Celebrate Record Store Day With These Exclusive Releases

Apr 16  / Saturday
thumbnail_celebrateRecordStoreDay_blogImage_600x314_v2 Record Store Day is a celebration of the culture of record stores, so today we're encouraging you to support your local record stores while listening to your favorite artists from The Cap! Go dig through some crates and find your favorite tunes.

Bob Dylan Melancholy Mood

On September 4, 2012, American music legend Bob Dylan christened our new theater with an inspiring show. This Record Store Day, Dylan’s Melancholy Mood is a 7” vinyl EP that features 4 songs that were released for his upcoming Japanese Tour. BD.Melancholy

Fleetwood Mac The Alternate Tusk

Fleetwood Mac’s 12th studio album Tusk was released on October 12, 1979, costing over $1-million to record, and reaching positions on top charts around the world. Exclusively for Record Store Day is the remastered album The Alternative Tusk, a 2 LP set on 180 gram black vinyl and limited to 5,000. Fleetwood Mac played The Cap on March 31, 1972, and again on May 30, 1975, giving us 2 nights of legendary tunes. Relive one of their most successful albums this Record Store Day. 418457259561-800

Grateful Dead Capitol Theatre, Passaic NJ 4/25/77

Selling more than 35-million albums worldwide, the Grateful Dead are known as one of the most influential bands in history. The Grateful Dead played 18 shows at The Cap from 1970 - 1971, along with founding bassist Phil Lesh playing over 50 shows from 2012 to today. Celebrate the Grateful Dead and Record Store Day by picking up this iconic show from The Captiol Theatre in Passiac, New Jersey, available on 4 180 gram LPs. CapPassaic

David Bowie TVC15, I Dig Everything: The 1966 Pye Singles, and The Man Who Sold The World

In honor of the late, great, David Bowie, and his show at The Cap on October 14, 1997, pick up 3 different exclusive releases of his albums. TVC15 comes on a 7” picture disc that features the original “TVC15” single on Side A, along with “Wild Is The Wind” on Side B. Bowie’s The Pye Singles is available on 12” vinyl with singles like “I Dig Everything” and “I’m Not Losing Sleep”. Lastly, featuring rare German artwork on this 12” picture disc, David Bowie’s The Man Who Sold The World is also available today. bowie1 bowie2 bowie3

Moody Blues Moody Blues #1

It's been more than 40 years since the Moody Blues' Moody Blues #1 was released on vinyl. Printed on 180 gram vinyl, this record features their original lineup and first American hit. The Moody Blues played The Capitol Theatre in 2012, and again in 2015. We're excited for their first studio album to become available once again for this Record Store Day. MB.Go Now

Allen Toussaint Live in Philadelphia 1975

On October 6, 2012, the musician, songwriter, and producer Allen Toussaint performed live at The Cap. Exclusively for Record Store Day, Allen Toussaint’s live album of his performance in Philadelphia is available on 180 gram vinyl. Limited to 5,000 copies, this vinyl holds 10 tracks with bonus material from musician Billy Vera. Allen Toussaint

Willie Nelson / Uncle Tupelo Truck Drivin' Man

Part of Rhino Record’s "Side by Side" series, this record, printed on 7” colored vinyl, features Willie Nelson and Uncle Tupelo performing “Truck Drivin’ Man”. Willie Nelson played 2, 90-minute sets at The Cap on September 18 and 19, 2013, proving that no matter what age, the country outlaw can not, and will not be stopped. Pick up this one-of-a-kind record, today! WN.UT.Side by Side

Iggy & The Stooges Metallic K.O.

First making his debut at The Cap on February 2, 1974 with The Stooges, then again headlining a show with Jane's Addiction on September 14, 1988, Iggy Pop recently returned after 28-years on April 14, 2016 to play a killer show to die-hard fans. Metallic K.O. is the controversial album of the final performance of Iggy & The Stooges at the Michigan Palace in Detroit, on February 9, 1974, until their reunion in 2003. Released in 1976, this album reflects the unique performances that earned Pop the title of "the godfather of punk". Get the 40th anniversary record printed on metallic vinyl with an exclusive poster. Iggy. Metallic K.O_

Phish Hoist

Originally released on March 29, 1994 by Elektra Records, Phish’s Hoist was their best selling record to date, reaching #34 on the Billboard 200 chart. Phish played The Cap 7 times from 1990 through 1992, and now we're excited to have them at our very own Peter Shapiro's LOCKN' Festival on August 25 - August 28. Certified gold by RIAA on August 19, 1996, this Record Store Day release is printed on orange and pink splattered vinyl. PhishV

Ramones Judy Is A Punk

The Ramones first played The Cap on April 8, 1995, and the punk rock kings returned in 1996 bringing the audience to the punk rock universe and beyond. Their album Judy is a Punk is straight from the original demo master tape. This record is home to alternative versions of each song off the record and presented for the very first time today. Judy is a Punk

Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention "My Guitar"/"Dog Breath"

The remastered Frank Zappa & The Mothers single “My Guitar”/“Dog Breath,” is released on 7” colored vinyl in individually numbered picture sleeves for Record Store Day. With a career that spanned over 30 years, and over 60 albums released, Frank Zappa was named one of the greatest musician’s of all time by Billboard. Playing 4 shows at The Cap during the 1970s, this legend's music continues to live on. 418457271328-800

Buddy Guy & Junior Wells The Criteria Sessions

Known as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, Buddy Guy has influenced some of most successful guitarists in history including Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, and more. Playing The Capitol Theatre in 1975, 2012, and returning again in 2016 with Jeff Beck on July 19, this record pressed on 180 gram vinyl will bring the blues back into your home. 418457259557-800

Clutch "Mad Sidewinder"/"Outland Special Clearance"

An exclusive release for Record Store day, Clutch’s “Mad Sidewinder”/“Outland Special Clearance” includes unreleased tracks from the Psychic Warfare recording sessions and is limited to 3,000 copies. Clutch played The Cap in January of 2014, and brought the crowd into a fit of rock and unbelievable energy. 418457260579-800

Jethro Tull Too Old To Rock 'n' Roll: Too Young to Die!

This record holds the tracks from a live concert recorded initially for a British television series, but is remastered on 180 gram vinyl. Playing at The Capitol Theatre 3 times in the 1970s and returning in 2015, led by Ian Anderson, Jethro Tull brings British-folk and blues together to become one of the most commercially successful and eccentric progressive rock bands. 418457259580-800

Mudcrutch “Trailer"/"Beautiful World”

Formed in 1970 by Tom Petty and Tom Leadon, Mudcrutch first rose when they were signed to Shelter Records before breaking up in 1975, and making a return in 2008. Today they are creating music that gives nostalgia to their early fans, and optimism and awe to all. Mudcrutch’s LP is available on Record Store Day featuring the singles “Trailer” and “Beautiful World”. Catch Mudcrutch at The Cap on June 14, 2016. Mudcrutch.BW
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