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We are proud to announce this year’s list of exclusive and special releases coming on Saturday 18th April 2026!
Music fans can expect a stacked list of collectible and limited-edition records from some of the biggest and most exciting names in music including the likes of Elton John, Madonna, Blur, Charli XCX, Primal Scream, Joy Crookes, Paramore, Look Outside Your Window, plus many more surprises.
Hundreds of artists have come together to celebrate the UK’s independent record shops, which are at the heart of local communities nationwide. Now in its 19th year, RSD brings together artists, labels, and record stores across the country to celebrate the unique culture of independent shops and the enduring art of vinyl.
With special releases spanning rock, pop, soul, jazz, hip-hop, reggae, classical, and folk – even a Sleepy Pokémon Beats soundtrack – music fans of all tastes and genres will find something unique at their local record store this April.
Brit Award nominated artists such as: Bruno Mars, Calvin Harris, Chrystal, CMAT, Gigi Perez, HAIM, Myles Smith, Olivia Dean, PinkPantheress, Raye, Rose Gray, Self Esteem, Sleep Token, The Last Dinner Party and Wolf Alice, all have exclusive releases on this year’s RSD list!
THE RECORD STORE DAY 2026 LIST HAS LANDED!
View this years list of treasures below!
We’ll be open from 8am until 5pm!
Then open on the Sunday 11am – 5pm for you to tuck in to the left overs *You can buy in store only on Sunday and Monday, with the rules relaxed*
Any left over RSD 26 stock will be available to order online from Monday 20th April at 8pm.
View what we anticipate having left to sell online HERE (And check prices etc)
It’s really important and even more helpful, if you plan to buy something for record store day – please let us know what you want. We have to buy all of this stock in, and we don’t want to be left with much (anything).
REALLY, REALLY, REALLY IMPORTANT AND HELPS THE SHOP MORE THAN YOU CAN EVER IMAGINE!
Using the RSD 26 list above, and adding RSD26 in the subject box – Please send your wishlist to
recordstoreday@pieandvinyl.co.uk
We will confirm that your desired title will be available in store on the day.
Please note:
we cannot take pre-orders or reservations.
This includes customers not able to come to the shop to make a purchase. Sorry.
*See more below if you don’t want to physically enter the shop but can queue*
*Any remaining stock will go ONLINE from Monday 20th April at 8pm*
About Pie&Vinyl
Just to mention, this will be our 14th record store day, during our 14th year open.
We adhere to the spirit of Record Store Day, which is designed to encourage music buyers to visit Record Stores both on the day & even more so after the event.
We are proud to have great relationships with the distributors and labels, and support them all year around.
For this reason, we receive a really good level of stock of all titles.
We add our standard margins on to the cost we pay to keep the price in line with any other release we stock.
We want you to have a great experience and come back week after week to buy records, that’s the point of this
right?
Rules and fair play on Record Store Day
To maintain the principle of first come first served, and to give people the chance to find titles safely we will run the door with a ‘Common Sense Policy’. We will let people in when we feel there is enough room to safely enjoy the experience we offer.
The queue will move as quickly as possible whilst being as safe as possible.
Social distancing won’t be in affect, along with mandatory mask wearing. Both will be a personal choice, and will be respected at all times.
For anyone that would prefer to purchase from outside the shop, when you reach front of the queue, we’ll be happy to take wish lists and process any payments outside. If you have any special requirements, please get in touch – we’d love to help.
To give everyone a fair chance; 1 TITLE PER CUSTOMER, as many different titles as you like, first come first served.
We will encourage customers to spend 15 mins max in the shop, to help move the queue along. If you need longer, that’s fine but we ask you to be mindful of your fellow music lover in the queue.
The Queue
We never take for granted that there will be one, but we want to reassure you that we will make you experience as comfortable as possible.
The historic Castle Road is now permanently closed, with plenty of room to set up camp and feel safe.
Many friendships have been made throughout the night over the years, and it’s been amazing to witness this.
We’ll keep you furnished with tea and coffee throughout, and make sure you are comfortable. There will be breakfast available for those who have made it through the night.
We are super chuffed to announce the wonderful LowTide Coffee Co. will be joining us in the morning EARLY before we open.
They’ll be there offering their top quality beans and barista coffee, to ensure you remain wide eyed and focused on the prizes!
Be sure to grab a cup before you enter the shop!
We are delighted to have the ever wonderful Tonic Music with for the day again.
They’ll be promoting the amazing work they do delivering good mental health and recovery through music.
To see the work they do visit: https://www.tonicmusic.co.uk/
As well as spreading the message of how important mental health is in music communities, the Tonic team will be running our ‘Record Store Day Raffle’, which will include many music related prizes! One of the top prizes will be the actual stencil used to make the limited ‘Record Club’ Tote bags! Kindly donated by Strong Island Clothing Co.
You know how we ❤️ to greet you at the door with gifts on recordstoreday?!!
We’ll have loads of freebies to give away to everyone that visits the shop on Saturday – highlights include, free Tote bags, many signed prints, promo’s, posters, T Shirts, stickers and many other things (as we find them in the vault 🙂
Something for everyone that comes to the shop.
