UK Record Shops

Space Oddities in St Ives is a brilliant independent in the Drill Hall: vinyl, CDs, classic and sci-fi DVDs, plus film and sci-fi memorabilia all under one roof. buff.ly/XXTnIkf

@eelpierecords in Twickenham pairs local music heritage with a thoughtful mix of new, second-hand and rare vinyl. Add knowledgeable owners, Rega hi-fi and regular in-store listening nights, and it is easy to see why it stands out on Church Street. buff.ly/7r5EyR0

G.O. Record’s & CD’s is a long-running Hull independent with a trading history going back to 2003. Expect new and second-hand vinyl from the 1950s to now, plus CDs, DVDs, posters and T-shirts. A solid, unflashy record shop with real local character. buff.ly/ukLgpV4

@rockonrecordsuk blends serious record-shop heritage with good old-fashioned crate digging. Founded by Ted Carroll, est. 1971, the shop offers a strong vinyl-led selection with particular depth in blues, soul, doo-wop, rock ’n’ roll & rockabilly. buff.ly/weU7j1a

Spencer’s Record Barn in Whitchurch is a strong new Hampshire indie, opened by longtime record-fair trader Spencer Walters. Expect thousands of records across a wide genre spread, plus CDs, books, memorabilia and plenty of pre-loved stock to dig through. recordshop.directory/hampshire/whit…

Lowestoft crate-diggers: Year 3000 Records (formerly AUX Records) on London Road South is a friendly, collector-run shop for second-hand vinyl, CDs & cassettes, with strong rock/metal/prog/punk shelves and fast-changing stock. recordshop.directory/suffolk/lowest…

Bexhill-on-Sea diggers: Platform Two Records is a top spot for second-hand vinyl with a smart lean into psych, garage, prog, jazz, soul, reggae & punk. Give yourself time to browse — surprises happen. buff.ly/udz95Ru Find more UK record shops at recordshop.directory.

Celebrating 20+ years! @SeismicRecords in Leamington Spa is the town’s longest-running indie vinyl shop, packed with eclectic records and expert vibes. Perfect for discovering classics and new favourites. buff.ly/MMrME3q

Sifters Records, South Manchester: a proper second-hand vinyl shop (est. 1977) with rock, soul, reggae, jazz, classical & more — plus the “Mr Sifter” Oasis Shakermaker connection. Go for a “quick browse”, leave with surprises. 🎶🧾 buff.ly/eb1y94w

Sounds Records (Canterbury): big on proper digging, broad shelves (soul/funk/jazz/rock/hip-hop/house) and plenty of 12-inch temptation. Knowledgeable, chatty energy and the chance to listen before buying. buff.ly/cLk5Y7L

Hagstone Records (Buxton) on Hardwick Street: new + used vinyl, CDs, and a wide genre spread from indie/alt to metal, punk, soul, folk, blues, jazz + hip-hop. Also great for gifts with official band tees & posters. buff.ly/yf3Tgby

@whizzywallop (Woodbridge) is a great dig inside Vintage Forty-Nine on the Thoroughfare: quality vintage vinyl, strong rock/prog racks, plenty of singles/12"s, plus cassettes and the odd piece of music memorabilia. buff.ly/UIjw9em

@vinylvanguard (Walthamstow, inside CRATE on St James St) is a proper dig: strong jazz racks, loads of 7"s, wide-ranging genres, and friendly, knowledgeable chat with zero pressure. Ideal for an unplanned gem. buff.ly/9K7YiBT

@HeadRecordsSpa (Leamington Spa, Royal Priors) mixes vinyl + CDs with DVD/Blu-ray, books, and gear like turntables/headphones — plus pre-orders, RSD action and occasional in-store signings. Find more UK record shops at recordshop.directory.

Square Records (Wimborne Minster) has been keeping the High Street musical since 1974: vinyl + CDs across punk to classical, plus tees, music books and more. Worth a proper browse. Find more UK record shops at recordshop.directory.

Hot Frog Records (Runcorn) = family-run, pre-loved vinyl + CDs/cassettes/books/memorabilia. Sonic-bath cleaned & test played stock, cleaning service £3 per album (discounts for collections) + 7” & 12” singles £2 each.

@LoveVinylLondon (Hoxton) = essential East London dig. House/techno/disco plus jazz, funk & soul, with a strong mix of second-hand gems and smart new releases. Friendly staff, proper recommendations, always a good browse.

Save Our Souls Records (Leigh-on-Sea): new-vinyl-focused shop with pre-orders + strong Record Store Day energy. Broad racks across punk, metal, hip hop, pop, indie/shoegaze, electronic, jazz, reggae/dub and soul/funk. Tattoo-inspired clothing + vinyl care essentials in the mix.

@cherrywavesbris is family-run, established 2018, packed with second-hand vinyl + CDs/tapes, with new-ish titles and occasional rarities. Broad spread: rock, soul, punk, metal, reggae, alt, plus DnB/breaks/techno/house. buff.ly/exAAvfQ

Longwell Records has just moved to Clifton Arcade (Clifton Village, Bristol). Expect a strong mix of second-hand vinyl plus new releases/reissues, plenty of 7"s, and a welcoming, unhurried browse with a listen-before-you-buy feel. buff.ly/Qj7OoPP