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Record Store Day has become so popular that the annual April holiday for audiophile shopaholics has expanded to take advantage of the biggest shopping day of the year: Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, when early planners look to jump-start their holiday shopping. And so it is that Record Store Black Friday, shorthanded as RSD Black Friday, was born.
Just like the big day in April, Record Store Black Friday, which this year falls on November 28, will bring all manner of limited-edition vinyl, all of it unveiled on that day.
This year’s batch includes reissues of everything from the Rolling Stones’ Their Satanic Majesties Request to a Billie Eilish live EP to The Big Top Pee-Wee Original Soundtrack Album by Danny Elfman. To make the day even more special, local record stores are hosting a variety of activations.
Here’s an alphabetical list of what you can expect locally:
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Fruit Fly Records
The Gables spot will celebrate their second birthday with “Black Flyday.” They offer discounts on all vinyl and hi-fi products. There will be live DJ sets, coffee, and chocolate, and more than 10,000 albums available for a buck apiece for the dollar Santas among us. 430 S. Dixie Hwy., Ste. 205, Coral Gables; 619-565-4262; instagram.com/fruitflyrecords
Lucky Records
Doors open early at this Wynwood store, with festivities starting at the crack of 8 a.m. Beyond the Record Store Day exclusives, Lucky is also heavily advertising a $1 bin blowout, so you can fatten someone’s stocking with vinyl at minimal cost. 143 NW 23rd St., Miami; 833-735-5929; luckyrecordsmiami.com
Sweat Records
Early birds can get in line for Sweat at 9 a.m., with doors opening at 10 for the Record Store Day exclusives. Anyone in line before 9 a.m. can call dibs on one Record Store Day exclusive, which will be reserved for them when the doors open. In the interest of fairness only one copy per person per title. If you’re looking for something in particular, Sweat recommends calling in advance to learn whether they were able to score the specific title(s) you’re looking for. If this sounds a little too intense, know that once you’re there, you can groove to DJ sets by Pressurepoint, Lotusoph, Zac, Julio the Technician, and Mackboogaloo! There will also be coffee, treats, and giveaways. 5505 NE Second Ave., Miami; 786-693-9309; sweatrecordsmiami.com
Technique Records
Technique Records will be selling exclusive RSD releases, fresh drops, along with featuring $1 and $5 record bins from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with food and drinks provided by Turntable Bagel and Ripe Coffee. There will be a full bar and entertainment both inside and outside with DJ’s including Cuci, Kumi, Tony Flow, and Jellybean Benitez. For those who don’t want to wait in line customers will be able to sign up for appointments by subscribing to their newsletter. Appointment slots are available from 8 till 10 a.m.; the store will open to walk-ins at 10. 880 NE 79th St., Miami; 786-717-6622; techniquerecords.com
Yesterday & Today Records
Doors open at 9 a.m. at Miami’s longest running record shop. They’ll have special sales while you can enjoy complimentary drinks. Y&T encourages you to call or email them at yandtrec@aol.com ahead of time if you have any specific albums you seek. 9274 SW 40th St., Miami; 305-554-1020; vintagerecords.com
