# Event Details - **Event Name**: Record Store Day 2026! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: National Record Store Day is Saturday, April 18, 2026! * For details on Billy Squier's Meet & Greet here at PREX, scroll down ------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED “RECORD STORE DAY”? Record Store Day (RSD) is a celebration of independent record stores around the world. Starting in 2008, this event features hundreds of limited-edition titles sold exclusively at stores like us here at PREX. In 2026, RSD is Saturday, April 18th. WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL? The main attraction of Record Store Day is a huge slate of titles from a wide range of artists that are only available at participating independent record stores—you can’t buy them online! Many of these records have very limited production runs, often from 100 to 5,000 copies. Typically, there are over 400 exclusive and early-release titles issued. They may be previously unreleased recordings or alternate takes, and are often on colored vinyl, are numbered, have unique packaging or are otherwise special. WHAT’S COMING OUT? The "official" Record Store Day list has been released. See recordstoreday.com for the titles and info on their appeal. I SAW A RECORD I WANT ON THE RSD LIST. CAN I JUST BUY IT? No, sorry, that’s not the way this works. The whole idea is to bring together independent record stores and music fans. Get your eyes off your screens and head out of the house to visit and support your local store. Arrive early! These limited run titles are sold on a first come, first served basis, and no stores will take pre-orders or reserves on these titles. ARE YOU GOING TO HAVE "THAT RECORD I'M LOOKING FOR" IN STOCK? Sorry, we don't know. We order a LOT of records based on what we think we can sell, history with artists, "cool" factor, etc. However, many of these titles have very limited production runs. They are allocated by the distributors to stores around the country. How do they decide who gets what? Beats us. The upshot is that we get a sizable portion of what we order, but definitely not all of it. Still, on the last few Record Store Days we have had over 1,500 pieces for sale. WHAT CAN I EXPECT IF I SHOW UP? We handle RSD sales as safely and comfortably as possible. There will be a table in front of our garage/warehouse space (to the left of our store entrance) with a canopy over the shopping area. You do not have to enter the store to browse the merchandise. A few at a time can shop (please try not to dawdle!). Sales at this table are credit card only. There will be no discount offered on RSD product. HOW EARLY DO I HAVE TO SHOW UP TO MAKE SURE I GET WHAT I WANT? The store opens at 10:00 am, but people often show up earlier than that to maximize their chances of getting the rarer titles. The real die-hards show up super-early, sometimes in the evening the day before, but there’s usually just a few of those. Traditionally, arriving before 7:00 am gives you a good chance of getting what you’re looking for but no promises. If you show up after 8:00 am, you can expect a wait of over an hour after opening. We do our best to keep the line moving without rushing anyone, but waiting is definitely part of this event. We usually have between 1,500 and 2,000 pieces, so there is quite a bit for everyone all day long. That said, the specific titles you are looking for may be gone, and you might not find every item on your list. We limit purchases to one of each title per customer, but highly sought-after pieces go quickly. Call ahead! We can’t hold items, but we are happy to tell you how many pieces we’ve received of the title(s) you are looking for so you can best judge if our store is worth your time and effort. IN CONCLUSION: Bring your credit card because we aren’t accepting cash at the RSD table. Please be prepared to wait. Many customers bring lawn chairs and make friends with their fellow line community! Hope to see you on our favorite holiday! ---------------------------------------------------------- * Billy Squier info: As a special treat, this year rocker Billy Squier (The Stroke, etc.), is releasing his ‘Tell the Truth’ Deluxe Edition, and he will be holding a meet and greet in the store, autographing items, and posing for pictures. Starting time 2:00 pm Every RSD, we operate on a “first come, first serve” basis. This is, we believe, the fairest method to accommodate the dedicated, passionate enthusiasts who make independent stores like ours possible. Therefore, to organize the line for Billy Squier’s 2pm meet & greet, we will be implementing a numbered wristband policy. Starting at 9am, we will be going down the line in order and giving anyone who wants to meet Billy a wristband. Then, around 1:30, we will begin assembling the meet & greet line according to the numbers on the wristbands. If you are just here to see Billy and do not wish to remain in line to shop the exclusive RSD titles, great! You can leave and return at 1:30 and your place in line will be secure. (Please! DO NOT LOSE YOUR WRISTBAND!) If you do want to shop the RSD titles, just remain in line and be ready at 1:30 to join the meet & greet line. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/princeton/record-store-day-2026/200029918577647 - **Event Categories**: Meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Princeton - **state**: NJ - **country**: United States - **location**: Princeton Record Exchange - **lat**: 40.350249065599 - **long**: -74.658773260858 - **full address**: Princeton Record Exchange, Diesel & Duke, 124 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08542, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Record Store Day 2026! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/bb03a14d61b87a92aa3b7f35955b0218bae519034174e49b4043d934872c7e2f-rimg-w1200-h900-dc30475f-gmir?v=1775802947 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Record Store Day 2026! being held? - **A:** Record Store Day 2026! takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Princeton Record Exchange, Diesel & Duke, 124 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08542, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Record Store Day 2026!? - **A:** Record Store Day 2026! is organized by Princeton Record Exchange. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Record Store Day 2026! is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Princeton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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