Nate Nott of Polyester Records is preparing for Record Store Day. Picture: Alex Coppel
RETAILERS are combating trolls exploiting the rare releases for Record Store Day out tomorrow.
Record stores across Australia will feature limited numbers of special releases by the likes of Prince, David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Bruce Springsteen, Madonna and The Smiths.
Now in its 10th year, Record Store Day (April 22) was created to bring people back into the existing record stores but ‘flippers’ have soured the event in recent years.
The flippers buy as many copies of the highly collectable items as possible, which then wind up on eBay at inflated prices.
Many stores now adopt a one item per customer policy to try and stop exploitation.
Warwick Brown of Melbourne’s Greville Records is keen to see the records fall into the right hands.
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Warwick Brown of Greville Records is preparing for a day for music lovers. Picture: Steve TannerSource:News Corp Australia
“We get such limited amounts of the Record Store Day items that we do one per customer,” Brown said.
“And most people are cool about it, I’ve never had someone come in and ask for 10 copies of something. But it’s very different. Some records get snapped up straight away and they’re on eBay straight away for exorbitant prices, while others hang around all year and don’t sell.”
The hot releases this year are reissues of items long out of print as well as brand new releases. Some items are limited to as few as 5000 copies worldwide.
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Key items fans will be racing from store to store to try and track down include:
A.B. Original — The Reclaim Australia album on indigenous flag inspired vinyl
The Beatles — a 7 inch single of Strawberry Fields Forever/Penny Lane
David Bowie — Cracked Actors, a triple vinyl live album from 1974 (previously unreleased)
Johnny Cash — a vinyl repressing of Children’s Album
The Cure — Greatest Hits Acoustic — a double vinyl picture disc
The Doors — Live at the Matrix 1967 — never on vinyl until now
The Easybeats — Vigil, a 1968 album not available on vinyl for decades
Fleetwood Mac — Alternative Mirage — outtakes from the Mirage album, never on vinyl until now
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Madonna — Dance Mix — South American EP from 1985 with extended remixes
Paul McCartney & Elvis Costello — Cassette demos, on an old school cassette
Stevie Nicks — Rarities — Ten inch vinyl including demo of Edge of Seventeen
Pearl Jam — State of Love and Trust on limited 7 inch
Pink Floyd — Interstellar Overdrive — 1966 recording released in mono for 2017
Iggy Pop — Live at the Royal Albert Hall — triple vinyl set
Prince — Little Red Corvette/1999 on 7 inch picture disc (a string of other singles will be reissued in their original picture sleeves)
Lou Reed — Live in London, 1997 acoustic show — first time on vinyl
Sia — Spotify Sessions — six songs on vinyl
Patti Smith — debut single Hey Joe on vinyl with original picture sleeve
The Smiths — 7 inch of The Boy With the Thorn in His Side (demo mix)
Bruce Springsteen — Hammersmith Odeon London 1975 — on vinyl for the first time
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“It’s a really friendly, feel-good day,” Brown says.
“It’s become so big now, it’s become part of the calendar and it draws people to the store who haven’t bought vinyl records for a long time.”
Like many of the surviving record stores, Greville stays afloat due to vinyl sales.
“Our vinyl sales have always been strong, but things like Record Store Day really tap into the mainstream. You’ve got teenagers coming in because they’ve discovered vinyl and you’ve got parents who want to go back and re-buy the records they bought when they watched CountDown.
“There’s a big sentimental thing about vinyl, you want to have the things you had when you were a kid.
“Putting music on your iPod and jogging with it isn’t the same as sitting back and looking at a vinyl album with a gatefold sleeve.”
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RECORD STORE DAY ACTIVITIES STATE BY STATE
Over 180 stores around Australia are hosting live music, instores and other activities for Record Store Day on Saturday April 22.
MELBOURNE
2 4 Hundred, Richmond: barbecue, plus 22 unique UNFD test pressings, 20-per-cent off UNFD vinyl titles, heap of exclusives. Open noon to 3pm.
Basement Discs, Melbourne: is hosting Billy Bragg along with Joe Henry, plus the Teskey Brothers, Fiona Ross, Sarah Carroll, The Thin White Ukes, Kylie Auldist, Charles Jenkins, and Yolanda Ingley II and Band. Prizes, goodie bags, light refreshments.
Dixon’s Recycled Records, Blackburn and Fitzroy: 20-per-cent off all stock, except new.
Essendon 2nd Hand Records: live music all afternoon from Dave Warner (Suburbs), Wendy Stapleton and Paul Norton, plus local artists like Cosmos. Lots of $1 bargains and the bar is open.
Greville Records, Prahran: once again a full day of limited edition vinyl plus live music from Cash Savage, Thin White Ukes, LA Bastard, Wrong Turn and Baby Blue. Signed LPs from acts as diverse as Spiderbait, Midnight Oil and Cash Savage. Mountains of reduced price new and used records.
