"Record stores are where our musical education began and was subsequently nurtured and shaped, playing a huge role in who we are as musicians today," explains Metallica. "Since this special day's inception back in 2008 with ten exclusive releases, the celebration has spread worldwide and expanded to almost 350 unique offerings from a wide variety of artists this year.

"It's important for us to support this cause and encourage music fans everywhere to experience the exciting, inspiring, nostalgic journey through the world of music stores that we were fortunate enough explore in our formative years."