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RSD Performance by Anestis “Andy” Hionides

Anestis “Andy” Hionides performs in-store for Record Store Day!

Co-founder, lead vocalist, and lead guitarist for the band Three Fourteen, Andy has played several large venues, casinos, and festivals in the north east since 2014 including The Brooklyn Bowl (Philadelphia, PA), Ardmore Music Hall (Ardmore, PA), Underground Arts (Philadelphia, PA), World Cafe Live (Philadelphia, PA), Brother Jimmy’s Live (New York, NY), 2nd Street Music Festival (Philadelphia, PA), The Queen (Wilmington, DE), Harrah’s & Parx Casino, Hard Rock Cafe, and many more!

Andy has an abundant repertoire of rock/reggae/blues original compositions, as well as cover songs by favorite artists such as The Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, Pink Floyd, and many other rock/reggae/blues/soul groups.

His songwriting has been very generous, as well as his composition work with Josh Lassoff and Joe Acri. He plays music with many local musicians including Gerry Smith, Jamie Lundmark, and his songwriting partner Mikey Hepperly.

Original photo: Jason Nawn

Record Store Day at Vinyl Revival – April 22nd

Vinyl Revival celebrates Record Store Day, the international day to celebrate the culture of the independently owned record store, on April 22, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Vinyl Revival will stock titles that are Record Store Day Exclusives, RSD First titles, and Small Run/Regional Titles.

Shoppers can enjoy an in-store performance by Anestis “Andy” Hionides  of Three Fourteen from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Receive free Record Store Day promotional merch with a $50 purchase while supplies last.

Enjoy complimentary light refreshments and drinks.

Additionally, everyone who makes a purchase will receive a coupon for 20% off a future purchase (some restrictions apply).

Here’s how the line works:

There is usually a line so we will let in the first customer in line for 10 minutes of shopping then let in the next person in line, and so on. Doors will open to the general public/walk ups once all of the people in line have had a chance to shop.

RSD quantities are limited so there is a limit of one copy per title per customer.

If you’re looking for a specific title, please give us a call at 610-284-3537 or email us at info@vinylrevivalrecords.com on the Thursday or Friday before RSD and we can let you know if we expect to have what you’re looking to get.

Check out the list at recordstoreday.com.

There are so many great releases to choose from, we hope to have your favorites!

Grand Reopening & Ribbon Cutting

We’ll be hosting a public ribbon cutting ceremony at our NEW store, located at 26 N. Lansdowne Avenue (formerly NEV Creative Studio), on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 11 a.m.

Representatives from Lansdowne Borough Council, the Lansdowne Business & Professional Association, Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation, and special invited guests will attend.

To celebrate, we’ll have door prizes, special deals, music, light refreshments, and drinks from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Located in Lansdowne’s Central Business District, Vinyl Revival is open from 2–7 p.m. on Wednesday, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday. Parking is available in the municipal lot adjacent to the store.

 

2022 In Review

We saw a flurry of activity at the record store in 2022, with a return to some film screenings, stand-up comedy shows, and in-store events like Record Store Day. There was lots of new music and we tried to stock many of the titles that you looked forward to adding to your collection.

As we reflect on the past year and the events that we produced in The Vault, we are disappointed that we must leave the unique theater space within our store behind. We look forward to configuring our new space so that we can continue to provide entertaining events plus shopping experiences!

Enjoy checking out some of the events we had the joy of being part of this past year and stay tuned for what we’ve got planned for 2023!

“Edison 64” Screening, February

“Edison 64,” a feature-length documentary produced by American Veterans Media, screened at Vinyl Revival for free multiple times over a weekend. The film tells the story of the 64 students from Thomas Edison High School in Philadelphia that were killed during the Vietnam War. Co-directed by Shawn Swords and Roger Bruce, the film explores the time the students spent at Thomas Edison High School and aims to shine a light on, and pay tribute to, the disproportionate number of Edison students turned soldiers who enlisted in the hopes of a better life but who ended up giving their lives.

Jokes From The Vault With Coby Jackk and Red Snapperrr, March

Powered by A Step Higher Inc. and PRESENTED BY @THEREALARTISTICMATTER, Vinyl Revival was excited to host a comedy show series, Jokes From The Vault, on the 2nd Saturdays of the month!

