It's Vinyl Record Day and the day is meant to celebrate the invention of the record player by Thomas Edison. Family and friends are encouraged to spend time on August 12 reliving and sharing memories of vinyl records, music, and more. Local vinyl shops will be celebrating Vinyl Record Day on Saturday, August 17 instead of August 12.

Story, podcast at LocalSpins.com: Rev Charles Preston Smith of Grand Rapids' PotatoeBabies performs his tribute to LPs and record stores during John Sinkevics' Local Spins Live on News Talk 1340 AM WJRW.

Photos, more at LocalSpins.com: Some highlights from Record Store Day activities at Dodds Record Shop and Vertigo Music in Grand Rapids, Michigan (4/21/18)

Story, photos at LocalSpins.com: Some highlights from Record Store Day celebrations at Vertigo Music, The Corner Record Shop and Dodds Record Shop (with an RSD Parade).