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Record stores in London, United Kingdom
London has 74 record stores in The Vinyl Vine directory, including Space Talk, Wanted Music, and Rough Trade East and 71 more. You can dig in Barbican, Beckenham (Croydon Road), Brick Lane (Old Truman Brewery), and Brixton (Acre Lane). Stock leans toward soul/funk, electronic/techno, and rock.
Record store crawls in London
- London Soho Session3 shops · Walkable · Broad indie stock, DJ-focused dance 12-inches, and a Camden punk specialist.
- Soho: Berwick Street and Marshall Street5 shops · Walkable · The densest cluster of record shops in central London: Berwick Street, Broadwick Street…
- Camden Town to Kentish Town5 shops · Walkable · Reggae, rockabilly, punk and rock shops around Camden Lock, Inverness Street and…
- Brick Lane, Cheshire Street and Columbia Road5 shops · Walkable · East London crawl from the Rough Trade flagship on Brick Lane through Cheshire Street…
- Brixton Village and Acre Lane4 shops · Walkable · Reggae, house and techno in and around Brixton's market arcades, with a longer stretch…
- Notting Hill and Portobello Road4 shops · Walkable · A west London run from Notting Hill Gate up to All Saints Road and Portobello, taking in…
74 record stores in London
Space Talk
Barbican listening lounge praised for its acoustic and spatial design, with a no-photos policy to keep the atmosphere intimate.
Tip: Closed Mondays. Photos are not allowed.
18-20 St John St, Barbican, London EC1M 4AY, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM Wednesday 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM Thursday 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM Friday 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM Saturday 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM Sunday 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM Wanted Music
Beckenham second-hand shop with an eclectic range, from exotica and novelty records to dance and R&B, with bargain bins at the front.
Tip: Closed Sundays; look for the front-of-shop bargain bins.
415 Croydon Rd, Beckenham BR3 3PP, UK
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Sunday Closed Rough Trade East
Large Brick Lane flagship in the Old Truman Brewery, with a stage for in-store gigs, a cafe and a broad vinyl range spanning indie, punk and electronic.
Tip: Midweek hours vary (Wednesday closes at 3 PM), so check before you go.
Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Ln, London E1 6QL, UK
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 3:00 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 Supertone Records
One of London's older record shops, specialising in reggae, soul and Caribbean music, with listening before buying.
Tip: Open until 10 PM Monday to Saturday; closed Sundays.
110 Acre Ln, London SW2 5RA, UK
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sunday Closed Pure Vinyl Records
Small Brixton shop that leans towards reggae, including classic Jamaican labels, with other genres in the racks.
Tip: Open every day, with late closing (7 PM) on Thursdays and Fridays.
246 Ferndale Rd, London SW9 8FR, UK
Hours
Monday 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Lion Vibes
Vinyl-focused reggae shop in Granville Arcade, mixing new pressings, imports and vintage Jamaican records; it has sold online since 1997.
Tip: Some stock in the shop is not listed online.
98, Granville Arcade, London SW9 8PS, UK
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM 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 - 4:00 PM Palace Vinyl
Market Row shop for new and second-hand house and techno, with a strong sound system and a small bar.
Tip: Open until 8 PM on Thursdays.
36 Market Row, London SW9 8LD, UK
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Soul Proprietors
Off-the-beaten-track shop in the back streets of Brixton, with deep reggae, funk and soul stock and some rock, metal and electronic.
Tip: Closed Sundays and finishes at 5 PM, so go earlier in the day.
64 Elm Park, London SW2 2UB, UK
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday Closed Dash The Henge Store
Camberwell record shop with a bar and live-music space, a section for local artists and the shop's own label, plus books and merch.
Tip: It stays open until 9 PM Wednesday to Saturday, with live music some nights.
348 Camberwell New Rd, London SE5 0RW, UK
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Yo-Yo Records
Shop for US original pressings and vintage records, covering funk, soul, jazz, Latin, Afro and rare groove, with listening stations and cheaper bins.
Tip: Closed on Tuesdays and open only until 4 PM on Mondays.
501 Cambridge Heath Rd, London E2 9BU, UK
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tuesday Closed Wednesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM All Ages Records
Widely regarded as one of the best punk and alternative specialists in London.
Tip: Deep subgenre coverage — worth asking staff to point you toward something specific.
27A Pratt St., London NW1 0BG, UK
Hours
Monday 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM Tuesday 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM Wednesday 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM Thursday 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM Friday 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM Saturday 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM Sunday 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM Sounds That Swing
Rockabilly, early rock 'n' roll, R&B, blues and garage specialist on Parkway, trading since 1995, with a popular selection of rockabilly 10-inch records.
