Smiths former guitarist Johnny Marr has pledged to make a new run of a limited edition vinyl Record Store Day cover after discovering hawkers selling his single for inflated prices on eBay.

A Manchester record store claims the UK’s first ever weekly Official Vinyl Charts will have little bearing on their business, despite being pleasantly surprised by their launch this week.

Manchester record stores are rejoicing as vinyl album sales have surpassed one million units for the first time this century.

Manchester’s independent record stores will be rocking and rolling on Record Store Day with a range of events for passionate music lover on Saturday April 19.