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Recap of Record Store Day Black Friday 2024 at Rock and Soul, Exclusive Vinyl, DJ Gear Discounts, Live Performances & More!

Recap of Record Store Day Black Friday 2024 at Rock and Soul, Exclusive Vinyl, DJ Gear Discounts, Live Performances & More!

RSD Black Friday 2024 Recap

The record store had the zeal to make November 29, 2024, a day of unforgettable celebration for Record Store Day Black Friday. It has been an annual event that convenes the most vibrant community of vinyl enthusiasts, music lovers, and DJs for a day of exclusive releases and activities.

RSD 2024 Flyer

RSD BF Flyer

Queues of fans had started way in advance outside the store, starting from the wee hours of the morning, to buy records that could be purchased only here. Everybody waited for their chance to buy these records. That excitement of exclusive vinyl releases, one of the great elements about Record Store Day, became more and more evident as the day moved into being. Head to the completeDiscover the exciting lineup for Record Store Day 2024 by checking out the official list of releases here.

With it opened from 8 AM to 8 PM, there was all the time in the world for attendees to go through the massive records and merchandise on sale. Crazy savings of up to 50% off some equipment on DJ gear graced this limited vinyl, beckoning pros looking to level up their sets and newcomers hoping to level up their tunes.

As the day went on, it got electric in-store with a line-up of live DJ performances during the event. The air was electric with music, which was a pretty engaging atmosphere that indeed got everyone dancing, enjoying the moment. Some standouts included:

 

 

Next, the wheels of steel were mounted by the DJs, spinning their styles to an ever-moving crowd in genre-bending style. Shopping and live music merged into one electric experience, celebrating not only the spirit of independent record stores but also a love for musicYou can watch the videos of the DJ spinning during RSD Black Friday on our official YouTube channel.

But apart from the great performances, it was some pretty cool giveaways that went on during the day. From online shoppers down to store in-store customers, there were raffles held in which customers were in a chance of getting exclusive merchandise and gift cards. The fact that probably somebody could have gotten made the experience quite astonishingly joyful and therefore quite memorable.

The store instituted a price-match guarantee with the intention of making satisfaction complete for the customers. They can be guaranteed to feel good buying, since they are guaranteed the best deals available. In fact, it is nice and considerate that this store is concerned with providing excellent shopping experiences to all who attend.

We ran a huge giveaway for RSD Black Friday, and we're super excited to be able to announce the winners! Congrats to all of them!

We announced the winner after RSD Black Fridy on our Instagram here and on TikTok here

Giveaway Winners Announcement

Thanks so much to all who took part in this and keep an eye out for many more great giveaways coming soon!

That did little to dampen the in-store energy, though, and as the day wore on, many customers were busily sifting through racks looking for the hidden nuggets amidst the boundless vinyl collection. There were special sections of the store dedicated to the RSD releases, and palpable frissons of discovery when the fan would uncover a rare find now on their wish list was cause for real celebration.

But the real topper was when someone would find a super-limited pressing of some seminal album that was sold out everywhere else the air would be electric with fellow shoppers cheering and congratulating the lucky finder. It's those moments that really captured the essence of Record Store Day and the camaraderie that accompanies it.

Through the afternoon, the employees were knee-deep in conversations about stories related to their favorite records and how all employees worked hard for weeks to make sure leading up to RSD Black Friday that everything was according to plan, including setting aside exclusives and booking live acts. Somewhat palpable was how that dedication brought out by the staff greatly makes their efforts worthy of reminiscence.

As the evening wore on-the crowd could be less loud-and more personal, intimate conversations took place. Many in attendance shared just how music influenced their lives and, more importantly, the importance of the record store in their lives. Camaraderie was definitely there-strangers coming together via memories and favorite albums.

By the time checkout rolled around, event attendees left the store arms full of records, smiles on their faces, and hearts full of joy. It was one big whirlwind day of music, laughter, and connection-and one is hard-pressed not to be grateful for it.

Recap for RSD Black Friday 2024: It was way more than a shopping spree. A day in the name of all great things that could be associated with magic: from live performances right down to the vibe that comes with music-a day reminding why vinyl holds such a preciously coveted position in music lovers everywhere. They finally left but with fresh bursts for the next RSD, dreams of special releases with more, and once more with other music lovers until then: Record Store Day!

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