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Record Store Day is an annual event inaugurated in 2007 and held on one Saturday every April and every Black Friday in November to "celebrate the culture of the independently owned record store". The day brings together fans, artists, and thousands of independent record stores around the world. A number of records are pressed specifically for Record Store Day, with a list of releases for each country, and are only distributed to shops participati… Read more

Jack White Urges Major Labels to Launch Their Own Pressing Plants in New Video Message At least once a week, without fail, someone will reach out asking me to help expedite their vinyl record manufacturing. It’s a natural thought… knowing that I own a pressing plant and have my own record label, “if anyone could help, it’s this guy!” With industry-wide turnaround times for vinyl currently leaning towards the length of a human pregnancy, it… Read more

It can be tough choosing gifts at the best of times. So if you have a music lover in the family, Rockaway have thrown together a jolly old list of ideas for anything from Birthdays to Christmas..Rockaway Records have got suggestions to suit all budgets when choosing the perfect gift for those who can’t get enough of music on wax.VINYL CLEANING KITKeeping vinyl clean will extend the life of your vinyl and your turntable. This Vinyl… Read more

Everyone seems to have a different opinion on coloured Vinyl. Here are some facts to help you make decisions in-store. Long has it been that man sat befuddled around a roaring fire discussing the limitations of coloured vinyl.In the earlier years its true that coloured vinyl was considered, well, a little off colour actually. It was deemed a stitch up by record companies to make more money all while compromising sound quality. It was certain… Read more