Vinyl records, once considered a relic of the past, are experiencing a surge in popularity among music enthusiasts. Millions of people are seeking out these flat discs for their analog sound storage. Record Store Day, which is typically held every third Saturday in April, celebrates independent record stores worldwide.
This year’s Record Store Day coincided with the release of Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” Jesse Feldman, co-owner of Rust & Wax in West Palm Beach, reported selling plenty of Swift albums immediately. The celebration at Rust & Wax included hundreds of exclusive releases and limited edition music. Lines began forming outside the store around 5 p.m. on Friday, with about 300 people waiting by the time they opened at 8 a.m. on Saturday.
Many music enthusiasts, like Mark Servilio and Brittany Sanchez-Diaz, were excited to be a part of Record Store Day. Servilio had marked the day in his calendar and requested time off from work. Sanchez-Diaz mentioned not being able to sleep, so passionate was she about the event. For these customers, listening to vinyl records is the superior way to experience music. Beyond the music itself, they value the communal experience of coming together with like-minded individuals to celebrate their shared passion for music.
