Record Store Day
is celebrated around the world on April 22
, a day that celebrates independent record stores and, more broadly, vinyl.
A world that, in the era of digital streaming, is unexpectedly making a comeback thanks to and in parallel with the great popularity of vintage among the very young, but not only among indie, rock, punk enthusiasts or collectors who recognize and appreciate the inimitable sound quality of LPs.
Founded in 2007 in the early days of the vinyl revival, the indie record stores' annual celebration has become a permanent fixture on the calendar, with thousands of stores on every continent (except Antarctica) participating.
In Britain alone there are over 260 independent record shops.
About 50 of these can be found in London, including the famous Phonica Records in Soho.
In addition to the planned releases, in Italy and abroad, on the occasion of Record Store Day, the second hand is an inexhaustible reservoir of opportunities to find the rare piece, the collection of the favorite group or simply the record of the heart that has an emotional value .
For example, in the Music and Film category on the Subito platform there are over 22,000 vinyl ads in which to find real treasures from the past, in search of that record that is missing from your loot.
The great classics of international collecting
How not to start from the most famous band of all time?
Who, a vinyl enthusiast, wouldn't want to own a Beatles record?
There are over 1,000 announcements if you are looking for Fab Four vinyls and among these there are the famous White Vinyl edited in limited number of copies and also Yellow Submarine (or red vinyl) also in limited edition, as well as Abbey Road (blue vinyl ), often available in excellent condition, as new or even never used.
Ranging across the Olympus of music we find Pink Floyd, of which on the platform you can find the first pressing of the double LP The Wall, the infamous Ummagumma with which the group expressed its progressive soul, but also lots of 10 vinyls never used and prestigious for only 200 euros.
And again, Led Zeppelin, or Dire Straits with the famous Money for Nothing,
the Rolling stones with Let it Bleed, among the most sought after.
There is no shortage of the legendary Queen, and Prince again with vinyls such as the soundtrack of the first Batman film and of course Purple Rain.
Other pearls for true amateurs can be found by inserting the word Genesis, with over 60 announcements including occasions such as The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, the double LP which is the last to boast Peter Gabriel on vocals.
Punk fans will be able to find, however, the first Ramones vinyl, those of Michael Jackson's pop Thriller or the first pressing of Lemon from 1993, U2's "breaking" record.
To get to the origins of American rock it is impossible not to mention Elvis and find pieces like Love Me Tender and Good Rocking Tonight among the ads.
and again Prince with vinyls such as the soundtrack of the first Batman film and of course Purple Rain.
Other pearls for true amateurs can be found by inserting the word Genesis, with over 60 announcements including occasions such as The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, the double LP which is the last to boast Peter Gabriel on vocals.
Punk fans will be able to find, however, the first Ramones vinyl, those of Michael Jackson's pop Thriller or the first pressing of Lemon from 1993, U2's "breaking" record.
To get to the origins of American rock it is impossible not to mention Elvis and find pieces like Love Me Tender and Good Rocking Tonight among the ads.
and again Prince with vinyls such as the soundtrack of the first Batman film and of course Purple Rain.
Other pearls for true amateurs can be found by inserting the word Genesis, with over 60 announcements including occasions such as The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, the double LP which is the last to boast Peter Gabriel on vocals.
Punk fans will be able to find, however, the first Ramones vinyl, those of Michael Jackson's pop Thriller or the first pressing of Lemon from 1993, U2's "breaking" record.
To get to the origins of American rock it is impossible not to mention Elvis and find pieces like Love Me Tender and Good Rocking Tonight among the ads.
the double LP which is the last to boast Peter Gabriel on vocals.
Punk fans will be able to find, however, the first Ramones vinyl, those of Michael Jackson's pop Thriller or the first pressing of Lemon from 1993, U2's "breaking" record.
To get to the origins of American rock it is impossible not to mention Elvis and find pieces like Love Me Tender and Good Rocking Tonight among the ads.
the double LP which is the last to boast Peter Gabriel on vocals.
Punk fans will be able to find, however, the first Ramones vinyl, those of Michael Jackson's pop Thriller or the first pressing of Lemon from 1993, U2's "breaking" record.
To get to the origins of American rock it is impossible not to mention Elvis and find pieces like Love Me Tender and Good Rocking Tonight among the ads.
The vinyl treasures of the Italian singer-songwriter
Among the announcements of the vinyls there are naturally some of the greatest Italian artists who have driven entire generations crazy and who remain timeless.
Among those who collect the most announcements are Battisti with over 900 results including Thoughts and Words or My Free Canto and Mina with the 45 rpm of Se Telefonando or the masterpiece LP Mina Fossati.
The inevitable Lucio Dalla with iconic LPs such as the double live Dallamericaruso which contained for the first time the song Caruso, almost a poem and probably the best known song by the Bolognese singer-songwriter.
But also Claudio Baglioni, with announcements that include the album of the love song par excellence, Questo Piccolo Grande Amore in its first pressing, on sale for 100 euros, or the king of stadiums, Vasco Rossi with Vado al Massimo from 1982 or lots of vinyls from 1978 to 1987 for only 300 euros.
Finally Fabrizio De Andrè with rarities such as the double disc Baroque Clouds and Stories of an Employee.
In the paradise of the unobtainable also Italian rap, to name a few Fabri Fibra and Article 31 and pop where the most popular are the 883 specifically with North South West East, also veterans of the sold outs recorded in recent months in Italian arenas and stadiums.
The only announcement of T'Appartengo by Ambra Angiolini stands out at the height of her ascent in Non E' la Rai and today a beloved actress and showgirl, valued at a good 200 Euros.
Listening: details that make the difference
To fully enjoy the unique sound of vinyl, it is essential to have the right accessories.
First of all, the turntable which can be of design, technological for professional or vintage listening.
An example above all?
The legendary Penny portable record player from the 70s, capable of driving even the most insatiable collectors crazy.
But also headphones to appreciate the sound without external interference, amplifiers and speakers, furniture and containers, armchairs and shelves to create a real corner dedicated to listening, vinyl records and more.
A smart way to personalize your home and make space, small or large as you like, for your passion.