Celebrating the UK’s independent record stores, this April 12th brings a wealth of special and limited edition releases only available over the counter. From coloured vinyl to gatefold collectors editions, we’ve got some big names to get in the queue early for! 

Eurythmics: Be Yourself Tonight 

Marking its 40th anniversary, this classic Eurythmics album is being released as a picture disc for the first time, featuring both Annie and Dave. The fourth album by the British pop duo, it holds hits like the Aretha Franklin duet ‘Sisters Are Doin’ It For Themselves’ and ‘There Must Be An Angel’.

Jamiroquai – A Funk Odyssey 

The fifth album from the English funk band, released in 2001 to critical acclaim, it includes the massive singles ‘Little L’ and ‘You Give Me Something’. Released as a double LP on ‘Corner of the Earth’ blue green splatter vinyl (named after the song) £1 from every copy sold will be donated to War Child.  

Judas Priest – Live in Atlanta ’82

Previously only available as part of the 50 Heavy Metal Years of Music box set, this incendiary concert will be released as a double LP on solid red vinyl. Taken from the Atlanta leg of the Birmingham rocker’s World Vengeance Tour, it features hits ‘Breaking the Law’, ‘Living After Midnight’ and more. 

Kasabian: Kasabian

The breakthrough debut from the Leicester band, their self-titled album was originally released on vinyl as two 10” records. Getting a release this record store day as a two LP set on special edition white vinyl, it’ll be the first time the album has been available in the 12” format. 

A Tribe Called Quest: The Low End Theory

The second album from the US group, it’s a critically acclaimed masterpiece that influenced a generation of musicians. Pressed to two red and green splatter LPs as a RSD exclusive, it’s the first time this album has been available on coloured vinyl outside the US. 

The Coral – B-Sides Volume 1

Releasing their debut single in 2001 and their Mercury nominated self-titled album a year later, the Wirral rockers were a staple of early 00s dance floors. This two LP collection of b-sides, spanning their early years from 2001 to 2003, is the first time many of the songs have been available on vinyl. 

Adam Ant – Prince Charming

Even though it’s title track was UK number one for four weeks in 1981, this lost classic has long been out of print. Released on gold vinyl with a gatefold sleeve, the third and final album from Adam and the Ants also includes the hits ‘Stand and Deliver’ and ‘Ant Rap’.

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