Longplayer life: How new music icons seek to 'galvanise' market with albums celebration

Andre Paine

With National Album Day and the Mercury Prize both taking place next month, industry figures welcome the commercial and cultural boost for the LP format

WORDS: ANDRE PAINE

The UK music market is set for a positive impact from a double promotion of the album format. National Album Day returns for its ninth edition on Saturday, October 17, followed by the Mercury Prize ceremony in Newcastle just days later on October 22.

“The albums market is important year-round, and with ...

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