Record Stores Directory
Find your next record store.
Independent vinyl shops from around the world — organised by country and city, each with its own story, catalogue and passion for music.
Independent stores · Organised by country · Updated as we dig
The vinyl community is thriving.
Independent record stores are the backbone of vinyl culture. With the global market past $1.9 billion and vinyl outselling CDs 3:1 in the US, physical shops are in a renaissance — 76% of Gen Z buy vinyl monthly, often discovering music through in-store crate-digging rather than algorithms.
Store guides, city by city.
Hand-written guides to the best independent record shops — where to dig, what makes each one special, and how to find them.
Crate-digging is an art form.
No algorithm hands you a forgotten first pressing in a dusty crate. The best finds are still earned, one sleeve at a time.
Support your local stores.
Discovery beats algorithms
Flicking through a crate surfaces music no playlist would ever recommend — that's how collections grow a personality.
Every store has a story
Independent shops are run by people who know their stock and their scene. They're the backbone of vinyl culture, not a warehouse.
Buying local keeps it spinning
Every record bought in a shop keeps the lights on, the crates full and the next generation digging.
Digging, answered.
Start with our city guides above, then ask the community — most cities have an active scene on Reddit or Discogs. Independent shops, secondhand stores and weekend record fairs are all worth the trip.
An annual celebration of independent record shops, with exclusive limited pressings released on the day. It's the best time to visit your local store, meet other collectors and find something you won't see again.
Check the vinyl under light for scratches, look at the sleeve and inner for wear, and don't be shy about asking to test-play a record. Condition matters more than rarity for everyday listening.
Sleeve every record in an anti-static inner, store them upright never stacked flat, and keep them out of direct sun. The right shelf does the rest — that's where we come in.
From crate to shelf.
Dig deeper. Discover more.
Independent stores, city by city — and when you bring the finds home, give them a home worth keeping.
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