Now in it’s seventh year Record Store Day is a celebration of the culture of the independently owned record store… an antiquated notion perhaps to those only familiar with buying music via iTunes or downloading. Yes it’s a blatant plug to sell more records especially in recent years as the major labels flood the market with exclusive RSD editions only available on the day and in limited numbers… However despite the growing backlash and cynicism Record Store Day still serves its purpose to remind us that stores exist and there’s great music to be found there. So take a wander along to your local record store and browse and see what takes your ear. While everyday is a good day to buy music Saffron in Sheung Wan have live music, promotions and discounts while any excuse to peruse the vinyl at White Noise Records in Prince Edward is a good one.
Record Store Day: www.recordstoreday.org to see a list of the limited editions appearing across the globe.
White Noise Records: 1/F, 720 Shanghai Street, Kowloon (Prince Edward C2 EXIT, close to Metropark Hotel Mongkok) Tel: 2591 0499. Opening hours: 2-9pm
新地址：九龍上海街720號1樓（太子站C2出口, 近旺角维景酒店) www.whitenoiserecords.org
Saffron Record Store: 24 Square Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong. Tel: 2806 2131