Independent Applestump Records in Nantwich has thanked customers for their loyalty after hosting its most successful Record Store Day to date.
The shop, on Oatmarket in the town centre, welcomed music lovers from across the region yesterday (April 18th) as part of Record Store Day UK.
It’s a nationwide celebration uniting nearly 300 independent record shops around the country.
Opening its doors at 8am, the shop saw more than 100 people queueing outside before opening.
Some dedicated vinyl enthusiasts even arriving as early as 7.30pm the night before to secure the most sought-after limited releases.
The annual event offered more than 500 exclusive records, drawing both seasoned collectors and casual fans.
The first 10 customers were rewarded with free Record Store Day tote bags and t-shirts, while local DJ collective Hermanos Del Sol provided a laid-back soundtrack of Balearic and chill-out vinyl sets from 1pm until closing.
Neighbouring pub The Talbot set up a front-of-house grill, serving breakfast to those who had queued overnight and throughout the morning.
This year marked the fifth Record Store Day hosted by Applestump Records, which has built a reputation locally for its vibrant celebrations and support of vinyl culture.
The business was founded in 2022 by Steve Cook and his wife Danielle, after he left a career as an internal auditor to pursue a passion for music.
Steve said: “We’re blown away by the support we’ve had once again. Seeing people queue overnight and come together to celebrate independent record shops is incredibly special.
“We’re so grateful to all our customers for continuing to support us — it really does mean everything to an independent business like ours.”
Applestump specialises in new and second-hand vinyl and has become a hub for live music in Nantwich, regularly hosting in-store gigs, Q&A sessions and events supporting grassroots artists.
More information about the event and available releases can be found on the Applestump Records website.
(story by Jonathan White)
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