RECORD STORE DAY 2023

Record Store Day this year is huge one. It’s the first year post-COVID that there has only been one “drop” (previous years the event has been spread across two or three dates to allow for social distancing and supply chain relief), so there’s masses of great stuff on offer this year to get excited about!

Pop biggies from Taylor Swift and The 1975 are obviously high on a lot of people’s list, but expect a diverse range of other musical styles too, ranging from metal, folk, reggae, soundtracks, and featuring acts like The Prodigy, Bert Jansch, Pearl Jam, xPropaganda, Echo & The Bunnymen, and hundreds more.

And of course, we’re super excited to be stocking the latest from Faction Structure! It may not be the most requested title, but at only 50 copies it is DEFINITELY the most limited and also the most local! We’re proud to be supporting our local music scene and look forward to welcoming you in to have a look and a listen! On the day, all RSD titles are first come first served and we cannot reserve anything. Our doors open at 8am, a couple of hours earlier than a normal Saturday. We will have a queue around the whole square so don’t expect to walk in the door if you turn up at 8! If you’re after an exclusive title your best bet is to get to us as early as you can that morning; some hardcore fans queue right through the night but the bulk of the queue often starts at around 5am... Keep an eye out on our socials and website for a list of what we’re stocking, a list will appear a few days before the event. We’re open all day, so if you can’t be bothered with all the queues and early starts it’s still worth paying us a visit and you never know, there might be something that piques your interest!

Record Store Day has been a major part of what we do for 10 years now, it’s a fantastic event that reminds us that independent record shops are still a relevant and important part of the music community. So if you can, pop in at some point in the day and witness the buzz and atmosphere that only a real record shop experience can give. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the musical love!

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EXCLUSIVE TO EMPIRE LTD EDITION OF 50 VINYLS PLUS... EVEN MORE LTD CDs ONLY AVAILABLE ON THE DAY IN STORE!!!!

EMPIRE RECORDS OPENING TIMES

Weekdays 11.00am - 5.30pm

Saturdays 10.00 - 5.30pm

Sundays 12.00pm - 4.00pm and if you can’t get in for whatever reason contact the chaps here!

21 Heritage Close, St Albans, AL3 4EB sales@empirestalbans.com Tel: 01727 860890 empirestalbans.com