Record Store Day started as an idea in 2007, just a bunch of indie shop owners wanting to celebrate the culture that makes record stores feel like home. It kicked off in 2008 and gained global popularity, with people lining up at stores all over the world.
With over 350 releases this year and 9 participating stores in Austin alone, I hope this guide helps you navigate the day!
Record stores participating:
Antone’s Record Shop
Breakaway Records
Drinks Records
End of an Ear
Exploded Records
Love Wheel Records
Out of the Past Collectibles
Sunshine Vinyl
Waterloo Records
Releases I think you’ll love:
Worldwide quantity: 7,000
Caamp – 10th Anniversary Edition Caamp
Worldwide quantity: 3,500
Live From VEVO DSCVR – Gigi Perez
Worldwide quantity: 4,000
Worldwide quantity: 1,500
Hold On To The Light – Jack Johnson
Worldwide quantity: 1,000
As Time Explodes – Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts
Worldwide quantity: 6,000
BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge – Olivia Dean
Worldwide quantity: 11,000
Worldwide quantity: 3,500
The Scythe (Live From The Pyre) – The Last Dinner Party
Worldwide quantity: 2,500
Live From Dinosaur World – Tyler Childers
Worldwide quantity: 5,000
Full list of 2026 releases: https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialReleases
Like my picks?? I bet we’d get along… Listen to me on KGSR M-F from 2PM-5PM!
