Cornwall, UK | ‘I am no longer scared of a record shop’—how a vinyl hub in Cornwall is uniting the community: Record Store Day is coming to seven shops in Cornwall, where a vinyl hub run by an indie legend is uniting the community. “I am no longer scared of a record shop.” That’s the view of a woman in Redruth who, like so many in her town, has found a community hub in their local vinyl emporium. Lucky’s Record Bar on Fore Street is one of seven shops in Cornwall which will take part in Record Store Day (RSD) on Saturday, April 18. The annual event celebrates independent record shops across the UK with exclusive, limited-edition vinyl releases where music fans queue—sometimes overnight—for special pressings. Shops sign up to a code of conduct with specific rules like “first come, first served.”
Melbourne, AU | Your guide to Record Store Day 2026’s huge list of live music instores across Melbourne: Record Store Day 2026 is descending on indie record stores across Melbourne and Australia on Saturday, 18 April. Packed with live instores, artist appearances and special events spanning city and regional communities, including Melbourne, Record Store Day Australia’s 2026 calendar is shaping up to be huuuuuge. From the Blue Mountains to Bondi, Geelong to Queensland, there’s barely a corner of the country that won’t feel the ripple of vinyl-flipping, community-building energy this year, hell yeah. Victoria is absolutely stacked. Country diva Queenie performs at Desert Highways, while Rocksteady Records brings sounds from Nat Pavlovic, Merpire and more.
Edinburgh, UK | Record Store Day is here again to keep us in a spin: Record Store Day is next Saturday and fingers crossed so far there have been no major hiccups. It did look like there was going to be a major problem when Taylor Swift announced she would be releasing a seven-inch single but nobody had told her UK record company. So as the news broke in the States not only were shops taken by surprise but for several days even her record company here didn’t know any more than the title and format. However, all has ended well and the single Elizabeth Taylor is described as being on Cry My Eyes Violet Glitter vinyl. The good news is we are receiving a good number of the single, meaning we are confident anybody who turns up on the day will be able to buy one.
Kelowna, BC | Kelowna plays host to music collectors and album sellers: The annual Vinyl in the Valley record sale returns to Kelowna on Saturday, April 18. There will be some 30,000 record albums, CDs and cassettes available for sale. Everything from rock and jazz to blues and country music genres will be represented for sale. John Gowland, organizer of Vinyl in the Valley, says the event offers those wanting to begin a record collection or expand on what they already have an excellent opportunity. “Our event is the place to be,” Gowland said. “Turntables, amplifiers and speakers will also be for sale from vendors if you wish to upgrade your existing stereo system an inexpensive prices.”
Grand Junction, CO | Record Store Day 2026: Vinyl and live performances in Grand Junction: Triple Play Records is set to host Record Store Day 2026 on Saturday, April 18, starting at 10 a.m. The event will feature hundreds of limited, one-of-a-kind independent record store exclusives. These special releases will be available for the first time worldwide, exclusively at participating local record stores on this day. Record Store Day was conceived in 2007 during a gathering of independent record store owners and employees. Its purpose is to celebrate and promote the distinct culture surrounding the nearly 1,400 independently owned record stores in the U.S., along with thousands more internationally. The first official Record Store Day took place on April 19, 2008, establishing a tradition now observed globally at independently owned brick-and-mortar music retailers.
Sayville, NY | Buddha Belly Records Prepares for Record Store Day as Owner’s Lifelong Passion for Music Shapes Sayville Shop: On April 18, music fans will line up outside Buddha Belly Records in Sayville before sunrise, hoping to get their hands on rare vinyl releases available for just one day each year. Record Store Day is an annual event, first held in 2008, to honor independent record stores and their culture. The event focuses on exclusive vinyl releases made specifically for that day and only available at brick-and-mortar record shops. Owner Michael Gerhardt is preparing for what he expects will be one of the busiest days of the year. Doors will open at 8 a.m., and customers can buy limited-edition records on a first-come, first-served basis.
AU | Record Store Day 2026: Hermitude, Kee’ahn And More Set To Take Over Aussie Indie Stores: Record Store Day 2026 is gearing up to hit Australia next Saturday, April 18th, and it’s shaping up less like a shopping day and more like a full blown takeover. Indie record stores across the country are stacking their floors with live sets, exclusive vinyl drops and the kind of community energy you don’t get from a streaming algorithm (per The Music Network) At its core, Record Store Day still does what it’s always done, it puts the spotlight back on the local shops that keep scenes alive, the ones where staff actually know what you’re into, and the walls are lined with stories, not just stock.
Santa Cruz, CA | MUNA Brings Together Vinyl and Electronic Music Enthusiasts at Flashback Record Store Day: The event will take place on the 18th with an open and participatory proposal that will unfold throughout the day at the Museum of Nature and Archaeology. The Museum of Nature and Archaeology in Santa Cruz de Tenerife will host Flashback Record Store Day on Saturday, 18th April. This event is dedicated to vinyl culture and the history and present of electronic music. It will bring together music lovers, record collectors, music shop owners, record labels, music producers, teachers, musicians, documentarians, photographers, designers, journalists, event promoters, and DJs, alongside anyone interested in this cultural universe.
Chattanooga, TN | Cody Landress-Gibson: Redbud Venue Record Store Day Open House. Piedmont Appalachian Noise Maker in the Scenic City. Hailing from the Piedmont of the Appalachian Mountains, Cody Landress-Gibson is a singer-songwriter from Chattanooga, TN. Cody has been releasing and writing music since he was 16, in a punk band in North Georgia. Over the years, Cody has fronted and played guitar in multiple bands in the Southeast, but always finds himself drawn back to roots music. Blending elements of Old-Time, Alt-Country, and Americana, Cody writes songs about the reality of living, loving, and getting by in Appalachia.
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