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2021 In Review

Another year has passed and again we’ve had to deal with planning and attending events around the never-ending coronavirus pandemic. Although we joyously headed back out to concerts, movies, and sporting events this spring and summer, we operated with limited hours until June and there wasn’t a Record Store Day in April. Thank goodness we had many notable new releases to get us through it all! Here’s how the year played out:

As part of Delco Arts’ Spring Fling in May, we hosted an event with author and painter, George H. Rothacker. Paintings and prints of his Rock Legends were available for sale and we presented a slide show of the paintings on the big screen throughout the day.  George was on-site to sign his memoir, “The Diverse Artistic Universe of George H. Rothacker: A Memoir with Pictures,” too.

We went back to regular hours in June, started staying open late once a month for evening shopping, and we resumed our Band Fan Nights with music and videos by Santana and Jimi Hendrix. We held the first of two RSD Drops but without live music, food, or drinks.

July featured the second RSD Drops event and a Band Fan Night featuring The Doors in honor of the 50th anniversary of Jim Morrison’s passing.

We celebrated the Stones at our August Band Fan Night and sadly lost Charlie about a week later.

Our September Band Fan Night featured The Faces, Humble Pie, Robin Trower, and Ten Years After and we hosted a FirstGlance Film Festival Preview Party and ticket giveaway.

For Delco Arts Week in October, we hosted a special a screening of Shawn Swords’ documentary, “Charlie Gracie Fabulous.” Charlie joined us for the event so we surprised him with an award for his contributions to the arts and music in Delaware County. We also participated in Kids Music Day, hosting a music-themed craft for kids.

Record Store Day Black Friday took place in November without a hitch and we held Pop-Up Shops for Finding Shelter and Animal Friends of Lansdowne, fundraisers for the two animal rescues on Small Business Saturday.

As 2021 comes to a close, we’re thankful that we were able to stay open and present at least a reduced number of special events under the circumstances. We’re hanging in there with the help of great music and hope you are too!  Thanks for shopping with us!

Small Business Saturday Sale & Pop-Up Shop

Shop Small for the holidays!

Join us on Small Business Saturday, November 27, 2021, and shop our selection of new and vintage vinyl, RSD Black Friday exclusive releases, and accessories with rock and roll style!

PLUS, we’ll be taking 20% off all new* and vintage vinyl on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.
*sale not eligible on Record Store Day Black Friday releases.

You can shop Vinyl Revival for your fur babies too! We are proud to host a holiday Pop-Up Shop featuring a selection of pet bandanas, toys, bedding, and more, from the Finding Shelter Boutique. 100% of the boutique sales will go to Finding Shelter.

AND, Animal Friends of Lansdowne will have their calendar pick-up and sale at

Vinyl Revival
November 26 and 27
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. both days

You will be able to pick up prepaid calendars and they will also have calendars for sale.
Proceeds from the calendar sales go towards our local Lansdowne animal rescue.

Record Store Day Black Friday

Give someone you love the gift of music!

 

Indie Record Stores are one of the best places to start your holiday shopping so join us on Record Store Day Black Friday!

 

We’ll be open from 10 a.m. (an hour earlier than normal) – 5:30 p.m.

 

We’ll have a selection of special titles exclusive to indie record stores so stop in to shop! You can check out all the offerings here.

Although we will not have every title, hopefully we’ll have the releases that you’re looking to get. Releases will be limited to one title per customer.

 

Please note – there is usually a line.
Doors will open to the general public/walk ups once all of the people in line are done shopping.

 

PLUS!
We’ll be taking 20% off all new* and vintage vinyl on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.
*sale not eligible on Record Store Day Black Friday releases.

AND, Animal Friends of Lansdowne will have their calendar pick-up and sale at
 

Vinyl Revival
November 26 and 27
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. both days

 

You will be able to pick up prepaid calendars and they will also have calendars for sale.

 

Proceeds from the calendar sales go towards our local Lansdowne animal rescue.

6th Annual Kids Music Day Craft

We’re so proud to be one of the over 1,000 participating Kids Music Day locations around the world! Kids Music Day is celebrated each year on the first Friday in October.

Our friends at Keep Music Alive partner with music schools, stores (like us!), and other music organizations around the world to help focus attention on the importance of including music as part of children’s education.

To celebrate, Vinyl Revival is hosting a FREE music-themed craft for grade schoolers on Saturday, October 9th from 12 – 2 p.m.

Children ages K – 5th can make their mark on music by creating a unique piece of art using a recycled vinyl record.

Choose a 45 rpm or 33 1/3 rpm record then use your creativity to decorate it with your choice of fun, colorful, music-themed stickers and accessories.

Plus, take 20% off all new and vintage vinyl including children’s music on October 9th in celebration of Kids Music Day!

 

Evening Shopping & FirstGlance Film Fest Preview

Join us for evening shopping hours and a preview party on Thursday, September 30th, from 4 – 7 p.m., as we watch trailers for the 24th annual FirstGlance Film Festival, Philadelphia’s Independent Film Festival since 1996!

The festival returns to the iconic Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA, October 15-17, 2021. Over forty original indie films from Philadelphia and around the world will be in competition during the weekend event.

Sign up for our email list, and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a pair of tickets to a screening of your choice.

Band Fan Night – August 13th

All killer, no filler!

Join us for our Band Fan Night on Friday, August 13th at 7:30 p.m.  We’ll be celebrating The Rolling Stones!

Enjoy live clips on the big screen, lively discussion, and music by the group.

Feel free to bring your Stones’ memorabilia for show and tell!

Since Pennsylvania lifted the mask mandate on June 28th, masks will be optional.

$5 admission at the door.

Band Fan Night July 24th

All killer, no filler!

Since July 3rd marks the 50th anniversary of Jim Morrison’s passing, our July Band Fan Night on Saturday, July 24th at 7:30 p.m. will celebrate The Doors!

Enjoy live clips on the big screen, lively discussion, and music by the group. Feel free to bring your Doors’ memorabilia for show and tell!

Since Pennsylvania lifted the mask mandate on June 28th, masks will be optional.

June Evening Shopping & Sale

 

Vinyl Revival is joining the businesses on the South Side of Lansdowne Avenue and staying open late once a month for evening shopping (in addition to our Wednesday nights.)

 

Shop Thursday, June 24th from 4 – 7 p.m., and take 50% off all 2020 RSD Drops titles and 20% off all 2020 Black Friday releases.

 

PLUS, shop in-stock June 2021 Record Store Day Drops releases.

Band Fan Night

We’re excited to present our first Band Fan Night since March 2020!
 
Join us on Saturday, June 19th at 7:30 p.m., as we celebrate Santana and Jimi Hendrix.
 
Enjoy live clips on the big screen, lively discussion, and music by the groups. Feel free to bring your band memorabilia for show and tell!
 
Vaccinated or not, masks will still be required.

May Evening Shopping & Sale

Vinyl Revival is joining the businesses on the South Side of Lansdowne Avenue and staying open late once a month for shopping and specials.

 
Shop Thursday, May 27th from 4 – 7 p.m., and take 50% off all in-stock 2020 RSD Drops titles from August, September, and October and 20% off all in-stock 2020 Black Friday releases.
 
Shop with us then stroll, eat, and shop all the businesses on Lansdowne Avenue’s Central Business District.