Record Store Appreciation Day Today

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 "8th 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 Joan Jett, The Doors and U-2!

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

A-Ha  "Take On Me" 7" vinyl

Bee Gees "Extended" 12" vinyl

David Bowie "Changes" 7" picture disc

Doors "Strange Days" album

Joan Jett "Flashback" 2x12" colored vinyl

Kinks "Kinksize Hits" and "Kinksize Session" 7" vinyl

Paul McCartney "The Family Way" Original Soundtrack, 12" vinyl

John Oates "Close/Let's Drive" 7" vinyl

Robert Plant "More Roar" 10" vinyl

Simon & Garfunkel "Homeward Bound/Leaves That Are Green" 7" vinyl

U-2 "Songs Of Innocence" (Record Store Day Deluxe Exclusive Vinyl) 2x12" 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 would 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 vary by store, and are extremely LIMITED!

GOOD LUCK...and have FUN!