A queue formed before the retro store Askers in Grums opened its doors at around 12:00 on Saturday, according to official sources. Vinyl-lovers in Dorking, Surrey, began queueing outside Spin Sounds in South Street from as early as 04:00 BST, as reported by major media. More than 300 shops across the UK and Ireland have taken part in this year's global event, according to major media reports. Music lovers from across the South East were among those queueing in the early hours to grab their favourite vinyls on Record Store Day, major media indicated.
Hundreds of artists are releasing titles exclusively available in-store for Record Store Day, according to major media. Taylor Swift has been one of the most popular artists of the day, major media reported. The total number of exclusive releases available globally for Record Store Day has not been disclosed, and it remains unclear which other artists besides Swift were among the most popular.
Taylor Swift's record. It's only released today.
The shop Spin Sounds in Dorking opened at 08:00 BST, as reported by major media. According to BBC News - England, Lee White, store owner of Spin Sounds in Dorking, described that people were nervous to know if they get what they want. Wilma Olsson was one of those who managed to get what she was looking for, according to official sources. According to SVT Värmland, Wilma Olsson described seeking Taylor Swift's record, noting it was only released that day.
For record store owners, the day is a festive day, not only because they sell more than usual, according to official sources. According to SVT Värmland, Niclas Asker, store owner of Askers, described that it shows physical media is very much alive. According to BBC News - England, John Ashby, store owner of Gatefield Sounds in Whitstable, described that it brings in a lot of people who might not buy records in the high street. According to BBC News - England, Jason Pollard, store owner of Future Audio in East Grinstead, described his mother's influence and the joy of playing records with family. Vinyl is an expensive hobby, major media reported. Total sales figures or revenue generated on Record Store Day have not been confirmed, and participation numbers across different countries are unknown.
It shows that physical media is very much alive.
It brings in a lot of people who might not buy records in the high street.
People were nervous to know if they get what they want.
My mother was a big influence on me. She had records at the time and we played them when we were children. I like to be able to sit down and put a record on - I usually put one on while I'm cooking to just enjoy it with my family.