WASHINGTON – In an effort to stop technology from extinguishing the record store, a distinctive American institution, store owners want their customers to think old-school.
Record stores nationwide have declared Black Friday to be a special “Record Store Day.”
Record Store Day is usually observed on the . But this year, the independents are trying to take advantage of the shopping frenzy around the holidays.
The emergence of digital music sites like iTunes has helped put many old- fashioned record stores out of business. But the stores are fighting back by encouraging customers to look for those holiday gifts the old-fashioned brick-and- mortar way.
The late Joey Ramone’s limited-edition final solo album is just one of many big- name artists who are helping out by issuing special vinyl and CD releases just for Black Friday.
Check out Record Store Day’s to find a nearby shop taking part in Record Store Day – Black Friday edition.
草莓传媒’s Shawn Anderson contributed to this report. Follow on Twitter.
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