We may be alone in this, but for us, the dawn of a new year is basically a countdown to Record Store Day. Taking place on the third Saturday of April each year (happening this Saturday April 16th) it’s a special day set aside to celebrate independent record stores, the little (but incredibly important) battler in the modern music industry.
We don’t have time for another press-clogging bloated copy of Dark Side of the Moon – what we want is the cool, super limited local stuff. To help ease you buying dilemmas we’ve collected 6 super interesting local RSD releases we reckon you should nab.
Check out the pick below and for more info what all the stores are up to check out this lil’ listing or pop by www.recordstoreday.com.au.
Totally Unicorn ‘Sometimes I Just Drink…’ &”
Cheeky punks Totally Unicorn have decided to drop their first release as a limited release vinyl for record store day. Titled Sometimes I Just Sit And Drink And Sometimes I Just Drink the sleeve features a fun little ode to the now iconic cover of Courtney Barnett’s Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit. The 7″ will feature their brand new single ‘Customer Service Station’ and B side ‘Convict Brick’ featuring good mate Karina Utomo from High Tension.
COLD CHISEL: LIVE AT BOMBAY ROCK (1979)
While Jimmy is hard at work writing his memoirs, why not re-visit the glory days of Chisel? Part of an ongoing series of special live recordings unearthed from Cold Chisel‘s own archives. This release captures the band back in 1979 the band were yet to have a hit record, but were building an awesome reputation for live gigs. Killer piece of Aussie music history.
Augie March LP Reissues
One of Australia’s most loved bands Augie March have had a recent renaissance of sorts in the past few years. To celebrate their incredibly rich career, the band are releasing their albums for RSD – three are double LPs (, Strange Bird, Sunset Studies and their blockbuster Moo, You Bloody Choir) on black vinyl, and Watch Me Disappear as a single record on white vinyl.
The Wiggles: Greatest Hits
This one is for all the 20/ 30 year olds who are regressing back to their childhood, and there sure are a lot of you. It’s’s been 25 years of The Wiggles and to celebrate the famous foursome have their first vinyl release for RSD16. A best of compilation on 180g vinyl. 24 tracks, plus rare photos of the band and their many famous fans.
Tym Effects Pedal
Ok this one isn’t a record, but it’s too sick to not add. The legends at Tym Guitars have crafted four custom made Tym effects boost pedals, they look great and knowing the experts at Tym’s we’re sure then sound even better.
The Jezabels Limited Edition EPs
Local heroes The Jezabels, have dropped three of their old EPs out for RSD. The Eps which hoisted the indie rockers to national and international acclaim are released as a limited pressing on clear and white vinyl, these are a must have for any die-hard fan.
