On April 20th, music lovers around the world will be celebrating Record Store Day, an annual event dedicated to supporting local independent record stores. As one of the largest participating retailers, Rough Trade has announced their event guidelines to ensure a safe and fair experience for all.
The store will open from 9:00 am until 8:00 pm, with a strict one copy per person policy to ensure fairness. Multiple purchases of the same release are prohibited. Items will be sold on a first come, first served basis with no customer reservations. A personal shopping service will also be provided to help customers obtain their desired selections.
To manage the safe capacity of the store, customers are encouraged to promptly complete their purchases to ensure everyone receives service as fast as possible. It is also important to be courteous and patient with staff members during this busy day.
Record Store Day is a time to celebrate great music and independent record shops, and while it may be a bit hectic, Rough Trade hopes that customers are able to find the release they have been waiting for with all of the provided guidelines. It is important to note that titles will also be available for purchase online the following day at 8:00 AM EST.
So get ready to celebrate and support your local independent record stores this Record Store Day on April 20th!
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