August 20, 2020
RECORD STORE DAY DROP #1 IS AUGUST 29TH:
RECORD STORE DAY DROP #1 IS AUGUST 29TH:
The first Record Store Day drop event is Saturday, August 29. So without further ado (seriously this time!) here is Strictly Discs' plan for the day. We will be blunt: this won't be like RSD events of years' past. We cherish this day of music and community every year but as we battle a pandemic, it is not possible to throw a party in the store responsibly.
1. We OPEN at 7AM
2. Line to form westbound on Monroe Street
3. Masks (covering nose & mouth) & distancing REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES
4. While in line, you will be handed a menu of all RSD titles (also available to print here: PAGE 1 & PAGE 2)
5. We will pull your requests & you will check out outside on Harrison Street
6. Our website will be updated as titles sell out HERE
7. The shop will open for normal borsing when there is no longer a line.
Our goal for this day is to get you the records you are looking for while limiting potential exposure. Stay strong & have #hope.
RECORD STORE DAY IS NOW RSD DROPS SPREAD OVER 3 DATES:
It's an unusual year, which means unusual news about Record Store Day.
Earlier this spring, Record Store Day announced a rescheduled June 20 date for the annual holiday, but with ongoing health and safety concerns, we now have a new plan.
Instead of a single-day global celebration, the 2020 releases will now be available over a series of monthly RSD Drops events, from August to October, followed by a regularly-scheduled Black Friday in November. This means we'll have four months of release events – the RSD 2020 exclusives spread out over three months, followed by a new round of exclusives for Black Friday – to end this strange year on a high note.
WISHLISTS:
Wishlists for September & October can be made HERE.
BILLBOARD MAGAZINE'S WEEKLY FEATURE ON STRICTLY DISCS:
As part of Billboard’s efforts to best cover the coronavirus pandemic and its impacts on the music industry, Chris Eggertsen has been speaking with Angie every other week to chronicle the experience of an independent record store throughout the crisis. Here is a link to the stories in the series so far:
Billboard Article #5 June 12th
Billboard Article #6 June 19th
Billboard Article #7 June 26th
Billboard Article #8 July 10th
Billboard Article #9 July 30th
Billboard Article #10 August 13th
NEW THIS WEEK AT THE SHOP:
USED VINYL ALERT:
USED CD ALERT:
STRICTLY DISCS IS HIRING:
VINYL PRICING SPECIALIST:
Required skills:
Excellent customer service skills; ability to anticipate customer needs
Computer proficient
A passion for music, and a broad, deep base of recorded music history
Knowledge of Goldmine standards & experience grading and pricing records
Knowledge of stereo equipment/functionality
Availability to work nights and weekends
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds repeatedly
RETAIL/FRONT COUNTER STAFF:
Required skills:
Excellent customer service skills; ability to anticipate customer needs
Computer proficient
A passion for music, and a broad, deep base of recorded music history
Availability to work nights and weekends
To apply, submit letter of interest & resume to angie@strictlydiscs.com
STRICTLY DISCS IS ON SPOTIFY!
SELL US YOUR CDS & LPS:
Ron, Ryan, Angie, Marty, Evan, Ben, Matt, Will, Ed, Mark, Jack, Eric & Dave
