Vinyl’s ultimate tribute: Record Store Day’s limited editions, special events and live in-store performances
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03.04.2025

Vinyl’s ultimate tribute: Record Store Day’s limited editions, special events and live in-store performances

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Words by staff writer

On Saturday, 12 April, independent record stores Australia-wide will celebrate vinyl culture the only way they know how: with even more music!

With free in-store performances, a full day of DJs and your favourite local 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.

Plus, the hits keep on coming with a new track from Aussie favourite Gordi added to an already stacked list of exclusive releases from Dannii Minogue, Pond, The Grogans and more.

Record Store Day 2025

  • Saturday 12 April
  • 200+ independent record stores nationwide
  • Free entry to all stores

Check out our gig guide, our arts guide, our festival guide, our live music venue guide and our nightclub guide. Follow us on Instagram here.

Perth psychedelic outfit Pond headlines the local offerings with a collection of their early works, while pop icon Dannii Minogue revisits Neon Nights with a fresh remix package.

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.

Australian exclusive releases

  • Beth and Blue: I Love You 7″
  • Bluey: Burger Dog / Bluey Theme Tune 7″ Picture Disc
  • Dannii Minogue: Neon Nights Remixed 12″
  • Heavy Moss: Summa / Morning Milk 7″
  • Loose Content: Costumes 12″
  • Maddy Jane: I Am Woman 7″
  • Ninajirachi: girl EDM 12″
  • Olana Janfa: Chicken On Bike / Skillful Man 7″
  • Pond: The Early Years: 2008 – 2010 2 x LP
  • The Grogans: Twangs n’ Cans / Cacteyed 12″
  • The Saints: Paralytic Tonight, Dublin Tomorrow 12″

For the full list of events and to find your nearest participating store, visit recordstoreday.com.au.