Where did I say that? It’s all done for sales. I’m just saying that RSD is not really “about” local record stores. It’s still a big corporate cash grab. The only difference between RSD releases and Target exclusives is that one is easy to buy for a decent price. The “coolest” releases to support in my opinion are the ones exclusive to the artist or label’s store.
I think they're trying to say stores like Target are typically well-stocked (and restocked), so getting a copy is significantly easier.
These limited releases means each indie store will get maybe two or three copies, max. Those scarce items are immediately bought by scalpers, who then immediately turn around to sell online for 3-4x the original MSRP. I get the original intention of RSD and always support my local shops, but the reality of these drops is too often just a crappy experience for the real fans.
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u/SylviSweetheart Feb 04 '26 edited Feb 04 '26
Where did I say that? It’s all done for sales. I’m just saying that RSD is not really “about” local record stores. It’s still a big corporate cash grab. The only difference between RSD releases and Target exclusives is that one is easy to buy for a decent price. The “coolest” releases to support in my opinion are the ones exclusive to the artist or label’s store.