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RSD 2025 Information

Everything you need to know for Record Store Day is here! From info, to rules, tips, and reminders, it is all here. Please contact us with any questions beyond this list.

APRIL 12, 2025 ———– 8AM – 8PM

  • There are no pre orders or holds for any of the titles. Everything is First Come, First Serve. 
  • Having filled out the form does not guarantee anything! It is meant to serve as a guide for us when placing our order so we can order what folks want. We will not hold or save anything for anyone based off the list. 
  • All of the items will be displayed in the back of the store (stage area), organized alphabetically. Certain items will be separate to help not bottleneck the store and encourage a sort of flow.  
  • People do line up! We have seen folks line up as early as 10 PM the night before (that’s when we leave!) or sometime in the early morning. It is all personal preference. Many folks base their time on the exclusivity of titles; that number can be found on RSD website under each specific title. 
  • There is no system for tickets, numbering or anything alike while folks stand in line. That is between all of our customers and only them. Line is first come, first serve. We do not get involved; the team will be getting their beauty sleep! 
  • The store will get crowded, so we may pause entry until some folks finish up. However, we do not do this in incremented times (30 min/ 40 min), it is more organically decided. Folks move quickly though so don’t worry! Our goal is to have equal opportunity to get what they want while keeping saftey in mind.
  • We do not know many of “XXX” title we are receiving. In a nutshell, we see what everyone is interested in, we place an “order” (more of a request) to receive however many we feel is sufficient. The titles are then allocated to stores all across the US. This means, if a title is limited to 1,000 copies, the companies have to spread those across the whole country.  We could end up with 1, 5, or 0; we do not know until everything arrives. 
  • Each customer is limited to buying one of each title. Sorry, but you can’t buy two of the same title even if one is for a friend who couldn’t come. We want to prevent flippers and give the best equal opportunity to all customers
  • We do not release prices or quantities.  This is to prevent flippers and re-sellers. RSD is about the vinyl and music community and we want to help keep it that way. 
  • Online sales will start Sunday April 13, 8AM. All remaining stock will be available for purchase online and in-store.
  • We will post snips of the stock that we have received on our Instagram. So make sure you follow us! @hifihits
  • In years past, we have done a Happy Hour the night before RSD. That is still our plan this year! We encourage you to come out, grab a drink (21+) and check out all the stock. It will be sectioned off and we will be fine tuning the display of it. But this is a great opportunity to see in person where everything will be the next day. 
  • We have off street parking! The line forms in the parking lot as well. 
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RSD 2025!!

The 2025 List Is Out!

Take your time, carefully look it over. Then, let us know what your “wish list” is! The link to do so is below.

REMEMBER – Telling us what you want to purchase is NOT A GUARANTEE but it does HELP US order what folks want and attempt to get as close as possible to have everything everyone wants. Filling out the form IS NOT A PRE ORDER IN ANY WAY. All the titles are FIRST COME FIRST SERVE . NO HOLDS, SAVES, OR PRE ORDERS. Titles are limited in quanities and are allocated to stores. We request for the amount that we see based off of the form. That does NOT GUARANTEE QUANITIES.

All of the rules and reminders will be up shortly in a seperate post!

Fill out the form here!

https://forms.gle/x3oApvEpXKNuohga6

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TATE MCRAE RELEASE PARTY

Join us on release day and celebrate SO CLOSE TO WHAT. We will have giveaways and prizes that you don’t want to miss out on. Below are all the details you need.

  • WHEN: February 21
  • WHAT TIME: Doors 5:30PM —- Playtime 6PM
  • RSVP IS REQUIRED. The link is below & on our Instagram. No +1’s. Share with family and friends!
  • PRE ORDERS are avaliable on our website (search “Tate McRae”). If it shows we are out of stock, CONTACT US. We can help you secure a copy. This is the only way to guarantee you will have a copy on release day.
  • Giveaways (free w/ attendance) are first come, first serve starting at 5:30PM (door time)
  • Prizes will be raffled off. Winner MUST be present to win.
  • Contact us with any questions!

RSVP HERE!!!

https://partiful.com/e/qG3KnKRDzIxjIt775F7W

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Ringo Starr Listening Party

We saw how much fun Ringo Starr and his friends (Jack White! Jimmy Page!) were having at a record store in London listening to his new country album LOOK UP so we decided to have a party for it too!

