Record Store Day

[fac93]

Hey, I was wondering if anyone out there in Wilco cyberworld would be willing to help out a brother who lives in the wilderness of chain stores (B'ham, AL). If anyone out there is going to this event at a location near you, and wouldn't mind picking up a couple of things (of course on my dime), would you give me a holler. I'd be willing to make it worth your while (not like cutting you a check, but maybe buying your Wilco DVD or something).

 

Thanks in advance.

[LouieB]

Just a suggestion, but depending on what you want you may want to contact an indie record store and ask yourself. I don't know for sure, but I bet one would help you out; even one in a far flung city. There are plenty of record stores that are mentioned here all the time and if you call or email they can probably get you what you want without you having to beg a VCer.

 

What are you looking for anyway?

 

LouieB

[GtrPlyr]

What are you looking for anyway?

I have a feeling fac93 is looking for the "Ashes" DVD, which comes out on Record Store Day.

 

I doubt any of the local chain stores around my place will be carrying this. I think I'm going to have venture into the big bad city and go to my favorite indie for this. Just as well, I prefer my money go to them anyway.

[Wendy]

A lot of the participating record stores do internet sales. Call one today and find out if they'll post an order for you. Why any record store would NOT want to make a sale (if they have the merchandise) is beyond me in this economy.

 

Try the ones in bigger cities near you first.

 

http://www.recordstoreday.com/Venues

[LouieB]

A lot of the participating record stores do internet sales. Call one today and find out if they'll post an order for you. Why any record store would NOT want to make a sale (if they have the merchandise) is beyond me in this economy.

 

Try the ones in bigger cities near you first.

 

http://www.recordstoreday.com/Venues

My point exactly......heck contact Laurie's Planet of Sound in Chicago. All the clerks are nice and would probably be happy to hook you up and charge you the postage, etc. If all you want is the DVD, it will be readily available when it is available and any record store in any city with any sense will ship you a copy.

 

LouieB

[dondoboy]

These are the guys I go to. Dearborn Music They are very helpful, if a little snotty.

[calvino]

I am bit bummed that the record store down here in Hyde Park will not have any copies of the Wilco DVD. They said they contacted Wilco and whoever else you contact to get the advance copies, but they did not get a response from Wilco or anyone.

 

I don't see their name on the Record Store Day Venue link either, so perhaps they are just a bunch of slackers or are not participating.

 

They are a TRUE independent store, I guess.

[LouieB]

I am bit bummed that the record store down here in Hyde Park will not have any copies of the Wilco DVD. They said they contacted Wilco and whoever else you contact to get the advance copies, but they did not get a response from Wilco or anyone.

 

I don't see their name on the Record Store Day Venue link either, so perhaps they are just a bunch of slackers or are not participating.

 

They are a TRUE independent store, I guess.

That sucks......which one?

 

I even stopped in a record store in Carbondale that was participating and giving away coupons for discounts. If you need the DVD, Laurie's will have it, since they have close Wilco ties. Its good to see there are still so many indie stores in Illinois, even in smaller towns.

 

LouieB

[stagerug]

This is where I go in the far West Chicago 'burbs. Great store, nice folks, cool little town to walk around in after you buy your Wilco DVD.

 

For some reason they are not on the website for the event, but they are participating with all sorts of events and such. Just got an email from them this morning.

[LouieB]

This is where I go in the far West Chicago 'burbs. Great store, nice folks, cool little town to walk around in after you buy your Wilco DVD.

 

For some reason they are not on the website for the event, but they are participating with all sorts of events and such. Just got an email from them this morning.

Actually they are:

 

