Edinburgh, UK | Popular Edinburgh record store Elvis Shakespeare to close after 20 years: A beloved Edinburgh books and records emporium will close its doors for the final time this week after more than 20 years of trading. Elvis Shakespeare—known for its eye-catching signage featuring the heads of Elvis Presley and William Shakespeare—has been an ever-present fixture on Leith Walk since May 2005, selling ‘quality literature’ rare vinyl and CDs. Owner David Griffin first put his shop, which specialises in punk, alternative, indie ‘and also dance music from the late 1980s onwards’, up for sale in December 2024, and this month announced it would close its doors for the final time on Sunday, March 29. Distraught customers have described the news as ‘a big loss to that part of town’ and the ‘end of an era.’
Northampton, UK | Northants stores get ready for annual Record Store Day releases: Record Store Day returns next month, with two shops in Northampton stocking some of this year’s official releases. Collectors are again expected to be queuing from the early hours of the morning outside of both Spun Out in Gold Street and Vinyl Underground in Abington Street hoping to secure some of this year’s ‘must have’ items. Record Store Day has been taking place annually since 2008 and seeks to champion independent record shops across the UK. On Saturday, April 18, there will be more than 500 official releases. Chris Kent, who runs Spun Out, said: “It’s a big list this year and I’ve had lots of people coming in to request different titles. “I’ve ordered a lot and this time around there’s a lot of interesting titles.”
Delray Beach, FL | Jake’s Records in Delray Beach Serves South Florida Music Lovers: Located a short 2 blocks from the Atlantic Ave I-95 exit in the Andre Design District of Delray Beach, Jake’s Records is a locally owned and operated store. They buy, sell, and trade vinyl records, CDs, cassette tapes, and music-related clothing, so all music collectors can find something that interests them. Both new and used records can be purchased, with a variety of genres such as classic rock, jazz, salsa, country, international, reggae, metal, alternative, etc! To safely and effectively clean vinyl records, they use ultrasonic cleaning, ensuring their inventory is spotless.
Nashville, TN | City Guide: Record stores. Daydream Records: Daydream is a relatively new addition to Nashville’s indie record retail landscape, but the modest East Nashville store quickly made a name for itself with its impressively curated selection of used media, primarily vinyl and cassettes. The Great Escape: Dating back to the now-shuttered original Midtown shop opened in 1977, The Great Escape’s three area locations (Charlotte Pike, Madison and Murfreesboro) serve as Nashville’s old-school used media and collectibles outlet, offering records, comics and much more. Grimey’s New and Preloved Music: Since namesake and co-owner Mike Grimes launched it in 1999, Grimey’s has grown into the flagship of Nashville’s fleet of mom-and-pop record shops, offering a substantial array of used and new vinyl and CDs and hosting events for myriad local and touring artists alike…
Marquette, MI | Geoff & Jon’s Record Show presents a pint-sized version at Blackrocks: A conversation with organizer Jon Teichman. Marquette’s vinyl community is gearing up for the first major media event of 2026 as Jon Teichman and Geoff Walker bring their signature record show to Blackrocks Brewery. Scheduled for Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28, this “pint-sized” pop-up will occupy the front of the brewery’s main floor, offering an accessible, L-shaped browsing layout near the pub taps. The show offers a deep dive into physical media, featuring a curated collection of approximately 3,000 items that go beyond traditional vinyl. Visitors can expect to find a resurgence of cassette tapes and CDs alongside rare soundtracks and vintage LPs, emphasizing the tactile joy of physical libraries over digital files.
Simcoe, ON | Vinyl lovers search for musical treasures at Simcoe record show: Vinylheads rummaged through milk crates and boxes in search of musical treasures on Saturday after organizers dropped the needle on the Simcoe Record Show. There’s a lot of buzz these days about the so-called vinyl records revival. Sales of vinyl LPs faded quickly in the 1990s as CDs and cassettes gained popularity, leading the vinyl record industry to bottom out in 2006 before slowly beginning to gain traction again and finally explode. …“Vinyl never really went away,” said Larry Guarascia, a vendor from Burlington who had hundreds of LPs for sale at Saturday’s show at the Simcoe legion. “Now young people are getting into it. The sound is different. But collecting vinyl is an investment. It’s not cheap.”
Microforum Solidifies Its Position As A Leading North American Record Pressing Plant: For over 25 years, Toronto-based Microforum Vinyl Record Pressing has been at the forefront of the vinyl resurgence, establishing itself as one of North America’s most comprehensive and technologically advanced record pressing facilities. Known for its exceptional quality control and industry-leading turnaround times, Microforum offers artists, labels, and brands a true one-stop production solution. From 7”, 10”, and 12” vinyl in 140g and 180g weights to specialty 3” records and picture discs, Microforum delivers precision manufacturing in their state-of-the-art production facility based in Toronto, Canada. What truly sets Microforum apart is its fully integrated, in-house production model.
Why Was LeBron James Walking Around With a J. Cole Vinyl Record? Let’s forget about the conversation surrounding the Lakers’ title chances for a second and focus on a more pressing matter: LeBron is entering his vinyl-dad era. …Given that his formative years coincided with the golden age of hip-hop, James is a well-documented admirer of giants of the genre like Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, Nas, and Jay-Z. But it’s not all ’90s classics for the 41-year-old basketball deity. He’s called Kendrick Lamar an “unbelievable talent,” posted videos of himself turning up to Lil Baby, and popped up in a Tyler, the Creator video last year. Now, we have a new data point to study in LeBron’s rap obsession. The man with the most points in NBA history has a new nickname: LeVinyl James.
‘Perfect Record Store Day prep’: Majority’s new turntable-speaker combo is surprisingly affordable (and colorful!) …The brand has unveiled two new offerings, which are on sale right now from various UK retailers (US and AU availability TBC, but unlikely). First up, there’s the Majority D50X, a pair of bookshelf speakers which come in red, green, white or black. They output at 60W with a range of connection options, and go for £69.95 (about $100 / AU$140). Then there’s the Majority Auto, an automatic Bluetooth turntable which is priced at £129.95. It has a built-in phono pre-amp, automatic tonearm and belt drive, and outputs in aux and line-out as well as Bluetooth. Sounds like perfect RSD prep to me…
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