Keeping with tradition of the last nine years Ventnor Exchange will open its doors early on Saturday 22nd April to host music lovers from far and wide.

Ventnor Exchange is the original official RSD outlet on the Isle of Wight, and have been enthusiastic participants of the event ever since the store opened in 2014. This worldwide phenomenon has been one the driving forces behind the vinyl revival that started in 2007.

As ever, there will of course be all the exciting special vinyl releases, the return of a full lineup of music including some of the young DJs from Brave Island hitting the decks with Ed Eldridge to show off their skills they have been honing.

True to form there will also be the Big Record Store Day Quiz in the evening hosted by musician Doug Alldred (Doug Alldred and The Silver Lining, Weatherkings, Pinstripe, Powdercoat) he really knows his onions.

Check out what some of the releases are on the RSD Website. Ventnor Exchange will have a list of what records they managed to get hold of on their Website’s blog.

There is free live music in the shop all day and we have excitingly teamed up with music promoter Ears Peeled and some of the artists they have been working with to showcase new music from the Isle of Wight.

Those performing will also be selling their music and merch so make sure you snap it up to support the local music scene.

Artists performing include Jay Eatwell (1.20pm) fresh from his success on Channel 4’s The Piano and performing at The Royal Festival Hall.

Also look out for Cara Goodrem (11,40am), Oli Old (11am), Runners Up (3.30pm), KafTan (3.30pm), Ed Eldridge + Brave Island DJs (2.30pm) and DJ Gary C (from 9am).

The former head of BBC Music will be coming in to sign copies of his new book ‘Later …..with Jools Holland, 30 Years of Magic and Mayhem’ from 10am in the Reading Room.

Cooper co-created the show in 1992 and went on to produce every show until his recent retirement – check out his talk on Friday evening at Ventnor Arts Club.

Uniquely we have two RSD outlets within two-minutes walk of each other.

For the quiz gather your team of 4 or less because the Quiz will begin at 8pm. It’s only £1 per person to enter – bring cash and the winning team wins the pot.

To register your Quiz Team email us [email protected] or call us (01983) 716767 to book your space.

Ventnor Exchange Open from 8am. Records cannot be reserved and will be sold on a first come first served basis.

There is free entry all day. See you there music lovers !