These foolhardy souls are already queuing for Record Store Day

Would you spend 18 hours outside in the cold for a copy of ‘The Final Countdown’?

Wondering why there’s a middle aged man sitting on the pavement in a deck chair this afternoon? It’s probably because he’s waiting for Record Store Day. Queues for the day’s much celebrated (and sometimes derided) limited edition releases have been grown year on year, to the point where now, a full eighteen hours before most shops open, a few have already pitched up in true British fashion to make a line at the door.

In awe of their dedication to the cause, we’re putting together a (sort of) live stream of the earliest birds out there that we’ll add to throughout the day, starting with this chap, who has been looking mighty pleased with himself outside Manchester’s Piccadilly Records since 11am this morning.

Are you in a queue already? Tweet us a picture at @TheVinylFactory.

First person in our @RecordStoreDay queue has arrived! pic.twitter.com/7BYKo2HbwO

— Piccadilly Records (@PiccadillyRecs) April 15, 2016

meet Craig – first in the queue #RSD16!! that's dedication… pic.twitter.com/od5SfLYE0a

— resident (@residentmusic) April 15, 2016

Number One in our Record Store Day queue has arrived. Bless you Keith, a true legend! First place regained. @RSDUK pic.twitter.com/jyjB5fDGmr

— David's Music (@DavidsMusicLGC) April 15, 2016

Second in this years Record Store Day queue is another legend: welcome aL @DumbJam @RSDUK #RSD16 #allnightvigil pic.twitter.com/IqxsDxAdYe

— David's Music (@DavidsMusicLGC) April 15, 2016

the first people in the queue for #RSD16 beat the first rain for the queue of #RSD16 by a matter of minutes pic.twitter.com/CyAGxkQPmH

— Banquet RSD feed (@BanquetRSDfeed) April 15, 2016

WOW!! There's two people in the Q @LoveMusicGlasgo already. Give us a sip of yer sparkly mate. Good luck!! #RSD16 pic.twitter.com/4Yp3s2u0BQ

— Overblown (@OverblownZine) April 15, 2016

Need something to keep you busy out there? Here’s the full list of this year’s releases and our pick of the records to obtain and avoid.