Spotlight: Record Store Day - Aotearoa New Zealand Events 2025

You don't need to be a vinyl obsessive to enjoy the cavalcade of events, activities and initiatives happening across Aotearoa's finest independent musical outlets for Record Store Day 2025, this Saturday 12th April. Scope out our rundown below, investigate the massive list of this year's RSD releases HERE and circumvent the tyranny of online algorithms by supporting those heroes in your community flying the flag for irl releases [Note: only stores currently promoting RSD events are included below]...

TĀMAKI MAKAURAU / AUCKLAND

Flying Out
Live performances from MOKOTRON, Samara Alofa, Lucola, Lovely Midget, Shooless + DJs Rachel Ashby & Luke Walker. "We’ll also have Espresso Workshop on-site serving up coffee, with donations going to MusicHelps".

Flying Nun
Live performances from Salt Water Criminals, Juno Is, Serebii, Soft Bait.

Southbound Records
Loads of exclusive RSD releases, 10% off everthing storewide + $500 worth of vouchers to be won. Doors open 9am.

Real Groovy
"As well as a selection of exclusive RSD titles, we’ll have our usual offering of 30,000+ records in-store. Snack on some chips from our mates at Snackachangi, or pick up an Almighty bev to keep your energy up as you dig through the crates. Some of our favourite local DJs will be spinning vinyl all day, and we may even have a cheeky giveaway for ya." 9am to 7pm.

TAUPO

My Music Taupo
"Due to a lot wanting to shop then get to the Supercars I will open the store for Record Store Day at 8am. The Record store titles are backed up with one of the deadliest New LP selections on the planet".

NGĀMOTU / NEW PLYMOUTH

Vinyl Countdown
"Booga Beazley will be tattooing in store at @vinylcountdownnz this Record Store Day April 12th! Get in touch with Booga directly to book a tattoo for RSD".

TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA / WELLINGTON

Slowboat Records
Live performances from Fazerdaze and Warm Regards (duo, featuring Cassette / Lawrence Arabia’s Tom Watson). Vinyl exclusives and prize draws from 9am.

Flying Nun
Live performances from Grayson Gilmour and Mudgoose.

Creeps Record Parlour
"This year, we're doing something different. We're stepping back from ordering RSD releases, having a sale day, and putting bands on. We'll be putting out far too much new and used stock, like 500 quality used records, 200 sticker code sale LPs, 100 quality used CDs. 100 brand new records! That's a lot of hot shit going on, bro!"

ŌTAUTAHI / CHRISTCHURCH

Flying Nun
Performances by Ben Woods, Tom Lark, Georgia Knight + new exhibit by George Peter. "We’ll have lots of RSD fancy vinyl releases & some extra special offers for you too... Shop opens 11am & Live music starts at 2pm".

WAIHŌPAI / INVERCARGILL

Threes & Sevens Records
"It’s that time again! Come and celebrate the unique culture of the INDEPENDENT Record store with a day of Limited Edition releases!!
Doors open 10AM SHARP! RSD releases are strictly First in-First Served and limited to one of each title per Customer. If you arrive early to try and nab the RSD release you are wanting please be respectful of each other and line up in an orderly fashion so that everyone enters the shop in order of arrival. $5.00 OFF ALL RECORDS (excludes RSD releases)
50% OFF ALL CASSETTES!!
Live DJs from 10am!!!!
See You Then!!!
ALSO…….From 4pm we have an In-store show - No One Knows Festival!
9 Acts - 2 Stages - One Record Store - 6 Hours of Live Music!!"