IL

ALGONQUIN RECORDS Des Plaines, IL

Any frequency Monticello, IL

Beverly Records Chicago, IL

Chicago Digital Oak Park, IL

Co-Op Records Moline, IL

Co-op Records East Peoria, IL

Co-Op Records Pekin Pekin, IL *

CYKLOPX Forest Park, IL

Dave's Records chicago, il

DEADWAX chicago, IL

dr wax chicago, IL

Dusty Groove America Chicago, IL

Exile on Main St. Champaign, IL

Gramaphone Records Chicago, Il

Groovin High, Inc Chicago, IL

Hard Boiled Records CHICAGO, IL

Jazz Record Mart Chicago, IL

Kiss The Sky Geneva, IL

Laurie's Planet of Sound Chicago, IL

Metal Hedz Granite City, IL

P-Mac Music Carbondale, IL

Permanent Records Chicago, IL

Platterpus Records Addison, IL

Plaza Records Carbondale, IL

Raffe's Record Riot Chicago, IL

rainbow records barrington, il

reckless records chicago, il

Reckless Records Chicago, IL

Reckless Records Chicago, IL

record breakers chicago, il

Record Breakers chicago, IL

rolling stone records norridge, IL

Second Hand Tunes Evanston, IL

Shake, Rattle & Read Chicago, IL

Shandis music and More canton, il

Shooting Stars Records Carpentersville, IL

Slackers CD's and Games Alton, IL

Slackers CD's and Games Glen Carbon, IL

Slackers CD's and Games OFallon, IL

Sunshine Daydream CDs & Gifts Mt. Prospect, IL

The Music Experience Chicago, IL

THE OLD SCHOOL RECORDS Forest Park, IL

Toad Hall Books and Records Rockford, IL

Val's Halla Records Oak Park, IL

Vintage Vinyl Evanston, IL

Waiting Room Records Normal, IL

 

I was in there one time........crazy joint.....

 

Also... * in case you don't believe there is a real place named Pekin!!

 

LouieB

[stagerug]

Oh good. They must have updated it. They weren't on there the other day, but I didn't check today.

 

Did you go to Plaza Records in Carbondale? That place has been around for a while. I used the go there and spend all my financial aid money there when I was in school and then steal ramen from my roommates until the next check came... ahhh, those were the days.

[LouieB]

Oh good. They must have updated it. They weren't on there the other day, but I didn't check today.

 

Did you go to Plaza Records in Carbondale? That place has been around for a while. I used the go there and spend all my financial aid money there when I was in school and then steal ramen from my roommates until the next check came... ahhh, those were the days.

I have been there, but this time I went to the west side to P Mac instead. Considering Carbondale is a pretty dinky town, it is pretty amazing that they have two indie stores, both of which I am sure are always on the verge of going out of business.

 

LouieB

[calvino]

That sucks......which one?

 

I even stopped in a record store in Carbondale that was participating and giving away coupons for discounts. If you need the DVD, Laurie's will have it, since they have close Wilco ties. Its good to see there are still so many indie stores in Illinois, even in smaller towns.

 

LouieB

 

Hyde Park Records.

http://hydeparkrecords.net/ (they do not update their site very often)

 

I called Dr. Wax and they told me to call them back on Monday because he wasn't sure if they would be getting it or not.

[LouieB]

Hyde Park Records.

http://hydeparkrecords.net/ (they do not update their site very often)

 

I called Dr. Wax and they told me to call them back on Monday because he wasn't sure if they would be getting it or not.

Figures......time for a road trip to the wild and wooly north side.....

 

As long as we are promoting stuff we really have not much to do with...how about the CHIRP record fair which also features vinyl records and is the same weekend as record store day....

 

LouieB

[stagerug]

I have been there, but this time I went to the west side to P Mac instead. Considering Carbondale is a pretty dinky town, it is pretty amazing that they have two indie stores, both of which I am sure are always on the verge of going out of business.

 

LouieB

 

For sure. I'd guess the only thing saving them is that the cost of living down there is still stuck in the 1970's. If you make 50K a year down there you're a member of the country club.

 

Never been to P-Mac. That wasn't there when I was there. Was it relatively any good?

[fac93]

Just a suggestion, but depending on what you want you may want to contact an indie record store and ask yourself. I don't know for sure, but I bet one would help you out; even one in a far flung city. There are plenty of record stores that are mentioned here all the time and if you call or email they can probably get you what you want without you having to beg a VCer.

 

What are you looking for anyway?

 

LouieB

 

Really there's a few things--the Pavement live LP being 1st and foremost, but also the SY/Beck single, New Order 7", Emmylou Harris LP and Wilco DVD. And when I saw on this board info regarding an exclusive download included for the Wilco DVD accessed by some voucher given out at the store, I figured I'd come on here because a VCer would be sure to remember to pick that up as opposed to an order w/ a record store employee a couple of weeks prior to the event. Plus, when I 1st looked at the official record store day website a few months back, the section of participating stores east of the Mississippi was kind of f-ed up, but I've been back today and it seems to have been sorted, so I guess I can go that route now.

 

thanks for everybody's suggestions though.

[Moss]

I stopped in a little record store in Ft. Collins the other day and was looking through the vinyl. The owner came over and was telling me cool facts about all the different bands I was looking at. His passion for the music just came through. Got a used Flash and the Pan vinyl that I could never find anywhere for $4. Independent record stores are the best.

[TheMaker]

So Ashes will be available at big city record stores (because there are no independent record stores in the vast majority of cities, of course) before it's available anywhere else? Possibly bad form to say so, but here's hoping a torrent crops up soon!

[dondoboy]

After wading through that Record Store Day list, there are a hell of a lot more independents than I suspected. In Metro Detroit there are almost a lot.

