Record Store Day at Eastern Bloc

Name: Record Store Day at Eastern Bloc
Start: 2023-04-22T09:00:00
End: 2023-04-22T23:59:00
Location: Eastern Bloc Records

Johnny James, Managing Editor Last Updated 16 March 2023

Record Store Day at Eastern Bloc Records, Manchester 22 April 2023 Entrance is free

Specialising in techno, drum & bass, house, reggae and electronic music from across the spectrum, Eastern Bloc positions itself as a record store for ‘the true vinyl purist’. Located on the ever-buzzing, fully-pedestrianised Stevenson Square, it should definitely be a spot on your list this Record Store Day.

On the day – 22 April 2023 – you can expect Eastern Bloc to have in stock all the best electronic-leaning titles. Going on years gone by, they’ll also throw an 18-hour party, with a selection of DJ’s spinning vinyl through the store’s Aura sound system from 9am to 3am.

We’ll bring you the latest information on what Eastern Bloc has in store for RSD2023 as soon as it drops.

Record Store Day at Eastern Bloc Records, Manchester 22 April 2023 Entrance is free

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