All stores participating in Record Store Day will stock a selection of special RSD releases, but in most cases retailers won’t know until the last minute precisely what they’ll get. So these listings don’t attempt to address that question—they’re more about special events, in-store performances, discounts, promotions, and giveaways. Last-minute changes are always possible, so check with the store if you want to be 100 percent sure.
Dave’s Records Half off all used 12-inch and seven-inch singles, 78s for one dollar, free Molly’s cupcakes and candy until they run out. Full list of RSD titles in stock released Fri 4/20 on website. 11 AM-8 PM, 2604 N. Clark, 773-929-6325, davesrecordschicago.com.
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Dusty Groove America Gifts for the first 100 customers, “wheel of fortune” spin with every purchase, free refreshments and giveaways, magic show at 1 PM, Otis Clay performance in Corbett vs. Dempsey (upstairs) at 4 PM. 8 AM-9 PM, 1120 N. Ashland, 773-342-5800, dustygroove.com.
Groovin’ High Half-off used merchandise. 8 AM-8 PM, 1047 W. Belmont, 773-476-6846.
Laurie’s Planet of Sound Sales on used LPs, free hot dogs, and giveaways, plus copies of a store-exclusive seven-inch flexi-disc collaboration between the Mazes and the Blue Ribbon Glee Club. Live performances by Martin Rivas (noon), Variety Lights (1 PM), and Casey McDonough & Scott Ligon (3 PM). 9 AM-10 PM, 4639 N. Lincoln, 773-271-3569, lauriesplanetofsound.com.
Out of the Past Records Special sale on 45s. Noon-7 PM, 4407 W. Madison, 773-626-3878, outofthepastrecords.com.
Record Breakers Free hot dogs and drinks, in-store performances by the New Diet (10 AM), Mitch Mead (11 AM), the Sweeps (noon), Owen (1 PM), Tom and Sean of Empires (2 PM), Magicks (3 PM), Electric Touch (4 PM), and Swimsuit Addition (5 PM). 10 AM-11 PM, 2105 S. State, 312-949-0125, reggieslive.com.
