April 18, 2013 – (Burbank, CA) –Record Store Day is upon us this Saturday and Warner Bros. Records, an Official sponsor has a plethora of Limited Edition releases in store – literally!
In fact Record Store Day is now celebrated globally with 1,000’s of independently owned record stores around the world participating with special events, in-store appearances and of course, hundreds of exclusive and limited titles available this Saturday.
These exclusive titles are not available for review and here’s why: Record Store Day has become an important cultural holiday to remind us of our love of music and our love of “records” pressed on 12″, 10″ or 7″ vinyl, maybe compact disc or even cassette (they’ve never gone away!) and the inimitable magical allure of the holy Institution known as The Independent Record Store where we go to share, learn, participate and keep tradition alive for future generations to enjoy. It’s interactive, social, fun and it requires your participation in order to thrive like any other culture. So once again, here’s our menu of just desserts we’ve pressed up just for you in honor of Record Store Day 2013:
Avenged Sevenfold: “Carry On” – One disc vinyl 12″ Picture Disc – Limited to 5000 copies
The A-side is the studio track Carry On, which is featured in Activision’s video game Call of Duty: Black Ops II. This song was written specifically for the game and released on Sept. 25, 2012. The B-side features the instrumental version which has been previously unreleased. This picture disc is limited and features the Call of Duty: Black Ops II artwork and Avenged Sevenfold’s Deathbat.
Avenged Sevenfold “Live in the LBC & Diamonds in the Rough”
12″ vinyl LP and DVD Deluxe Edition – Limited to 3500 copies
For Record Store Day 2013, on the 5 year anniversary of the Live in the LBC performance, we have produced a limited vinyl/DVD configuration, pressed on vinyl for the first time in a deluxe gatefold jacket and mastered by Bernie Grundman. This release contains both the first live concert film from Avenged Sevenfold “Live in the LBC” filmed live on April 10, 2008 as well as “Diamonds in the Rough”, an offering of previously unreleased B-sides and more. The CD/DVD configuration was released September 16, 2008 and has since been certified Platinum.
Biffy Clyro: “Black Chandelier” – 7″ EP – Limited to 2,000 copies
Pressed on limited-edition black and clear splattered vinyl for the first time and featuring an energetic and unreleased live performance of the new single Black Chandelier from the new Opposites album. This was recorded at Kaufleuten, Zurich-Switzerland on January 19, 2013. Also features a previously unreleased B-side, City of Dreadful Night.
The Black Keys / The Stooges: “No Fun” Split 7″ Colored vinyl Single – Limited to 7,500 copies
This year’s Side by Side Vinyl Series features The Stooges ’69 classic track on one side and The Black Keys updated 2002 take on the flip side pressed on orange & red sunburst vinyl. Very Limited so grab it before it’s gone for good.
Bombino: “Azamane Tiliade/Si Chilan”– 10″ Single – Limited to 3,000 copies
Nonesuch Records releases Nomad, from the Tuareg guitarist, singer, and songwriter Omara “Bombino” Moctar and his band, on April 2nd. The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach, who just won the GRAMMY Award for Producer of the Year, helmed the recording at his Nashville studio, Easy Eye Sound. On Record Store Day, Nonesuch will release a 10″ with the album track “Azamane Tiliade”and an exclusive non-album B-side, “Si Chilan.”Mastered at Bernie Grundman Studios and pressed by Pirates Press, which means it sounds real good.
Built To Spill: “Live” – Two-disc vinyl LP and CD Deluxe Edition – Limited to 2,500 copies
An absolutely stunning collection of seminal Built To Spill songs recorded live during the band’s 1999 “Keep It Like A Secret” tour. Originally released on April 18, 2000, on both vinyl (on Up Records) and CD (on Warner Bros. Records). The vinyl configuration initially contained two bonus tracks “Forget Remember When” and “Now and Then,” which have now been included on the limited-edition CD in celebration of this release and Record Store Day. Naturally, it’s cut for vinyl at Bernie Grundman Mastering especially for your sonic delight.
