Record Store Day was meant to celebrate local indie retailers and keep them open. On Saturday, vinyl enthusiasts will squeeze into record shops across the area and scoop up a ton of limited edition records, enjoy giveaways and take in performances from local bands.
BAB'S BACK
The 20th anniversary vinyl reissue of Pohgoh's debut LP will actually include "Friend X"
Bands that call the Bay area home would be grateful if you picked up some of the vinyl they've put on the shelves, too. With that in mind, CL compiled a list of 20 pieces to look out for on Record Store Day 2018. See the full list here, and listen to music from one of the selections below.
Pohgoh — In Memory Of Bab The first vinyl reissue of Pohgoh’s 1997 debut album (previously only available on CD, released this time on 200 pieces of clear 180g vinyl) sold out quick, so you’ll probably end up with the standard black second pressing that’s still packaged in unforgettable re-imagined art by Lakeland artist Bump Galletta.
This article appears in Apr 12-19, 2018.