Whether you prefer the "warm" sound that only comes from a vinyl record, or the crisp perfection of an "album" on compact disc, this is the day for you! I'm talking "7th Annual National Record Store Appreciation Day." RIGHT NOW!

Its a celebration of everything that surrounds the more than 700 independently owned record stores in the United States (and many more taking part around the world).

For the official National Record Store Homepage, click here!

The day (always the third Saturday in April) can feature live music, also official record store day promotional giveaways, and record deals that can only be found in the indie stores!

HUNDREDS of limited edition albums are being featured, including singles from "Jersey's Favorite Artists" including Bruce Springsteen, The Doors and Fleetwood Mac!

Some of the official offerings today that appeal to us fans of "Jersey's Favorite Hits" include:

AerosmithNight In the RutsLegacy12" Vinyl
AerosmithDraw The LineLegacy12" Vinyl
AerosmithRocksLegacy12" Vinyl
AerosmithRock in A Hard PlaceLegacy12" Vinyl
The Allman BrothersSelections from: Play All Night: Live at the Beacon Theatre 1992Legacy2 x 12"
David Bowie1984 picture discRhino7" vinyl
Creedence Clearwater RevivalThe 1969 SinglesConcord10" vinyl
The DoorsWeird Scenes Inside The GoldmineRhino2 x 12" Vinyl
Fleetwood MacDragonfly/The Purple DancerRhino7" vinyl
GenesisFrom Genesis to RevelationVarese Sarabande12" Vinyl
Rick James"You and I"/"Fire and Desire"Motown Records12" Vinyl
Joan Jett and the BlackheartsGlorious Results of a Misspent YouthBlackheart Records12" Vinyl
Bruce SpringsteenAmerican BeautyColumbia12" vinyl
Tears for FearsReady Boys & GirlsTAO10" vinyl
The ZombiesI Love YouVarese Sarabande12" Vinyl
The ZombiesOdessey and OracleVarese Sarabande12" Vinyl

For a complete list of official record store day offerings, by artist, click here!

Independent Record Stores around New Jersey are participating, in cities including: Asbury Park, Bayonne, Bordentown, Fords, Hackensack, Hoboken, Jersey City, Ocean City, Princeton, Red Bank, Trenton, Union and Wayne.

For the complete list of New Jersey stores, and links to their websites, click here!

As Big Joe always says: "Go out and support your local, New Jersey musicians!" To this,  I add: show appreciation and support for your local, New Jersey record store!

Click the link above, and check out the independent record store in your town!

Enjoy the camaraderie...and the special deals, too!

And...HURRY...supplies are LIMITED!

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