All the Record Store Day celebrations taking place this weekend

15 April 2024 - Press release

 

• IN STORE PERFORMANCES, SIGNINGS, DJ SETS, GIVEAWAYS AND MORE
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More than 270 independent record shops are gearing up for the biggest celebration of the year this weekend, as Record Store Day is set to take place on Saturday 20^th April. Make your way to one (or more!) of the 80+ events hosted to celebrate the day by visiting the events listing page now. 

Hundreds of artists, including official 2024 ambassador Kate Bush, Noah Kahan, Ringo Starr, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Gabriels, The 1975 and The Flirtations have come together to shower independent shops with a series of exclusive and limited edition vinyl releases that will be available over the counter only from the morning of Saturday 20^th.

Talking of this year’s campaign, ambassador Kate Bush, said: “Each year Record Store Day gathers more attention, more momentum, and attracts more people who cram into indie record stores all over the world to see what’s up. What’s new? This year, I hope you have a fantastic time at this very important event, and that you get to celebrate music that’s been specially released for you.”

 

Events

And in true Record Store Day fashion, music fans in every corner of the country will be able to enjoy a weekend of over 80 free events, performances, and activities.

From an all-day party at Slide Record Shop in Bedford, to a full day line-up of local music and performances at the local church hosted by Sound Knowledge in Marlborough, there really is something for everyone.

In some locations, fans will even get the chance to meet their favourite artists and take part in signing sessions including Greg Foat (Reggie’s Retro Record Store, Isle of Wight), Nia Archives (Strip Joint Records, Glasgow) and Northside (Wax and Beans, Bury).

RSD Unsigned winners, Currls, will be taking to the stage at Resident in Brighton on the day alongside Hutch and Billy Bragg for a full day of live music. Don’t forget to enter their annual charity raffle to win some goodies!

The Sound of Watford hosted by The LP Café returns with the hottest live acts Watford has to offer across seven venues from midday to midnight.

VoxBox is bringing Record Store Day back to the Edinburgh streets. From 11:30 to 17:30 there will be continuous live music from twelve artists alternating between the Antiquary and The Last Word Saloon across the road from the record shop.

To accompany all these great events, enjoy a glass of this year’s official RSD wine partner: Studio by Miraval.

 

BBC Radio 6 Music

During Huw Stephens’ show on Tuesday 16th April (4pm-7pm), Huw and Nicky Wire of Manic Street Preachers descend on Diverse Vinyl in Newport for a very special extended version of Huw’s weekly feature, Record Store Tour.

On Friday 19th April (4pm-7pm) Huw Stephens will broadcast his show live from the Tangled Parrot in Swansea.  He’ll be joined by Welsh language band Adwaith for an acoustic session – including an exclusive new track – as well as musician and composer Carwyn Ellis, Jack Jones of the Swansea-based punk band Trampolene and Hue Williams of Swansea Sound.

Across the weekend of Record Store Day, 6 Music will host a three-day celebration of vinyl and records on air.  On Friday 19th April, shows will be focusing on 7”s. On Saturday 20th April, presenters will play their favourite 12”s and on Sunday 21st April, programmes will be celebrating albums and album tracks.  

 

TikTok

And for those who are having fun in-store on the day, head over to TikTok and show us what you’re up to! Use the official hashtag #RecordStoreDay to share how you’re spending the day and what releases you picked up!

 

Miraval’s Mystery Vinyl

For those who just can’t wait for the 20^th, you can visit our one day pop-up record shop on 17th April where for just £5 music fans can take home a brand-new vinyl record and enjoy a refreshing glass of ‘Studio’ by Miraval at  ‘Miraval’s Mystery Vinyl – Music for Your Tastebuds’ event.The unique pop-up will take place at: Unit 11 of Dray Walk of the Truman Brewery, located opposite Rough Trade East, from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. Plus all proceeds will be donated to War Child UK and Campaign Against Living Miserably. Vinyl and wine…it doesn’t get much better than that!

 

Sounds from the Studio

Want to listen to your Record Store Day release on a state-of-the-art sound-system used in Abbey Road Studios? All while surrounded by medieval and renaissance tapestries? Then head down to the V&A in South Kensington for a unique interactive installation from 19^th to 21^st April. A listening experience with iconic Bowers and Wilkins 800 Series Diamond loudspeakers used in some of the world’s most famous recording studios.

Have a first listen to your RSD releases on a sound system that gets you as close to the original recording as possible, exactly as the artist intended. An event, not to be missed…

 

To find out what’s happening near you this weekend, head to our official events listing page and/ or contact your local independent record shop.

Record Store Day will take place in over 270 locations on Saturday 20^th April.