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Record Store Day to Be Split Into Three Drops

Discussion in 'Article Discussion' started by Melody Bot, Apr 29, 2020.

  1. Melody Bot Apr 29, 2020
    Melody Bot

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    Record Store Day:


    Since 2008, Record Store Day has grown into the world’s largest single-day music event, shining a light on the culture of the indie record store across the globe. In 2020, that world is different, so Record Store Day will be too. RSD is now scheduled to be celebrated with special, properly distanced release dates on Saturdays in August, September and October. […]

    The titles on the RSD 2020 Official List, launched on March 5th, will be released at participating record stores on one of these three RSD Drops: August 29th, September 26th, and October 24th. The new version of The List, with newly assigned RSD Drops dates will launch on June 1 so check back here for a look at when you’ll be able to pick up the titles on your RSD 2020 wishlist at your local record store.
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  2. Drew Beringer Apr 29, 2020
    Drew Beringer

    @drewberinger / we dogs Moderator

    I hate this idea - you want to lessen contact points not increase them

    just give the stock to the record stores and let them decide on how they want to distribute it
     
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  3. mad Apr 29, 2020
    mad

    I was right. Prestigious

    yeah not sure I understand the logic behind this
     
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  4. Craig Manning Apr 29, 2020
    Craig Manning

    @FurtherFromSky Moderator

    This makes no sense at all.
     
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  6. tyramail Apr 29, 2020
    tyramail

    Trusted Supporter

    So are we assuming these drops will occur when stores are open to the public? A lot of people seem to think it’ll be online only from the comments I’ve seen.
     
  7. Drew Beringer Apr 29, 2020
    Drew Beringer

    @drewberinger / we dogs Moderator

    the problem with online only is that a lot of these local shops don't have an online presence or their online store presence can't handle that type of traffic.

    they should just let the stores decide on how they want to sell it.
     
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  8. tyramail Apr 29, 2020
    tyramail

    Trusted Supporter

    Oh yeah I totally get that. Not to mention flippers would ruin it. I’m just wondering if RSD is intending these drops to be in the physical stores open to the public.
     
  9. The Lucky Moose Apr 29, 2020
    The Lucky Moose

    I'm Emotional, I Hug the Block Prestigious

    We also get the RSD stuff and over here quote a few countries have their shops open now, or never really closed them to begin with
     
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  10. Drew Beringer Apr 29, 2020
    Drew Beringer

    @drewberinger / we dogs Moderator

    I think they are intending these to be in-store purchases which is unreal and stupid
     
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  11. Carrow Apr 29, 2020
    Carrow

    maybe this time, I won't be alright Supporter

    Strange idea, don't really get it but it doesn't bother me either way since there was literally nothing on the list I wanted this year.
     
  12. Marty Apr 29, 2020
    Marty

    Local man.

    I'm not a fan. At this point, I would rather the artists just post this stuff digitally and try again next year. I know that's not in the spirit of the day, but I find this silly.
     
  13. Jason Tate Apr 29, 2020
    Jason Tate

    chr.us Staff Member

    Very strange.
     
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  15. joey-wan kenobi Apr 29, 2020
    joey-wan kenobi

    Happiness is a warm gun mama

    I can see how they may be hoping to reduce traffic to a store by releasing fewer at a time. This will be interesting, but who knows... maybe a month from now we may have less anxiety about getting out in public together ?