[LouieB]

For sure. I'd guess the only thing saving them is that the cost of living down there is still stuck in the 1970's. If you make 50K a year down there you're a member of the country club.

 

Never been to P-Mac. That wasn't there when I was there. Was it relatively any good?

I had not been there before either. I find both these stores to be just okay, but I do like patronizing any indie stores I can. They had a pretty good used CD selection and some LPs. Plaza is more bare bones. You are right about the cost of living. I would be a freakin millionaire down there...and it is nice. Tweedy's Gurl has decided to stay after graduation for awhile.

 

Emmylou Harris LP

I bought this on CD awhile back and frankly it ain't really worth it on LP. You can get an armload of her old LPs for what it will cost for this new one I would guess.

 

LouieB

[calvino]

I had not been there before either. I find both these stores to be just okay, but I do like patronizing any indie stores I can. They had a pretty good used CD selection and some LPs. Plaza is more bare bones. You are right about the cost of living. I would be a freakin millionaire down there...and it is nice. Tweedy's Gurl has decided to stay after graduation for awhile.

 

LouieB

 

I never heard of the P-Mac store, either. I am assuming it is somewhat new? I need to check it out next time I am in town. I don't think I could handle living down there. It was great while I was at school and it is still great visiting the area on a regular basis, but living down again does not sound appealing, regardless of the cost of living.

 

And yeah if Dr. Wax doesn't get any copies of the Ashes DVD, I guess I going to venture up North. Gonna have to do it early Sat. though; I see the Cardinals are going to be at Wrigley on Sat...I don't like being north of Madison when that happens.,

[LouieB]

I never heard of the P-Mac store, either. I am assuming it is somewhat new? I need to check it out next time I am in town. I don't think I could handle living down there. It was great while I was at school and it is still great visiting the area on a regular basis, but living down again does not sound appealing, regardless of the cost of living.

 

And yeah if Dr. Wax doesn't get any copies of the Ashes DVD, I guess I going to venture up North. Gonna have to do it early Sat. though; I see the Cardinals are going to be at Wrigley on Sat...I don't like being north of Madison when that happens.,

I could live down there periodically, but yea, not permanently I suppose...maybe if I get older still...my daughter has the new BF going there and the radio show. We shall see how long she lasts...meanwhile P-Mac has more inventory and is more like a regular store than Plaza, which seems more of a hippie joint.

 

Go way around Wrigley and come to Lauries. But then again no matter where you go the fans will be nuts.

 

LouieB

[fac93]

I bought this on CD awhile back and frankly it ain't really worth it on LP. You can get an armload of her old LPs for what it will cost for this new one I would guess.

 

LouieB

 

it's for my wife.

[stagerug]

I could live down there periodically, but yea, not permanently I suppose...maybe if I get older still...my daughter has the new BF going there and the radio show. We shall see how long she lasts...meanwhile P-Mac has more inventory and is more like a regular store than Plaza, which seems more of a hippie joint.

 

Go way around Wrigley and come to Lauries. But then again no matter where you go the fans will be nuts.

 

LouieB

 

Yeah, Plaza was alway hippie-ish.

 

Cool. Your daughter has a radio show down there? Which station??

 

I think if I could keep the living I am making now and just transpose myself and my family down to Carbondale, I think I would do it. But that is the problem, no industry down there except the Hospitals and the University. There is so much outdoorsy shit to do down there, you know. Feeling energetic? Go mountain biking at Cedar Lake or rock climbing at Garden of the Gods (that'll never happen for me, but you can! I just bring my cooler and watch) or go jet-skiing on Cedar Lake. Feeling lazy, go fishing on Little Grassy Lake or bring your boat and a keg out to the spillway. I may be being nostalgic, and probably am, but Carbondale sounds like so much more fun than being out here in the boring-ass suburbs.

[LouieB]

Yeah, Plaza was alway hippie-ish.

 

Cool. Your daughter has a radio show down there? Which station??

 

I think if I could keep the living I am making now and just transpose myself and my family down to Carbondale, I think I would do it. But that is the problem, no industry down there except the Hospitals and the University. There is so much outdoorsy shit to do down there, you know. Feeling energetic? Go mountain biking at Cedar Lake or rock climbing at Garden of the Gods (that'll never happen for me, but you can! I just bring my cooler and watch) or go jet-skiing on Cedar Lake. Feeling lazy, go fishing on Little Grassy Lake or bring your boat and a keg out to the spillway. I may be being nostalgic, and probably am, but Carbondale sounds like so much more fun than being out here in the boring-ass suburbs.

WDBX on Thursday nights at 10-12 PM. You can stream it.....The Devil's Radio

 

There is alot to do down there and simply driving around is nice. Strange how this thread turned into a discussion of Carbondale, IL, of all places...

 

LouieB