Kate Bush is the 2024 UK Record Store Day Ambassador

Kate Bush will release a special 10” Record Store Day edition of “Eat the Music”. The single was originally scheduled to be the first release from her 1993 album, Red Shoes, but was it cancelled in favour of “Rubberband Girl”. She has also recreated her own unique version, a beautiful UV printed 10” with her preferred track list, "Eat the Music", "Lily" and "Big Stripey Lie".

Speaking on the honour of being the 2024 RSD Ambassador, Bush says: "Isn’t it great to see how the resurgence in vinyl has taken the music industry by complete surprise? It had decided to leave vinyl far behind, but it would seem that not everyone agrees! I love that!"

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"I know there are many, many artists who are just as excited to see the audience turning the tide. In the same way that some people like to read a book on Kindle but also want to have a book as a physical object, a lot of people like vinyl and streaming. Both have different appeals," she continues. "The added bonus of vinyl is that it encourages people to listen to albums. An art form that I’ve always thought can be treasured in a unique way. An album on vinyl is a beautiful thing, given a strong identity by its large-scale artwork. There’s a much more personal connection with the artist and their work."

Natasha Youngs, of Resident Music in Brighton, said: “To have such an inspirational, cloud busting and resolutely independent artist championing this event is a huge honour. Especially one who has very much carved her own path throughout her considerable career while completely understanding the value of authenticity and independence is hugely appreciated by the record shop community. We can’t wait for Kate to be a part of our day!”