A little earlier this year, Record Store Day is happening on April 12. In preparation, we’re pulling out the stops at our Capitol Hill and Broadway locations. Activities vary, but along with those highly anticipated RSD vinyl releases, there will be live music, turntable giveaways, and free coffee and donuts, and more!
“Every shop does their own version of Record Store Day, and we try to curate the best of what is pressed by the national folks while also highlighting a few artists in Denver’s music scene,” said Pete Stidman, co-owner and manager. “This year that includes producer Neon Brown spinning records at our Broadway store and our own Rex Winnfield and Pink Lady Monster performing at 13th. Plus we’re shining a light on a Colorado-related RSD release of the Over the Edge soundtrack, a lovely little cult movie shot in Greeley, Colorado that got yanked from the theaters for fear of rioting teenagers in 1979. It’s also got a great soundtrack.”
Our typical RSD rules still apply:
- It’s first come, first served – please be good to each other in the line!
- No store in the country is ever 100% sure about receiving stuff, but most likely we’ll have it and if it’s popular we’ll have a ton of it. (e.g. yes, Charli XCX, Public Image Limited, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Joey Valence & Brae, Spillage Village, Remi Wolf, Wallows, Taylor Swift, Talking Heads, and more)
- All normal RSD rules still apply, no holds, only 1 of the same title.
- RSD items that don’t sell in the shop are and/or will start appearing online here on Sunday.
- To see what’s available, seek out the full RSD list here.
- The store is all very very well stocked and we always make a big drop at the used store on the same day.
In addition to our eclectic selection, both Wax Trax Broadway Bazaar and Wax Trax in Capitol Hill will feature hundreds of limited RSD releases, as well as beginner turntable giveaways from Denver’s own Victrola. Our 13th Avenue location will feature two excellent Denver acts, Rex Winnfield and Pink Lady Monster, and our Broadway location will feature the accomplished composer/producer Neon Brown on the wheels of steel.
Wax Trax Records (638 E 13th Ave) – Doors at 8AM
For the early birds, our historic location will open its doors at 8 AM, packed with an unbeatable selection of official Record Store Day releases and an exclusive used vinyl drop. Those who line up early will be treated to free donut bites and coffee courtesy of Jelly Cafe starting at 7 AM. We will be giving away a recently redesigned all-in-one Victrola Revolution Go turntable and collector’s case, giving a lucky winner a great setup to spin their new finds. Live music starts at 2PM with Rex Winnfield, followed by Pink Lady Monster at 3PM.
Rex Winnfield is a hip hop artist from Denver. He blends theatrics with high energy and infectious pop rap. This will be a one of a kind performance where he will be debuting a brand new EP before it’s released to the public later this spring.
Pink Lady Monster is a no wave band based in Denver. Their sound is born from experimentation, improv, and a never ending taste for the surreal and absurd aspects of life.
Wax Trax Broadway Bazaar (200 S Broadway) – Doors at 10AM
If you like to wake up late, Wax Trax Broadway Bazaar will open at 10 AM with a slightly more curated selection of RSD releases as well as a used record drop and rare deals on vintage clothes and accessories. There will also be a separate giveaway for a Victrola Revolution Go turntable and Collector’s Case.
Neon Brown, hip-hop performer and producer based in Denver, will be gracing the shop with an all vinyl DJ set at 1pm.
You’re going to have a pretty damn good chance of finding what you’re after (and what you didn’t know you were after) here at Wax Trax, as always.
Thanks and see you soon!
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