Vinyl was a smash hit as soon as the doors opened at Music Farmers in Keira Street, Wollongong on Saturday for an international event known as Record Store Day.
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April 22nd marked the 10th anniversary of the annual day dedicated to record culture, record lovers, record makers and the record stores around the world that make it all possible.
Brendan Pfister, of Towradgi, was not surprised when he was one of dozens of music enthusiasts to flock to Music Farmers as soon as the doors opened at 9am.
“This is my fourth or fifth year coming here,” Mr Pfister said.
“It is really important to support small independent record stores. People always get into it. Music Farmers will be packed all day.”
On late Saturday afternoon co-owner Nick Irwin said it was and thinks the small shop may have has a record turnout in the hundreds.
“Every time we do it it gets bigger and bigger,” Mr Irwin said.
Hi business partner Jeb Taylor said Music Farmers has been involved in the annual event for all 10 years. The last two have been particularly busy. But it is hard to put an exact figure on the number of people who turned out.
Jasmine Flood, who came along with friend Jordan Lauchlan, said it was her first time top Record Store Day and it would not be the last.
“I like to support independent music stores and I also just wanted to come and see the bands,” she said.
Record Store Day is seen as playing a significant role in the vinyl revolution presently sweeping the globe.
Music Farmers not only had exclusive Record Store Day releases in store but free entertainment from 3pm.
The afternoon included The Vanns, Melbourne’s Rhysics and a performance by Luke Spook featuring Luke and Tanya from The Pinheads.
Music Farmers was also excited that Farmer & The Owl chose to release the classic Totally Unicorn EP 'Horse Hugger' on vinyl for Record Store Day.
“It is limited to 300 copies nation wide, is on pink vinyl and we had a good amount of stock on the day,” Mr Taylor said.
The Record Store Day organisation is managed by the Department of Record Stores.
It is organised in partnership with the Alliance of Independent Media Stores (AIMS), the Coalition of Independent Music Stores (CIMS) and promotes independent record stores year-round with events and special releases.
Music Farmers plans to keep participating in the annual day and is looking forward to next year.
Mr Irwin and Mr Taylor said Saturday morning was particularly busy. Furher information at http://www.recordstoreday.com.
Greg Ellis
Almost four decades in electronic, print and digital media. A writer, presenter, emcee, photographer and videographer with degrees in business management, marketing and human resources and tertiary qualifications in photography.
Almost four decades in electronic, print and digital media. A writer, presenter, emcee, photographer and videographer with degrees in business management, marketing and human resources and tertiary qualifications in photography.
