Sounds from the Studio: A Record Store Day Audio Experience

Bring along your Record Store Day vinyl for this unique listening experience

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  • V&A South Kensington

    Cromwell Road
    London, SW7 2RL

  • Tapestry Gallery, Room 94, Level 2

  • Free event

In celebration of Record Store Day, British audio company Bowers & Wilkins have created a unique interactive installation. Enjoy a listening experience with iconic 800 Series Diamond loudspeakers used in some of the world’s most famous recording studios, including the legendary Abbey Road. Listen on a sound system that gets you as close to the original recording as possible, exactly as the artist intended, while surrounded by medieval and renaissance tapestries. Rediscover your favourite vinyl album or have a first listen to any new albums that you’ve purchased from an independent record store on Record Store Day.


Record Store Day is the one day of the year when over 270 independent record shops all across the UK come together to celebrate their unique culture. Beginning in 2007, it is now one of the biggest music events each year and is celebrated worldwide. Please note, that the gallery has a 30 people capacity. Thanks to Bowers & Wilkins for supplying the equipment.

Header image: Image courtesy of Record Store Day