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Piccadilly Records on Oldham Street, Manchester, where vinyl sales soar above those of CDs (Image: Manchester Evening News)

An exciting day for hobbyists and collectors, special vinyl releases are made exclusively for the day and many shops are set to host artist performances and events to mark the occasion. Heading out to snap up those exclusive Record Store Day releases? Well, we've put together a guide to this year's event and the Manchester record shops taking part. You find out about the timings, releases and events here.

Sounds of The Universe has been providing groovy records to the people of Soho for over twenty-five years. It’s one of the best record shops central London boasts. It started when owner, Stuart Baker, founded its company, by selling the records from a stall in Camden. He later moved into a shop in Soho, and became a part of the vibrant record shop scene. Shop owner Richard Farnell with the pictures of Phil Lynott which were found amongst some vinyl's of Thin Lizzy that were dumped at his Vinyl Exchange store on Oldham Street in Manchester. (Image: Manchester Evening News) The staff at Sound of The Universe are incredibly helpful. Whether you’re looking for a techno beat, or seeking out a vintage jazz record, you’re sure to find it at Sound of the Universe.

Sound of The Universe is one of the best record shops to visit for cross-cultural music. In fact, Baker himself established Soul Jazz, a label that produced cross-cultural connections between jazz, reggae and soul. We’ve seen six year olds buying picture discs to hang on their walls, with people in their 80s also enjoying the medium and without Record Store Day it would have taken a lot longer to get to this point. It’s an opportunity for people to release special versions of records and it’s just a fun thing to do. Shops of course make money from it, but that’s not what it’s all about.” They got in touch with members of former Manchester punk band The Hoax, of which The Smiths’ Mike Joyce was a member, to put together the compilation of their first three EPs, all of which were recorded at Rochdale’s Cargo studios. All of the royalties from the record - pressed on red vinyl - are set to be donated to charity. Elegant and affordable, luxury vinyl flooring is a popular choice for UK homeowners. Our quality collection of LVT flooring features a wide range of designs to suit any interior. Easy to install, luxury vinyl tile floors allow you to create a realistic wood or stone effect almost instantly. Lifestyle Floors Palace 5G Stirling Oak is a worry-free floor. Once installed, this floor lasts long, looking good and performing well as long as it lasts. You get a warranty of 20 years on these floors.Taking place on Saturday, April 22, Piccadilly Records are expecting to see shoppers queue as early as Friday to get their hands on never-before-released vinyl, while Vinyl Revival have even produced their own record for the event. When vacuuming or sweeping, pay extra attention to bevelled edges as these can easily collect dust and dirt. To avoid dulling the surface of your floor over time, you should also avoid using soap-based cleaning products. Instead, opt for a warm water solution mixed with a specialist floor cleaner. Generally there are more people in town who will make a real day of shopping records. I’m likely to have a multibuy deal on the day as we mostly sell second hand. We’ll be cranking up the music a little louder than usual so I think it will be a really fun day.” The major corporations like Warner Brothers, Sony and Universal Music Group have all jumped on it too. Then there’s the Record Store Day ‘flippers’ you see once a year who sell them on online.” Maintaining the Lifestyle Floors Palace 5G Stirling Oak is a breeze thanks to its durable, water-resistant design. Made to withstand high levels of daily wear and tear, the floor will only need minimal maintenance throughout its lifetime.