Lilley’s Vinyl Revival brings serious crate-digging energy to Midsomer Norton’s High Street, serving the Radstock area with one of Somerset’s most extensive pre-loved music selections. Founded by collector Bob Lilley after his retirement in 2017, the shop grew from a personal collection of more than 15,000 records into a two-floor destination packed with tens of thousands of items.
What You’ll Find
Expect a broad, genre-spanning stock: rock, jazz, blues, country, opera, punk, prog, indie, NWOBHM, classical, soul, pop, electronic, hip hop, reggae and more. Alongside LPs and singles, Lilley’s carries CDs, cassettes, 78s, shellac records, picture discs, wind-up gramophones, styli, needles and signed memorabilia.
Experience / Atmosphere
This is a proper browsing shop: shelves, boxes and walls full of music, with enough depth for collectors yet plenty of accessible finds for casual visitors. The range gives it a treasure-hunt feel, from affordable singles to rarer pieces kept for serious enthusiasts. Its local character is part of the appeal, with a friendly, knowledgeable feel rooted in Bob Lilley’s long-standing passion for collecting.
Why Visit
- Two floors of pre-loved vinyl and music memorabilia
- Strong stock across mainstream and specialist genres
- Good destination for 78s, gramophones and older playback accessories
- Online inventory available as well as in-shop browsing
- A distinctive independent stop for record lovers in the Radstock and Midsomer Norton area
Summary
Lilley’s Vinyl Revival is a rewarding stop for anyone who enjoys second-hand music shops with depth, character and variety. Whether you are hunting a specific pressing, exploring older formats, replacing a favourite album or simply browsing for the joy of discovery, it offers a substantial and distinctive record-shopping experience in Somerset.
