Record Store Day Returns in April: What Maine Stores are Participating?

What Is on the Mount Rushmore of Holidays?

Obviously, Christmas and Thanksgiving make the cut. I would also say the Fourth of July belongs there.

And then there’s Record Store Day…which is quite possibly the best of them all.

When is This Year's Record Store Day Take Place?

This year marks the 19th annual Record Store Day, a “holiday” that celebrates small businesses and all things music. This worldwide phenomenon takes place on Saturday, April 18, with thousands of stores participating.

According to its website, Record Store Day releases will include albums from Bryan Adams, the Grateful Dead, George Harrison, Madonna, Ozzy Osbourne, and Pink Floyd—just to name a few.

This holiday did, in fact, get its start in Maine. According to NewsCenter Maine, Chris Brown from the iconic Bull Moose music stores came up with the idea back in 2007. It was a way to promote small businesses, support musical independence, and celebrate everyone connected to the scene.

Maine will be well represented for this year’s big day. Given its connection to the Pine Tree State, it’s only fitting that Maine would be heavily involved. Plus, with our state’s passion for independence and love of small businesses, the holiday feels like a perfect match.

The stores that truly participate in the spirit of the day have also signed the Record Store Day Pledge. This pledge is a promise to consumers that Record Store Day releases will be sold to customers in-store, fairly priced, and not held back for internet-only consumers.

What Maine Stores Are Participating in Record Store Day?

According to recordstoreday.com, the majority of the participating Maine record stores have signed that pledge. That's quite impressive for this great state.

Below is a list of Maine record stores that have signed the pledge, according to RecordStoreDay.com. The stores span a good portion of the state, giving many Mainers a chance to take part in the holiday.

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Don’t see your favorite vinyl shop on the list? Don’t worry—they might still be participating. But there’s only one way to find out: head over on Saturday and pick up a record or two.

Happy Vinyl Holiday!