Join us on  FRIDAY JANUARY 10, 2025 at 6PM to listen to the new album (with features from Molly Tuttle, Billy Strings, Lucius, Alison Krauss and Larkin Poe) and pick up your copy!

  • RSVP IS REQUIRED!! Link is below. You may only RSVP for yourself! So pass the link along to friends & family. There is a cap so act quick.
  • Doors @ 5:30pm, Playtime @ 6pm ️
  • This is a RELEASE DAY LISTENING PARTY MEANING… We highly recommended to place your PRE-ORDERS NOW. You may do so IN-STORE. Limited copies are available for pre-order. This is the ONLY way to guarantee you will have a copy to go home with at the end. Available on Vinyl & CD!
  • Giveaways are first come first serve. Must be on the RSVP list!
  • Prizes will be given out via a raffle. Winner must be present to win. We will have a few of these!
  • Purchase not required. This is a FREE event. 

If you have questions message us and we can help! 

RSVP Here!!

https://partiful.com/e/B9rRYAGt3lbh1ZB1sBTy

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HAPPY HOUR

SUPER FREAK BY THINMAN IS BACK!

Stop in, grab a beer and shop around. Yes! You can shop WHILE drinking your beer. What’s better than that?

  • Tuesday January 21, 5-7pm
  • $4 drafts. Max of 2 draft pours at $4 ea.
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RSD Black Friday FAQ

Q: What time do you open on Black Friday?

A: 8AM! All titles and products are first come, first serve while supplies last. Remember, quantities are limited!

Q: What does RSD Black Friday look like at Hi-Fi?

A: For set up, we have the stage and surrounding area dedicated to display the product. We take cash or card and have two separate registers for quick and easy check out.

Q: Do people line up? If so, how early?

A: Yes, people 100% line up each year. The time the line starts all depends on the titles and what each person is wanting. Some folks get here as early as 1AM if they are wanting a highly limited title that is also highly popular. We do not, however, take any control of the line whatsoever until we open our doors; i.e. no number system or line control. If we have to, we will close off entry until it can decongest (example: 4 go in when 4 come out)

Q: Am I able to pre order the title I am looking for?

A: Unfortunately we can not take any pre-payments ahead of RSD Black Friday.

Q: Can you hold a title for me?

A: Just like the no pre-order rule, we can not hold any items. All items are first come first serve while supplies last.

Q: My friend can’t come but wants the same title as me, can I get it for them?

A: Unfortunately, we only allow one of each title per person. The world of flippers is real and we try to limit this reality as much as possible. So no buying the same title for you and a friend or family member.

Q: How many copies are you getting of the title I am interested in?

A: We do not know quantities until shipments start to come in the week of Black Friday. We also, as a store, choose to not release that information when we do know. We pledge to limit and deter flippers as much as possible and this is one avenue we take to do our part. 

Q: What is the cost of the titles I am interested in? 

A: We do not know prices until the week of unfortunately. 

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RSD Black Friday 2024

RSD Black Friday 2024

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 8AM-8PM

Come kick off the holiday shopping season and support your local record store.

RSD Black Friday, for those unfamiliar with it, is intended to kick off the holiday shopping season hustle and bustle by shining a light on independent record stores. Providing record stores and customers with limited releases, special versions, never before released content and more, RSD Black Friday is the perfect time to grab that title and do some shopping for others and even yourself.

Hi-Fi Hits will be participating in RSD Black Friday 2024. We will be open on Friday November 29, 2024 at 8AM to 8PM.

FOR FAQ’S AND MORE SPECIFIC INFO PLEASE SEE OUR FAQ POST. If you have a question that is not included, please reach out! Most likely someone else has that question and if we can answer those types of questions publicly, we will. 

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Christina Custode Album Release & Signing

Christina Custode Special Performance & Signing

Saturday, November 16th at 6PM

Join us in a special performance and signing event by Christina Custode. Highlighting originals and covers of Carole King which can be found on the upcoming album, “I Feel The Earth Moove” by Christina Custode. The album release date is November 9th.

  • Off street parking
  • Bar is OPEN