Record Store Day is an annual event celebrated internationally that honors independent record stores and the culture of vinyl records. It was first conceived in 2007 by a group of independent record store owners and employees in the United States as a means to celebrate and spread the unique culture surrounding vinyl records and the stores that sell them.
The event takes place on a designated Saturday every April, and it typically involves the participation of numerous independent record stores worldwide. On Record Store Day, these stores offer exclusive releases, limited-edition vinyl records, and various promotional items that are often made available specifically for this occasion. These releases can include reissues of classic albums, live recordings, rare tracks, or special editions of albums from both well-known and independent artists.