This year, Record Store Day’s sister event, Black Friday, returns to independent record stores in the East Midlands on Friday, November 28 with a stacked lineup of special releases.
Highlights include limited edition vinyl from Sam Fender & Olivia Dean, Fred again.., Icona Pop & Charli XCX, Bruno Mars, Maribou State, Billie Eilish, Young Fathers and over 100 artists across a variety of genres, ensuring something for every music fan.
Releases will be available exclusively at UK independent record stores from 8am on the day.
What is Black Friday?
Record Store Day Black Friday is celebrated on November 28, 2025 and is the sister event to the annual celebration in April. Special vinyl releases are made exclusively for the UK’s 250 + independent record shops, as an antidote to the frenzy of Black Friday sales.
Which East Midlands stores are taking part?
Rough Trade Nottingham
5 Broad Street, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG1 3AJ
Vinyl Attraction
48 Kirk Gate, Newark, NG24 1AB
Rockaboom
18 Malcolm Arcade, Leicester, LE1 5FT
Tallbird
10 Soresby Street, Chesterfield , S40 1JN
Yew Tree Records
16 Dig Street, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1GF
Rockabuy Records
The Maltings, Mill ST, Oakham, LE15 6EA
What special releases will be on sale?
The following special releases will go on sale on Black Friday:
