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Finnieston to the West End
Start at Argyle Street's record shops, then move to Byres Road side streets and Hyndland for second-hand and audiophile vinyl.
Walkable · 5 stops · about 1.7 miles. Every stop is close enough to walk. The whole route is about 3 miles or less, so you can leave the car behind. What do route types mean?
The 5 stops
1. Strip Joint Records
Record shop and bar combo in Finnieston with a small but well-chosen new-release corner.
Tip: Great spot before a gig at the Hydro or SEC — about a 10-minute walk away.
956A Argyle St, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 8LU, UK
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM Thursday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM Friday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM Saturday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM Sunday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM 2. Music From Big Blue
Independent label and record shop in the Hidden Lane, with second-hand stock from Trossachs Records on the premises.
Tip: Tucked in the Hidden Lane off Argyle Street, so allow a few minutes to find the entrance.
1103 The Hidden Ln, Argyle St, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 8ND, UK
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM 3. Mixed Up Records
Down a cobbled lane by Byres Road, selling a mix of second-hand and new releases and reissues, with a busy online side.
Tip: Closed Sundays; combine with Play It Again* and Second Line Records nearby.
16-22 Otago Ln, Glasgow G12 8PB, UK
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday Closed 4. Play It Again* Records
Small second-hand shop off Byres Road, liked for its jazz and an owner who knows his stock.
Tip: Opens afternoons and evenings only (listed 2:30 PM weekdays), and visitors report irregular hours, so check before you go.
47 Ruthven Ln, Glasgow G12 9BG, UK
Hours
Monday 2:30 PM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 2:30 PM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 2:30 PM - 7:00 PM Thursday 2:30 PM - 7:00 PM Friday 2:30 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday 1:30 PM - 7:30 PM Sunday 1:30 PM - 7:30 PM 5. Second Line Records
Handsomely fitted West End shop focused on audiophile-grade pressings, with jazz, blues, funk, world and hip-hop in the racks.
Tip: Open Wednesday to Sunday only.
133 Hyndland Rd, Glasgow G12 9JA, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.
Last Stop Suggestion
Finish the day with a drink while a record plays. Most of these open in the evening, so check the hours.
Revival Speciality Coffee and Vinyl
West End specialty coffee shop where the owner plays vinyl all day. Reviewers praise the coffee, including pourovers, and the cozy, community feel.
Tip: Open daily, 8 AM to 4 PM on weekdays. Easy to reach on the Glasgow Subway.
43 Hyndland St, Glasgow G11 5QF, UK
Hours
Monday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Roasted Vinyl
Tucked-away Anniesland coffee shop with a selection of vinyl to buy and to listen to. Reviewers love the music, the homemade soup and cakes, and that you can talk about music there.
Tip: Closed Mondays. Dog friendly, according to reviewers.
950A Crow Rd, Anniesland, Glasgow G13 1JD, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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