// Vinyl Week is returning to HMV tomorrow, with 40 new records dropping in stores
// Last year, the retailer’s ‘Exclusives Day’ saw customers queuing outside shops, while some records rose five times in value
HMV is celebrating its first day of Vinyl Week 2023, with 40 exclusive records arriving tomorrow.
Limited edition vinyls from artists including Bob Dylan, Sam Fender and Avril Lavigne will be hitting stores as part of the event’s ‘Exclusives Day.’
A limited number of vinyl records will also go live on the retailer’s website on Saturday at 16:00.
Shoppers at the event will get to see live performances as part of HMV’s Live and Local programme from local musicians across more than 90 stores.
Meanwhile, the company’s three for £55 Vinyl deal also continues across selected vinyls both in stores and online.
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Last year, the entertainment retailer’s ‘Exclusives Day’ saw queues and campers outside shops overnight, while some records rose five times in value.
HMV and Fopp managing director Phil Halliday said: “Every year we continue to be bowled over by the reaction to Vinyl Week, seeing people camping overnight outside the stores to make sure they get their hands on our exclusive records.
“This year we’ve got an awesome line-up of new vinyl from some incredible artists including Sam Fender, Sufjan Stevens, Bob Dylan and The Jam, as well as many more for music lovers to enjoy.”
He added that the popularity of the vinyl format continues to surge, with passionate fans from across all generations.
“What’s more, alongside these albums, music lovers can enjoy a great roster of entertainment planned though our HMV Live&Local programme where customers can discover the next big thing.”
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