As I mentioned, I set out looking for three things on Record Store Day and left my local store with only one of the three -- and that was a copy of something for my brother. But just over a week later, things have changed.
1. The Black Angels - Another Nice Pair (12" vinyl)

Back in June of 2009, my brother and I were in North Carolina and found our way to a small record store. On that particular rainy night, we shopped for about a half-hour before heading out for a bite to eat at a nearby Waffle House. I left with used LPs from Kristofferson and Jerry Jeff Walker. My brother left with a copy of this EP. So technically, if I wanted to hear this EP I could as my brother has both the original and the Record Store Day vinyl.
The other side of this release is the 2008 Exit EP. Although the vinyl would be cool to have, I already have the EP on CD from pre-ordering the Black Angels album, Direction to See a Ghost.

2. The Black Angels - Phosgene Nightmare (10" vinyl)

Again, technically I didn't end up with a copy of this one but I would easily have access to it.
Another draw in my eyes. Score? Record Store Day 2, Me 2.
3. Justin Townes Earle - Move Over Mama (7" vinyl)

However, patience is a virtue. Visiting St. Louis, not only did my brother round out his Black Angels wish list, but he also grabbed one of two remaining copies of the Justin Townes Earle 45. Paybacks I suppose for my efforts a week earlier.
I realize this may seem like a lot of hype over a two song 45 record, but over the past few years, Justin Townes Earle has become one of my favorite performers and I would certainly go out of my way to purchase anything he puts out. This one was a bit tough for me though. I was seeing copies on eBay selling for anywhere from $20 to $50 (although those prices have come down somewhat in the days since). Considering one of the two songs is straight off his most recent album, I wasn't about to pay that price for the one other song (although it is a pretty awesome Springsteen cover). Luckily, in the end, I paid store price for this one -- roughly six bucks.

Next April we battle again.
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