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Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Taylor Swift set to provide Record Store Day boost
A record store owner says he expect a busy Record Store Day thanks to a limited edition release from Taylor Swift. Chris Kent, of Spun Out in Northampton, believes the singer's Fortnight single will tempt lapsed record-buyers back into independent stores. The annual event has become one of the biggest in the music calendar, with independent record shops often achieving their highest sales of the year. Mr Kent said: "Usually the queue [on Record Store Day] at 08:00 GMT is 150-200 people deep, but I'm guessing because of the Taylor Swift items [demand] will be quite strong." The first official Record Store Day event was in 2008, and it is celebrated by thousands of record shops around the world. Limited edition vinyl from the likes of David Bowie, Prince, Queen, Sam Fender and Charli XCX as well as Swift is among the draws this year. "There's still lots of little indie bands represented, as well as a big spread of well-known rock stars," Mr Kent said. The event is strictly walk-in only and run on a first-come, first-served basis. "That's the whole principle of the day – to visit your local record store," Mr Kent added. Fans come prepared with chairs and sleeping bags. One of Spun Out's most committed customers is an Elvis fan who queues from 17:30 GMT the night before. "We'll see if he's the earliest this time round – we've definitely got an Elvis release!" Mr Kent said. This year's Record Store Day is on Saturday, 12 April. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Number of indie record shops hits 10-year high Johnny Marr named as 'Record Store Legend' Record Store Day
The Independent
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Johnny Marr honoured with huge Record Store Day accolade
Manchester has honoured hometown hero and musician Johnny Marr with the title of "Record Store Legend". A plaque commemorating the 61-year-old's global support of independent record stores was unveiled at Piccadilly Records, a fitting location in the city where Marr co-founded the iconic band The Smiths in 1982. The transatlantic accolade, bestowed jointly by Record Store Day US and UK, follows Sir Elton John who was the inaugural recipient in 2017. Marr said: 'Going out to a record store, it's a nice pastime. 'It's a part of the culture, if they were to completely disappear the high street or the city centre would be a much worse-off place. There's something about the presence of a record store. 'It's a magical thing. I've known the staff in Piccadilly Records for 20 years … this plaque is a very nice thing to be associated with.' For Record Store Day 2025, Marr will release a special edition of album Look Out Live! which captured his Hammersmith Apollo show in London 2024. The track listing includes hits such as Hi Hello and The Smiths classics This Charming Man and How Soon Is Now?. Andy McQueen, of Piccadilly Records, said: 'Johnny Marr is our favourite living artist and his music has soundtracked our lives for over forty years. 'To be associated with him in this beautiful way; well, the pleasure, the privilege, is ours.' In 1982, Marr and fellow Mancunian Morrissey formed The Smiths, also comprised of bassist Andy Rourke and drummer Mike Joyce. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 30-day free trial Sign up The band had hits with songs including Bigmouth Strikes Again and There Is a Light That Never Goes Out, but Marr walked out to undertake other projects in 1987. In 2024, following news of the Oasis reunion, he revealed he had turned down the chance of a reunion tour with The Smiths. Marr's solo career has seen him collaborate with US pop star Billie Eilish and rock bands Modest Mouse and Talking Heads as well Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer. The 18th annual celebration of Record Store Day 2025 will take place on Saturday April 12 and will see thousand of record shops take part with parties, in-store performances and limited-edition releases from more than 300 artists.
