employees to help celebrate the magic and nostalgia of vinyl, and share the love of vinyl collecting culture with others. There are over 1400 independent independently owned stores. Each year, artists all over the world come together and create special collections, limited editions, and rereleases specifically for Record Store Day! It’s a great way to be introduced to new musical styles as well as supporting local indie artists and independent small businesses. Each year a celebrity Record Store Day Ambassador is also chosen, and for 2022 that person is none other than the reining pop queen herself: Taylor Swift.
Check out these awesome local record shops you can patronize all year round:
- Play by Play Record Shop in Waukegan
- Reef Records in Antioch
- Reef Records in Lakemoor
- Vinyl Frontier Records in McHenry
- Scratched Vinyl in Barrington
- Blue Myrtle Records in Gurnee
- Offbeat Music Store in Lake Zurich
- Siren Records McHenry in McHenry
- Hip Cat Records & Music Videos in Wilmette
- Algonquin Records in Des Plaines
- Record Wonderland in Roselle
- MetalEdge Records and Tapes in Chicago
- Vintage Vinyl in Evanston
- Squeezebox Books & Music Inc in Evanston
- Rediscover Records in Elgin
- Cheap Kiss Records in Villa Park
- Tone Deaf Records in Chicago
- The Old School Records in Forest Park
- Blue Village Vinyl in Westmont
- Kiss the Sky in Batavia
- Rattleback Records in Chicago
- Mile Long Records in Wheaton
- Rolling Stones in Norridge
- Val’s Halla Records in Oak Park
- Reckless Records in Chicago
- Interstellar Space Records in Chicago
- Electric Jungle in Chicago
- Hyde Park Records in Chicago
- Shuga Records in Chicago
- Green Tangerine Records in DeKalb
- Bob’s Blues & Jazz Mart
- Record Breakers in Chicago
- Black Circle Records in Lake Geneva WI
Did you know there are also numerous benefits to listening to music:
- Music can relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety by elevating mood and reducing cortisol from stress.
- It can increase focus and improve your memory.
- It improves your performance in running and exercise.
What are some ways that music helps you in your daily life?
Check out these portable record players that connect to your favourite bluetooth device. It’s perfect for taking with you on the road for campouts, beach days, and vacations:
Victrola Vintage 3 Speed Bluetooth Portable Suitcase Record Player with Buit-In Speakers
Crosley UO Exclusive Cream Rose Gold Voyager Bluetooth Record Player
Turntable Record Player Portable with Built-in Speakers
Belt-Driven Vintage Portable Turntable with Bluetooth Wireless R609
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