REDDITCH vinyl-lovers hoping to add to their treasured collections are expected to flock to Vintage Trax for Record Store Day.

The store, in Birchfield Road, Headless Cross, is celebrating the event on Saturday, April 16 in its own way – by not stocking any of the 500+ new ‘exclusive’ vinyl being released for the event.

Owner Ros Sidaway said: "Record Store Day was originally set up to help promote independent labels and indie record shops.

"But since the major music labels, Universal, Warner and Sony, got in on the act, they have effectively 'monopolised' the event, and it has lost its true purpose.

"My customers are looking for good quality original albums and 7"/12" singles, and so instead of committing a big chunk of our stock budget to the Record Store Day releases, we’re focusing on offering our biggest ever range of retro vinyl.

"We’ve also delved into the archives to find our most rare, unusual or sought after vinyl records for our valued customers."

During the event, held between 10.30am and 5pm, customers will get 15 per cent off full priced preloved vinyl albums, plus 100s more from just £1.

There will be live music in-store and CDs by local solo artists and bands available for purchase along with free hot and cold drinks.

There will also be fundraising for the John Bonham Memorial Fund.

Record Store Day was conceived in the USA 10 years ago and was brought to the UK a year later.

For further information see website VintageTrax.co.uk or follow on twitter @VintageTrax.