Record Store Day goodies

I went early to Recycled Records to make sure I didn't miss out on any limited supply goodies for this year's Record Store Day. My house is currently filled with newly acquired noise but checking out the unique packaging is half the prize.

I've been wanting a Black Angels record for a while and I picked up two. "Another Nice Pair" came in red vinyl with a poster.



I first heard these guys on a small side stage at Lollapalooza a few years ago and I'm not surprised they're becoming more popular. I'll get the chance to see them again at Bonnaroo this year.

I also came home with a limited edition release of B-sides called Phosgene Nightmare.



Both Black Angels records came with a code for digital download. That's very important and not enough labels do it. No one should have to pay for the music twice to get it in a digital format.

I grabbed a Record Store Day re-release of a rare 7" single by the White Stripes. The record looks marble and came in an appealing fold-out cover.



Regina Spektor came out with an exclusive Record Store Day 7" vinyl that I'll be letting my girlfriend open.



I'm most excited about the numbered Steve Earl 7" 45 red vinyl single. The B-side is This City, which will be on his next album. The A side is an amazing cover of Hank Williams' "I'll never get out of this world alive." Supposedly it won't be on his upcoming album, despite it sharing the same title.



I love this song. I ended up with No. 986 of 2600. It was a good day.