Joseph Ostermeier, owner of Records and Nostalgia in Massapequa Park is shown with employees Corey Larkin and Chris Covais on National Record Day. as customer browses through albums. Carolyn James/Herald
National Record Day brought renewed attention to independent music shops, with vinyl enthusiasts and casual listeners turning out at Records and Nostalgia on Park Boulevard in Massapequa Park Saturday, April 18.
Held each April, Record Day was launched in 2008 to support independently owned record stores and celebrate music culture. It has since grown into a global event, featuring exclusive releases, limited-edition pressings and in-store performances that draw collectors and newcomers alike.
At Records and Nostalgia, crowds lined up to purchase classic, new and rare albums and revisit the experience of browsing through physical records.
“We have The Doors, Van Halen, Grateful Dead and many other albums,” said Joseph Ostermeier, the store’s owner, as customers browsed through hundreds of records.
Tom Castellano and Sandy Meyerson, students at Hofstra University, made the trip to Massapequa Park to take part in the event.
“We are looking for some unique albums,” said Castellano.
Tom Castellano and Sandy Meyerson made the trip to Records and Nostalgia in Massapequa Park to have the opportunity to purchase some unique vinyl albums on National Record Day.
Beyond exclusive releases, the day highlights the role local record stores play in their communities. These shops offer more than music — they serve as gathering spaces for fans, collectors and artists.
While digital streaming remains dominant, Record Day underscores a growing appreciation for physical media and the experience it offers. For many, flipping through records and discovering music in person remains an essential part of music culture.
Source: Massapequa Post
