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April 8, 2026
Record Store Day: Global Vinyl Celebration Comes to Belgrade
On Saturday, April 18th, music lovers worldwide will celebrate Record Store Day, a global event dedicated to the culture of independent record stores and the contemporary resurgence of vinyl as a significant music format.
TL;DR
- Record Store Day (RSD) is a global celebration of independent record stores and vinyl, held annually on a Saturday in April.
- The event, founded in the US in 2007, involves thousands of stores, artists, and collectors worldwide.
- Special limited edition vinyl releases are common on RSD, along with in-store events like DJ sets and artist meet-and-greets.
- Belgrade is participating for the ninth time, with Mascom organizing events at its MASCOMSTORE locations.
- Vinyl sales have seen continuous growth for 18 years, surpassing CDs in some markets, driven significantly by younger generations (Gen Z and Millennials).
- This year's RSD highlights include releases from Madonna, The Cure, The Doors, Paramore, Talking Heads, Ramones, and Joni Mitchell.
- Bruno Mars is the global ambassador for Record Store Day 2024.
- Events in Belgrade will feature a vinyl exchange, DJ sets by various artists, and special offers.
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