Goldmine Records, Carlton North and Fitzroy: Ben has thrown down a challenge. He’s raising money for a Melbourne-based cats home. If they collect more than $500 on the day he will cut off his dreads, which are 20 years old. That’s a challenge not to be ignored! Plus lots of exclusive releases, stocks of used vinyl hitting the racks on the day and a free Goldmine tote bag with every purchase over $100.
Heartland Records, North Melbourne: has a rare Led Zeppelin poster up for grabs.
It’s a free standing, double sided framed poster that was never commercially available. It’s a draw and entry is by buying a Record Store Day title on the day. Store opening extra early at 9am. Exclusives, giveaways and sale items.
Northside Records, Fitzroy: Briggs will be instore on the day for a signing.
Briggs is one half of Record Store Day ambassadors A. B. Original (Trials, the other half of the duo, will be signing in Adelaide). Plus Cooking on 3 Burners launching their 7”, Allysha Joy (another 7” release), Jazz Party (yep, another 7” release) plus DJs. As well as Lance Ferguson, Prequel, Miss Goldie, Emma Peel, Peril, Ms Rizk, Sensible J, Remi and an amazing reissue of Hiroshi & Claudia’s 1979 Australian disco/jazz will be available (private press). Plus of course all the usual and more on vinyl.
Polyester Records, Fitzroy: DJ sets from Sweet Whirl, Jess Cornelius (Teeth & Tongue), Lachlan K, Ben & Guy (Chapter Music bosses), The Goon Sax and playing live in store Jaala (solo), The Living Eyes and Spotting.
Profile Music, Prahran: instore DJs Warren C and Harry the Lip will be on the decks for those crate digging among the rare vinyl including Deep, Progressive, 90s Detroit, Tech, House, Funk and more. Dancing will be encouraged. Drinks provided.
Quality Records, Malvern: is going Japanese, with a swag of Japanese pressings of 60-80s rock and pop specially imported for the day, male geishas (taikomochi), huge discounts including on selected new vinyl, Japanese green tea and sushi, live music, $3 coffee at Lilette’s French Patisserie, and of course special limited edition vinyl.
Rathdowne Records, Northcote: 10,000 titles with 1,000 fresh from Japan. Live music from 10am to late from Cracker La Touf, Jungle Breed and guest DJs.
Record Paradise, Brunswick: heaps of merchandise and exclusive local releases, the bar will be open and live music from Alex Lahey, La Bastard, School Damage, Rad Island, Dave Wright & the Midnight Electric, Primitive Calculators and The Glitter Veils.
Reload Records, Mornington Peninsula: chockablock with deals: 15-per-cent off all vinyl, CDs and books from 10am to 2pm.
Rocksteady, Melbourne: the new kid in town is putting on a show with a huge range of records, books and quirks, plus live music from Jim Lawrie, Emilee South, The Royal Parks and more yet to be announced.
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Skydiver Records, Collingwood: opening at 10am for 12 hours straight! Plenty of second-hand, new and reissued stock, plus lots of local releases. DJ’s playing from their own bags and from the store’s racks: Leo James, Sanpo Disco, Jennife Loveless, Phillips Head, Ricci, Darcy Justive and Peppermint Darling. You’re welcome to BYO.
Son of Run, Belgrave: live music all day from The Déjà Vu’s, Farm and Saturn 5, plus wine and beer, and a $300 vinyl prize, and lots of vinyl.
Wax Museum, Melbourne: down in the subway Wax Museum will have live bands and DJs from 10am, when they open, until noon. Expect Tigermoth, Skomes, Plutonic Lab, Crate Cartel (film screening), Cara Mia, Myles G, Silver Linings, Au Dre, Sedgwick, M5K plus Wax Museum DJs.
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SYDNEY
Beatdisc, Parramatta: loads of special limited editions, thousands of second-hand 45s and LPs from the archive, limited edition coffee (or tea) mug, plus free pizza and giveaways.
Sauce Records, Jannali: hosting a get together to celebrate all things music, with a local DJ digging through the 200-plus vinyl titles for sale on the day, records to be won in raffles, 33 per cent off framed prints and limited edition vinyl.
Sydney Hi-Fi, Mona Vale: live music from local artists including TK Nightingale and Jessica Stillone, plus hidden treasure vinyl, limited releases, instore deals and industry experts on hand to talk turntable tips.
Utopia, Sydney: once again opening at midnight for the dedicated metal head, closing and reopening (after a nap) at 7am. Twenty five gift bags up for grabs in the midnight opening and another 25 for those who turn up when the store reopens.
293 limited edition titles are en route, plus lots more metal, punk and rock brought in specially for the day.
Random giveaways, fire breathing and ethical baby elephant rides, and the competition for a Golden Ticket to attend anything and everything at Century Venues.
Music Farmers, Wollongong: not really Sydney, but always a great day of music and crate digging.
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BRISBANE
Jet Black Cat, Brisbane: Cub Sport and Emma Louise providing live music during the day, Client Liaison will entertain their legendary queue, plus the unique T-shirt and the ‘mother lode’ of vinyl including tasty bites they’ve been hoarding all year just for the day.
