It is the biggest day of the year for vinyl junkies this Saturday, as Record Store Day 2026 is officially upon us - bringing with it hundreds of limited-edition, highly sought-after records that will have collectors queuing around the block as it does every year.
The golden rule of Record Store Day is simple: first-come, first-served.
You cannot pre-order these exclusives, meaning fans will be setting their alarms and camping out early to get their hands on the most limited pressings.
If you are hoping to strike gold, the city's two legendary independent strongholds - Crash Records on The Headrow and Jumbo Records in the Merrion Centre - will both be throwing their doors open bright and early at 8am on Saturday.
Because both stores have distinct customer bases, their final shelf stock will vary slightly based on what the distributors actually send them in the dreaded allocation lottery.
However, both are expected to carry the biggest heavy hitters of the day.
So what are we going to be queuing up for this weekend and getting our grubby crate-digging mitts on?
Here are our 15 Record Store Day releases we’re braving the elements for this Saturday morning.
7. Bruce Springsteen – See.Hear.Now Asbury Park 2024 (Boxset)
A sprawling live boxset documenting The Boss's legendary, triumphant recent homecoming set at Asbury Park. Pure heartland rock history pressed to wax. | Canva/Record Store Day
8. Madonna – The Confessions Tour (2 x LP)
Finally getting a dedicated vinyl pressing, this double LP captures the Queen of Pop during her euphoric, disco-infused Confessions era, recorded at the height of her tour. | Canva/Record Store Day
9. Fleetwood Mac – The Original Fleetwood Mac (2 x LP)
A gorgeous retrospective look back at the band's foundational blues-rock years. This is an absolute essential for the Peter Green purists who prefer the band's early, gritty sound. | Canva/Record Store Day
10. Air – Moon Safari - Live Theatre Herodes Atticus, Athènes (2 x LP)
The French electronic duo's masterpiece Moon Safari gets the live treatment across two LPs, recorded beautifully at the stunning, historic Herodes Atticus theatre in Athens. | Canva/Record Store Day
11. The Rolling Stones – Big Hits (US) - Japanese Edition (LP)
A quirky, highly collectable Japanese edition of their classic US Big Hits collection. Complete with unique artwork and packaging, this is a gem for Stones completists. | Canva/Record Store Day
12. Elton John – Positiva Presents: Elton John - The Remixes (LP)
A club-ready LP exploring Elton's legendary catalogue through the lens of Positiva's iconic dance remixes. Guaranteed to get the living room dancing. | Canva/Record Store Day