After the hugely successful first installment on this year’s Record Store Day on 29 August, the second event is happening today across all participating stores in the UK. Normally held annually during one day in April, a decision has been made to split the 2020 Record Stay Day in three separate occasions to meet government guidelines and huge demand. The next and final date is set for 24th October 2020.
The second RSD20 drop today is going ahead as planned with similar social distancing measures, pre-booked browsing slots and queueing systems to ensure the safety and wellbeing of record store workers and music fans. After 6pm, some limited edition vinyl and exclusive deals will be available online.
HAPPY RECORD STORE DAY DROP 2 EVERYONEToday is a chance to celebrate everything you love about your local record shop! Whether you’re joining a socially distant queue, attending a booked appointment, or getting involved online at 6pm, we hope you get everything you want! pic.twitter.com/sjJrqZypT6
— Record Store Day UK (@RSDUK) September 26, 2020
Thousands of record lovers and collectors celebrated the August drop that lifted the spirits of all stores’ owners and staff who have been hit particularly hard by the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. The impact on the first event has been immense, with a staggering 3% increase of vinyl sales against last year, and more than 2.7 million units already sold. The online sales have also seen a massive uplift with business owners like Joe Blanchard from Sheffield’s Bear Tree Records commenting on the “full blown explosion” of the first day and “feeling optimistinc about the months ahead“.
Along with the fantastic physical sales and huge online traffic, the Record Store Day in August was praised nationwide for its organisation and logistics. Following months of lockdown, changing rules and uncertainty, music fans were pleasantly surprised and rewarded with a relaxed day dedicated solely to their shared love of music with sufficient health and safety measures in place to ensure their comfort and wellbeing. The RSD organisers and all participating shops are determined to repeat the success of the previous drop while adhering to all current guidelines.
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Some of the most curious releases from today include Fleetwood Mac’s The Alternate Rumours, the 50th Anniversary re-issue of Paul McCartney’s solo debut, the exclusive 9LP Box Set It Was All A Dream by Notorious B.I.G., limited translucent blue vinyl edition of Daft Punk’s original motion picture soundtrack of Disney’s Tron Legacy, Declan McKenna’s orange 12″ “Beautiful Faces/The Key to Life On Earth“, the special 40th Anniversary Edition of Ramones’ iconic It’s Alive II, and the first ever live recording of Paradise Lost’s memorable show at Rockpalast 1995. You can check the full list of the September drop here.
Record Store Day UK’s organisers are also giving a custom Rega Research Planar 2 turntable in a prize draw open for all fans who tag @RSDUK + @RegaResearch alongside a picture of their favourite participating record store. The competition is already open and will last until 16 October, with full Ts & Cs available here.
*WIN!* a one-off, custom designed Rega Research Planar 2 turntable based on your local record store! To enter simply, tag @RSDUK + @RegaResearch with a pic of your fave record store and tell us why you think it’s the best record store in the world #RSD20 pic.twitter.com/NzCmAXnxD6
— Record Store Day UK (@RSDUK) September 23, 2020
