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Cardiff, Newport, Monmouth, Abergavenny and Hay
Work north-east out of the capital through Newport, the Wye valley at Monmouth and Abergavenny, ending in the book town of Hay-on-Wye, where a second shop, Haystacks Music, is nearby.
Route: Cardiff → Newport → Monmouth → Abergavenny → Hay-on-Wye · 11 record stores across 5 stops
Stop by stop
Stop 1: Cardiff Records: Bay to Roath
Diggers Club Records
Second-floor shop with sit-down listening stations and a strong line in Japanese pressings, jazz, city pop, post punk and boxes of soul and funk 7-inches.
Tip: Listening is encouraged, so take your time on the decks; it is a short walk from Cardiff Bay and closed on Sundays.
113-116 W Bute St, Cardiff CF10 5AB, UK
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 4:00 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 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 The Record Shop
Small second-hand shop tucked off Albany Road, known for bargain bins, cheap singles and plenty of 80s pop alongside rock and everything else.
Tip: Budget digging: leave time to work through the crowded racks. Closed Mondays and Sundays.
1 Inverness Pl, Cardiff CF24 4RU, UK
Hours
Monday Closed 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 - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 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: Newport Arcades and Market
Kriminal Records
Independent shop in a Victorian arcade near the market, with used stock across many genres including punk, rockabilly and dub, and a knowledgeable owner.
Tip: Wednesday opening is short (closes 1:30 PM); closed Mondays and Sundays.
1-3, Newport NP20 1FZ, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Thursday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday Closed Mint and Sealed Vinyl
Record stall-shop in the corner of Newport Market, mostly new, sealed and hand-picked records, also running listening parties and vinyl fairs.
Tip: Opening days are limited (Wednesday to Saturday), so check before you go.
Unit MO18, Newport Market, Upper Dock St, Newport NP20 1DD, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday Closed Diverse Vinyl
Newport independent selling new and used vinyl, CDs and 7-inch singles, with a bargain bin and special orders; the shop also runs its own vinyl-focused label and sells record care products.
Tip: Check the bargain singles bins; open Monday to Saturday, closed Sundays.
10 Charles St, Newport NP20 1JU, UK
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 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
Stop 3: Monmouth
Grinning Soul Records
Record shop in Monmouth's White Swan Court selling new releases and second-hand classics, with a relaxed, record-loving feel.
Tip: Open Wednesday to Saturday only.
7 White Swan Ct, Monmouth NP25 3NY, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday Closed
Stop 4: Abergavenny
Music One Vinyl
Old-school Abergavenny record shop with new and old vinyl, including punk singles, and an owner known for knowing his stock.
Tip: Google lists no hours, so check before travelling.
3 White Horse Ln, Abergavenny NP7 5AS, UK
Hours not listed. Call ahead before you go.
Stop 5: Hay-on-Wye
Tom's Records
Small Hay-on-Wye record shop with a well-chosen mix of genres, praised for its jazz section and the owner and his dog.
Tip: Open seven days, handy as part of a day in the book town.
13 Castle St, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford HR3 5DF, 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 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 4:00 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.