THE Record Store, the latest completed building at The Old Vinyl Factory site in Blyth Road, Hayes, is being launched this Friday (29), with the doors thrown open to the public from 3.30-7pm.

Visitors can enjoy carnival rides, stalls, food and drink, live music, a vinyl market and more. As a tribute to the heritage of the site, visitors will get a first look at a newly-commissioned Nipper the dog statue, the icon of HMV.  

The Record Store is an Art Deco building designed by Wallis, Gilbert & Partners, also known for such the Hoover Building and Victoria coach station. 

The building will offer firms the space they need to work and prosper in the heart of The Old Vinyl Factory, which is taking shape on the old EMI Records site. 

Every building is named in memory of the site's important cultural heritage, a history that has inspired much of the detail and design.

 The Old Vinyl Factory is a £250million regeneration project, creating new spaces for living, working and leisure.  

In 2019, the Elizabeth Line (Crossrail) will make the journey from Hayes to Tottenham Court Road possible in 22 minutes and to Heathrow in five minutes.

Richard Upton, of developers U+I said: “What fascinated us was the potential of history at The Old Vinyl Factory - and that had been missed by other developers. 

“We did our research over many months and planned 650 homes anchored around a central street and beautiful squares, We [also] made a promise to the Greater London Authority to bring back 4,000 jobs and make it an amazing place to work.”