I Wasn’t Interested in Any Record Store Day 2026 Releases (& Got Sucked In Anyway)
I always say I’m not going to Record Store Day, but end up going anyway. When I first looked at the Record Store Day 2026 list, my honest reaction was disappointment. This seems to be the trend. Then, when RSD comes around, I end up going (late, but I still go). And, as always, I spend too much money. Here’s a look at why RSD drives me nuts, why I still go, and what I picked up this year.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 I Wasn’t Interested in Any RSD 2026 Releases
1:15 Why Record Store Day Drives Me Nuts
2:07 Why I Went to Record Store Day 2026 Anyway
3:55 The Jesus And Mary Chain Unboxing Reaction
5:52 The Two Sweet Non RSD Releases I Scored
7:48 The Surprise RSD Release I’m Super Excited About
9:05 Is Record Store Day Worth It?
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@gmassa7404
May 18, 2026 at 4:35 pm
Thumbs up for the Yo La Tengo album over your shoulder. That’s one of my favorites. I’m the same way for RSD. There were 4 on my list, and since I’m traveling, I stopped into one record store on Saturday afternoon and I waited until Sunday morning and was able to grab the rest online. VH, STP, Puscifer live albums and the Sugar 12” box set.
@tijuanataxi4274
May 18, 2026 at 4:35 pm
MuteMath first reissue in forever was the first time I've ever been excited about a RSD title
@KS-yy2fu
May 18, 2026 at 4:35 pm
Hi. I think black leather vinyl is a joke tefering to the black leather outfit of JMC in their time of first release. Which was optically pretty much a velvet underground rip off, I think. Well: Nothing really attracted me at rsd this time. Now you made me curious. Maybe I can snatch a left over copy. Let's see. Cheers from Germany Klaus
@barrypeirson3710
May 18, 2026 at 4:35 pm
Yes; Stone Temple Pilots Live ; Lowell George Tribute album; Pink Floyd…those are great titles IMO
@theflipside-vinylcommunity
May 18, 2026 at 4:35 pm
Awesome video man
@DirkLuka77
May 18, 2026 at 4:35 pm
Nice to see some local record stores here in the DFW. Got the new Son Volt album off the Josey Record website this morning.
@SkinnyEatWorld95
May 18, 2026 at 4:35 pm
JURASSIC 5!!!!😊