Gone are the days when vinyl records were re-sold in car boot sales, online auctions or just given away, records and record players have seen a significant increase in sales and demand over the last decade, becoming more popular than ever.
Every 3rd Saturday in April, music fans across the world celebrate Record Store Day and this year's April 16th event is no different. From exclusive vinyl releases, sought-after rare finds and one-off classics for the old and new music collector, you're guaranteed a special find.
Inspired by Free Comic Book Day, Record Store Day was birthed in Baltimore 2007 before going on to impact the current state of the music industry. Now in its 9th annual and possibly biggest year yet, 250 independent record labels will be releasing thousands of special records and music specifically pressed for the day, with over 250,000 fans across the U.K expected to queue around the block of their local music shop.
The analogue sound quality, unique artwork and vintage appeal of a 7", 10" or 12" record has given the medium a more superior pull to the more accessible mp3 and is often regarded as the true way to listen to music.
With more releases announced than we could even mention, here are just a few of the notable releases available to buy on the day worth keeping an eye out for...wallets at the ready.
I Dig Everything - The Pye Singles 1966 (12" vinyl) - Originally a demo track, a rare vinyl single release will be available in celebration of its 50th anniversary
More Product in a Different Compilation (2 x LP) - this compilation features tracks between 1978 -1980, a time when the Bolton band released an impressive 3 albums and 13 singles
All Aboard The Train with Johnny Cash (LP) - previously out of press, this record is making a one-off return for the day
VRTJ Viewer (Misc.) - the critically acclaimed duo provide a modern approach, with a customised VR viewer to watch a 360° version of their video "Crown" included in their release
The Alternate Tusk (2 x LP) - this alternative version of the album Tusk is presented in a deluxe box set and limited to just 5,000 copies worldwide
Elevators (10" coloured vinyl) - released on a special 'glow in the dark' vinyl to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the album's release
Never Mind The Buzzcocks, here's the Sex Pistols (12" picture disc) - an extremely limited special-day release, with reverse colour artwork of the original U.S cover
Rain/Daffodils (7" vinyl) - featuring the one-off track 'rain', plus a rare cover of Mark Ronson's Daffodils
Switching Sides (12" vinyl) - heralded as "one of the U.K's most essential artists" Roots' will be releasing a Record Store Day special for his fans
The Hills Remixes (12" vinyl) - an eagerly anticipated remix of the hit single features a guest verse from Eminem
Live at the Aquarius: The First Performance (3 x LP) - a three LP Record Store Day special, pressed on the aesthetically-pleasing 180g clear vinyl
Smash Hits (LP) - carefully remastered from analogue tapes, this LP features an alternate version of the track Red House, the original poster and different version of the original cover art. Each vinyl unit is also numbered for collector's value.
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