Record Store Day UK sales up 25% in 2026

This year's Record Store Day was a resounding success.

Date published: 27th Apr 2026

According to the ERA (Entertainment Retailers Association), this year's Record Store Day UK sales were up by 25%. This means that the event, which took place across over 300 independent record stores on April 18th, had a record-breaking year.

Kim Bayley of the ERA had this to say on this year's event; "This year's Record Store Day demonstrated as never before the emerging role of record shops as cultural hubs on the high street, bringing together music fans across generations and breathing new life into town centres. Congratulations to all the shops who took part and thanks to all the artists, labels, sponsors and countless other partners who made it possible."

Next year, 2027, will mark 20 years of Record Store Day.

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