Lost In Music sits right in the thick of Camborne’s town centre and feels like the sort of place you spot, step inside “just for a quick look”, and then resurface a good while later with a small stack under your arm.
Background / History
A long-running independent fixture on Trelowarren Street, Lost In Music has quietly built its reputation the traditional way: by keeping the doors open, the racks full, and the conversation focused on the records. It’s a deliberately old-school operation, with an emphasis on in-person browsing rather than an online storefront or constant social updates. The result is a shop that feels refreshingly direct — turn up, dig, chat, and if you’re hunting for something specific, pick up the phone and ask.
What You’ll Find
The headline here is vinyl — lots of it. Expect shelves and boxes packed tightly enough to reward patience, with the kind of second-hand selection that changes all the time. You’ll typically find a broad spread rather than a single narrow speciality: classic rock and pop sit alongside soul, punk, dance and plenty more, with familiar catalogue staples mixed in among the left-field finds. There’s also usually a supporting cast of other formats for collectors who like to keep their options open, so it’s worth scanning beyond the LP spines and seeing what else is tucked in. Prices tend to suit proper rummaging: this is a shop where bargains are part of the fun, especially if you’re buying a few.
Experience / Atmosphere
Browsing at Lost In Music is a hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up kind of pleasure. It’s packed, characterful, and unapologetically about the stock — the sort of place where you can lose your sense of time while working methodically through a section. The welcome is straightforward and friendly, and if you fancy a natter about what you’ve found (or what you’re hoping to find), it’s the kind of shop that makes space for that. For locals, it’s a dependable high-street haunt; for visitors, it’s a brilliant reminder that Cornwall’s record-shopping scene extends well beyond the obvious hotspots.
Why Visit
A deep, floor-to-ceiling style selection that rewards real digging
Strong second-hand turnover, so repeat visits often pay off
Friendly, no-fuss service — and a good place for a music chat
Central Camborne location, easy to fold into a day around town
A proper “walk in and browse” record shop experience
Summary
If you like record shopping that feels tactile, unrushed and full of possibility, Lost In Music is well worth a stop. Come for the sheer volume of vinyl, stay for the satisfaction of the find — the slightly scuffed gem, the overlooked classic, or the record you didn’t know you needed until you saw it on the shelf.
