MUSIC lovers on the hunt for special edition vinyls poured into Cowley Road for a chance to grab a rare treat.

Hundreds of record collectors crowded outside East Oxford’s Truck Store to celebrate the 10th anniversary of national Record Store Day.

Revellers hoping to be the first to step foot through the store’s doors braved the chilly morning breeze, with some queuing in the street from the early hours.

Shop assistant Loveday King said she was fascinated by the dedicated music fans who had pitched up outside the shop hours before it opened at 8am on Saturday.

The 30-year-old added: “It was very heartening to see so may people here. It was pretty exciting.

“People were quite focussed, especially the people who got here first, they really knew what they wanted.

“We like to think people enjoy the experience of coming down to a record shop.”

More than 200 independent music stores across the country opened their doors, enticing music fans with limited edition vinyl releases.

Rapture in Witney hosted special promotions and Music Box owner Richard Stranger (pictured) said he is ‘proud’ to be part of the ‘vinyl revival’ as he put on deals at his Wallingford store.

Cowley Road’s Truck Store boasted celebrations across the weekend, with live bands and DJs spinning the tunes as record collectors scoured the shop for goodies.

The store, which was founded in 2011, flaunted records by bands including The Smiths, The Cure, Maximo Park and U2.

Marc Wilcox travelled from his Bicester home to queue outside the store from 6am, before getting his hands on exclusive records by David Bowie and The Beatles.

The 49-year-old designer said it was the second time he had trailed to the Truck Store on Record Store Day, revealing he thought the celebration had helped more fans appreciate independent music stores.

He added: “It’s just amazing that there is so many records on the one day, it’s like Christmas. It’s brilliant because everyone can have conversations in the queue with different people about what they like, from all walks of life, and you get to share those experiences. It’s great to hear what other people want to buy.”

Devoted fans Ruth Francis, Lindsay Dovery and Phoebe Francis bagged the first spots in the queue, reaching the store at 2.30am after travelling from Northampton.

Ruth Francis, who uncovered David Bowie and Prince records in the store, said: “It’s good for the record shops, it’s nice to recognise them They always put on a good day.”