{"id":232743,"date":"2026-04-15T14:05:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T14:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/232743\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T14:05:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T14:05:08","slug":"big-events-planned-to-celebrate-record-store-day-this-weekend-in-tampa-and-st-pete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/232743\/","title":{"rendered":"Big events planned to celebrate Record Store Day this weekend in Tampa and St. Pete"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>            <a class=\"gofollow\" data-track=\"NDEzLDEsMSw2MA==\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradewindsresort.com\/island-grand-beach-resort\/eat-drink\/petes-gulf-bistro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PetesGulfBistro1280x280.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Record Store Day returns this Saturday, April 18, bringing vinyl collectors, music fans, and local artists alike together across St. Petersburg and Tampa. Independent record stores are celebrating with exclusive releases, live performances, and all-day events. <\/p>\n<p>Vinyl has been undergoing a resurgence in the region lately, with more and more spots focused on playing records as part of the experience. Ahead of Record Store Day, we\u2019re celebrating the spots that make it possible for bars and homes alike to fill their space with sound. Here\u2019s a quick breakdown of what to expect at three of the area\u2019s record stores:<\/p>\n<p>MOJO Books &amp; Records (Tampa)<\/p>\n<p>MOJO Books &amp; Records will be a must-visit for serious collectors looking for a deep selection of official RSD releases.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s Happening:<\/p>\n<p>Open 8 AM \u2013 8 PM (earlier than usual)<\/p>\n<p>Stocks nearly all official RSD titles, often in larger quantities<\/p>\n<p>Traditional crate-digging experience with a strong collector focus<\/p>\n<p>What to Know:<\/p>\n<p>All sales are in-person only (no holds or pre-orders)<\/p>\n<p>Limit 1 per customer per title on RSD exclusives<\/p>\n<p>Some releases will sell out quickly, so arrive early if you want high-demand items<\/p>\n<p>Still worth going later in the day for remaining inventory<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1776261906_215_BananasCover1920-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The interior of a record store\" class=\"wp-image-445646\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Banana Records (St. Pete)<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s Happening:<\/p>\n<p>Live performances from local artists throughout the day:<\/p>\n<p>Dames, Kneedz, April Showers, Little Giver, Spanish Needles<\/p>\n<p>Local vendors set up in and around the store<\/p>\n<p>Pop-up coffee cart from Brue Boy and eats by Bellies Street food<\/p>\n<p>Event runs from 9 AM \u2013 7 PM<\/p>\n<p>RSD exclusive vinyl releases available (first come, first served)<\/p>\n<p>Store will announce available titles on April 17<\/p>\n<p>What to Know:<\/p>\n<p>No holds or pre-orders on RSD titles<\/p>\n<p>Expect a steady crowd all day, not just early morning<\/p>\n<p>Great spot if you want both music and a social atmosphere<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pavilion_shed-1024x579.jpg\" alt=\"interior of warehouse\" class=\"wp-image-98648\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Daddy Kool Records (St. Pete)<\/p>\n<p>Daddy Kool Records will be a full-scale event blending vinyl, live music, and special guest appearances at The Factory St. Pete.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s Happening:<\/p>\n<p>Doors open at 8 AM<\/p>\n<p>Live music lineup:<\/p>\n<p>3:30 PM \u2013 Florida (Classic Rock)<\/p>\n<p>5:00 PM \u2013 Beach Terror (Indie Psych)<\/p>\n<p>6:30 PM \u2013 April Showers (Indie Soul\/R&amp;B)<\/p>\n<p>Special guest signing with Lou Gramm at 2 PM<\/p>\n<p>Outdoor yard sale starting at 1 PM<\/p>\n<p>Food and drinks available all day<\/p>\n<p>Free admission<\/p>\n<p>What to Know:<\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest RSD events in the area<\/p>\n<p>Combines shopping with a festival-like atmosphere<\/p>\n<p>Expect peak crowds in the afternoon and evening during performances<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Record Store Day returns this Saturday, April 18, bringing vinyl collectors, music fans, and local artists alike together&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":232744,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[202,204,203,199,201,200],"class_list":["post-232743","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-st-petersburg","tag-st-pete","tag-st-pete-headlines","tag-st-pete-news","tag-st-petersburg","tag-st-petersburg-headlines","tag-st-petersburg-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/232743","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=232743"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/232743\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/232744"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=232743"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=232743"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=232743"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}