The all-inclusive VIP comedy experiences hosted by Heavy Footage featured side-splitting comedy, delicious food, and lots of fun! 

The March show featured Coby Jackk, Red Snapperrr, and food by Chef Mona Wilson who has been featured on Food Network, “Cupcake Wars,” “Sugar Showdown,” Food & Wine, “Dr. Oz,” People Magazine, Upscale Magazine, Eater, United Taste of America, and “Good Morning America.”

Band Fan Night – April

All killer, no filler, our monthly Band Fan Nights featured live clips on the big screen and lively conversation. Our April event featured concert clips from Cream with a special clip from a surprise artist.

Jokes From The Vault featuring Ken Jones

Our April comedy show featured Ken JonesA. R. Church, food, drinks, and a special live musical performance.

Record Store Day

YAY! We returned to a “traditional” Record Store Day!

After scaling back Record Store Day parties the past few years, we were excited to celebrate the annual event with our customers once again!

DJ Joe Foley provided in-store music all day and shoppers enjoyed complimentary light refreshments and drinks including Rosati‘s Blue Razz/Lemonade ice with “I Stand with Ukraine” packaging (a portion of sales went to Holy Myrrh Bearers Ukrainian Catholic Church.) We hosted a Pop-Up Shop with a selection of Rock and Roll Pillows from Tamme Handmade and gave out lots of fun Record Store Day swag!

Band Fan Night, June

We celebrated the music of Jefferson Airplane, The Byrds, and Chicago Transit Authority.                      

Jokes From The Vault with Jamaican G

June’s Second Saturday comedy event featured headliner Jamaican G and food by TV Personality Chef Mona Wilson.

Record Store Day Drops

Vinyl Revival stocked titles that were Record Store Day Exclusives, RSD First titles, and Small Run/Regional Titles. Guests enjoyed complimentary light refreshments and drinks and we hosted a Pop-Up Shop with Fashion from The Royal Orange, a collective of fashion designers working together to build quality fashions for all women.

Band Fan Night, July

We celebrated British rock music with clips from The Who, The Yardbirds, The Pretty Things, The Kinks, and The Animals.

Jokes From The Vault Featuring Ty Raney

July’s edition of Jokes From The Vault featured Ty Raney, who has appeared on Kevin Hart’s “Hart of the City,” plus Emily Epstein White, Foster, and food by Chef Mona Wilson.

Jokes From The Vault Featuring Ish the Butler, August

This month’s Jokes From The Vault featured the comedic talents of Ish the Butler.

Band Fan Night

We enjoyed live performance clips from Man, Free, Rory Gallagher, and Deep Purple.

Evening Shopping During LBPA Night Market, September

The Lansdowne Business and Professional Association created a fun, evening shopping and dining event in the Central Business District’s Landing area so we stayed open late and offered some specials for the evening.

Band Fan Night

September 18th marked 52 years since Jimi Hendrix passed so September’s monthly fan night event paid tribute to him. We celebrated Jimi and watched some clips from his live performances.

Kids Music Day Craft, October

Our Kids Music Day Craft was held during Delco Arts Week.  Children ages K – 5th were invited to create and decorate a toilet paper roll shaker filled with an assortment of beads, rice, and pasta to make their mark on music.

“Life Without Parole” Screening

We screened the privately funded MainLineTV.org award-winning documentary film which tells the story of George Martorano, who was sentenced to life without parole in 1984 for marijuana-related offenses. He is the longest serving prisoner, first time, non-violent offender, in judicial history. Martorano also served almost 5 years in solitary confinement. The screening, produced as a Delco Arts Week event, included appearances by “Life Without Parole” Director Jill Frechie, Co-producer John Ricciutti, and George Martorano.

Record Store Day Black Friday, November

We stocked a large selection of exclusive and limited-edition titles to kick off the holiday shopping season and offered discounts on select in-stock records.

Our year ended with a move out of our location at 35-37 N. Lansdowne Avenue, but we’re excited about our new larger space at 26 N. Lansdowne Avenue.  Hope to see you at our new spot soon!

Evening Shopping During LBPA Night Market

The Lansdowne Business and Professional Association is creating a fun, evening shopping and dining event in the Central Business District’s Landing area so we’re going to stay open late (until 9 p.m.) and offer some specials for the evening!