Tip: Opening hours are not listed on Google, so check or phone before visiting.
88 Parkway, London NW1 7AN, UK
Hours not listed. Call ahead before you go.
Massive International
Reggae specialist at Camden Lock, known for roots, dub and old sound-system 45s, and linked to Notting Hill Carnival sound-system culture.
Tip: Closed on Tuesdays; usually open late in the evening on other days.
18 Camden Lock Pl, London NW1 8AL, UK
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday Closed Wednesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Out on the Floor Records
Second-hand shop opposite Camden Town station, especially strong in ska and reggae, with rock and soul on the ground floor and indie in the basement.
Tip: Staff will happily play a record for you if you ask.
10 Inverness St, London NW1 7HJ, UK
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM 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 Underground Vinyl Chiswick
Record shop in the basement of the Bookcase bookshop on Chiswick High Road, with a good classical selection plus rock, jazz and 7-inch singles.
Tip: The shop is in the basement beneath the bookshop; open every day.
268 Chiswick High Rd, Chiswick, London W4 1PD, 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 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Idle Moments
Columbia Road wine shop with a record shop attached, known for jazz and experimental music and a notable stock of Japanese pressings.
Tip: Open Wednesday to Sunday only, with listening players in the shop.
86 Columbia Rd, London E2 7QB, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM World of Echo
Small Cheshire Street shop for left-field new and second-hand records, from experimental and jazz to art-rock, near the Columbia Road flower market.
Tip: Open every day, but only until 5 or 6 PM, so go in the afternoon.
46 Cheshire St, London E2 6EH, UK
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Flashback Records Crouch End
Crouch End branch of Flashback with new and used vinyl in larger premises since 2021, plus a deck in the shop for listening.
Tip: There is a deck on site for trying records, and 12-inch dance singles turn over regularly.
26 Topsfield Parade, Tottenham Ln, London N8 8PT, UK
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM The Little Record Shop
Small Tottenham Lane shop with limited afternoon opening, whose owner also buys collections and makes house visits.
Tip: Open only Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
43 Tottenham Ln, London N8 9BD, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Saturday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM DnR Vinyl
Croydon specialist in UK garage, dubstep, grime, US house and old-skool, stocking its own exclusives and current releases.
Tip: Closed Sundays; a good stop for UK garage and dubstep on 12-inch.
352 Lower Addiscombe Rd, Croydon CR0 7AF, UK
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM Sunday Closed Hidden Sounds
First-floor coffee and brunch spot on Ridley Road with a small, curated record shop built in, leaning to house, techno and progressive.
Tip: Some visitors have found it shut in listed hours, so check before travelling.
First Floor, 89 Ridley Rd, London E8 2NH, UK
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Kristina Records
Dalston shop with a strong left-field slant (experimental, ambient, avant-garde jazz, leftfield dance), new and used, with wine, beer and coffee on the side.
Tip: No opening hours are listed on Google, so check before visiting.
44 Stoke Newington Rd, London N16 7XJ, UK
Hours not listed. Call ahead before you go.
Rough Trade Denmark Street
Smaller central London Rough Trade over two floors on Denmark Street, with vinyl, books and merch and an occasional in-store set.
Tip: Denmark Street is a short walk from Soho, so it slots neatly into a central London record crawl.
Ground and First floor, 24 Denmark St, London WC2H 8NJ, UK
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Upside Down Records
Deptford High Street second-hand shop, opened in November 2023, with a quality-focused mix that includes dub, jungle, techno and indie.
Tip: Closed Mondays; follow the shop on social media for new arrivals.
203 Deptford High St, London SE8 3NT, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM Friday 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM Alan's Records
Crate-digger's shop in East Finchley with bargain bins and a deep second-hand stock across genres, run by a long-serving owner.
Tip: Open Thursday to Sunday only; allow time, as the layout is quirky.
218 High Rd, London N2 9AY, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM Enfield Records
Enfield record shop with well-graded second-hand vinyl, based at Browns Garden Village.
Tip: It is inside Browns Garden Village on Theobalds Park Road; closed Monday and Tuesday.
Browns Garden Village, Theobalds Park Rd, Enfield EN2 9DG, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Rook Records
Fish Island shop that buys and sells vinyl, with regularly refreshed stock across many genres, including reggae and 45s.
Tip: Open Wednesday to Saturday only; the shop also collects larger record collections.
