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Record Store Day Announces Fundraising Activities for War Child

26 March 2025 - Press release

  • 13 RELEASES INCLUDING SUGABABES, DAVID SYLVIAN, CHVRCHES AND THE CURE TO DONATE £1 FROM EVERY UNIT SOLD TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHILDREN AFFECTED BY CONFLICT

  • CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES INTERNATIONALLY FOR FIRST TIME

     

    Record Store Day is turning up the volume for its official charity partner, War Child, with a stellar line up of artists such as Sugababes, The Charlatans & Van Morrison lending their support.

    On Record Store Day, taking place on 12th April 2025, fans will have the chance to purchase thirteen highly collectible vinyl releases available exclusively at participating independent record shops. For every copy sold, £1 will be donated to War Child to support their work providing specialist mental health care, education, shelter, and emergency supplies for children affected by conflict worldwide. Record shops in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands will also be taking part, and fans in these territories can head here (DE) and here (NL) to find participating stores.

    This year’s set of exclusive titles have something for every music fan, from special anniversary editions of classic albums to rare demo recordings and exclusive first time-on-vinyl records. This is the fifth set of collectibles created for the War Child x RSD campaign, raising over £120k since its inception.

    Richard Clarke, Head of Music at War Child said: “We are delighted to be the charity partner for Record Store Day once again in 2025. We’re extremely proud of and honoured to help celebrate the community of independent record stores, the role they play in championing artists and the art of the album. Right now, it's the most dangerous time to be a child living through war, with nearly 1 in 5 children around the world impacted. The support of Record Store Day and the music industry couldn’t be more urgent and needed.”

The 2025 War Child Exclusive Vinyl Releases include (Titles May Vary by Country):

    • The Boomtown Rats - Dawn of the Rats: B-Sides Demos And Live 1975-1979 Experience the Boomtown Rats in their rawest form with this transparent green vinyl collection of early demos, B-sides, and live recordings.

    • Boys Wonder - Be Reasonable... (10” Black Etched Vinyl)
      A companion release to Question Everything, featuring two exclusive tracks not included on the LP.

    • The Charlatans - Wonderland (Deluxe)
      Universal Music Recordings and Island Records are making The Charlatans' 2001 album Wonderland available on limited edition white and red vinyl. This new 2LP set contains six bonus tracks not included on the original album.

    • CHVRCHES - Every Open Eye (10-Year Anniversary Version)
      A special double vinyl reissue of CHVRCHES’ sophomore album, marking its 10th anniversary.

    • The Cure - The Head on The Door (40th Anniversary RSD 2025 Picture Disc Exclusive) Celebrating 40 years of The Cure’s 6th album, this first-time Picture Disc edition is remastered by Robert Smith and cut by Miles Showell at Abbey Road. Housed in a die-cut sleeve designed by original artist Andy Vella.

    • Mark Knopfler - One Take Radio Sessions (20th Anniversary 2025)
      This 8-track EP, recorded live in a single take at Shangri-La Studios, returns for its 20th anniversary.

    • OMD - Peel Sessions 1979-1983
      Never before on vinyl! Marking 25 years since its original CD release, this edition brings together all Peel Sessions for the first time in any format.

    • Passengers – Original Soundtracks 1 (30th Anniversary Remastered Edition)
      ‘Original Soundtracks 1’, the studio album by Brian Eno and U2, was released in November 1995 under the artist pseudonym Passengers. This special 30th anniversary edition, pressed on recycled black vinyl, is now fully remastered for the first time.

    • Sugababes - Taller in More Ways
      The Sugababes’ 2005 album makes its vinyl debut on limited edition pink vinyl, featuring gold foil lettering, a black inner bag, and a double-sided lyric insert.

    • David Sylvian – Camphor
      First-ever vinyl release of this instrumental collection, featuring collaborations with Holger Czukay, Bill Nelson, and Rain Tree Crow.

    • Frank Turner - Positive Songs for Negative People
      A limited blue-and-red vinyl pressing, including a bonus LP with the Mittens EP B-sides (first time on vinyl) and the previously unreleased Hamburg Demos.

    • Van Morrison - Be Just and Fear Not (10” Etched Vinyl)
      Three live tracks originally intended to stand alone from Live at Orangefield, now available on etched 10” vinyl.

    • • Years & Years – Communion
      Celebrating 10 years of Communion, this double LP zoetrope pressing features new side designs by Drew Tetz and the viral hit Breathe.
       

If you’re into music and collecting records, these releases are a great way to snag something special while supporting a good cause. You can view the full Record Store Day list of releases here.

Record Store Day continues to celebrate the passion, culture, and community of independent record shops. These exclusive releases demonstrate the collective love for vinyl that brings us all together. Together with War Child, Record Store Day 2025 is making a difference with every purchase and event activity.

Like all the titles on this year’s list of releases, the Record Store Day War Child exclusives will only be available in-store at one of the participating independent record shops on 12th of April. You can find your local store here.

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