- Record Store Day 2026’s Most Wanted: Taylor Swift, Pink Floyd, Tom Petty, Brandi Carlile, Hilary Duff, ‘Demon Hunters,’ Bruce Springsteen and Laufey Lead a List of 350 Exclusives Variety —
- Record Store Day 2026 has fans flocking to stores for limited edition releases with exclusive Taylor Swift and Slipknot records up for grabs NME —
- Massive queues of music fans in Manchester city centre for Record Store Day Manchester Evening News —
- Where to Shop for Vinyl Records Online (2026): Discogs, Bandcamp, Ebay Wired —
Record Store Day 2026
This year's event featured over 350 exclusive titles, providing a significant boost to local music economies.
In cities like Manchester and London, queues stretched around city blocks as fans sought out rare pressings and colored vinyl.
The celebration of physical media comes as vinyl sales continue to outpace other non-digital formats.
Retailers reported record-breaking sales figures, highlighting the enduring appeal of the tangible music experience.
Record Store Day
Annual event in April to celebrate independently-owned record stores
Annual event in April to celebrate independently-owned record stores
Taylor Swift
American singer-songwriter (born 1989)
American singer-songwriter (born 1989)
Manchester
City in Greater Manchester, England
City in Greater Manchester, England