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Manchester Northern Quarter Dig
The densest cluster of record shops in the north: a handful of new and used shops within a few streets of Oldham Street.
Walkable · 5 stops · about 0.3 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. CLAMPDOWN RECORDS
Strong classic rock and pop selection alongside music memorabilia, magazines, and t-shirts.
Tip: Worth striking up a conversation with the owner about his collection — regulars say it's a good chat.
9-11 Paton St, Manchester M1 2BA, UK
Hours
Monday 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM Tuesday 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM Wednesday 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM Thursday 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM Friday 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM 2. Vinyl Exchange
Spacious shop with a genuinely strong metal section and a broad new-release lineup.
Tip: Ask Duncan downstairs if you need help — he's known for going the extra mile.
18 Oldham St, Manchester M1 1JN, 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 12:00 - 5:00 PM 3. Piccadilly Records
Long-running Northern Quarter shop, trading since 1978, selling new and used records. Known for indie, rock, pop and electronic releases, plus in-store events.
Tip: Right on Oldham Street, so easy to combine with the other Northern Quarter shops; open every day.
53 Oldham St, Manchester M1 1JR, 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 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM 4. Vinyl Revival
Small Northern Quarter shop with a wide mix of genres and a focus on Manchester music, alongside merchandise and posters.
Tip: Look for the Manchester bands section, and sections organised by vocalist and era.
5 Hilton St, Manchester M4 1LP, UK
Hours
Monday 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM 5. Vinyl Resting Place
Hidden upstairs in Afflecks Palace, with a strong Japanese City Pop selection and gems in the 7-inch boxes.
Tip: Dig through the 7-inch boxes under the racks — regulars say the best finds hide there.
3rd Floor, Afflecks, 52 Church St, Manchester M4 1PW, UK
Hours
Monday 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday Closed
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