Background / History
On Hill Avenue, a short stroll from Amersham’s mainline station, The Record Shop has spent the best part of two decades serving Buckinghamshire’s collectors and musicians under one roof. The business opened its doors in 2005 and has remained a genuinely independent fixture of the town ever since, growing steadily through the vinyl revival while keeping the personal, knowledgeable service that first earned its following. Twenty years of buying and selling have given the shop deep local roots and a reputation for fair, straightforward dealing, whether someone is parting with a single prized pressing or an entire lifetime’s collection.
What You’ll Find
The racks hold around 30,000 LPs and singles alongside thousands of CDs, covering just about every genre you could hope to dig through, from rock, soul, jazz and reggae to classical, folk, electronic and pop. New and pre-owned stock sit side by side, so there is plenty for both the casual buyer and the serious crate-digger. The shop is also a proper instrument retailer, carrying roughly 300 electric and acoustic guitars, ukuleles and amplifiers from names such as Fender, Gibson and Ibanez, together with leads, accessories and gear suited to everyone from absolute beginners to seasoned players. A rolling selection of more than 5,000 records and CDs is listed through the shop’s Discogs store for those buying from further afield, and staff are always keen to buy quality vinyl, instruments and equipment in. Gift cards are available for anyone struggling to choose.
Experience / Atmosphere
Browsing here is an unhurried affair. The combination of well-stocked crates to flick through and a wall of guitars waiting to be tried gives the shop a dual character that sets it apart from a standard record store, and it is just as easy to fall into conversation about a forthcoming amp as a rare reissue. The owners take a hands-on approach and are happy to offer recommendations, talk shop or simply leave you to lose an hour among the shelves. Over the years the shop has become something of a meeting point for the area’s music community, a place where collectors, gigging musicians and curious first-timers all feel equally at home.
Why Visit
- A vast and varied stock of around 30,000 LPs and singles plus thousands of CDs across all genres.
- One of the few shops to pair records with a serious range of about 300 guitars, ukuleles and amps.
- Long-established independent trading since 2005 with two decades of expertise behind the counter.
- Fair, knowledgeable buying of vinyl, instruments and whole collections.
- An online Discogs store of 5,000-plus titles for those who cannot visit in person.
Summary
The Record Shop is a rare two-in-one destination, combining a deep, genre-spanning vinyl and CD selection with a well-chosen range of guitars and amplifiers in the heart of Amersham. Its longevity, its appetite for buying and its welcoming, music-led atmosphere make it well worth seeking out, whether you are hunting a specific pressing, building a collection or looking for your next instrument.