Cream: “Live at the Royal Albert Hall” – Three-disc vinyl LP box set with book Deluxe Edition – Limited to 1,500 copies
A sensational and historic reunion concert performed and recorded May 2, 3, 5, & 6 in 2005 and released for the first time in October of that same year – released on DVD, CD, and vinyl. Now available for the first time in over five years and for the first time ever, we have produced a limited edition of this box set on CREAM-colored vinyl in celebration of Record Store Day 2013 and this important recording. Half Speed mastering from Stan Ricker for the ultimate audiophile quality.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.: “Patterns” – One-disc vinyl 12″ EP – Limited to 3,000 copies
Another RSD Exclusive 12″-vinyl EP includes digital download card. Details forthcoming but suffice to say, this is wondrous stuff. This one-time-only 12″ artifact was made just for you and will disappear fast. You know what to do.
Deftones: Live: Volume 1 – Selections from Adrenaline – One disc vinyl 12″ EP – Quantity N/A
Songs from Adrenaline hand-picked by Deftones and recorded live at Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York, on Oct. 13, 1996. The initial release in a series of seven vinyl exclusive releases with the first release being a Record Store Day exclusive and the last planned to be a Black Friday independent exclusive retail release. Finally, the light of day has come.Cut for vinyl by Bernie Grundman at Bernie Grundman Mastering Studios from the original live analog sources and pressed on both 120- and 180-gram highest-quality vinyl at Record Technology Inc.
Eli “Paperboy” Reed: “WooHoo”– 7″ vinyl EP – Limited to 3,000 copies
Eli “Paperboy” Reed is an emerging talent who already has two albums under his belt, 2008’s Roll With You and 2010’s Come & Get It, which earned the soul singer an especially loyal fan following in Europe – so much so that Reed was nominated as “Breakthrough Artist of the Year” by Britain’s Mojomagazine. For the singer’s upcoming Warner Bros. debut album, Eli takes his affinity for classic Chicago soul and blends it with a newfound respect for modern pop music. The result is a collection of songs that extend far beyond his neo-Motown roots. In the meantime, this release features a new song, “WooHoo,”
The Flaming Lips: Zaireeka– Four-disc different colored vinyl 12″ – Limited to 7,500 copies
Fans and critics agree that this is one of the most important and invigorating experimental albums in contemporary pop music. Four discs, designed to be played on cue and simultaneously, producing nothing short of a symphonic experience. Re-mastered by the band especially for this release at Bernie Grundman Mastering in celebration of this record and Record Store Day 2013, with unique art and packaging (Including a 12pg booklet) w/ limited to this release.. Once these are gone…they are GONE.
Foals: “Holy Fire” – One-disc vinyl 12″ LP plus two song 7″-colored vinyl EP – Limited to 5,000 copies
Domestic vinyl exclusive of the celebrated new album, in visually stunning package featuring anadditionaltwo-song 7″ EP pressed on gold vinyl featuring the exclusive tracks “Bluebird” and
“My Number (Friendly Fires Remix).” We’ve included a download card that can be redeemed for the entire album plus 7″ single content. You’re welcome!
Gary Clark, Jr.: “HWUL Raw Cuts Vol. 2″ – 12” EP colored vinyl – Limited to 1,000 copies
Over 20 minutes of music and performance mastery available for the first time in all of its analog glory. Vol. 2 features a blistering live performance of “When My Train Comes In” as well as a studio version of the track off his hit album Blak And Blu. A beautifully crafted limited edition offering mastered at 45 rpm and cut by Bernie Grundman Mastering for maximum vibes.
