Record Store Day 2023 is nearly here, and we couldn't be more thrilled to share the exciting exclusive releases coming your way on April 22, 2023! Vinyl collectors everywhere will be thrilled for these one-of-a-kind recordings that you can only find at Record Store Day. Whether you’re looking for contemporary or classic releases, there’s something for everyone this year.

Record Store Day is an annual event that celebrates the culture of independent record stores. On Record Store Day, exclusive vinyl releases from popular artists are made available in limited quantities to independent record stores around the world. This year's lineup features exclusive releases from a variety of genres and artists, including Taylor Swift, Laufey, The 1975, Post Malone, The Wonder Years, Mars Volta, Shadows Fall, Verve Pipe and more!

In addition to exclusive vinyl releases, many participating record stores will also be offering special events such as live performances by local bands and DJs, artist signings and meet-and-greets with fans. Other activities include giveaways of limited edition merchandise and discounts on select items throughout the day. Many stores will also be hosting listening parties where fans can hear new music before it's released. So if you're a fan of music and want to support your local independent record store, make sure to mark your calendar for Record Store Day 2023!

Record Store Day 2023 Picks / Highlights / Favorites by Ted Ellis

Limited Edition Reissue of the Shadows Fall best selling album, first time available on vinyl. 2500 available on Blue/Grey Swirl Color LP. Additional pictures and liner notes were added to the new layout.
Laufey’s Heart-shaped pink vinyl 12" single featuring the fan favorite song "Valentine" on the A-side and a stunning live version recorded at Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavik, Iceland.
The 1975 is the UK ambassador for RSD2023. Previously broadcast. First physical release and new mix. This will be available in Vinyl, CD, and Cassette tape
Record Store Day exclusive translucent 12 inch translucent red colored LP. This LP is a double sided two bonus tracks off of Post Malone's fourth studio album, Twelve Carat Toothache. This will be the first time that these two singles will be released physically.
Record Store Day exclusive 2 Disc grey 12 inch LP, “folklore: the long pond studio sessions’‘: Taylor Swift’s 3rd GRAMMY® Album of the Year, folklore, was recorded during the Covid-19 lockdown. Taylor and her collaborators were never able to play the album together... until the Long Pond Studio Sessions in September 2020. This is the first time “folklore: the long pond studio sessions’' will be available on vinyl. Recorded live, the album features Taylor Swift, Aaron Dessner (The National), Jack Antonoff (Bleachers) and Justin Vernon (Bon Iver).

folklore: the long pond studio sessions Tracklist

DISC 1
SIDE A
1. the 1 - the long pond studio sessions
2. cardigan - the long pond studio sessions
3. the last great american dynasty - the long pond studio sessions
4. exile - the long pond studio sessions feat. Bon Iver

DISC 1
SIDE B
1. my tears ricochet - the long pond studio sessions
2. mirrorball - the long pond studio sessions
3. seven - the long pond studio sessions
4. august - the long pond studio sessions
5. this is me trying - the long pond studio sessions

DISC 2
SIDE A
1.illicit affairs - the long pond studio sessions
2. invisible string - the long pond studio sessions
3. mad woman - the long pond studio sessions
4. epiphany - the long pond studio sessions

DISC 2
SIDE B
1.betty - the long pond studio sessions
2. peace - the long pond studio sessions
3. hoax - the long pond studio sessions
4. the lakes - the long pond studio sessions

Here are other select Record Store Day 2023 release that you might be interested in:

MARS VOLTA FRANCES THE MUTE & THE WIDOW (LIVE) (RSD)
LACUNA COIL DARK ADRENALINE (AQUA BLUE VINYL) (RSD)
PEPPA PIG PEPPA'S CLUBHOUSE (RSD)
PEARL JAM GIVE WAY (2LP) (RSD)
MAYA HAWKE TO LOVE A BOY / STAY OPEN (RSD)
BJORK FOSSORA REMIXES (RSD)

Where to buy Record Store Day 2023 Release in the Philippines?

We are pleased to announce that we will be stocking Record Store Day releases of 2023 in our website in limited quantities. Ted Ellis is an online vinyl store for music fans in the Philippines ! You can buy original vinyl LP record, CD, and even cassette tapes of your favorite bands and have it delivered whether if you’re in Luzon, Visayas or Mindanao. For those located in Manila, Grab Express or Lalamove can be used as a courier service. For customers based in Cebu or Davao and other areas outside of Manila, LBC and Ninjavan courier can be used instead.

To ensure you do not miss out on any Record Store Day release, make sure to preorder via our social media accounts beforehand.