It's that time again and we've got our entire title sheet ready for you before the event THIS SATURDAY, April 12th! Remember, the doors open at 9:00AM but the line will very likely start well before that! If you are coming for Taylor Swift, we have A LOT of copies but she does sell out. Her last RSD release was sold out by 12pm, so we recommend getting there early for her. All other titles that we believe will sell out quickly are marked on the list below with a RED asterisk (*). 

If this is your first time to Record Store Day on the Outer Banks: we recommend bringing a chair for the line. We will have treats, tea and coffee available for our customers who are waiting, too. The releases are IN ADDITION to our already existing inventory of NEW & USED vinyl records. The event is first come, first serve. There are no holds. One title per person, but you can buy different titles - meaning, you can buy as many records as you want, but you cannot buy up ALL of the same record. You only can have ONE Taylor Swift. If we find out that you are stuffing the line in order to by multiple copies, we will ask you to leave as this jeopardizes our ability to host the event each year.

Here's my February new record re-cap! It was a fun month!

Here are a few singles that dropped in February that I really enjoyed, too!
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Bon Iver - EVERYTHING IS PEACEFUL LOVE• Laura Jane Grace - YOUR GOD (GODS DICK)
Ben Kweller - DOLLAR STORE (FEAT. WAXAHATCHEE) • Doechii - NOSEBLEEDS
Destroyer - HYDROPLANING OFF THE EDGE OF THE WORLD• PUP - HALLWAYS
Lucy Dacus - ANKLES • Perfume Genius - NO FRONT TEETH (FEAT. ALDOUS HARDING)

I've been wanting to share a few records that are on heavy rotation at the shop. I've put together a few thoughts on each one below and a little playlist if you'd like to listen in with me! As we move into 2025, my hope is to do more of these so folks can get a better understanding of my passion for music and maybe introduce you to something new and surprising!

Ethel Cain - PERVERTS
​Ethel Cain pulls off a massive creative swing by creating an album full of ambient drone metal that wrestles with shame and love that may leave most fans in the cold.

​PERVERTS wears its horror influences on its sleeve with its oppressive “Lynchian” soundscape and the overwhelming sense of unease of the 2023 film, Skinamarink. If you can penetrate the iron heart of this EP, you’ll be rewarded. 

8.5 OUT OF 10

Lambini Girls - WHO LET THE DOGS OUT
This queer punk duo out of the UK hit the ground running with their debut album that's thunderous and confrontational, in all the right ways.

​Fans of IDLES will be right at home as Lambini Girls take aim at social injustice, the predatory nature of the Upper Class, misogyny and homophobia.

7 OUT OF 10

Mogwai - THE BAD FIRE
Mogwai creates an incredibly well textured post-rock record in THE BAD FIRE that revels in euphoric, dreamy highs and seismic, shattering lows.

​It’s a timely album with Mogwai contextualizing the world around us as beauty in turmoil and asks if it is all past the point of no return.

7.5 OUT OF 10

Mac Miller - BALLOONERISM
It’s evident that the 2nd Posthumous record from Mac Miller, taken from recordings around 2014, has had a lot of care poured into it. It’s 70’s Lounge Jazz fits well with the free flowing musings where Mac delves into his psyche, hoping to mine hard truths about addiction and fame. It’s another bittersweet reminder of the immense talent that Miller encompassed and of his absence.

​8 OUT OF 10

Here's a few singles that have recently dropped that are on my radar, too. You can listen to these on this handy playlist I put together.
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Blondshell - T&A • JPEGMAFIA - PROTECT THE CROSS • Deafheaven - MAGNOLIA
Craig Finn - PEOPLE OF SUBSTANCE • Viagra Boys - MAN MADE OF MEAT
Jesse Welles - HORSES • Black Country, New Roads - BESTIES
Japanese Breakfast - ORLANDO IN LOVE • Sam Fender - PEOPLE WATCHING
Lucy Dacus - ANKLES • Destroyer - BOLOGNA (FEAT. FIVER)
Julien Baker & TORRES - SYLVIA • Jason Isbell - BURY ME

Hey friends! We have the list of EVERY Record Store Day exclusive title we will have this year for Black Friday! THIS FRIDAY! This list is in addition to our already existing inventory & we will also have the NEW RELEASES of The Cure, Zach Bryan, Charlie XCX, Father John Misty, TV On The Radio & more!

Many of these RSD specific titles are limited to the same amount for every store across the US due to high demand. So, if you're coming for any of the records in RED then be sure to get here early. Last year's Black Friday line started in the very early hours of the morning, so plan accordingly. Remember: first come, first served and we will limit you to one title of each release. (meaning you can't buy all of the Olivia Rodrigos, you only get one per person!) 

Some line etiquette: when you come in the door, please follow the line. Do not break around others as we want to honor anyone who camped out and since the number of pressings are limited, it's important we do this a few at a time. Our line moves very quickly and we usually get through about 70+ folks very quickly so be patient, and considerate of each other!

