Record Store Day 2018 is only a few days away (Saturday 21st April), and over 200 stores across the UK are gearing up for what could be their biggest day of the year. With a record number of venues taking part, and tons of brilliant exclusive releases from the likes of The National and Courtney Barnett, this year’s annual event is set to be the best yet.
With so many excellent events to go to, you’re truly spoilt for choice. Here are some of the best from across the UK.
London
Rough Trade West
Where: Draywalk, 91 Brick Lane, London, E1 6QL
Doors open at? 8am
Why? Rough Trade are renowned for smashing it every single RSD. This year their lineup include soulful crooner Isaac Gracie, Haley and the blistering Goat Girl.
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Sister Ray
Where: 75 Berwick St, Soho, London W1F 8RP
Doors open at? 8am
Why? In their own words: “It’s the craziest day of the year here on Berwick Street – hundreds of exclusive vinyl releases for you buy; new friends to make in the queue; free goodies; exhausted staff members!” Sounds cracking.
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Soho Radio
Where: 22C Great Windmill Street, London, W1D 7LD
Doors open at? 8am
Why? Free Jägermeister cocktails, live DJ sets and a secret vinyl auction for charity – basically it’s going to be top fun.
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Rough Trade East
Where: Draywalk, 91 Brick Lane, London, E1 6QL
Doors open at? 8am
Why? Stocking over 500 exclusive RSD titles, there’ll also be in store performances from HINDS, Little Sims and a DJ set from Tim Burgess.
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South East
Truck Store
Where: 101 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX14 1HU
Doors open at? 8am
Why? Truck always pull it out the bag for Record Store Day, and this year is no exception. Making it Record Store Weekend – there’ll be live DJs on Saturday, and brilliant live music from Scott Matthews on Sunday. Get there early – as there’s usually a long queue (but they’ll be a “fiendishly fun” quiz to keep you entertained whilst you wait!)
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Banquet Records
Where: 52 Eden Street, Kingston, Surrey, KT1 1EE
Doors open at? 8am
Why? The fantastic Banquet Records will be stocking all the exclusive releases you could hope for, and there’ll also be live sets from AWOLNATION, Hayley and Tom Speight.
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South West
Rough Trade Bristol
Where: 3 New Bridewell, Nelson Street, Bristol, BS1 2QD
Doors open at: 8am
Why? For excellent live music from 10:30am until late, including Mastersystem, Drahla and Turbowolf.
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Sound Knowledge
Where: 22 Hughenden Yard, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1LT
Doors open at: 8am
Why? For a full weekend of celebrations, that includes live music from Flyte, Emily Barker and Meeking, and of course, a bar and BBQ.
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East of England
Fives Records
Where: 103 Broadway, Leigh on Sea, Essex, SS9 1PG
Doors open at: 8am
Why? For live music from Bingo Cherry and Angel and the Melodyhorns.
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Relevant Records
Where: 260 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 3NF
Doors open at: The café is open from 6am
Why? Start your day off with a bacon sarnie at Relevant Records, and then there’ll be live music throughout the day from the likes of Dan Wilde and Beverly Kills.
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West Midlands
The Diskery
Where: 99-102 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham, B5 6QB
Doors open at: 8:30am
Why? The oldest record store in England will be housing Trevor Burton, co-founder of The Move, who’ll be playing tracks from his new album in the afternoon.
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Black Circle Records
Where: 2 Roebuck Mews, 2a Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU71HJ
Doors open at? 8am
Why? Loads of live music from local acts like The Golden Age Of Sail, April Blue and Broken Lamps.
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East Midlands
Off The Beaten Tracks
Where: 36 Aswell Street, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9HP
Doors open at? 8am
Why? Rare releases, freebies and live music from The Barbs.
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Rough Trade Nottingham
Where: 5 Broad Street, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG1 3AJ
Doors open at? 6am
Why? Live performances from The Orielles, The Shrives and The Lovely Eggs and over 500 exclusive RSD titles on offer. What more to you need?
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North East
RPM Music
Where: 4 Old George Yard, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 1EZ
Doors open at? 8am
Why? With live DJs from 8, bands in the couryard beer garden, RPM records are treating RSD as there beginning of their 30 years as a shop.
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Black Slab Records
Where: 22 Milbank Terrace, Redcar, Teesside, TS10 1ED
Doors open at: 8am
Why? The family run vinyl and clothing store is boasting live DJs and a plethora of RSD exclusives this year!
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North West
Piccadilly Records
Where: 53 Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1JR
Doors open at? 8am
Why? Hit up the legendary record store for all the exclusive releases, and then stick around as from 5pm when there’ll be performances from Francis Lung, The Foetals and Secret Admirer.
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Jacaranda Records
Where: 21-23 Slate St, Liverpool, L1 2SJ
Doors open at? 9am
Why? For those who brave the 9am opening there’ll be a free BBQ, discounts on last year’s RSD stock and wicked live music throughout the day.
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Yorkshire and the Humber
Jumbo Records
Where: 5/6 St Johns Centre, Leeds, LE2 8LQ
Doors open at: 8:30am
Why? Come for the excellent musical offerings, stay for live music from Ghost Music, Shadowlark and Ghost Music.
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Vinyl Eddie
Where: 86 Tadcaster Road, York, YO24 1LR
Doors open at: 8am
Why? Starting 8am there’s gunna to be live music in store, and from 12pm you can head to the Victoria Vaults and enjoy more live music, delicious local ales and free pizza!
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Wales
Spiller Records
Where: 27, The Morgan Arcade, Cardiff
Doors open at? 9am
Why? As part of BBC Music’s Record Store Day celebrations Lauren Laverne is taking her show on the road and will be broadcasting from Spiller Records, where she’ll be joined throughout the day by a host of excellent guests, including Gwenno and Gruff Rhys. Meanwhile there’s also going to be a few killer sets from Boy Azooga and Toby Hay.
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Diverse Vinyl
Where: 10 Charles St, Newport, NP20 1JU
Doors open at? 9am
Why? Diverse Vinyl will be stocking the exclusive releases, and then from 4pm in conjunction with Newport Now, they’ll be hosting a free, multi-venue event across the city. So far confirmed acts include the brilliant Boy Azooga, KEYS, The Yawpers and tons more.
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Scotland
VoxBox Music
Where: 21 St Stephen Street, Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH3 5AN
Doors open at? 8am
Why? There’s gunna be free, live music from 11am, including appearances from Savage Mansion, Super Inuit and Kathryn Joseph.
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KCC Vinyl
Where: Unit 11 Olympia Arcade, KY1 1QT, Kirkcaldy, Fife
Doors open at? 9am
Why? KCC Vinyl are celebrating their first ever Record Store Day in style. You’ll be able to get your paws on some of the exclusive releases, and they’ll be performances from Shambolics, The Jook Joints and Messed Up Youth.
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LP Records
Where: 11 Park Road, Glasgow, G4 9JD
Doors open at? 8am
Why? Open until late, you’ll be able to shop whilst enjoying live music from a host of local artists like Louis Abbot (Admiral Fallow), Martha Ffion and Savage Mansion.
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