Portland record store helped launch a vinyl renaissance

Record Store Day celebrates 15 years
There are a lot of ways to listen to music today.

But for many who know and love music, vinyl remains the gold standard. There’s something special about the rich, unique sound produced by records. There can also be a deep satisfaction in physically holding and owning a favorite album.

Record Store Day is a celebration of the brick-and-mortar stores that still sell old-fashioned vinyl. The event happens one Saturday every April. This year that’s April 23. A selection of limited edition records are specifically released on the day and exclusively distributed in independent record stores participating in the event.