Record Store Day 2017: Leeds events guide
Vinyl kingpins Crash and Jumbo open their doors for Record Store Day shenanigans, while a live showcase at The Key Club highlights some of Leeds' rising local talent
Record Store Day returns for another celebration of the unique culture of the independent music outlet, and we've put together this handy round-up of events in Leeds. Think we've missed something? Hit up will@theskinny.co.uk with the details...
Crash Records
The Headrow, Leeds, from 8.30am
Once again the vinyl stalwarts at Crash will be taking part in the Record Store festivities, with many of the hardcore heads no doubt queuing from as early as 5am ahead of the 8.30am opening. Keep your eyes peeled to the Facebook page for more updates on what to expect, or head to the Crash website to see what they'll have in stock on the day.
Jumbo Records
The Key Club (Merrion Street), Leeds, from 8.30am
Jumbo, meanwhile, will be teaming up with Dance to the Radio for a free showcase of emerging local bands at The Key Club down the road. Expect live sets from FLING, Mansion of Snakes, Drahla, Harkin, Dead Naked Hippies, FUSS and Behla Hutchinson throughout the day.
Official participating record shops in Leeds and Yorkshire
Crash Records, The Headrow, Leeds
Jumbo Records, Merrion Centre, Leeds
Wah Wah Records, Brook Street, Wakefield
The Record Cafe, North Parade, Bradford
Revo Records, Westgate, Halifax
P&C Music, Skipton Road, Harrogate
Vinyl Tap, John William Street, Huddersfield
Muse Music, Market Street, Hebden Bridge
Vinyl Eddie, Tadcaster Road, York
Earworm Records, Goodramgate, York
The Inkwell, Gillygate, York
Read our guide to the best record shops in Leeds here