VINYL RECORDS IN DUBAI From Tame Impala’s vortex shedding visual identity to Grimes’ grotesque Art Angel creature to the kaleidoscope of colours for Jamie XX’s celebrated debut album, cover art remains a crucially emotive force in how we place music. But the glory of vinyl lies in its luxurious three dimensionality. Nothing quite matches that large, square, blank canvas, whether it’s a gatefold LP or a 7” or some space in-between. For that reason, our definition of artwork runs broader than sleeve image: we’re judging the entire package here.
In theory, Record Store Day (RSD) is all sunshine and roses. It’s one day in a year that, according to its original intent, celebrates vinyl. Major labels put out special, limited edition releases, and fans flock to the shops to get them first. What could go wrong? RSD started out in 2007 and has been happening on the third Saturday of April ever since. This year, it lands on April 16. Over the last couple of years, record sales have soared around the world. But its independent label owners who have suffered delayed releases because of congested pressing plants.
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