Went to RSD2021 this morning. Picked up Carl S, and drove by the Attic at around 7:30 to see the very long line stretched from the store and around the corner, a long way up the hill. People were spaced out for social distancing but since I had limited time and couldn't wait in line for another hour or more, we decided to instead try our luck at Music for Your Ear, where we were number 23 and 24 in line when we arrived around 7:45. Everyone in line was given a card with their number in line and a list of all the releases. They let 10 folks in at 8 and we followed within ten minutes or so. All the product was behind the register. so you lined up by number and named your picks when it was your turn. They had a limit of 7 titles for your first time thru and no duplicates. I snagged Quiet Kenny, Monk n Palo Alto, Creation in Stereo, Black Francis, Tangerine Dream Live, Jonathan Richman and Precious Bryant. Got home around 9:20 and then drove up to Indiana, PA to help get my mother-in-law moved back to her home she spent 2 months in a personal care home after she fell, breaking her hip and needed some rehab.
It was a little odd not handling the records beforehand (or even seeing the prices until you asked for the titles). I guess you could have researched everything in detail beforehand from the online info. I forgot about the Lee Perry release but grabbed it onlne from 10000hz records, who had a lot of titles left as of 4PM (plus a flat $5 shipping charge) Will be giving a couple a spin later tonight.
Anyone else venture out for some overpriced vinyls???
Mike
