More money is now being spent on vinyl by music fans than compact discs for the first time since 1987, but you need to be quick to get your hands on some of the more limited records.
A reissue of the Sex Pistols’ ‘God Save The Queen’ 7’’ single recently sold out in a matter of minutes, while Record Store Day titles are frequently sold for large profits on internet auction sites shortly after being snapped up from record shops.
Both new and old records are increasingly being released in a rainbow of different coloured vinyl, along with picture discs, signed copies and exclusive versions only available from certain record stores or internet sites.
Here are 10 titles that are currently available for preorder that look set to be popular additions to many record shelves.
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5. The Amazons - How Will I Know If Heaven Will Find Me?
Released on September 2, indie band The Amazons will be hoping that 'How Will I Know If Heaven Will Find Me?' will give them their third top 10 album in a row. Sure to be packed with feel-good anthems, Assai Records in Dundee and Edinburgh are offering an exclusive 'Obi Edition' on blue vinyl signed by the band. Photo: Contributed
6. Gentle Sinners - These Actions Cannot Be Undone
Gentle Sinners is a new project by James Graham of The Twilight Sad Arab Strap's Aidan Moffat. 'These Actions Cannot Be Undone' is described as being a record "from two pals who wanted to try something different musically". The vinyl is released on September 16 and both Assai Records and Glasgow's Monorail have signed editions including a bonus 7''. Photo: Contributed
7. Julia Jacklin - Pre Pleasure
'Pre Pleasure' is the third album from Australian singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin and her first since 2019's superb 'Crushing', which appeared on numerous 'album of the year' lists. Said to contain her "most intimate, raw and devastating ten songs of her career to date", it's released on August 26, including an independent record store exclusive red vinyl version. Photo: Contributed
8. Soccer Mommy - Sometimes, Forever
Nashville singer-songwriter Sophie Allison - better known by her stage name Soccer Mommy - will return with her third album 'Sometimes, Forever' on June 24. Said to "refers to the idea that the good and bad are both temporary", it's available on preorder at your favourite independent record store on semi-transparent pink vinyl. Photo: Contributed