From the early part of the twentieth century to today, getting music into the hands of fans has had a colorful history that has largely gone untold. Chronicling the past, present and future of the shops that have enthralled generations of music lovers, Record Store Days celebrates the special alchemy that makes a great record store. Go behind the counter with fascinating first-person accounts from the storeowners and clerks who have made browsing for records a national pastime for nearly 100 years. The book features more than 150 photographs and is filled with reminiscences from musicians, music industry executives, record storeowners and music fans from all across America.