Record Store Day UK is honored to announce Kate Bush as this year's official ambassador. As part of her role, Kate will champion the special and unique culture of record stores across the UK and celebrate the art of vinyl.
Kate will also release a special Record Store Day 10” edition of “Eat the Music” exclusively at independent record stores on Saturday, April 20.
The single was originally scheduled to be the first release from their 1993 album “Red Shoes,” but was canceled in favor of “Rubberband Girl.” The RSD edition will now be a hugely collectible release for Kate Bush fans. Kate has recreated her own unique version, a beautiful UV printed 10” featuring her favorite tracklist from Eat the Music, Lily and Big Stripey Lie.
As a Record Store Day ambassador, Kate Bush joins a list of illustrious artists including Taylor Swift, Elton John, Noel Gallagher and 1975. Kate said today:
“What a great honor to be asked to be an ambassador for this year's Record Store Day. It really is a great privilege.
Isn't it great to see how the vinyl resurgence has taken the music industry by storm? I had decided to leave vinyl far behind, but it seems that not everyone agrees! I love that!
I know there are many, many artists who are equally excited to see audiences turn the tide.
In the same way that some people like to read a book on Kindle but also want to own a book as a physical object, many people like vinyl and streaming. Both have different attractions.
The added advantage of vinyl is that it encourages people to listen to albums. An art form that I have always thought can be treasured in a unique way.
A vinyl album is a beautiful thing, as its large-scale artwork gives it a strong identity. There is a much more personal connection with the artist and his work.
It's been fun putting together designs for some of the previous RSDs. This year's design echoes the canceled release of Eat the Music as the album's first single, The Red Shoes.
The image was intended to be on the cover of the individual bag and is now on the disc as a UV print.
The title, Eat the Music, is intended as a playful nod to 'If music be the food of love, play on' from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
Every year, Record Store Day attracts more attention, more momentum, and draws more people to independent record stores around the world to see what's happening. What's new?
This year, I hope you have a great time at this important event and that you are able to celebrate the music that has been released especially for you.
Best wishes,
“Kate”
More than 270 small, independent stores will participate in this year's Record Store Day, the largest number in its 17-year history. Record Store Day is widely recognized as one of the driving forces behind vinyl's recent resurgence. The success of the event has brought about a huge change in the fortunes of the country's independent record stores, whose unwavering resilience and ingenuity are helping to ensure their survival on the UK's high streets.
Natasha Youngs, from Resident Music in Brighton, said “Having such an inspiring, cloud-breaking and resolutely independent artist champion this event is a great honor. Especially someone who has carved his own path throughout his considerable career while also fully understanding the value of authenticity and independence, is greatly appreciated by the record store community. We can't wait to have Kate be a part of our day!
BBC Radio 6 Music is the official broadcast partner of Record Store Day 2024; Stay tuned for more coverage announcements they have planned in April to celebrate.
Record Store Day will take place on Saturday, April 20. A full list of participating stores and this year's list of releases can be found at www.recordstoreday.co.uk
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