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The best record stores in Birmingham

9 independent shops, ranked by the collectors who dig them — every one 4.7★ or higher on Google.

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Birmingham's independent record shops — the 9 highest-rated in the city, ranked by real Google reviews from the diggers who shop them. 9 shops worth planning a day around.

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Every shop in this guide, plotted across Birmingham — tap any pin to open that store's full profile.

Map of the best record stores in Birmingham
  1. 1The Diskery Birmingham
  2. 2Ignite Record store
  3. 3Swordfish Records
  4. 4Stylus Records
  5. 5Psychotron Records
  6. 6Record Culture
  7. 7Polar Bear Records
  8. 8Eclipse Records
  9. 9Music Is The Answer

Where to dig — the 9 stores

Each store below has its rating, area and how to get there. All 9 are independent and 4.7★ or higher on Google — tap any store for its full profile with opening hours, what you'll find and what visitors mention.

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The Diskery Birmingham record store, Bristol St, Birmingham
4.8 · 372

The Diskery Birmingham

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Record store in Bristol St, Birmingham — rated 4.8/5 across 372 Google reviews.

Bristol St · 92 Bristol St, Birmingham B5 7AH, UK
WebsiteMap+44 121 622 2219
2
Ignite Record store record store, Birmingham, Birmingham
4.9 · 360

Ignite Record store

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Record store in Birmingham, Birmingham — rated 4.9/5 across 360 Google reviews.

Birmingham · 31, Great Western Arcade, Birmingham B2 5HU, UK
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Swordfish Records record store, Dalton St, Birmingham
4.7 · 208

Swordfish Records

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Record store in Dalton St, Birmingham — rated 4.7/5 across 208 Google reviews.

Dalton St · 66 Dalton St, Birmingham B4 7LX, UK
WebsiteMap+44 121 200 1521
4
Stylus Records record store, Bore St, Birmingham
4.7 · 140

Stylus Records

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Record store in Bore St, Birmingham — rated 4.7/5 across 140 Google reviews.

Bore St · 36 Bore St, Lichfield WS13 6LU, UK
WebsiteMap+44 1543 728124
5
Psychotron Records record store, Boldmere Rd, Birmingham
4.7 · 119

Psychotron Records

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Record store in Boldmere Rd, Birmingham — rated 4.7/5 across 119 Google reviews.

Boldmere Rd · 26 Boldmere Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B73 5TD, UK
WebsiteMap+44 7791 633362
6
Record Culture record store, Market St, Birmingham
4.9 · 117

Record Culture

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Record store in Market St, Birmingham — rated 4.9/5 across 117 Google reviews.

Market St · 11 Market St, Stourbridge DY8 1AB, UK
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Polar Bear Records record store, York Rd, Birmingham
4.9 · 85

Polar Bear Records

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Record store in York Rd, Birmingham — rated 4.9/5 across 85 Google reviews.

York Rd · 10 York Rd, King's Heath, Birmingham B14 7RZ, UK
Map+44 7529 248521
8
Eclipse Records record store, a, Birmingham
4.8 · 84

Eclipse Records

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Record store in a, Birmingham — rated 4.8/5 across 84 Google reviews.

a · 6a, The Crossing at St. Paul's, Darwall St, Walsall WS1 1DA, UK
WebsiteMap+44 1922 322142
9
Music Is The Answer record store, Highfield Rd, Birmingham
4.9 · 56

Music Is The Answer

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Record store in Highfield Rd, Birmingham — rated 4.9/5 across 56 Google reviews.

Highfield Rd · 295 Highfield Rd, Birmingham B28 0BX, UK
WebsiteMap+44 7920 080200

Frequently asked

What is the best record store in Birmingham?
The Diskery Birmingham is the highest-rated with 372 Google reviews at 4.8/5. Ignite Record store and Swordfish Records are also among the best.
How many record stores are in Birmingham?
This guide ranks the 9 best-rated independent record shops in Birmingham. There are more across the metro — search the full Vinyl Radar world directory for every store.
Do Birmingham record shops sell secondhand vinyl?
Most independent shops carry both new and secondhand vinyl. Open each store's profile for its categories, services and opening hours.

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