In the run up to what would have been Record Store Day 2020 this Saturday 18 April, indie record stores across the country are encouraging music fans to become ‘virtual cratediggers’ by bringing the experience to them.
Official Charts has launched an interactive map that will allow music fans to locate the 120+ UK indie record shops offering home delivery during the lockdown. For many of these small independent shops, this will mark the first time they have offered such a service.
Honest Jons and Rough Trade London, Piccadilly Records Manchester, Spinning Discs Sheffield and Sound It Out in Stockton-on-Tees are all among those taking part in the initiative.
Martin Talbot, chief executive, Official Charts Company, comments: ‘Indie record shops are the lifeblood of the British music scene and now need our support more than ever. At Official Charts, we have already taken one step in doing this by rolling out a new system in super-quick time to accept sales into the Official Chart from many independent stores’ new home delivery services. And the new ‘Official Indie Record Store Finder’ goes one step further by helping music fans track down their nearest retailer – and bring their favourite store to their door.’
To use the map, simply search the map by shop name or city/area, click or double tap on mobile, then hit 'Shop at this store'.
For more, head to the Official Charts website.
