RECORD STORE DAY AT MR VINYL

This Saturday the 21st is Record Store Day and Mr Vinyl are celebrating in a big way.

DJs, Specials, RSD Releases, Giveaways & More...

There's a great line-up
09h00 - 11h00 DJ Jun (Japan)
11h00 - 12h00 Scott Hatfield (Simple Minded Beats)(USA)
12h00 - 13h00 DJ Spunky
13h00 - 13h15 Daniel Basckin Live Performance & Album Launch
13h15 - 14h30 Warren Siebrits (7" set)
14h30 - 15h30 DJ Melitia
15h30 - 17h00 Mxolisi Makhubo

Wonderful food & drink
Mr Vinyl is giving away 50 x Lunchboxes from our friends at The Leopard to enjoy at tables specially placed at our store.
Drinks will be available from Mr Vinyl & surrounding restaurants (The Leopard, Stanley Beer Yard, Salvation Cafe etc.). Bring your partner and come and hang out with us for a drink and snack while enjoying the DJ performances.

And in-store specials worth queuing for
20% off of all pre-owned vinyl
Insane R100 New & Sealed vinyl box (one copy, per release, per person)
R5 - R10 7" singles
10% off of all turntables and hi-fi components
Special RSD hi-fi & turntable starter packs and package specials

And some some special RSD titles will be in stock

Mr Vinyl has ordered a number of RSD releases from participating record labels. For those of you that don't know RSD releases are special limited edition vinyl releases that only come out on Record Store Day and are hugely collectible. Unfortunately Europe and North America are given a huge preference over us down here. We basically land up with 'whatever is left', but looks like they'll be at least 12 RSD titles in stock on the day.

To keep it as fair as possible, we're limiting this to one copy, per release, per person.

Album Launches & Signing Sessions
Daniel Basckin will be launching his debut EP as a Record Store Day release. It is limited to 30 units and will be available at our store on the day. Daniel will be doing a short live performance from 13h00.

BE THERE ..

WE'RE SKIPPING THE STRAWS AT STANLEY

In a constant effort to change the impact we have on the environment 44 Stanley will no longer be serving plastic straws with drinks in its restaurants.

The centre and its tenants have been working very hard to create a space that is sensitive to the environment and aware of the impact of all the businesses on both its visitors and employees. We have an ethos of ethical and considerate sourcing and manufacturing in all our shops and restaurants and try to promote local business wherever possible. We realise that we need to be consistent and accordingly need to also reduce our use of single use plastic and improve our recycling initiatives.

We know that all our customers will assist us in supporting the initiative and hopefully decide to refuse plastic straws elsewhere (we know many of you do already). We will be offering customers who feel they require a straw - a reusable reed straw as we launch our plastic straw free zone.

These biodegradable straws from Khanyiso Straws are made from reeds that are ecologically sustainable,  grow abundantly in Mozambique and can be used up to 20 times.

If you would like to learn more about the impact of plastic straws please have a look at the the resources like Straw Free Org,  watch the video showing a plastic straw found stuck in a sea turtles nostril (warning it's graphic) and there a number of talks you can watch on TEDtalks - the one by 9 year old Molly Steer is pretty straight forward and shows that we can really be impactful by sharing the message.

Spread the word by encouraging others to stop using straws.

#SKIPTHESTRAW #STRAWFREESTANLEY

Weekend Special..

It's feeling a bit miserable in Jozi, grey and a little chilly, but we've got deals and sales galore to brighten your weekend. You'll find Lunar's huge summer sale with up to 50% off on some items, Vendange are given you 20% off all baskets, Polish Nail Spa has their Budget Beater manicure special and Mungo have extended their factory sale to Johannesburg so you'll get up to 30% off on items.

Lunar

Vendange

Polish Nail Spa

Mungo Design

A Valentine's Guide #4 - dressing up for the occasion

Valentine's Day may be one of the few days that you get to go out and dress up or just another evening in your busy social life, but either way you want to be looking fine. Remember that we have a huge selection of fashion and accessories available to shop at #44 Stanley

Black Coffee

Adele Dejak at Lucky Fish

Guillotine Design

Odrin

Pichulik

Lunar

Black Coffee has a wonderful selection of statement pieces and evening wear. Candice McKay from Wyatt Hair is right on point using this piece in her new collection, The Brave.

Lucky Fish stocks the amazing Adele Dejak jewellery range - we've got our eye on one of these rings - aren't they gorgeous?

Guillotine Design's separates and dresses are fashionable and wearable and can be dressed up or down. Why not accessorise them with a L'MAD scarf (literally a wearable work of art).  

We haven't forgotten the men. Dressing up is made easy with suiting and great clothes from Odrin. We don't know if your Valentine's evening will be smart enough to justify wearing a tux, but if it is, we say "Go for it!". 

A piece of statement Pichulik jewellery will finish off any outfit and make you feel like the beautiful, powerful woman you are.

Do you want to wear classic evening dress? You'll be able to find something simple, elegant and just what you're looking for at Lunar

A Valentine's Gift Guide #3 - lots of love for yourself

We all enjoy the attention from a lover or secret admirer but let's not forget that we should give ourselves a little love too. But how you ask? We've got some ideas.

A long bath is always a treat (aren't we lucky we're in Johannesburg) and even better with one of Bed Bath Body's foam baths.

A hot new haircut makes you feel wonderful. We just love Michelle from Equilibrio's new look, courtesy of Wyatt Hair. Book your appointment to remind yourself how gorgeous you are.

A little pampering goes a long way - book your appointment at Polish Nail Spa to make you feel all groomed and sparkly.

Soft natural linen against your skin is the ultimate luxury, create your own haven at home with bed linen from Mungo Design.

Picture credits (l to r): Bed Bath Body, Equilibrio, Robyn Davie Photography for Polish Nail Spa, Mungo Design