A Select Group of UK Vinyl Shops to be Featured in New YouTube Series
A select group of the UK’s vinyl shops are set to be profiled in a new YouTube series to celebrate Record Store Day 2025.
Behind The Counter Series
Titled Behind The Counter, the 12-part series is premiering every Tuesday leading up to Record Store Day itself on April 12. Each episode will showcase the vibrant culture surrounding a different independent record shop.
Partnership with Bowers & Wilkins and Classic Album Sundays
The series is made in partnership with the audio equipment brand Bowers & Wilkins, as well as Classic Album Sundays and Record Story Day UK itself.
Featured Shops
The first two episodes have already gone live, profiling London’s Dash The Henge and the Isle Of Man’s Sound Records. Watch both videos below.
Other shops set to be featured include:
- Bangor’s Bending Sound
- Brighton’s Capsule Records
- Lucky’s Record Bar in Cornwall
- Off The Record in Milton Keynes
- Hull’s Out Of The Attic
- Devon’s Phoenix Sounds
- Raven Records in London
- Telford’s Spinning Around Records
- Liverpool’s The Musical Box
- Thirteen Records in Dundee
Record Store Day 2025
2025 marks the 18th edition of Record Store Day and it will feature over 270 independent record shops around the country, as well as thousands more globally. As is the standard, there will also be a series of in-store parties and a celebration of independent record store culture.
Post Malone as Ambassador
Post Malone has been announced as the ambassador for this year’s event. “What an honour, I can’t believe I was chosen to be Record Store Day’s Ambassador for 2025,” he said in a new statement. “Record Store Day is so important and I really hope to do my part to keep it alive.”
“We love hitting local shops when we’re on the road, seeing all the crazy artwork, the whole energy in a record store is just super inspiring. I feel at home. It’s really an unexplainable feeling to hit up a shop and dig through crates, just see what grabs your eye,” he added.
Conclusion
The new YouTube series, Behind The Counter, is a celebration of the vibrant culture surrounding independent record shops in the UK. With the support of Bowers & Wilkins, Classic Album Sundays, and Record Story Day UK, this series is sure to be a hit with music lovers and vinyl enthusiasts alike.
FAQs
Q: What is the Behind The Counter series?
A: The Behind The Counter series is a 12-part YouTube series that profiles different independent record shops in the UK, showcasing the vibrant culture surrounding each shop.
Q: Who is the ambassador for Record Store Day 2025?
A: Post Malone has been announced as the ambassador for Record Store Day 2025.
Q: What is Record Store Day?
A: Record Store Day is an annual event that celebrates independent record shops and the culture surrounding them. It features releases from various artists, in-store parties, and a celebration of independent record store culture.
Q: How many independent record shops will be participating in Record Store Day 2025?
A: Over 270 independent record shops around the country, as well as thousands more globally, will be participating in Record Store Day 2025.