Queues, exclusive vinyl, and a real sense of community, Record Store Day 2026 had it all. Find out what dropped this year and why the event still matters more than ever. Record Store Day 2026 landed on April 18, and once again it brought music fans out in force—queuing from the early hours, coffee in hand, waiting for doors to open at their local record shops. Across the UK and beyond, independent stores were buzzing with energy, all built around one simple thing: a shared love of music. At the heart of the day are the exclusive releases, and 2026…