Iron & Wine: “Next to Paradise” / ” Dirty Ocean” – 7″ Single – Limited to 3,300 copies
Iron and Wine makes its Nonesuch Records debut with Ghost on Ghost in the U.S. on April 16.Ghost on Ghostis the fifth release from singer-songwriter Sam Beam, using the pen name Iron and Wine. The album was produced by Beam’s longtime associate Brian Deck (Modest Mouse, Califone, Fruit Bats). This special 7″ includes two exclusive tracks unavailable anywhere else but on this lovely one time only pressing just for RSD. Cut by, you guessed it, Bernie Grundman and pressed at Pallas MFG (Diepholz, Germany) for your supreme listening pleasure.
Linkin Park: Hybrid Theory – One disc vinyl LP plus two song 10″ EP, Exclusive poster and sticker – Limited to 3,000 copies
The arresting debut album that came to be known by fans and critics alike as one of the premiere albums of the decade! Originally released on October 24, 2000, the album has sold over 10 million copies in the United States alone, where it has since been certified Diamond. Around the world, the album would also garner Multiple Platinum status in over a dozen countries. Hybrid Theory still stands as a contemporary classic in the world of modern rock and alternative music. The bonus 10″ EP contains the tracks “One Step Closer” and “My December”. This pressing will also contain long out of print poster and original street team sticker re-productions.Here it is reissued on vinyl for the first time in over a decade and cut by Bernie Grundman Mastering to insure the highest possible audio standard.
LP: “Into The Wild – Live At EastWest Studios” – Limited Edition 12″ Vinyl EP – Limited to 2,000 copies
Another Record Store Day Exclusive masterpiece from this critically loved and incomparable songwriter and vocalist LP captured completely live without overdubs just the way nature intended. Originally on CD only, this first-time vinyl pressing contains a previously unavailable bonus track “It’s Over.” Her Warner Bros. debut album will be released later this year.Your friends at Bernie Grundman mastered this with you in mind.
Punch Brothers: “Ahoy!” – 33 1/3 rpm Vinyl EP – Quantity N/A
Nonesuch Records released Punch Brothers’ five-song EP Ahoy! digitally and on CD last November. Now on vinyl for the first time, the EP has been pressed on 10″ vinyl for Record Store Day, and includes songs by Josh Ritter (“Another New World”), Gillian Welch and David Rawlings (“Down Along the Dixie Line”), Punch Brothers (“Squirrel of Possibility”), and Mclusky (“Icarus Smicarus”), along with one traditional tune, arranged by Punch Brothers (“Moonshiner”).Originallyrecorded during the Nashville sessions for their critically acclaimed 2012 album Who’s Feeling Young Now?, these tracks were produced by Jacquire King (Kings of Leon, Tom Waits, Modest Mouse). Cut by Chris Bellman (Bernie Grundman Studios) and pressed at Pallas MFG (Diepholz, Germany) because, sound matters!
Surfer Blood: “Demon Dance” – One disc Colored Vinyl 7″ EP – Limited to 5,000A special early look at Surfer Blood’s new album PYTHONS, out June 11th featuring the single “Demon Dance” and another previously unreleased album track “Slow Six” pressed on exclusive tri colored- Navy, Blue and White vinyl.
Tegan and Sara: Closer Remixed – One-disc vinyl 12″ EP – Limited to 5,000
An exclusive selection of remixes of the hit single “Closer” from Tegan and Sara’s revered new albumHeartthrob, assembled and released on vinyl in celebration of the album, as special thanks to fans and independent record stores on Record Store Day 2013. Closer Remixed includes 10 exclusive remixes of the new single by Sultan & Ned Shepard, Morgan Page, Until The Ribbon Breaks, The Knocks, Bradley Hale, Yeasayer, Chris Walla, Damian Taylor, Ted Gowans and C-ro & Sofa.
About Record Store Day:
Record Store Day is managed by the Music Monitor Network and is organized in partnership with the Alliance of Independent Media Stores (AIMS), the Coalition of Independent Music Stores (CIMS) and celebrates the culture of independent record stores by playing host to in-store events/performances, signings and special product releases on a global scale on Saturday, April 20th, 2013. For more aboutRecord Store Day, please visit www.recordstoreday.com.
