Atlanta Music Shops Get Pumped For Record Store Day

Record Store Day is often the biggest time of the year for music shops in Atlanta. Now in its 11th year, the annual event is an opportunity to grab dozens of limited releases on vinyl. And, Record Store Day has consistently brought awareness and support to small, local shops in cities across the nation.

For Atlanta, Record Store Day brings massive crowds, lines, and in-store events and performances. “Closer Look” producer Trevor Young took a tour through some of Atlanta’s most popular shops to ask owners and employees what they’re excited about for this year’s Record Store Day.

• Criminal Records – will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Events include an in-store signing with Killer Mike and also Organized Noize, followed by performances from Midnight Larks and Duet for Theremin and Lap Steel.
• Wax’n’Facts – will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Events include in-store performances from cosmoknox and loudhumans.
• Fantasyland Records – will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The first customers can snag the annual free RSD canvas tote bags and other cool free stuff (while supplies last).
• Wuxtry Records (Decatur) – will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.