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Sydney: CBD to Surry Hills

Utopia Records, Sydney's go-to for metal, Red Eye Records, a CBD institution with over 40 years in business, and Surry Hills' Recordstore for vinyl and hi-fi gear.

Walkable · 3 stops · about 0.9 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?

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The 3 stops

  1. 1. Utopia Records

    CBD · Metal, General · $$

    Sydney's go-to for metal, with a legendary owner and a genuine rabbit-hole of a collection.

    Tip: They'll ship purchases if you're visiting from elsewhere in Australia — ask at checkout.

    Lower Ground Floor/511 Kent Street, entrance on Bathurst St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

    Hours
    Monday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Sunday12:00 - 4:00 PM
    See it in the app Map +61 2 9571 6662

  2. 2. Red Eye Records

    CBD · Jazz, Rock, General · $$

    Sydney institution with over 40 years in business and a vast, wide-ranging collection.

    Tip: Secondhand prices can run high on some titles — compare before committing to a pricier grail.

    143 York St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

    Hours
    Monday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
    Friday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Sunday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    See it in the app Map +61 2 9267 7440

  3. 3. Recordstore

    Surry Hills · Rock, General · $$

    One-stop shop for vinyl, hi-fi gear, and turntable servicing, including record-flattening services.

    Tip: Ask about their record cleaning and flattening services if you pick up a warped find elsewhere.

    34/277 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

    Hours
    Monday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Friday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Sunday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    See it in the app Map +61 2 9380 8223

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