A NEWTON Abbot record shop is preparing for this year’s Record Store Day and it will be the last before moving to new premises

Roger and Marsha Cox, owners of Phoenix Sounds, the town's independent record store, are looking forward to bringing the town together for Record Store Day 2025 on Saturday, April 12 at their shop on Queen Street.

Not least because it is one of the most significant dates in any vinyl enthusiast’s diary, but also because it will be the couple’s last in their current premises.

The store will move to East Street, a stones throw from the clock tower, in June.

Doors will open at 8am, where keen collectors can snap up rare and limited-edition Record Store Day releases on a strictly first-come, first-served basis - once they’re gone, they truly are gone, Phoenix Sounds says.

‘Record Store Day is a highlight for us’ Roger said.

‘Marsha and I used to find ourselves in the queue at the crack of dawn, so it’s incredible to be on the other side, welcoming fellow music lovers and sharing exclusive releases that make the day so special’ he added.

On the day, there will be two live music performances: from 8am Simon Lee Prince will treat the early birds to a live acoustic session and from 10am Glyn Wilcox, aka Ska A Go GO, will take over the decks.

Launched in 2007, Record Store Day has become a global phenomenon—uniting music fans, artists, and record stores in a celebration of vinyl’s enduring appeal.

Roger and Marsha believe Phoenix Sounds plays a vital role in Newton Abbot’s cultural heartbeat, offering music fans a friendly space to discover new releases, unearth hidden gems, and connect with like-minded people.