Keep Audio Co brings together record hunting, coffee, cake and grassroots music culture in the heart of Launceston, giving the town a distinctive stop-off for vinyl buyers and casual browsers alike.
Background / History
Keep Audio Co Ltd was incorporated in September 2022 and is run from Launceston, with Dale Walters closely associated with the shop’s development and public identity. Walters is a Launceston local and long-standing music enthusiast who has spoken about wanting to open a record shop for many years. The shop has become part of the town’s wider independent retail revival, with Launceston now notable for supporting two record shops with complementary tastes and audiences. Record Store Day also lists Keep Audio Co as a participating independent shop, underlining its place within the wider UK record-shop network.
What You’ll Find
The stock centres on vinyl, with a broad, approachable mix rather than a narrow specialist focus. Rock is a clear strength, and the shop’s own online categories also include grunge, pop and funk. Beyond records, Keep Audio Co has been noted for second-hand hi-fi, guitars and other music-related items, making it a useful call for anyone interested in the wider listening set-up as well as the records themselves. Its café side is integral rather than incidental: coffee, cake and browsing sit naturally together, giving visitors a reason to pause rather than simply buy and leave.
Experience / Atmosphere
Keep Audio Co feels less like a conventional high-street retailer and more like a meeting point for people who enjoy records, conversation and live music. The tone is friendly, informal and hands-on, with customer comments highlighting helpful service, good coffee, homemade cake, a sizeable vinyl selection and a welcoming attitude. The shop has also hosted Sunday Live Sessions, including Cornish folk and storytelling music, adding to its role as a small cultural space as well as a retail shop.
Why Visit
- Vinyl browsing with a strong leaning towards rock and guitar-based music
- Coffee and cake alongside the record racks
- Second-hand hi-fi, guitars and music-related extras
- A friendly, community-minded stop in Launceston’s independent scene
- Record Store Day involvement and live-session activity
Summary
Keep Audio Co is a characterful Launceston record shop for people who like their music spaces relaxed, sociable and rooted in the local scene. With vinyl, coffee, cake, occasional live music and a genuine sense of community, it offers more than a quick browse. It is the kind of place where collectors, casual listeners and visitors to the town can all find a reason to linger.
