Record Store Day 2024 Celebrations in Las Vegas
Local record fans lined up early as Record Store Day 2024 brought exclusive vinyl releases and live music to independent record shops around the city. At the forefront of the celebrations was Record City, Las Vegas’ longest-running purveyor of new and used tunes on physical media.
Under the guidance of two-decade veteran manager Joey McDonald, Record City has become a staple in the community, offering more than just music but a place where people can connect. “It’s about creating a positive community through what music brings people together,” McDonald remarked. With its warm, homey atmosphere and deep catalog, the store acts as a refuge for many loyal patrons.
A Home Away from Home for Music Lovers
Record Store Day 2024 marked the 17th anniversary of the annual event, which was started in 2008 to showcase the importance of small, independent record stores. Special releases from acts like Paramore, Metallica, and Taylor Swift were available for dedicated fans to add to their collections. According to industry figures, vinyl has seen a major resurgence in sales in recent years, now outselling CDs for the first time since the late 1980s.
At Record City, the day was a smashing success, with eager music aficionados lining up well before opening to get first dibs on exclusive titles and other rare finds. Whether you’re a longtime collector or just starting your collection, stores like this are helping keep the art of physical media alive. With each passing Record Store Day, it’s clear that analog formats like vinyl have a bright future ahead.
