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.
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.
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.
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 Jones, A. R. Church, food, drinks, and a special live musical performance.
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!
Vinyl Revival celebrates Record Store Day Drops on June 18, 2022, from 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Vinyl Revival will stock titles that are Record Store Day Exclusives, RSD First titles, and Small Run/Regional Titles.
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
Additionally, everyone who makes a purchase will receive a coupon for 20% off a future purchase
PLUS!
We’ll be hosting a Pop-Up Shop with
Fashion from The Royal Orange, a collective of fashion designers working together to build quality fashions for all women.
The line will work just like Record Store Day:
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 Drops and we can let you know if we expect to have what you’re looking to get.
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.
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.
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.
Every year around this time, I put together a recap of in-store events; music, movies, and more. This year, I can’t say that I have much to write.
Other than the February Rolling Stones and March British
Blues Fan Nights that squeaked in just before the non-essential business
shutdown, we, unfortunately, have not been able to host up-and-coming bands, indie
filmmakers, and artists in 2020.
However, outside of store events, I DID recently have the
opportunity to be involved in a couple of very cool music-related experiences.
In November, I had the exciting opportunity to interview Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor on itsashort.com as part of the FirstGlance Film Festival. Corey starred in Bad Candy, a fun gory horror film that screened at FirstGlance. I was a little nervous (really, A LOT nervous), but he was easy to talk to, and I even got a chance to ask him about his debut solo album, CMFT*. I love when my film and music worlds collide! You can check out the interview here.
Then in early December, I volunteered for the Share Food
Program along with a group of Low Cut Connie fans that have bonded
through the Tough Cookies
Facebook page. Little did we know that lead singer Adam Weiner would surprise
us; I’ve met him before, after shows, but he helped box canned goods and performed
a socially distanced acoustic set that
included songs from LCC’s new album Private Lives* for all of the volunteers. It
was such a special up close and personal experience; I will never forget it. Check
out the band’s December 2ndFacebook post to see
some photos from the event.
2020 has had its share of challenges, but we are hanging in
there! We hope that all of you are
too! We’re so grateful for your support,
and we look forward to seeing everyone at in-store events in 2021. Thank you for allowing us to bring you the
healing power of music. We especially
need it this year.
*CMFT and Private Lives are available at Vinyl Revival.
Just got word that there will not be a big Record Store Day event on June 20th. Instead, RSD is now scheduled to be celebrated with special, properly distanced release dates on Saturdays in August, September and October. You can read more here.
It’s hard to believe that it’s been over 6 years since we opened! We’re so grateful for the support of our customers and because of you, we had a great 2019. We thank you for allowing us to bring music into your homes and hearts!
As 2019 comes to a close, we look back at some of the in-store events we planned for YOU this past year. As we continue to cultivate a community of music and movie lovers, we look forward to hosting up-and-coming bands, indie filmmakers and artists in 2020 too!
Music
Georgia-based singer/songwriter and troubadour, Adam Klein
