Today marks the 10th annual Record Store Day, and queues around the country show that vinyl is far from a thing of the past.
More than 200 independent record shops are taking part in the day, with a whole host of special vinyls being released to lure in fans.
And lure in fans they did, judging by the crowds of people who were queueing outside stores before they opened.
#rsd2017 queue in Manchester pic.twitter.com/VofvW99coy
— Lee Clench (@leeclench) April 22, 2017
Considering how digital music is now, the popularity of Record Store Day is a pretty great sight to see.
#rsd2017 didn't expect such a big queue in wakefield oofa doofa pic.twitter.com/CtTzxbE2Kj
— joe (@gnarlydweeb) April 22, 2017
People this morning queuing up for #RecordStoreDay in Newcastle at @REFLEX_CD_VINYL. Nice to see that Vinyl never dies #rsd2017 pic.twitter.com/JBqFYwVK4D
— Matty Kirk ?? (@matty__kirk) April 22, 2017
Some people got up seriously early so not to miss out on some of the special editions on offer. Now that’s real dedication to the cause on a Saturday morning.
Up at 3 AM on a Saturday? It must be @recordstoreday ! #RSD #RSD17 #RSD2017 #vinyl
— Jason Zampino (@jasonzampino) April 22, 2017
Currently queuing to get into a record shop. Very excited but some properly pitiful looks from passers by. #CoolestKidAround #rsd2017 #rsduk pic.twitter.com/scTJpNEFEL
— Dan Collins (@dancllns) April 22, 2017
But this hasn’t dampened any spirits, because as you can imagine Record Store Day is a pretty civilised affair.
Handing out tea, coffee and cake to our queuers this morning! #rsd2017 #RSD17 #altrincham pic.twitter.com/ZlRBYfS8gU
— Soda (@Soda_altrincham) April 22, 2017
The early starts, long queues and nippy weather were all made worth it by the amazing vinyls dedicated followers managed to get their hands on.
Well worth it standing outside @wahwahrecord since 3.00. Got what I wanted @RSDUK #rsd2017 #happydays pic.twitter.com/Cj1a4GQ8tm
— Leigh Wright (@L_W_8) April 22, 2017
Every year I go to @recordstoreday and every year it gets more crowded. I was able to get these awesome vinyls records though. #rsd2017 pic.twitter.com/d5wuYDqxci
— ScotDineHell (@ScotDineHell) April 22, 2017
Was first in line at @TheSoundMachine this morning to get these beauties! Got there @ 3am so back to bed now! #RSD17 #rsd2017 #vinyl pic.twitter.com/WjtQG19n6X
— Rach? (@SkatingPhysio) April 22, 2017
Very happy to pick up this special edition @REFLEX_CD_VINYL on @RSDUK, it was worth the 2am start ??#RSD17 #rsd2017 @springsteen pic.twitter.com/HIkY9od7Uv
— Ross (@rossphilllips) April 22, 2017
We wonder if anyone’s yet managed to nab the hot pink special edition of Aqua’s 90s classic Barbie Girl…
