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Tyneside, Wearside and Teesside
A multi-day run south from the Tyne coast through Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham to Teesside; continue to York for more.
Route: Whitley Bay → Newcastle → Sunderland → Durham → Stockton-on-Tees · 13 record stores across 5 stops
Stop by stop
Stop 1: Whitley Bay
Mama Roux Records
Whitley Bay shop with a wide spread of genres, box sets and CDs, plus merchandise.
Tip: Places has no hours, so check before you visit the coast.
293 Whitley Rd, Whitley Bay NE26 2SN, UK
Hours not listed. Call ahead before you go.
Tune Army
Small vinyl and merchandise shop on the Fish Quay at Tynemouth.
Tip: Opening days can vary at smaller shops, so check before a long trip.
46 Fish Quay, Tynemouth, North Shields NE30 1JA, UK
Hours not listed. Call ahead before you go.
Stop 2: Newcastle City Centre
Reflex
Small, packed Newcastle shop known for new releases, exclusives, events and a strong online store.
Tip: Open daily, including Sundays, in the city centre.
23 Nun St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5AG, UK
Hours
Monday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM RPM Music
Newcastle shop open since the 1990s with well-organised genre sections, reasonable prices and cheap crates.
Tip: Closed Sundays; look for the £1 box.
4, Old George Yard, 4 Old George Yard, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1EZ, UK
Hours
Monday 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM Tuesday 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM Wednesday 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM Thursday 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM Friday 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Sunday Closed Beatdown Records
Eclectic shop with a genuinely strong metal section tucked in the back.
Tip: Head to the back and turn right for the metal section — regulars call it a mini mecca.
Unit 1, Clarendon House, Bewick St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5EE, UK
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday Closed Vinyl Guru
Well-organized shop known for excellent Record Store Day queue management, including free coffee and biscuits.
Tip: Fast, secure shipping if you're ordering online from afar.
69 Westgate Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1SG, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday Closed
Stop 3: Sunderland and Houghton
Hot Rats Records
Sunderland shop with an eclectic stock of vinyl and CDs, including metal and jazz, and a Record Store Day participant.
Tip: Closed Sundays.
19 Waterloo Pl, Sunderland SR1 3HT, UK
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Sunday Closed Roker Records
Small shop in Roker with pre-owned vinyl and a growing stock of new releases and sealed classics.
Tip: Opens Friday to Sunday only.
164 Fulwell Rd, Roker, Sunderland SR6 9QS, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Just the Sound
Record shop in Houghton le Spring.
Tip: Open Wednesday to Saturday.
Lambton House, Newbottle St, Houghton le Spring DH4 4AR, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed 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 4: County Durham Drive
The Record Shed
Durham Market Place shop buying and selling vinyl, with a friendly pair of owners; also known for a media transfer service.
Tip: Closed Sundays.
Durham Market Place, Durham DH1 3NJ, 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 Just the Sound
Record shop in Houghton le Spring.
Tip: Open Wednesday to Saturday.
Lambton House, Newbottle St, Houghton le Spring DH4 4AR, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed 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 RPM Discs
County Durham shop with a large selection from early to modern records, used and new, with post-it recommendations and a turntable to try records.
Tip: Closed Sundays.
The Shop, 7A Front St, Wingate TS28 5AA, UK
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday Closed
Stop 5: Stockton-on-Tees
Regency Records
Independent Stockton shop in Regency Mall catering for many tastes, with a Manchester music slant and sometimes live performances.
Tip: Closed Sundays.
15, regency west mall, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 1EF, UK
Hours
Monday 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday Closed The Roxy Music & Poster Store
Independent Billingham shop with a good selection at sensible prices and a friendly owner.
Tip: Open Wednesday to Saturday.
43 Station Rd, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham TS23 1AF, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday Closed
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.