LoginThe Metro: Where to go on Record Store Day in metro Detroit
This Saturday is Record Store Day, an industry holiday created in 2008 to support independent record stores when the record industry was in shambles. Every year, music fans and collectors flock to their local shop to see what’s going on, enjoy live music and DJ’s, discounts, and exclusive new releases.
After more than 15 years, we wanted to know how Record Store Day has changed since its inception, and the state of record-collecting today.
To find out The Metro’s David Leins caught up with Dave Lawson, prolific record-collector and host of The Shake Out on WDET, Tuesday nights from 8 to 9 p.m.
He says there is something to enjoy at most every independent record store in Southeast Michigan. In addition to your local shop, these stores are independently owned and have something special on offer.
Detroit
- Third Man Records in Cass Corridor Detroit – WDET Broadcasting Live 11am-6pm (Ann Delisi, Rob Reinhart, Jon Moshier). Exclusive WDET/TMR Collaboration RSD Release
- People’s Records in Eastern Market, Detroit – Live DJs All Day (DJ Dez, DJ Riff, DJ Head, plus staff and friends)
- Ginkgo Records in Corktown (within 27th Letter Books) – 30% off used records, $1 records are 3/$1, Live DJs 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Haven’t You Heard, Whodat and more)
- Circle Game Records in Brightmoor, Detroit – Large collection of rare jazz LPs hitting the shelves
Downriver / West Side
- Hello Records in Lincoln Park – 50% off used stock, 20% new stock, Live DJs all day.
- Dearborn Music (two locations: Dearborn and Farmington)* – Always one of the largest carriers of RSD titles
Oakland County
- Street Corner Music in Oak Park* – Live DJs from Passenger Radio 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Adam Stanfel, Josh Lange, Pierce Reynolds, Ewolf, Stashu, Kevin Lang).
- Found Sound in Ferndale* – Concert Ticket Giveaways. Live music at 5pm from the Custodians and the Idiot Kids. Book signing with Lisa Peers “Motor City Love Song” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Solo Records in Royal Oak – 15% off all store stock
- Flipside in Berkley – 20% off used vinyl, games, DVDs, and CDs. Raffle giveaways for concerts and a record player.
- UHF in Royal Oak* – Large collection of used stock hitting the shelves
East Side
- Ripe Records in Grosse Pointe Park* – 10% off all records (excludes RSD titles), Live bands 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Ricky Rat, Leonard King Orchestra, Sandbox, Surfing Hemi’s, Ethan Marc Band, The Science Fair, Custard Flux, Hush + Bobby J from Rockaway, Severn Road Stardust Collective, Gee Wally, Penarth, The Walktalkers)
- Blast from the Past in Roseville* – Open 8 a.m. 30% used vinyl celebrating 30th anniversary
- Melodies and Memories in Eastpointe* – Open 8 a.m.
- Village Vinyl in Sterling Heights* – Open 8 a.m. 20% off used, 10% off new (excludes RSD titles)
- Trax n Wax in St. Clair Shores* – Open 9 a.m. Live DJ Mayume, Coffee from Circa Coffee Co
Ann Arbor
- Wazoo Records in Ann Arbor* – Store-exclusive RSD releases, mixtapes, contests and snacks.
- Underground Sounds in Ann Arbor*
- Your Media Exchange in Ann Arbor*
- Encore Records in Ann Arbor*
- Ann Arbor District Library, Record Fair – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Multiple independent record dealers, Live DJs (Dave Lawson and Aaron Batz). Free admission.
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