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Cardiff, Bristol & London
Cardiff's Spillers Records, Bristol's Rough Trade and Plastic Wax, then London's Soho.
Route: Cardiff → Bristol → London · 9 record stores across 3 stops
Stop by stop
Stop 1: Cardiff Dig
Spillers Records
Cardiff institution running since long before the digital era, with a devoted following spanning generations.
Tip: Ask staff to order anything they don't have — regulars say they'll always track it down.
27, Morgan Arcade, Cardiff CF10 1AF, UK
Hours
Monday Closed 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 - 5:30 PM Sunday Closed Kellys Records
Tucked upstairs in Cardiff Market, with a huge, well-organized selection and vintage music magazines.
Tip: Combine with a market food stop — plenty of options right downstairs.
212-226, Central Market, Cardiff CF10 1AU, UK
Hours
Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 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 Closed Cardiff Record Exchange
Large selection with a standout rare and collectable section, run by knowledgeable owner Ed.
Tip: Stock changes often — regulars make repeat visits worth it.
71 Whitchurch Rd, Cardiff CF14 3JP, UK
Hours
Monday Closed 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 - 5:30 PM Sunday Closed
Stop 2: Bristol Dig
Hot Wax Records
Small, lovingly curated shop spanning jazz to jungle, with coffee and cakes while you dig.
Tip: Ask for Nathan — he has deep roots in the Bristol music scene and great recommendations.
Old Drumbank Studios, 4 Sommerville Rd, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 9AA, UK
Hours
Monday 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM Tuesday Closed Wednesday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 - 5:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM Sunday 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM Plastic Wax Records
Bristol institution running over 40 years, considered by many the city's most authentic record shop.
Tip: Budget real time — regulars say a quick visit always turns into hours.
222 Cheltenham Rd, St Andrew's, Bristol BS6 5QU, 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 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 PM Rough Trade Bristol
Record shop, cafe, and live venue combined, with a relaxed atmosphere for lingering.
Tip: The venue entrance is through the cafe — easy to miss with construction around the building.
3, New Bridewell, Nelson St, Bristol BS1 2QD, 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
Stop 3: London Soho Session
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 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 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
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.