Attention vinyl lovers and music aficionados. Mark your calendars — Record Store Day 2025 will make its triumphant global return on Saturday 12 April on a day where music enthusiasts, collectors and fans unite to celebrate our extraordinary independent record store space and the passionate people behind the scenes who bring it to life.
Record Store Day is usually held on the third Saturday in April, but in 2025, that falls during a bank holiday in many countries, so this year’s worldwide celebration is planned at an earlier date.
Now celebrating its 18th birthday, Record Store Day 2025 will see more than 200 independent record stores across Australia spin into action with exclusive vinyl releases, special events and unique RSD activations, underscoring Record Store Day’s place for music fans and vinyl collectors alike.
Traditionally, Record Store Day has only accepted exclusive vinyl releases from established record labels and artists. Now, for the first time in its history, Record Store Day Australia is opening its registrations to all Australian artists and labels, fostering a deeper connection between all artists, independent record stores, and the fans who sustain the industry.
Previous Record Store Day Australian releases have included something for everyone, from a 7” Peking Duk and Darren Hayes collaboration, releases from Ocean Alley, Underground Lovers, Confidence Man, Forest Claudette, Montaigne, to popular family favourites, including The Wiggles and Bluey’s ‘Dance Mode’.
If you have a musical release on the horizon and are interested in making it an exclusive Record Store Day release, register your interest via the official registration form.
Since its inception almost two decades ago, Record Store Day has been celebrated worldwide as an annual milestone for independent record stores, offering exclusive vinyl, live music, special events, artist signings and plenty more.Each year, RSD recognises the fundamental role of record store staff in fostering music culture, offering their expertise and knowledge to the general public.
Whether hunting for rare finds, supporting the local independent record store space or soaking up the unwavering community spirit, Record Store Day 2025 promises something for everyone.
Stay tuned for the list of exclusive Record Store Day Australia for 2025 in the next few weeks.