Record Store Day has become a major event for vinyl lovers since the inaugural event in the US in 2007 sold barely more than 10 different limited edition pressings by artists including Death Cab for Cutie, R.E.M. and Stephen Malkmus.
Now over 200 independent record stores across the UK take part each year, selling thousands of copies of exclusive vinyl, from new releases to old classics.
This year’s event will take place on Saturday, April 22, with queues expected to start outside Scotland’s music stores the evening before.
With hundreds of limited edition records available to buy, we’re taking a look at some of the releases likely to be sought after – and how much you can expect to pay for them (using the Rough Trade store as a reference – prices may vary slightly between stores).
You can check which shops are taking part here.
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It wouldn't be Record Store Day without a picture disc. This one celebrates the 40th Anniversary celebration of the global hit '99 Luftballons' by NENA. It's priced at around £26.99. Photo: Contributed
10. Simple Minds: Neapolis
One of a handful of Record Store Day releases by Scottish artists, this is the first time Simple Minds' 11th studio album has been made available on vinyl. Presented on green vinyl, it's limited to 1,750 copies and will retail at around £31.99. Photo: Contributed
11. Wilco Crosseyed Strangers: An Alternate Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
Marking the 20th anniversary of Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, Wilco have put together an alternate version of the landmark, with unique performances of all 11 songs. It's limited to 1,000 copies priced at around £33.99. Photo: Contributed
12. David Bowie Laughing With Liza - The Vocalion And Deram Singles 1964 - 1967
One of this year's most eye-catching box sets, these five 7" records collect Bowie's early Deram singles together for the very first time, including a never before released version of Space Oddity, his breakthrough hit. You'll need deep pockets though - it'll set you back around £89.99. Photo: Contributed