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# Today Is Record Store Day. Turn Off Your Computer And Go Buy Something.
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/today-is-record-store-day-shut-down-your-computer-and-go-support-it/
- Published: 2011-04-16T07:03:00.000Z
- Updated: 2011-04-16T07:03:00.000Z
- Description: “Independent record stores are much more than the name suggests. They are an international community and platform where music has an outlet and an opportunity to grow over the long. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/04/today-is-record-store-day-shut-down-your-computer-and-go-sup
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Vinyl, Cassettes & Retail, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:55

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“Independent record stores are much more than the name suggests. They are an international community and platform where music has an outlet and an opportunity to grow over the long term, in a way that sincerely connects with community and culture. They are also a magnificent mob of highly opinionated musical bandits…" **– Ben Harper**

Find a store and learn about Record Store Day events and exclusives [here](http://www.recordstoreday.com/Home?ref=hypebot.com).