The event will feature food trucks and pop-up vendors. Plus, Open Sound Lansdowne will have FREE live music in the Landing and Jamey’s House of Music will have their Happy Hour and Thursday Night Jazz Jam.

Come spend the evening in, and shop Lansdowne!

Record Store Day – April 23rd

Join us to celebrate the return of a “traditional”  Record Store Day, April 23, 2022, from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.!

After scaling back Record Store Day parties the past few years, we’re excited to celebrate the annual event with our customers once again!

Shop our selection of special releases: Exclusives; Record Store Day First; and Small Run/Regional Titles

Enjoy music by DJ Joe Foley from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Receive free Record Store Day promotional materials with a $50 purchase while supplies last

Enjoy complimentary light refreshments and drinks including Rosati‘s new Blue Razz/Lemonade ice with “I Stand with Ukraine” packaging (available from Rosati’s soon, they will donate a portion of sales to Holy Myrrh Bearers Ukrainian Catholic Church)

Shop a selection of Rock and Roll Pillows from Tamme Handmade

Receive a coupon for 20% off a future purchase with a purchase (some restrictions apply)

There is usually a line so we will let in the first customer in line for 10 minutes of shopping then let in the next person in line, and so on. Doors will open to the general public/walk ups once all of the people in line have had a chance to shop.

RSD quantities are limited so there is a limit of one copy per title per customer.

If you’re looking for a specific title, please give us a call at 610-284-3537 or email us at info@vinylrevivalrecords.com on the Thursday or Friday before RSD and we can let you know if we expect to have what you’re looking to get.

Check out the list at recordstoreday.com.

There are so many great releases to choose from, we hope to have your favorites!

Please note:

Masks are recommended.
Hand sanitizer will be available.

July Evening Shopping & Sale – July 29th

We’re staying open until 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 29th.

Come shop our #recordstoreday2021 releases and enjoy discounted Record Store Day releases from past years. PLUS, get a free gift with your purchase between 4 – 7 p.m.

Grab a bite to eat and stroll over to the south side of Lansdowne Avenue as many of the businesses there will be open late too!

Record Store Day Drops July 17th

Join us to celebrate the culture of independent record stores!

Come shop the second Record Store Day Drops on Saturday, July 17th from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.!

There is usually a line so we will let in the first customer in line for 10 minutes of shopping then let in the next person in line, and so on.

Doors will open to the general public/walk ups once all of the people in line have had a chance to shop.

Our boo-hoo for no music and snacks at our June event has turned into a WOO-HOO for July!   We WILL have drinks and snacks plus FREE promotional items with purchases over $50 while supplies last.

 

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

Hand sanitizer will be available

We will disinfect surfaces frequently

If you’re looking for a specific title, please give us a call at 610-284-3537 or email us at info@vinylrevivalrecords.com on the Thursday or Friday before RSD and we can let you know if we expect to have what you’re looking to get.

RSD quantities are limited so there is a limit of one copy per title per customer.

Check out the list at recordstoreday.com.

There are so many great releases to choose from, so we hope to have your favorites!

Record Store Day Drops June 12th

Join us to celebrate the culture of independent record stores!

 

Come shop the first Record Store Day Drops on Saturday, June 12th from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.!
 

Vinyl Revival will open at 10 a.m.

 

There is usually a line so we will let in the first customer in line for 10 minutes of shopping then let in the next person in line, and so on.

 

Doors will open to the general public/walk ups once all of the people in line have had a chance to shop.

 

Please note: We will continue to ask customers to wear a mask in-store for a little while longer regardless of vaccination status.
Hand sanitizer will be available
We will disinfect surfaces frequently
We will have gloves and masks available for customers

 

Boo-hoo – no live music, food, or drinks AGAIN, but we WILL have FREE promotional items with purchases over $50 while supplies last. AND, we’ll run some music videos in The Vault.

 

If you’re looking for a specific title, please give us a call at 610-284-3537 or email us at info@vinylrevivalrecords.com on the Thursday or Friday before RSD and we can let you know if we expect to have what you’re looking to get.

 

RSD quantities are limited so there is a limit of one copy per title per customer.

 

Check out the list here! There are so many great releases to choose from, so we hope to have your favorites!