Where To Celebrate Record Store Day 2024 In Louisville

By Aria Baci on Fri, Apr 19, 2024 at 3:14 pm

Record Store Day 2024 is Saturday, April 20.

Originally created by the retail organization the Department of Record Stores in 2007 to "celebrate the culture of the independently owned record store," this annual celebration of independent record stores takes place every April across the country.
The event has grown to include record stores in 11 other countries.

Here are some of our favorite Record Store Day destinations right here in Louisville.

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Better Days Records via Facebook

Better Days Records

921 Barret Ave.
The 17th Record Store Day at Better Days Records promises more than 5,000 titles for sale. Among these are LPs, 12" vinyl singles, 45 RPMs, CDs, and cassette tapes at 25% off. The Germantown shop will be amped with a live broadcast by LRS102.com, a live performance by MachineMan, a pop-up vintage toy shop, and chances to win tickets to Louder Than Life 2024 throughout the day.

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Book and Music Exchange

1616 Bardstown Rd.
In addition to vinyl albums, this Highlands media emporium sells books, comic books, DVDs, video game consoles, video games, and collectibles. There is literally something for every kind of connoisseur and geek here.

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Electric Ladyland

2325 Bardstown Rd.
A hybrid smoke shop, metaphysical supply, and record store located in the Highlands, Electric Ladyland has been an eccentric destination since 1978. Come for the vinyl albums, stay for the kaleidoscopic array of other items you never knew you needed.

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The Great Escape via Facebook

Great Escape

2433 Bardstown Rd.
Celebrate Record Store Day at this Highlands treasure trove, featuring giveaways and special prices on vinyl albums all day, as well as an eclectic inventory of new and used comics, graphic novels, toys, models, and local art every day.

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Guestroom Records

1806 Frankfort Ave.
The shop in Clifton that recently partnered with Jack Harlow Foundation to give away 100 records and record players to Louisville kids will open three hours early at 9 a.m. on Record Store Day. The line will form with the first person who arrives and will continue west on Frankfort Ave (toward the river). Their inventory would be worth waiting for on a regular business day, and their Record Store Day selections will be similarly excellent.

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Kevin's Records

Kevin’s Records

947 E Breckinridge St.
Situated inside the Fleur De Flea Vintage Market, Kevin’s Records has bins upon bins of vinyl albums that cover a broad range of musical eras and styles.

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Matt Anthony's Record Shop via X

Matt Anthony's Record Shop

536 Baxter Ave.
Owner Matt Anthony is the host of Friday Night Sound Clash on WFPK and his vinyl shop, located between Phoenix Hill and Highlands is a must-visit on Record Store Day.

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Surface Noise via Facebook

Surface Noise

600 Baxter Ave.
Surface Noise offers a thoughtfully curated selection of vinyl albums in excellent condition as well as a selection of gently used — and occasionally rare — books, including a vinyl listening room full of vintage paperbacks. Linger in the plush carpeted shop for the art gallery space and for the always engaging conversation of owner Brett Ralph.

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Underground Sounds via Facebook

Underground Sounds

1006 Barret Ave.
After 28 years, this will be the last Record Store Day for Underground Sounds at their Germantown location. Owner Craig Rich will be bringing inventory out of his back supply rooms and his personal collection for this “goodbye for now” occasion.

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