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Kansas City’s Record Store Day 2025 Scheduled for April 12

Crowd of music lovers at a record store in Kansas City for Record Store Day.

News Summary

Music enthusiasts and vinyl collectors should save the date for Kansas City’s Record Store Day on April 12, 2025. This annual event celebrates independent record stores with exclusive releases and events at six local shops, creating a vibrant shopping atmosphere. From early openings and food trucks to live music, each participating store has something special lined up, making it a day not to be missed for music lovers.

Get Ready for Kansas City’s Record Store Day 2025 on April 12!

If you’re a music lover or a vinyl collector, mark your calendar for Saturday, April 12, 2025! Kansas City is gearing up for the annual Record Store Day, a fantastic celebration dedicated to independent record stores and the vibrant music culture we all cherish.

Founded in 2007, Record Store Day has become the ultimate event for music enthusiasts, offering limited edition records and exclusive merchandise through local independent shops. Kansas City will be buzzing with excitement as six beloved record stores participate in this year’s festivities!

Which Record Stores are Participating?

Here’s a rundown of the fantastic stores you can visit:

Mills Record Company
Josey Records
Love Garden Sounds
Brothers Music KC
Vinyl Heaven
Got What U Like Records

Let’s take a closer look at what each of these stores has in store (pun intended) for us!

Mills Record Company

Located at 4045 Broadway Blvd, Mills Record Company will kick things off bright and early with doors opening at 7 a.m. They’re ready to roll with every title on this year’s RSD list! Be sure to browse their collection which includes a drop of used vinyl and leftovers from past RSD events. Not to mention, you can snag exclusive RSD posters and limited-edition T-shirts. Plus, there will be ticket giveaways for local shows happening on both Saturday and Sunday!

Josey Records

Head over to 1815 McGee St., where Josey Records will also open at 7 a.m.. Stay tuned to their Instagram for the latest updates on available titles. Around 10 a.m., new stock of pre-owned records will hit the shelves. To make the day even more exciting, a food truck called The Stuffed Mushroom will be serving up delicious bites, and live music from DJ DA Hill will grace the scene starting at 2 p.m.. Bands will take the stage from 6 to 8 p.m.—talk about an epic day!

Love Garden Sounds

If you’re a fan of this Lawrence gem at 822 Massachusetts St., listen up! The lottery for reserved shopping spots kicks off at 9:30 a.m., but the store doesn’t open to the public until 12:45 p.m.. Patrons can select up to five items to purchase, and don’t worry if you miss out on the hottest records initially; less sought-after titles might be up for grabs later in the day!

Brothers Music KC

For those who adore blues and jazz, make your way to 12206 Johnson Drive in Shawnee. Doors will swing open at 8 a.m., and a special focus will be on amazing blues and jazz records, which will include a used-vinyl drop. A perfect destination for niche music aficionados!

Vinyl Heaven

Any vinyl lover knows that caffeine and snacks are essential when record hunting! Vinyl Heaven, located at 9411 W. 87th St. in Overland Park, will open their doors at 8 a.m.. Stop by and grab a cup of coffee, soda, juice, or maybe even a doughnut to fuel your shopping spree.

Got What U Like Records

Last but certainly not least, Got What U Like Records at 11539 Hickman Mills Drive opens its doors at 7 a.m.. Keep an eye on their Instagram for sneak peeks of the upcoming offerings you won’t want to miss!

What Makes RSD Special?

Record Store Day is like an old-school Black Friday for vinyl collectors, and trust us, the energy is infectious! Early arrivals are a common sight as fans often camp out overnight to secure exclusive releases. Over the years, RSD has transformed into an incredibly important day for sales in independent shops, nurturing the local music scene.

To top it all off, local legends Season to Risk will be releasing their new album and single, “Echo Chamber,” on RSD, and they’ll be hitting the road for a tour in April and May. What a treat for their fans!

So grab your friends, make a game plan, and get ready to dive into the wonderful world of vinyl at Kansas City’s Record Store Day 2025. Happy shopping, music lovers!