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RECORD INDUSTRY - SINCE 1958
04 November 2025

04-11 Record Store Day 2026 Deadlines

If you’re planning releases for Record Store Day 2026 (taking place on Saturday, April 18th, 2026), please make sure to place your orders in time and clearly mark them with RSD 2026, so we know they should be prioritized.

We’ve been informed that stock-in dates may differ depending on whether products need to ship to the US or within the EU from your distributor. Please contact your distributor to confirm the exact stock-in date, as it may vary per country and distributor.

To give you an indication:

 

US stock-in date: March 6th, 2026

  • Audio and test pressing order with us by November 17th, 2025
  • Test pressing approval, artwork & finished order by December 8th, 2025
  • Product ready to ship from Record Industry February 20th or sooner. Please allow for shipping/transport time.

 

EU stock-in date: March 19th, 2026

  • Audio and test pressing order with us by December 1st, 2025
  • Test pressing approval, artwork & finished order by December 22nd, 2025
  • Product ready to ship from Record Industry March 14th or sooner. Please allow for shipping/transport time.