With Apple Music, Pandora, and Spotify, I don’t think people will stop customizing their music experience. People will use their creativity to make their own albums that tell a story, and that’s great. However, with the resurgence of vinyl, I hope people take time to really listen, to the ups and downs, to the story that’s told.
The massive archive spans musical genres including classical, pop, rock, and jazz, and contain obscure recordings like an album of music for baton twirlers, and a record of radio’s all-time greatest bloopers.
Record Store Day has turned into a treasure trove for fans and collectors, with this year promising over 550 releases, special issues, and re-releases.