Vinyl revival puts fans in a spin

BRITAIN’S rejuvenated record shops will be firmly back in the groove tomorrow as hundreds of one-off releases are made available to mark Record Store Day. Now in its 11th year, the High Street event has soared in popularity as demand for traditional vinyl has grown.

Long queues are anticipated. But, with more than 240 shops taking part, there are opportunities to pick up plenty of gems. Among the classic albums coming out on vinyl again are Prince’s 1999 and Bruce Springsteen’s Greatest Hits, re-issued as a double LP.

Pink Floyd get in on the act with a new mono version of their 1967 debut The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn; while a replica picture disc of Madonna’s self-titled 1983 debut will also be in the racks. There will be strong demand for a number of single releases, too. A new mix of Led Zeppelin’s Rock And Roll is on yellow vinyl, and a demo version of Let’s Dance, newly mixed by Nile Rodgers, is one of a handful of Bowie releases. Classic 45s by The Police (Roxanne) and Abba (Summer Night City) also feature.

It’s not just a day for heritage acts. Florence + The Machine are releasing a new 7in single and pop sensation Sigrid is issuing her breakthrough hit Don’t Kill My Vibe on vinyl for the first time.

The event even has its own ambassador in Rag’n’Bone Man, who is releasing a limitededition, 12in single to mark the occasion.