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RSD Vinyls Online (Record Store Day)

RSD releases sell in shops first. Leftover copies go online after the day.

Updated . Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.

Where to buy

Participating indie shops list unsold RSD stock online. This happens after the embargo lifts. Check the shops near you first, then resale marketplaces.

Professional insight

Record shop staff watch indie web stores when the online embargo lifts. That is the best moment for list price.

  • Pre-day listings on resale sites are not official sales.
  • Match the pressing to the official RSD list entry.
  • Some titles are limited to one RSD region.
  • Resale prices often drop a few weeks later.

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RSD release rules

  • Exclusive titles sell in store only on the day.
  • Shops cannot reserve or pre-sell RSD releases.
  • Leftover stock can go online after a set delay.
  • Many shops limit buyers to one copy per title.
  • Dates and rules differ by country, so check locally.

Record Store Day runs a main spring event. Many countries also hold a smaller Black Friday drop in November.

Red flags

  • Copies listed for sale before the event date.
  • Stock photos only on a pricey sealed copy.
  • Color or number that does not match the official run.
  • New seller accounts with no feedback.

Care

  • Store records upright, never stacked flat.
  • Use inner sleeves that do not scratch.
  • Keep away from heat, which warps colored vinyl too.
  • Leave a sealed copy sealed if it is for collecting.

Common questions

Can I buy RSD releases online on the day?
No. Exclusives are sold in participating shops only on the day itself.
When do leftovers go online?
It depends on the country and year. In the UK it has been about a week later.
Are eBay RSD copies genuine?
Many are, but check photos, catalog number and seller history before paying.