An international day held to champion the much-loved independent record shops will be marked in Douglas today (Saturday).

Jack Doyle, the owner of Sound Records, in the basement of 9 to 11, Duke Street, Douglas, is taking part in the worldwide Record Store Day which, since its creation in America in 2008, has helped spark a revival in music shops and vinyl music sales globally.

’I’ve always taken part in it,’ said Jack.

’By a mad coincidence, I opened my first stall on Record Store Day in 2017, and opened my shop here a year later, also on the day. Last year I was officially made part of the event, which means I get all these exclusive releases.

’I’ve got loads more this year, plenty of limited vinyl presses which have never been released before.

’Its all first-come, first-served, and you often see big rushes at six in the morning for the rare records.

’Hopefully, the popularity has repercussions for local groups selling their music too.’

More information can be found at the Sound Records Facebook page.

by Mike Wade

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