The annual celebration of vinyl records is taking place in music stores around the country.

"Record Store Day" aims to promote independent shops and the sale of physical copies of music.

The event sees the release of exclusive and special edition vinyl records.

These music fans in Tower Records in Dublin, explain why they like vinyl:

Music fans have been queuing from the early hours of this morning to get their hands on special releases as part of Record Store Day.

Independent music shops are promoting vinyl and the sale of physical copies of music.

The event which is in its 8th year in Ireland, is celebrated worldwide.

U2 are among the artists releasing a special vinyl edition of their album for Record Store Day this year.

Clive Brannigan who works in Tower Records in Dublin, says there's been a huge interest in the special releases:

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