9B, 455 Wick Ln, Fish Island, London E3 2TB, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunday Closed Music & Video Exchange Greenwich
Two-floor second-hand shop near Greenwich Market selling vinyl, CDs and DVDs, with basement bargains and condition notes on records.
Tip: Check the basement bargain racks; it is open until 8 PM every day.
23 Greenwich Church St, London SE10 9BJ, UK
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Casbah Records
Greenwich shop known for girl groups, garage, psych and 1960s soul, with new and used records, vintage music weeklies and Record Store Day queues.
Tip: Expect queues on Record Store Day; it opens at noon on Sundays.
320-322 Creek Rd, London SE10 9SW, 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 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tome Records
Small Graham Road shop with a changing second-hand selection and some new vinyl, plus bargain bins at a pound or a few pounds.
Tip: Check the cheap bins; it is open every day from 11 AM to 7 PM.
234 Graham Rd, London E8 1BP, UK
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Stranger Than Paradise Records
Shop inside Hackney's Mare Street market, selling new and used records with a bent towards post-rock, indie and contemporary British jazz.
Tip: Hours are short early in the week (closes 3 PM Monday and Tuesday).
117 Mare Street (Inside Market), London E8 4RU, UK
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 5:00 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 - 5:00 PM Rise Above Records and Relics
Shop of the Rise Above label, mostly second-hand, with doom, psych, prog and heavy music alongside jazz, soul and a good stock of singles.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday; Alan's Records in East Finchley is a short trip up the road.
341 Archway Rd, London N6 5AA, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM Wednesday 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM Thursday 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM Friday 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM Sunday Closed Love Vinyl
Hoxton shop split between new dance-leaning releases and sought-after second-hand records, covering house, techno, disco, reggae, soul and jazz.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday.
5 Pearson St, London E2 8JD, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM Wednesday 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM Thursday 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM Friday 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM Saturday 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM Sunday Closed Flashback Records Islington
Islington branch of the Flashback group, mostly second-hand stock with bargain 12-inch records outside and a following on Record Store Day.
Tip: Look for the bargain 12-inch racks outside the shop.
50 Essex Rd, London N1 8LR, UK
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Let It Roll Records
Kentish Town Road shop with a coffee counter, known for rock and metal alongside some soul, and a small book selection.
Tip: Opening hours are not listed on Google, so check before a special trip.
121 Kentish Town Rd, London NW1 8PB, UK
Hours not listed. Call ahead before you go.
Banquet Records
Kingston independent selling new vinyl and CDs, known for in-store gigs, signings and its club night, with early stock of big new releases.
Tip: It can queue on big release days, so arrive early for Record Store Day.
52 Eden St, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1EE, 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 - 7:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Dreamhouse Records
Record shop, coffee bar and neighbourhood hangout on Francis Road, with new represses and second-hand vinyl plus in-store gigs and listening nights.
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday; it is also a bar, so evenings are lively.
177 Francis Rd, London E10 6NQ, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 8:30 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Atlantis Records
Lower Clapton shop opened by Rough Trade's Geoff Travis (reported in 2021), selling part of his large collection across styles, including cassettes.
Tip: Stock is dense and varied, so allow time to dig.
8 Clarence Rd, Lower Clapton, London E5 8HB, 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 Jelly Records
Lower Clapton shop buying and selling vinyl, with second-hand soul, groove, Latin, disco and jazz and a meaty used electronic section.
Tip: There are several listening stations, and the shop is closed on Mondays.
22 Chatsworth Rd, Lower Clapton, London E5 0LP, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM People's Sound Records
All Saints Road reggae shop with a strong ska selection, tied to Notting Hill sound-system tradition.
Tip: Closed Sundays; All Saints Road is a short walk from Rough Trade West and Honest Jon's.
11 All Saints Rd, London W11 1HA, UK
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday Closed Rough Trade West
The original Rough Trade shop, on two floors off Portobello Road, with current releases, used finds and regular small in-store events.
Tip: Right beside Portobello Road, so it combines easily with Honest Jon's and People's Sound.
130 Talbot Rd, London W11 1JA, UK
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Music & Video Exchange Notting Hill
Two-floor second-hand shop selling records, CDs and DVDs, with vinyl upstairs and prices that are marked down on stock that does not sell.
Tip: Open until 8 PM every day, and the weekly markdowns reward repeat visits.
38 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3HX, UK
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Peckham Soul
Vinyl shop in Copeland Park off Rye Lane with a mix of jazz, soul, rock and pop and a listen-before-you-buy setup.
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday; the unit is tucked inside the Copeland Park complex.
