It's All Happening
Summer is here, and so many record events, fairs, and cool things are happening
We’re only 11 days into July, but the record community is acting like we’ve only got 2 weekends to get our dig on because there are a TON of incredible record events, fairs, and cool things happening all July long.
I’ll be back with some updates on all things Latin Gold Records and another deep-dive into the album of the day in a few weeks, but for now, I just wanted to share all the cool and amazing things that this community is doing that gets me so excited every damn day.
Saturday, July 13th
LATIN GOLD RECORDS INSTAGRAM SALE
This Saturday, July 13th at 9AM PST, follow @latingoldrecords for a 🔥 RECORD SALE 🔥 featuring a hot mix of Salsa, Jazz Funk, Cumbia, and Exotica to soundtrack the perfect summertime party.
DISCODELIC’S 1-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SALE (SAN FRANCISCO)
SGV RECORD FAIR PRESENTED BY BEATSWAP MEET
GOLDLINE BAR DJ SETS
Shout-out to Vincenzo of Radio Isaura for his Friday spin!
COUCHDATE’s CR8TE & BARREL (OAKLAND)
Oakland’s first record fair and wine festival by PEOPLE OF COLOR! I definitely plan to vend at this one day.
FREAKBEAT RECORDS BLOWOUT SALE! (SHERMAN OAKS)
SUNDAY, JULY 14TH
COSMIC VINYL’S LAST DAY (ECHO PARK)
This one hurts because I know how much a community builder this place was. It’s Cosmic Vinyl’s last day as a brick-and-mortar after having survived the pandemic and built a coffee bar into their record shop. This is a place I always stopped in when I was nearby to just cruise the local, punk, and Latin sections, as well as had a great morning one time getting up early for an RSD sale. Say your goodbye this weekend and grab some coffee and records. I know I will.
DUSTY RECORDS VINYL GARAGE SALE
No frills garage sale of tables and crates on Dusty’s front lawn. I’ve found some great cheap heat here and it’s worth a nice early morning on the West Side.
VINYL SUNDAYS AT 4100 BAR (SILVER LAKE)
RECORD STORE MEET-UP @ ENDLESS NOISE (WEST LA)
Make new friends and buy some records at Endless Noise Coffee & Vinyl with Record Store Meet-Up!
FRIDAY, JULY 18 - SUNDAY, JULY 21ST
LATINOS CON SOUL MULTI-EVENT FESTIVAL WEEKEND (SAN FRANCISCO)
If i wasn’t going to San Miguel de Allende for my mother’s 70th birthday, I think I would have flown to SF just to be a part of this. Check out the post because it’s a 3-day celebration of all things Latin music in SF.
LOS ANGELES RECORD FAIR (ARTS DISTRICT LA)
I’m bummed to miss this one as I had my second pop-up here in June, but I can assure you that the heat won’t be coming from just the sun! A huge array of vendors for those crate diggers looking to get their dig on. It is astounding.
SATURDAY, JULY 27TH
RECORD SAFARI’S 3-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
SUNDAY, JULY 28TH
ANALOG PARTY & SOCIETY OF SHADOWS PRESENT VHS TAPE & RECORD SWAP
I had the pleasure of participating in their June edition at The Goldfish, and it was awesome! Recap forthcoming, but the space has an 80s Thailand vibe to it, complete with delicious sour beer and pad thai.
WHENEVER YOU WANT
That’s it for this very short and to the point issue of First Pressing. Much love to you all.
Happy Spinning,
Kadrian
Brb, trying to figure out how to transfer to LA.
What an incredible run of events!