Expect to see queues of music fans dotted around Newcastle on Saturday as vinyl collectors will be hoping to snap up bargains and limited releases on Record Store Day 2019.
Record Store Day sees 200 independent music shops across the UK come together to celebrate music in its physical format.
Artists mark the day with special vinyl releases, made exclusively for the event. Many stores open early to cater for customers keen to get their hands on rare records, and host live performances to keep crowds entertained.
For a full list of Record Store Day releases, head here. Not every release will be available in each record store.
In Newcastle, six stores are officially taking part in Record Store Day 2019.
Beyond Vinyl
Westgate Road's Beyond Vinyl promises limited releases, special offers and live music at its Record Store Day event.
The shop, on 88 Westgate Road, is also hosting an after-party for vinyl collectors and record store staff.
Throughout the day, bands will be playing in-store.
Beyond Vinyl has secured a temporary alcohol licence for its Record Store Day event and after party.
The after party starts at 6pm.
Reflex
The Nun Street record trader has long been a haven for collectors, and is in line for a busy Record Store Day.
Reflex has prepared a fully priced product list, which you can download here .
RPM Music
RPM in Old George Yard (behind High Bridge) is another long player in Newcastle's music scene and bills its Record Store Day event as 'second to none' with 'unparalleled newly acquired vinyl' stocked for Saturday.
RPM's Record Store Day bill includes live music, with a This Is Tomorrow festival showcase. Live performances start at 12.30pm and run through until 6pm.
DJs will play too, while customers can take part in a quiz, a raffle and win prizes including tickets, t-shirts, artwork, tote bags and vouchers.
There will even be bacon sandwiches for the customers who get their early.
The store will be open from 8am.
Vinyl Guru
Vinyl Guru will be opening its store on 69 Westgate Road at 8am for Record Store Day.
Last year, customers queued from 4am.
From 8am to 11am the shop will be dedicated to Record Store Day orders, with all other orders welcome after.
Vinyl Guru's Record Store Day product list is available to view here .
On Sunday, Vinyl Guru will hold a £1 flash sale, with hundreds of LPs and 12"s reduced from midday to 4pm.
Beatdown
Bewick Street's Beatdown Records is another official Record Store Day store.
Beatdown posted an update with a week to go, saying staff were "surrounded by boxes" of Record Store Day goodies.
You'll find Beatdown in Clarendon House, Bewick St. They sell "everything from house to classic rock and loads in-between".
JG Windows
Central Arcade's JG Windows says it has been building up to Record Store Day, one of the busiest days in its calendar.
Windows - which is Newcastle's oldest record store - is running competitions and special offers throughout the day, including a buy-one-get-one-free offer on all Record Store Day stock from previous years.
You'll find JG Windows in Newcastle's Central Arcade.
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