On Saturday 12 April, independent record stores Australia-wide will celebrate vinyl culture the only way they know how; with even more music!
From free in-store performances, a full day of DJs and your favourite regional acts making some noise, Record Store Day Australia will see over 200 independent record shops from all across Australia cementing its status as a treasured day for music lovers and collectors alike.
Check out what our local stores have cooked up for us to enjoy!
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Popcultcha Records
96-98 Ryrie St, Geelong (Upstairs)
The team at Popcultcha have rounded up more than 150 exclusive releases as well as live music with KRock’s Great Ocean Odes from 10am with Noah Vernon and Blyss.
Then a little later, even more live music with Willie J’s 6v6’s and W.O.M.B.A.T.
The cherry on top? It’s 20 per cent off store-wide all day!! This doesn’t include any Record Store Day 2025 releases, but everything else in store is a hot deal!
If you can’t wait until April 12 – check out all the other stock here!
There and Back Again Records
171 Melbourne Road, Rippleside, Geelong
The crew at There and Back Again will have some sweet, sweet in-store specials on the day – too good to not go check out!
Gifts for the Geek
105 Little Malop St, Geelong
The first wave of allocations have started to come in, with more announcements to come!
Confirmed stock so far includes Dinosaur Jr, Mayhem, Live In Ski, W.A.S.P. and The Last Command.
You can find all stock here!
JWray Records
28 Baines Crescent Torquay
Get down to this excellent little store in Torquay to celebrate with DJ Curious playing hits all day, 10 per cent of all non-RSD titles, Bring Your Own Vinyl down at Bells Beach Brewing and a free tote bag with any purchase!
Doors open at 10am! You won’t want to miss out!
You can find them here!
Bendigo Records
302 Hargreaves St, Bendigo
Bendigo Records will have all things exclusive releases and perhaps an in-store performance or two (you’ll have to keep an eye out on socials, no promises yet) we well as limited edition Bendigo Records slipmats and t-shirts merch, designed by one talented customer just for the event – lucky us!
You can check them out here!
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Daylesford Records
8/11 Howe street, Daylesford
Daylesford is going to be pumping this year, with DJs spinning wax and live music all day from 10am to 5pm.
There will be a number of giveaways, including memberships for the subscription record club Vnyl 2 U up for grabs and if that wasn’t cool enough – there’ll be a store-wide 20 per cent discount on all records for the day.
The store will have some RSD stock, but it’s all about the celebration of this iconic local spot and the community that get behind it.
Go throw your support there way, here!
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Bad Neighbour Records
11 Rutland Street
These guys may not have any events scheduled in particular for Record Store Day, but if you’re doing the rounds why not stop in to check out their stock.
These guys are bunked in with Rebecchi’s in Newtown, so you can enjoy a coffee and lunch while you’re there. Ideal!
Check them out here!
For nearly two decades, Record Store Day has been the ultimate tribute to indie record stores worldwide, offering rare vinyl, live performances, artist signings, and more. This year will be no different.
Beyond the records, the event aims to underscore the essential role of record store staff in preserving Australia’s music culture and fostering community connections, shining a spotlight on the unsung heroes of the music industry who champion new music, share their expertise, and help keep vinyl culture alive, one record at a time.
For the full list of events and to find your nearest participating store, visit recordstoreday.com.au.
