By James Kent
Saturday, April 12—RUTLAND — For music lovers, vinyl collectors, and early risers alike, Record Store Day 2025 is more than a Saturday—it’s a celebration. This year, it lands on Saturday, April 12, and downtown Rutland’s Mountain Music, located at 5 Center St., will open its doors at 8 a.m. sharp to welcome the eager crowd.
Owner Meshach Tourigny has been involved with Record Store Day (RSD) since 2013 when he hosted his first event from his former location inside the Diamond Run Mall. More than a decade later and firmly rooted in his downtown spot since 2018, Tourigny plans on selling 150+ exclusive RSD titles, drawing in crowds that will begin lining up a good hour before opening.
“Some years, we’ve had 40 or 50 people waiting when the doors open,” said Tourigny. “I think this year is going to be one of the big years.”
A special 7-inch vinyl release of a Taylor Swift and Post Malone collaboration could generate interest beyond the normal RSD crowd. Tourigny secured 25 copies of this limited edition and said it would likely be gone within the first hour of business. So, if you are looking for this exclusive Swift merchandise or other RSD specials, it’s best to get in line before 8 a.m.
In addition to the Swift/Malone single, Tourigny was excited about other highly anticipated titles, including:
- Post Malone’s Nirvana tribute release
- A Thin Lizzy alternate take of their iconic “Jailbreak” album
- Reissues of the first three “Harry Potter” soundtracks
- Limited singles from Charli XCX and Billie Eilish
- The usual fan-favorite Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band box sets
For those less interested in RSD exclusives and more into the crate-digging experience, Mountain Music will offer 25% off all used records on Record Store Day—and throughout April. “That’s where we make most of our margin,” Tourigny admitted. “RSD releases have razor-thin profit margins, and we always have leftovers. But we’ve gotten better at ordering what our customers actually want.”
Customers looking fort interesting and rare vinyl will spot some tasty crate finds as they dig. Tourigny mentioned a rare Beatles “Butcher Cover” from their “Yesterday and Today” U.S. album release showed up no more than a week ago. It sold straight away. And on his shelf behind the counter was an original 1979 Mobile Fidelity (MOFI) pressing of the Grateful Dead’s “American Beauty.” Original MOFI pressings are sought after by record collectors.
In addition to vinyl records, Mountain Music sells used equipment, including turntables, receivers, and speakers. So, if you want to participate in all the Record Store Day excitement but don’t have something to play records on, Mountain Music can set you up.
Mountain Music has become a staple of Rutland’s downtown scene—part record shop, listening room, and cultural hub. Tourigny has shaped the store around his passion for music. “It’s what I love,” he said, “and I get to share that with others.”
So, if you’re hoping to score something rare or just want to be part of a community celebration of music, plan to arrive early. Doors open at 8 a.m., but the line will likely form long before that. Make sure to review the list of exclusive Record Store Day 2025 titles at recordstoreday.com ahead of time—remember, not every store gets every title, but Tourigny does his best to stock what his customers want.
Record Store Day may get bigger every year, but at Mountain Music, it’s still about community, discovery, and the joy of putting the needle on the record.
