RECORD collectors across Hampshire will be joining millions of people around the world as they queue to get their hands on rare vinyl.

Hundreds of people are expected to head to one charity shop in Southampton city centre tomorrow to stand in line in the hope of getting their hands on valuable records.

As part of their own unique celebration, Oxfam’s music volunteers will be making the most of Record Store Day, with DJ sets and performances involving multiple stores.

At Oxfam Music Southampton, in East Street, DJs from Soul 45 will play a spontaneous set, comprised entirely of stock found in the charity shop.

From 11am to 4pm, DJs Mark James and Neil Walters, famous for playing vinyl-only sets, will be given free rein to dig in the crates and play any treasures they find.

The shop opens at 10am with collectors expected to be queuing up from before then. Doors close at 6pm.

“When International Record Store Day started it really helped to highlight the culture surrounding record shops and collecting,” Mark said.

“Today, the day has a heavy focus on desirable re-issue rarities, but for us we care about preserving the culture, the shop’s staff who work all year round to keep it alive and for music lovers that enjoy the exploration.

"We know there is treasure to be found almost anywhere and your local vinyl spot is a great place to start.”

“We’re really looking forward to exploring and digging through its unsorted stock, this will be a fun day and we hope to raise awareness for the Oxfam Record shop team who we think do a really great job.”

Anyone with that vinyl bug wanting to celebrate even further can look forward to hearing the musical tastes of Oxfam volunteers from both the East Street and Shirley High Street stores.

They are combining forces for another marathon set in the Overdraft Ale House from 4pm to play some of their favourite records.

Oxfam Music manager, Rob Milner said: “I’ve been to a few of their nights, so I know what to expect. It will be perfect for a Saturday spent browsing – fun and upbeat.

“Soul 45 have gone from strength to strength, packing out venues across the south, including last year’s Common People festival on the main stage.”

“Oxfam is really fortunate at the moment. We have some fantastic volunteers in not only our store and I’ve met some incredibly knowledgeable people all over Hampshire. We recently sold the first LP by Affinity for £250.”

On Sunday violinist and Oxfam volunteer Aitor Bravo will provide a more serene shopping experience with a solo violin performance from noon until 1pm.