Unit 14, Copeland Park, 133 Rye Ln, London SE15 4ST, 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 Inverted Audio Record Store
Tiny Rye Lane arcade shop focused on underground electronic music, techno and IDM, with a listening setup and monthly in-store release parties.
Tip: Open Thursday to Sunday only.
Unit 11, Holdrons Arcade, 135A Rye Ln, London SE15 4ST, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Maestro Records
Described as Peckham's oldest record store, with new and second-hand reggae, soul, disco, hip-hop, jazz and house.
Tip: Closed Sundays; the owner takes special orders.
163B Rye Ln, London SE15 4TL, UK
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM 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 Closed Revolution Records
Penge High Street shop with a good spread of new and pre-owned vinyl and CDs, including metal, Latin and jazz, with listening before buying.
Tip: Open daily except Monday, and it has run sales on stock.
1 Central Parade, London SE20 7TN, UK
Hours
Monday Closed 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 - 6:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Honest Jon's
Portobello Road shop open since 1974 with its own record label, known for jazz, reggae, soul and world music including African reissues.
Tip: Ask the staff for recommendations; the world music and compilations are a particular strength.
278 Portobello Rd, London W10 5TE, 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 Soul Brother Records
Funk, soul, jazz and blues specialist near East Putney, selling new and used records and running a reissue label.
Tip: Closed Sundays; it has hosted in-store appearances and signings.
1 Keswick Rd, London SW15 2HL, UK
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM 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 Closed Sounds of the Suburbs
Ruislip shop selling new and pre-owned vinyl, with a lean towards punk, ska and indie, plus cassettes and CDs.
Tip: Open Wednesday to Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM.
110 Victoria Rd, Ruislip HA4 0AL, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday Closed Level Crossing Records
Neighbourhood coffee shop on Sheen Lane with a vinyl selection laid out like an old-school record shop.
Tip: Cafe hours: it closes at 2 PM on Tuesdays and Sundays, and Mondays are closed.
49 Sheen Ln, London SW14 8AB, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM Wednesday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Next Door Records
Record shop, coffee bar, wine and pizza venue beside Bush Hall, with a focus on electronic music and regular gigs.
Tip: Opens at 8 AM for coffee on weekdays and runs late on Fridays and Saturdays; closed Mondays.
304 Uxbridge Rd, London W12 7LJ, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM Friday 8:00 AM - 1:00 AM Saturday 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM Sunday 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Flashback Records Shoreditch
Two floors of new and used vinyl, CDs and DVDs at the top of Brick Lane, part of the Flashback group, with listening decks in the shop.
Tip: Listening decks let you try records before buying; open every day until 7 PM.
131 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 7DG, UK
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Phonica Records
DJ-focused shop for house, techno, and dance 12-inches.
Tip: Staff are working DJs — ask what's been getting played out that week.
51 Poland St, London W1F 7ND, UK
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 6:00 PM ROOM86
Wardour Street listening room with a DJ, excellent cocktails and food such as oysters. Reviewers recommend booking a table.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. Book ahead.
86 Wardour St, London W1F 0TQ, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 5:30 PM - 12:00 AM Wednesday 5:30 PM - 12:00 AM Thursday 5:30 PM - 12:00 AM Friday 5:30 PM - 1:00 AM Saturday 5:30 PM - 1:00 AM Sunday Closed Sister Ray
Long-running Soho shop with a broad, well-kept used section.
Tip: Good middle ground between Phonica's dance focus and general indie stock.
75 Berwick St, London W1F 8TG, UK
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Reckless Records
Long-running Soho shop selling new and second-hand records, with a wall of rarities and sizeable jazz and world sections. Its shopfront appears on an Oasis album cover.
Tip: The shop buys collections and takes trade-ins, handy if you are bringing records to swap.
30 Berwick St, London W1F 8RH, UK
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sounds of the Universe
Soho shop tied to the Soul Jazz Records label, with a wide mix of reggae, dub, disco, funk, soul, Latin and African records. It opened in 2003.
Tip: Browse the Soul Jazz label releases and compilations alongside the second-hand racks.
7 Broadwick St, London W1F 0DA, UK
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Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Third Man Records London
London outpost of Jack White's label, with limited-edition Third Man vinyl, an in-store record press and a basement venue and recording space.
Tip: The basement is a venue and recording studio, so access can be limited when it is booked; check ahead on event nights.
1 Marshall St, Carnaby, London W1F 9BA, UK
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Monday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM 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 - 5:00 PM ROVR Soho
Soho cafe and gallery with a basement vinyl shop selling new and second-hand records and books, with a genre-fluid, off-kilter selection.