Rockaway Records, Westfield Carindale: big day of deals with free raffle entry with every purchase to win prizes including $100 and $50 voucher, and 20 CDs in a Sony gift pack, discounts on vintage vinyl (the more you buy the bigger the discount), ‘come back in May’ discount vouchers, and buy one get one free deals on T-shirts.
Sonic Sherpa, Stones Corner: doing a whole weekend, not just a day. Live music from Halfway (Saturday) and The Ocean Party (Sunday), plus Michael Angelheart and Zayd Thring. Lots of vinyl, specials and more.
The Record Exchange, Brisbane: one of the longest, continually operating indie record stores in Australia, with more than 20,000 records in the store. The deal is buy 10 CDs and DVDs, and get 10 more for free.
Tym Guitars, Fortitude Valley: an amazing day is all set for this amazing store.
Heaps of live music from Kim Salmon (Beasts of Bourbon, Scientists, Surrealists), Peter Black (The Hard Ons, Nunchukka, Superfly), FOREVR, Leavings, Brief Habits and Andrew Tuttle. Two exclusive Tym Records releases, DJ spinning vinyl all day, and lots of ginger beer.
Vital Juices, Redcliffe: throwing a party with live music, DJs, limited releases, VJ exclusive specials, giveaways, a huge raffle prize, of course, a sausage sizzle.
#Beatniks, Broadbeach: not really Brisbane, but set for a big day with tons of specials, spot prizes, all purchases go into the draw to win turntables including from Pro-Ject, DJs on the decks, live music from 2pm and a free coffee for anyone in the queue.
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ADELAIDE
Clarity Records, Adelaide: vegan cupcakes and 24-hour trading are on offer at Clarity Records. They open at midnight and keep going all day. Limited edition T-shirts, limited edition releases and more.
Clinic 116, Adelaide: Trials, one half of Record Store Day ambassadors A. B. Original, will be signing at Clinic 116.
Dillons Music, Norwood: 10-per-cent off on all full priced vinyl.
The Beatbox, Christie’s Beach: Huge sale on vinyl and turntables. 20-per-cent off everything.
The Muses: live music from 11am to 2pm in the back yard, sausage sizzle, turntable and accessories on special, new and second hand records, exclusive releases, door prizes, giveaways and lucky dip.
For the kids: face painting, rock’n’roll colouring in sheets, treasure hunt and a cubby house.
Rerun Records: Adelaide: massive raffle for a hand-picked crate of second-hand LPs from the 60s-90s, special limited editions, plus vintage cameras and photos of historical Adelaide.
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PERTH
Dada Records, Perth: one of the oldest established record stores in Australia is doing what they always do. Lots of fresh stock, special editions and live music. Special discounts in the CD section.
Discography Vinyl, Beaconsfield: recently reorganised so there’s now more space for vinyl, sound system is now kicking some decibels and live music.
Douglas Hi Fi, Perth: book in for special ‘get your turntable ready’ sessions with Leigh Fischer, from Record Store Day’s official turntable partner Pro-Ject. Plus limited edition vinyl and lots of specials.
Highgate Continental, Highgate: Continental rolls, stack of new release vinyl, guest programmers playing tunes all day, hot coffee, cold drinks inc local brews, huge reductions on selected titles (some up to 60-per-cent off), plus special offers for mailing list subscribers.
Junction Records, Fremantle: lots and lots of records, discounts and a draw. 10-per-cent off all new and second hand vinyl (except Record Store Day specials), plus 2 Pro-Ject Debut Carbon turntables have 30-per-cent off, and every sale goes into the draw for a $50 Junction Records gift vouchers.
Soundwaves Music and More, Margaret River: 300 kms south of Perth, Soundwaves has a huge range of vinyl, arguably the biggest in WA, plus they’re spinning records, there are balloons and streamers, and special edition vinyl.
Urban Records: 10-per-cent off all CDs and LPs, headphones, stylus and selected record players. Lots of specials including albums, singles 12” and boxed sets. Giveaway of an Audio Technica LP60 turntable — free raffle ticket for every purchase. Opening 9am to 9pm.
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CANBERRA
Duratone, Canberra: local DJs on the street outside, as well as discounts on all records (there are more than 70,000) as well as on turntables and accessories.
Songland Records, Weston Creek: once again collecting your unwanted CDs, records, cassettes and VHS tapes and selling them on the day to raise money for treats for the local RSPCA animal shelter. All the money goes directly to the animals. There is also their biggest ever CD sale with hundreds of titles at just $5 each. Plus limited editions, of course. Being the ‘home of the hard to find’ it’s worth checking out the ‘hard to find’ tab on their website for some absolute rarities.
Landspeed Records, Canberra: kicking off at 10am, lots of second hand vinyl that they’ve been squirrelling away all year for the day. Get there early, the queue is usually phenomenal.
There are also stores in country areas including Armidale, Bega, Bunbury and more.
For all the latest information keep an eye on the website at www.recordstoreday.com.au where new information is being loaded every day.
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