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Everything you need to know about Record Store Day at Rough Trade...
A blockbuster weekend of record shopping, live music, DJ sets and all the best that indie record store culture has to offer. Record Store Day returns Saturday 12th April, a highlight of the independent record store calendar. We are thrilled to welcome you to all seven of our UK stores, including Rough Trade Denmark Street, who celebrate their debut Record Store Day in 2025.
Join us at Rough Trade for exclusive Limited Edition vinyl, live music, giveaways, merch and more. Keep an eye on our X, Instagram and Facebook pages, for updates as and when we have them in the lead up to the big day.
RSD is always a huge day, both for our customers and our staff and a chance to really soak up the vibrancy of independent music retail and the communities they lovingly serve. Hope you can join us.
The List
Feast your eyes on this year's range of limited edition vinyl, including titles from Oasis, Taylor Swift, MJ Lenderman, Laufey, Jeff Buckley, Beabadoobee, Charli xcx, Sam Fender, A Tribe Called Quest and many more.
TOP TIP: hit ‘Notify Me’ on your favourite titles at roughtrade.com. Even though you can’t pre-order Record Store Day vinyl, it'll ensure you'll be the first to know about their availability online, plus it helps us to place accurate orders so that we can please as many of you as possible on the day.
Online Sale
All remaining RSD 2025 titles will go on sale online at 8pm on Monday 14th April 2025.
The Line-ups
Back in full force for 2024, explore our in store line-ups below, showcasing a wide variety of amazing music, including local favourites. We can't wait to party with you.
Please note the scheduling is subject to change.
RSVP (free) is advised but does not guarantee entry.
Rough Trade East
11am: Swamp
12pm: Heather Nova
1pm: Fiona-Lee
2pm: Gewalt
3pm: The Nightinghales
5pm: Panchiko
6pm: Tough Cookie
7pm: Raining Blue
8pm: Sam Akpro
DJs (located in the RSD Pop-Up, Ely's Yard)
12am: Kate Goodrum
1pm: MRCY Soundsystem
2pm: Emanuel Pavlova
3pm: Mr Bongo
5pm: Shame
6pm: DOTWAVNOTWAVE
Rough Trade West
11am: Sarabeth Tucek
12pm: mini-Mekons
2pm: The Limiñanas
3pm: Martin Luke Brown
Rough Trade Denmark Street
1pm: Madness (Suggs and Mike) signing
Rough Trade Nottingham
1pm: Bored Mash
2pm: ronnietoldus
4pm: Chloe Rodgers
5pm: Sancho Panza
6pm: The Housecat Collective
7pm: Gigi Gold
8pm: Airport Dad
Rough Trade Liverpool
1pm: The Molotovs
2pm: Remée
3pm: Hank Bee
5pm: Cruush
6pm: Sara Wolff
Rough Trade Bristol
1pm: Krooked Tongue
2pm: Secret set (TBA)
5pm: Split Chain
6pm: DYE
7pm: Seneca
8pm: Mass House
DJs
3pm Des Lennis
4pm The Vibe
5pm Stevebob
Rough Trade Vintage
Join us for Record Store Day Limited Edition vinyl in the heart of Soho.
The Marshall Listening Lounge
This year our Rough Trade East pop-up will feature an experiential set up from our partners at Marshall. The Marshall Listening Lounge will be equipped with 3 Rough Trade Pro-Ject turntables and Marshall headphones to allow all record shoppers stopping by to listen to their new RSD vinyl as they wish.
Exclusive Merch
Brand new for 2025, shop our exclusive slogan merch capsule ft. three designs across embroidered black caps and black tote bags.
Available in-store at Rough Trade East (Ely's Yard pop-up), Rough Trade Denmark Street and Rough Trade Bristol on 12th April.
You will also be purchase the merchandise online at roughtrade.com.
Prize Draw for CALM
In support of our friends at CALM we've put together an awesome prize package for one lucky winner to bag this RSD including Marshall headphones, store voucher and exclusive merchandise - stay tuned for more on how to enter as we approach the big day.
Giveaways
The first 30 people through the doors at each store will each receive a copy of an exclusive compilation LP from Marshall.
The first 30 people to make a purchase at Rough Trade Liverpool will receive a guest list pass for an in-store show at the venue + a free tea or coffee.
RSD 2025 Shopping Guidelines
Please note ahead of the day:
- Stores open from 8am, including our coffee bars at East, Bristol and Liverpool.
- As usual, one copy per person, only. For fairness sake, we have to prohibit multiple buys of the same release.
- Strictly first come, first served - no customer reservations.
- We will be providing a ‘personal shopping service’ for Record Store Day releases (as store access will be limited). So, please have your wish list ready prior to entering the store, and Rough Trade staff will look to obtain your selections for you.
- To help us manage the safe capacity of the store, we kindly ask that you are prompt with your custom, helping us ensure everyone receives service, as fast as possible.
- As it will be a busy day with unprecedented requirements, we kindly ask that you are patient and courteous to all our staff members.