Record Store Day isn’t about you, me, the bands, the limited pieces of wax, or any of the distractions that have spurred tons of RSD think pieces over the last few years. It’s all about THE RECORD STORE and THE RECORD STORE OWNER. Even after you’ve braved the crowds and waited in line for hours, even after the guy in front of you grabs the last copy of that limited release you were hoping to score, keep this in mind. Record stores need our support and our business in order to stay afloat, and at the end of the day, that’s what RSD is all about. Recognize that as a lover of music, you’re in debt to your local record store for the role they play in fostering a community centered around the love of music. So go buy some records, and tell the person you’re buying from that you appreciate the job they do. Even if you don’t collect records, support your local store tomorrow by heading out and buying a CD, a shirt, a sticker… anything that contributes to the cause and lets them know you’re a grateful part of that community.