Tip: The record shop is in the basement beneath the cafe; open every day.
14 Richmond Buildings, London W1D 3HQ, UK
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Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sounds Original
South Ealing collectors' shop with a strong reputation for 1950s and 1960s records and well-kept stock across most genres.
Tip: Opening hours are not listed on Google, so phone ahead before visiting.
169 S Ealing Rd, London W5 4QP, UK
Hours not listed. Call ahead before you go.
Next Door Records Two
Second site of Next Door Records: a bar with records on the ground floor and a small music venue downstairs, on Stoke Newington Road.
Tip: The gig venue is downstairs and has no step-free access; the ground floor is a bar-and-record-shop space.
182 Stoke Newington Rd, London N16 7UY, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM Friday 12:00 PM - 1:00 AM Saturday 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM Sunday 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Turnstyle Records
Streatham High Road shop with a balance of new and used vinyl and CDs, a notably well-stocked jazz section and occasional in-store gigs.
Tip: No opening hours are listed on Google, so check before visiting.
227 Streatham High Rd, London SW16 6EN, UK
Hours not listed. Call ahead before you go.
Roan Records
Teddington shop selling new and used vinyl, with a coffee counter and outdoor seating.
Tip: Open from 8 AM on weekdays for coffee; closed Mondays.
12 Church Rd, Teddington TW11 8PB, UK
Hours
Monday Closed 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 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Dr Vinyl
Unit inside Tooting Market selling second-hand records at friendly prices, with a hard rock section, a shop cat and some sweets on the side.
Tip: Open Tuesday to Sunday; the market has food and drink stalls nearby.
Unit 38, 21-23 Tooting High St, London SW17 0RQ, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM 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 Zen Records
Small Broad Lane shop with a refined stock of soul, reggae and other genres, where the owner plays records for you in the shop.
Tip: Opening hours are not listed on Google, so phone ahead or check before visiting.
69 Broad Ln, London N15 4DJ, UK
Hours not listed. Call ahead before you go.
Eel Pie Records
Bright Church Street shop selling new releases and second-hand records across genres, with periodic sales on used stock.
Tip: Open every day, and sales on second-hand stock are worth watching for.
44-45 Church St, Twickenham TW1 3NR, 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 - 6:00 PM Crazy Beat Records
Long-running Upminster used-record shop with tens of thousands of LPs, 12-inch and 45s, cheap bins and listening decks.
Tip: Closed Sundays; check the cheap bins.
87 Corbets Tey Rd, Upminster RM14 2AH, 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 - 5:00 PM Sunday Closed Sound Vinyl
Upper Norwood Church Road shop with a large second-hand stock of LPs and 12-inch singles at friendly prices.
Tip: Open Friday to Sunday only (12 PM to 5 PM).
42 Church Rd, London SE19 2EZ, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Vinyl Vanguard
Small second-hand-led shop in the CRATE unit at St James Street, with a notable jazz selection and a growing stock of new releases.
Tip: Stock is packed into crates, so allow time; the owner keeps a stock list, so ask for specific records.
CRATE, Unit 19, 35 St James St, London E17 7FY, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Oca Records
Walthamstow High Street shop run by an owner with wide-ranging knowledge of genres and decades, including a Brazilian collection.
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday.
115 High St, London E17 7DB, UK
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Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 11:30 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 - 4:00 PM Music Family Records & CD's
Unit in Walthamstow's Wood Street indoor market, well regarded for jazz, reggae and soul.
Tip: One visitor reports it is cash only, with a cashpoint on the main road; open Thursday to Saturday.
Unit 29 - 31, Indoor Market, 98 Wood St, London E17 3HX, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday Closed Cruisin Records
Welling High Street independent trading since 1974 by its own listing, with new and second-hand records, CDs and DVDs and a Record Store Day following.
Tip: Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday only.
132 Welling High St, Welling DA16 1TJ, UK
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday Closed Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday Closed Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday Closed Book and Record Bar
Converted pub on Norwood High Street selling records and books, with coffee, a licensed bar, DJs and radio, and strong psych and prog stock.
Tip: Open Wednesday to Sunday; guest DJ nights are held, so check events if you want music with your digging.
20 Norwood High St, Norwood, London SE27 9NR, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Rollin Records
Neat second-hand shop in West Wickham with well-organised singles, TV-related 7-inch records and a large stock up to the 1990s.
Tip: Open Thursday to Saturday only; the shop does not trade online.
6 Station Rd, West Wickham BR4 0PR, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Sunday Closed
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