Lenco Celebrates 80 Years of Turntable Heritage with Record Store Day Giveaway at Pie & Vinyl on Saturday 18 April 2026
To mark 80 years of turntable heritage in 2026, Lenco is supporting independent record stores with a special Record Store Day promotion in partnership with Pie and Vinyl.
On Record Store Day, customers visiting Pie & Vinyl will have the chance to discover Golden Tickets hidden in-store. Each ticket wins a prize; the total of all prizes is just over £2,000.
Prizes include:
LBT-345WA– Walnut Bluetooth® turntable fitted with an Ortofon 2M Red cartridge
LBT-335BA – Bamboo Bluetooth® turntable with Ortofon 2M Red cartridge
L-3810GY – Direct-drive turntable
TTA-12in1PRO – Turntable maintenance kits
The initiative celebrates not just Lenco’s 80-year milestone, but also the independent record stores that keep vinyl culture thriving.
Founded in 1946 in Switzerland, Lenco has built a reputation for producing accessible, well-designed turntables that bring people closer to music. From classic hi-fi systems to modern Bluetooth-enabled decks, the brand continues to evolve while staying true to its analogue roots.
Pie & Vinyl, based in Portsmouth, has become one of the UK’s most loved independent record shops. Known for its carefully curated vinyl selection and its unique combination of records and handmade pies, the store has built a loyal following both locally and nationally. It’s a true community hub for music lovers, making it the perfect partner for this celebration.
“Record Store Day is all about supporting local stores and the people who love vinyl,” said Nathan Cole – a Lenco spokesperson. “As we approach our 80th year, it felt right to celebrate by giving something back, and working with a store like Pie & Vinyl makes it even more special.”
Customers are encouraged to visit Pie & Vinyl on Record Store Day for their chance to find a Golden Ticket and take home a prize.
In addition, Lenco is also offering the chance to win one of its flagship Expertise turntables — the L-455BK, worth £449.
The L-455BK features a striking visible belt drive, a brushed aluminium frame, and the renowned Ortofon 2M Red cartridge for rich, detailed sound. With automatic speed control and precision engineering throughout, it delivers exceptional performance with every spin.
Goodies!
Along with LOADS of promo items, posters, stickers, signed prints, Test Pressings, LP’s, Teeshirts etc…everyone that comes along gets a gift from us to say thanks!
Also…
We are happy to let you know that Record Store Day’s official partner, Jack Daniel’s, has supplied some branded tote bags and t-shirts.
These T-shirts and Tote bags are to be given away to the first customers through the door on Record Store Day.
We’d also appreciate it if you could share these on socials when they land and on the day. Tag @jackdaniels_uk, @metropolisstudios and @recordstoreday
Free Tee’s and Toes!
These T-shirts and Tote bags are to be given away for free to your customers and not to be sold. Please let your customers know these are for the first fifteen customers through the door on Record Store Day.
We’d also appreciate it if you and your customers could share these on socials when they land and on the day. Tag @jackdaniels_uk, @metropolisstudios and @recordstoreday so we can reshare the giveaways in action.
Jack Daniel’s Revive Live is partnering with leading music industry organisations including Record Store Day, Music Venue Trust and Metropolis Studios to reignite the UK’s music scene and support the venues, artists, and fans who keep it alive.
As part of Revive Live, there are also three exclusive live-to-vinyl releases, available on the RSD 2026 List: Kokoroko, Nilufer Yanya, and The Snuts each recorded a special session at Metropolis Studios, captured in a single uninterrupted take and cut directly to lacquer in real time, with no edits or retakes.
“Jack Daniel’s has always been deeply connected to music and Revive Live is our way of keeping it alive where it matters most, whether it is on stage, in the studio or behind the counter of a record shop. Live music has the power to create defining memories and reflects the independent spirit at the heart of both music and our whiskey.” Laura Hall, Jack Daniel’s UK Brand Manager.
FREE BEER!
Ask at the door while stocks last!
“Music has always been at the heart of JUBEL, it’s at the core of everything we do as a brand. We’re passionate about supporting the grassroots music community, so we’re buzzing to be a part of Record Store Day and to celebrate the cultural communities record stores create across the country”
Our NEW 14 year anniversary Tee’s will be available from Saturday, RSD!
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In celebration of 14 WHOLE years open as a record and pie shop, it seems our anniversary tee has become a ‘thing’. And we are delighted to keep that going!
but how many years can we keep going? Getting very tough guys…a way you can help, is support things like this Tee!
We wanted to invite another amazing artist that’s locally based. With the brief to reinterpret our logo anyway you see fit…
And this year we welcome back the designer of our most popular tee (the 11th anniversary)
James Mankiewicz – Senior Illustrator @dangerdangerstudio
No intro needed, the supremely talented illustrator artist/designer has played with his original concept and come up with something equally head spinning and fresh. Can you see all the details and references?
We’ve gone front and back again, on an off black tee. We are super happy with the outcome!
*Please note – Colours may appear more vibrant in the flesh*
Hand Screen printed by local Strong Island Clothing Co, with the upmost skill, care and passion. All of this happens along Castle Road! We keep it very local.
Pre order to secure your size now!
We are 14 years on the day we first opened our doors on the 6th April 2012.
