“An album on vinyl is a phenomenal factor.” Kate Bush talks about her love of vinyl

Kate Bush has been speaking about her love of the vinyl format, on the day she has been introduced as an envoy for this yr’s Record Store Day

"Isn’t it nice to see how the resurgence in vinyl has taken the Music Industry by full shock?" she asks. "It had determined to depart vinyl far behind, however it might appear that not everybody agrees! I like that! I do know there are a lot of, many artists who’re simply as excited to see the viewers turning the tide."

This yr’s this yr’s Record Store Day, the annual celebration of unbiased file retailers, takes place on this yr’s Record Store Day, April 20 within the UK.  Bush herself is releasing an unique 10" UV printed disc entitled Eat The Music, that includes the title observe, Lily and Big Stripey Lie from 1993’s The Red Shoes album.

"What an enormous honour to have been requested to be Ambassador for this yr’s Record Store Day. It actually is a good privilege," says Bush in an announcement on her web site.

"In the identical approach that some individuals wish to learn a guide on Kindle but in addition need to have a guide as a bodily object," she continues, "lots of people like vinyl and streaming. Both have completely different appeals.

"The added bonus of vinyl is that it encourages individuals to hearken to albums. An artwork type that I’ve all the time thought could be treasured in a novel approach. An album on vinyl is a phenomenal factor, given a robust identification by its large-scale paintings. There’s a way more private reference to the artist and their work.

"It’s been enjoyable placing designs collectively for among the earlier RSDs. This yr’s design echoes the cancelled launch of Eat The Music as the primary single from the album, The Red Shoes. The picture was meant to be on the duvet of the only bag and is now on the disc as a UV print. The title, Eat The Music, is supposed to be a playful nod to ‘If music be the meals of affection, play on,’ from Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.

"Each yr Record Store Day gathers extra consideration, extra momentum, and attracts extra individuals who cram into indie file shops everywhere in the world to see what’s up. What’s new? This yr, I hope you have got a implausible time at this essential occasion, and that you just get to rejoice music that’s been specifically launched for you."

This yr’s Record Store Day additionally sees prog-related releases from The Alan Parsons Project, Be-Bop Deluxe, Hawkwind, Steven Wilson, Todd Rundgren, Goblin, Jane Weaver, GOAT, Mike Oldfield, Harmonia, Roger Waters, Oceanside, Motorpsycho and extra…

Full checklist of releases and taking part UK shops.