Sainsbury's supermarkets to stock vinyl from next week

From 21 March, the chain will be stocking vinyl at 171 stores for the first time since the '80s, with a modest range of records available. As well as albums, a Crosley Cruiser Turntable will be in stores for £80.

Pete Selby, Head of Music and Books at Sainsbury's says:

“There is an enduring love for this format with music fans and we’re delighted to offer an ongoing selection of titles for everyone, from contemporary releases to much-loved classics. Our customers have rich, varied tastes and our range will naturally reflect this.

“We don’t see this as a novelty gifting fad but a complimentary part of our existing music offer with a long term future in our stores. Vinyl is definitely experiencing a revival with demand growing stronger year on year. It is our aim to make the vinyl experience easy and pleasurable for our customers who are ready to re-engage with a format that resonates with them on an emotional level.”

LPs by David Bowie, Adele, The Beatles, The Smiths, Amy Winehouse, Nirvana, and Nick Drake are among the range available from next week.

[via Music Week]