Episode 108: Talking Record Store Day with Park Ave CDs owner Sandy Bitman

<p>If you like Record Store Day, like I do, you look forward each year to seeing what titles will be available and strategizing for the big event. But what goes on behind the scenes? How do the record stores deal with RSD? I questioned Sandy Bitman, owner of Orlando, Florida's Park Ave CDs to find out more about Record Store Day, record store ownership, and more. It was a fun conversation, and a bit of a departure from the normal album discussion. I hope you like it. Support your local, independent record store!</p> <p>Reminder: You can support independent podcasting by becoming a Michael's Record Collection Patreon subscriber starting at only $2 per month (50 cents an episode...or less!) at <a href='https://www.patreon.com/michaelsrecordcollection'>the MRC Patreon page</a>. Supporter benefits escalate at each level, providing more value the more you support the show. For example, you will know about interviews in advance and at some levels you can submit questions for the artists, come on the show to co-host, enter prize drawings, and more. </p> <p>Please hit the like button and leave a rating/review on Apple Music or the Goodpods app if you consume this podcast on those platforms. You can read my Michael's Record Collection newsletter for free by <a href='https://michaelsrecordcollection.substack.com/'>signing up at michaelsrecordcollection.substack.com</a>. Follow MRC <a href='https://twitter.com/MikesRecords'>on Twitter</a> (@MikesRecords), like it <a href='https://www.facebook.com/MichaelsRecordCollection'>on Facebook</a>, and follow <a href='https://www.instagram.com/michaelsrecordcollection/'>on Instagram</a> and/or TikTok. Have questions or comments or want to suggest a topic? Hit me up at <a href='mailto:michaelsrecordcollection@gmail.com'>michaelsrecordcollection@gmail.com</a>.</p>