We will have coffee, tea and treats for those coming up to stand in line early/overnight. If you're new to this event, we have a lot of fun and we keep the line moving so everyone can get in and out. We cannot hold any items, no matter who or why. It's part of the national Record Store Day rules. See you there!

Hey friends! We have the list of EVERY title we will have this year for RSD 2024 on April 20th! THIS SATURDAY! This list is in addition to our already existing inventory & we will also have the NEW RELEASES for Pink Floyd, Taylor Swift, Pearl Jam & more!

Many of these are limited to the same amount for every store across the US due to high demand. So, if you're coming for those then be sure to get here early. Last year's event line started in the wee hours of the morning, but last year's Black Friday event started around 5:00 am. Remember: first come, first served and we will limit you to one title of each release. (meaning you can't buy all of the Olivia Rodrigos, you only get one per person!)

We will have coffee, tea and treats for those coming up to stand in line early. If you're new to this event, we have a lot of fun and we keep the line moving so everyone can get in and out. We cannot hold any items, no matter who or why. It's part of the national Record Store Day rules. See you there!

An easier to view PDF is attached below if you want to print it out & bring it with you.

Alright friends, we have the list ready for everyone. We got just about everything we asked for this go around and we are most pleased. There are a few items on here notated with a * these titles are in very high demand and we have a limited quantity. Many of these are limited to the same amount for every store across the US due to high demand. So, if you're coming for those then be sure to get here early. The April event line started in the wee hours of the morning, but last year's Black Friday event started around 7:00am. Remember: first come, first served and we will limit you to one title of each. (meaning you can't buy all of the Olivia Rodrigos, you only get one per person!)

We will have coffee, tea and treats for those coming up to the stand in line early. If you're new to this event, we have a lot of fun and we keep the line moving so everyone can get in and out about their day. We cannot hold any items, no matter who or why. It's part of the national Record Store Day rules.

​All of these titles are IN ADDITION to our large selection of new and used vinyl records, CDs, and cassette tapes.

Download a PDF version of this list below for those who need it to be in a larger size.

We're excited to announce that all of the product we will have for Record Store Day has arrived! We are only missing 4 titles we requested due to demand nationwide, and 2 titles that have been moved to the next Record Store Day event in November (tentatively) including Jerry Lee Lewis. Sadly, we will not be getting Maya Hawke, Kip Moore, Alex Chilton & James Moore despite being initially allotted those titles. The decision was made at a national level to only send those to larger stores in higher density metros.

All that said, we got everything else we asked for!!! We even got more copies of the 1975, Husker Du & Porcupine Tree than we expected. We were told most stores would only get 1 copy of each of these due to demand, but we will have more than one copy in the shop of those highly anticipated titles! We aren't allowed to share how many we got, BUT if you really want one of those - get in line early. Alright, here's the full & final list we will have in the shop on Saturday - can't wait to see all of you!

REMEMBER: doors open Saturday, April 22nd @ 9am. First come, first served. No holds. We will have A LOT of Taylor Swift, but it's really a hot one this year so we could sell out early.  First 20 customers will get official Record Store Day swag bags & Sudden Light Record goodies. 

<< PDF Version of the list here >>

Alright, the Record Store Day 2023 list is now live! Send me an email or a message on Instagram with your wishlist. I'll be putting the order in a couple of weeks, but don't be shy. 

If you've never done Record Store Day - here's how it works:
- Exclusive record, CD & cassettes are available ONLY to independent record stores. 
- We will order what we think our customers really want, but nothing is guranteed and we cannot do any holds or pre-orders.
- We will know about about a week beforehand what the store will get and how many, so keep a look out for that list.
- Doors open at 9am but the line started at 7am last year, so if you really want something - get here early.
- We'll have snacks and drinks for those in line, and fortunately the deck is covered so you don't have to worry about rain!

Here's the full list of what we will have available in the record store on Black Friday 2022. 

A few important notes: 

• We will open early at 9:00am on Black Friday. Come prepared for a line, but we hope to keep it going quickly. If the line is significant, we will allow 3-4 shoppers at time.
• First come, first serve. This isn't our rule, but we believe it's a good one. We are not allowed to hold any titles for anyone. 
• Don't come thinking you're going to clean us out - we will be reasonable with large hauls but if we get even a whiff of thought that you're scalping titles to flip them for double on e-bay, we won't sell them to you.
• We only have 2-3 of each of the box sets. If this is an item you want, come early. This year's box sets are noted with BXS on the list below.
• First 10 purchases will get some FUN swag bags! These will be filled with fun record/music items, some of Abbi's teas, and includes one of our happy yellow tote bags. 
• We will be providing tea and snacks, please RSVP on Facebook so we can get an idea of how many folks will be coming.
• We are located UPSTAIRS at Jockey's Ridge Crossing, right next to the restrooms.