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Record Store Day 2025

April 25, 2025

It’s hard to believe Record Store Day was already two weeks ago


Time flies! (although we’ll come onto that later). 


History in the making. 


Almost two weeks ago, queues began, life-long queue friendships were formed and close to 300 indie record shops all across the UK opened their doors to celebrate their unique culture and the art of vinyl. Record Store Day had officially returned for its 18th year, and 2025 was the most successful in its history. 


According to ERA, the digital entertainment and retail association, Record Store Day weekend marked a historic moment. 2025 saw the highest number of vinyl record sales through indie record shops since at least 1994. It’s an all-time record! (Pun intended). 


And it’s all thanks to everyone that walked into their local indie record shop to celebrate on RSD weekend! 

Photo: Dan Bird, Truck Oxford / Witney 

As for the Record Store Day exclusives, the UK was feeling supersonic! ‘Time Flies – 1994-2009...’ was the most popular across Record Store Day Weekend, even hitting the third spot on the Official Albums Chart.


If you haven’t already, check out Oasis’ Official ‘25 Supersonic Visualiser on our website. 

Photo: Badlands Record Shop, Cheltenham 

Now, let's talk celebrations! 


Events took the UK by storm over the weekend of April 12th – 13th. From live bands to DJ sets and bring-your-own-records parties to in-store signings, it was truly a celebration to remember. Music lovers took to the streets, from Brighton to Orkney to visit their local indie record shop and join in the fun. Wherever you celebrated, we hope it was an unforgettable weekend.  


Record Store Day may be over for another year, but everyone who participated in this year’s celebration has left their mark. As for us, we'll be counting down to #RSD26!  


...Too soon? Never. 

And that's not all! Don't forget to listen back to BBC Radio 6 Music's official Record Store Day broadcast - recorded live at The Record Cafe in Bradford with Huw Stephens. Plus, loads more from their Vinyl Weekender. Catch up now!   

Photo: Behind The Counter Season 6, Capsule Records 

Already feeling the nostalgia? There’s still plenty more to enjoy! Why not catch up on Behind The Counter season 6 and watch all the episodes from 2025 over on our Instagram. Fancy delving a bit deeper? Why not catch up on all the episodes from across the last 6 seasons! 

Not just that, but RSD Ambassador Sam Fender, Robert Smith of The Cure and Suggs of Madness have each signed pairs of custom Record Store Day branded Bowers & Wilkins award-winning 607 S3 bookshelf speakers. All proceeds raised will be donated to our official charity partner War Child. Find out how to enter here 

And don’t forget, until April 30th, our official audio partners Bowers & Wilkins are offering you amazing Record Store Day supporters an exclusive in-store offer for its range of award-winning 600 Series loudspeakers, in collaboration with Richer Sounds. Find out more here! 

 

We’ll see you all next year! 

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