Record Store Day Black Friday is nearly here, and we couldn’t be more excited to share this year’s exclusive releases. To help you plan your haul, we’ve rounded up our top picks from the drop and linked each one directly, so you’re all set for when the event begins.

Townsend are giving away one limited copy of Soft Cell's The Art Of Falling Apart on Pink & Orange Double Vinyl.

Townsend has a copy of T. Rex - I’m Dazed / Billy Super Duper (Take 2) 7 Inch Vinyl to give away!

Volume 41 of the Townsend Breakthrough Series has arrived! Discover a brand-new wave of upcoming Townsend store exclusives, featuring powerful debut releases from rising artists Iona Zajac, Tom A. Smith, Cardinals, and Big Sleep.

It’s been six years since Idlewild's last album release, so we caught up with frontman Roddy Woomble to delve into the making of the new record. Plus, we’re giving away a Signed Test Pressing to one lucky winner.

We’re back with the 40th edition of the Breakthrough series, highlighting the artists featured in our Townsend stores

Townsend has a copy of Dead Or Alive - In Too Deep Picture Disc 7 Inch Vinyl to give away!

We’re halfway through 2025, and if the year so far is any clue, music is charging ahead. From long-awaited comebacks to unexpected experimental gems, in no particular order, these are Townsend’s favourite album releases of the year... (so far).

Glastonbury is finally here, and we couldn’t be more excited! To help you make the most of the weekend, we’ve rounded up our top picks.

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of their modern indie-rock classic Sisters, Glasgow's The Bluebells. We caught up with singer Ken McCluskey and have a test pressing of the new record to give away to one lucky winner.

We believe James' Live At The Acropolis is a triumph of the live album genre and a masterclass in delivering deluxe releases directly to fans.

Townsend Music has a copy of Blur - The Magic Whip (10th Anniversary New Artwork Edition) Gold Vinyl to give away!