Vinyl Block Party Prepares to Spin the Tunes in Philly

Vinyl lovers, you're in for a treat. The much-anticipated South Street Vinyl Block Party is scheduled to return to Philadelphia on Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This outdoor event will be held between Fifth and Sixth streets along South Street.

Take it from those in the know: If you want to claim the good stuff, you'll want to arrive as soon as vendors start setting up, around 9 a.m.

According to the South Philly Review, more than 40 vendors are expected to offer approximately 15,000 vinyl records, LPs, CDs, and 45s. You'll find dozens of diverse music genres, including blues, classical, country, funk, hip-hop, jazz, punk, and rock.

Besides music, vendors will also feature several non-musical items, including vintage clothing, crystals, jewelry, T-shirts, and other collectible and handmade pieces. South Street businesses will feature various displays outside their storefronts, selling baked goods and custom items such as coasters created from record labels.

Vendor applications are still being accepted for the event. A 6-foot table space costs $125, while a larger 10-by-10-foot tent space, which can hold up to three tables, costs $300. Vendors must bring their own chairs, table, and tent. To reserve a spot, vendors can email recordriots@gmail.com or call or text Stephen at 609-468-0885.

Record Riots organizes the South Street Vinyl Block Party. The group has been hosting record shows in cities across the mid-Atlantic and New England regions since 2008.