Record Store Day date announced for 2026

For many music fans, Record Store Day marks a time when they can come together and share their passion for records. This year will be the 19th instalment of RSD, taking place on Saturday, 18th April, allowing many to celebrate independent record shops and vinyl culture in the UK. 

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More than 280 UK record shops will take part this year, alongside thousands of indie retailers worldwide, and are set to stock an array of exclusive physical releases and host some in-store events.

Overdue time, RSD will announce its official UK ambassador and reveal the slate of hundreds of vinyl over the coming months. 

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