Glasgow is one of the best cities in the UK for record shopping. Its independent shops are spread across a compact city centre, the Merchant City, the East End, the West End and the Southside, so a single day can take in new releases, deep second-hand crates, dance music specialists and a punk shop opposite the Barrowland. This guide picks out where to start and groups the city’s record shops by area. For the full, always up-to-date list with opening hours and maps, see our page of record shops in Glasgow.
Three Glasgow record shops to start with
Monorail Music, King Street. A destination shop inside Mono in the Merchant City, carefully curated across new releases, reissues and catalogue essentials. It is particularly strong on indie and alternative, post-punk, electronic and experimental music. At 95 King Street, G1 5RB. See the Monorail Music listing
Missing Records, Oswald Street. Trading since 1984 and a short walk from Central station, Missing is a proper second-hand dig, with vinyl, CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray across every genre, with a strong country and Americana section. At 51 Oswald Street, G1 4PA. See the Missing Records listing
Mixed Up Records, Otago Lane. A West End shop combining new releases with a deep second-hand section. Expect indie and rock alongside jazz, soul, reggae, dance and hip-hop, plus plenty of 7-inch singles. At 16-22 Otago Lane, G12 8PB. See the Mixed Up Records listing
Record shops in Glasgow by area
City centre
The city centre has the densest cluster of shops, and most are within ten or fifteen minutes’ walk of each other between Central and Queen Street stations.
- Love Music, 34 Dundas Street, G1 2AQ. An independent just above Queen Street station, with new and used vinyl, CDs, tapes and rarities and strong Scottish stock.
- Missing Records, 51 Oswald Street, G1 4PA. Second-hand vinyl, CDs and films across every genre, trading since 1984.
- Rubadub, 35 Howard Street, G1 4BA. A record shop and music technology retailer for DJs and producers, with underground records alongside studio equipment, DJ gear and electronic instruments. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.
- Fopp Glasgow, 19 Union Street, G1 3RB. New vinyl, CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray and books, with a broad mix of classic albums, reissues and current releases.
- Assai Records Glasgow, 233 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3EX. The Glasgow branch of the Assai group, opened in March 2023, with vinyl across rock, indie, jazz, soul and alternative and a programme of in-store events.
Merchant City and the East End
- Monorail Music, Kings Court, 95 King Street, G1 5RB. Curated new releases, reissues and catalogue titles inside Mono.
- Record Fayre, 13-15 Chisholm Street, G1 5HA. Vinyl and CDs across a broad range of tastes, a few minutes from the Trongate. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.
- Blitzkrieg, 231-233 The Barras, Gallowgate, G4 0TP. A vinyl-led, punk-focused shop opposite the Barrowland Ballroom, with new and cleaned second-hand records across rock, indie and metal, plus guitars, band T-shirts and memorabilia. Closed on Tuesdays.
West End and Finnieston
- Mixed Up Records, 16-22 Otago Lane, G12 8PB. New and second-hand vinyl across a wide range of genres, with plenty of singles. Closed on Sundays.
- Second Line Records, 133 Hyndland Road, G12 9JA. A friendly West End shop with records across many genres and eras. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Strip Joint Records, 956A Argyle Street, G3 8LU. An all-vinyl counter inside the Strip Joint bar and restaurant in Finnieston, focused on new and sealed stock, with a section spotlighting Scottish artists. Handy before a gig at the Hydro or the SEC.
Southside
- Some Great Reward, Unit 2, The Cooperage, 674 Pollokshaws Road, G41 2QE. A record shop and café open since 2018, selling new vinyl only, with real depth in jazz, African reissues, metal and new Scottish releases. Closed on Tuesdays.
- Otherside, 724 Pollokshaws Road, G41 2AD. Vinyl and CDs across a wide variety of genres, and staff happy to help track down a particular title. Closed on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays.
Planning a Glasgow record shop crawl
A city-centre loop on foot
If you only have a few hours, start at Love Music above Queen Street station, head down to Fopp on Union Street and Missing Records on Oswald Street, then cross to Rubadub on Howard Street. From there it is a short walk east to Monorail in the Merchant City and on to Record Fayre on Chisholm Street. Add Assai on Sauchiehall Street at the start or the end, depending on where you arrive.
West End and Southside
The West End pairs well with an afternoon: Mixed Up Records on Otago Lane and Second Line Records on Hyndland Road are close enough to combine, and Strip Joint Records in Finnieston makes an easy evening stop on the way back towards the city centre. On the Southside, Some Great Reward and Otherside are a few doors apart on Pollokshaws Road, so they make a natural pair.
Check opening hours first
Several Glasgow shops close on a Sunday, Monday or Tuesday, so Wednesday to Saturday is the safest window for a full crawl, when every shop in this guide is normally open. Each listing in our directory shows the current opening hours, and it is always worth checking before you travel.
Specialist record shops in Glasgow
Glasgow’s shops cover a lot of ground between them. For DJs and producers, Rubadub combines underground records with studio and DJ equipment. Blitzkrieg is the place for punk, rock and metal. Some Great Reward is a strong choice for jazz, African reissues and new Scottish music, and Monorail is known for indie, post-punk and experimental releases. For broad second-hand browsing, Missing Records and Mixed Up Records are the obvious places to dig. If you are new to buying second-hand, our beginner’s guide to crate-digging is a useful primer.
Record shops near Glasgow
- Paisley: Record Market
- Stirling: Europa Music
- Falkirk: Silver Machine Records
- Edinburgh: record shops in Edinburgh
For a wider view of the country, see our guide to Scotland’s best record shops.
Frequently asked questions
How many record shops are there in Glasgow?
Our directory currently lists 13 record shops in Glasgow, spread across the city centre, the Merchant City, the East End, the West End and the Southside. The Glasgow listings page always has the current count.
Where is the best area for record shopping in Glasgow?
The city centre. Love Music, Fopp, Missing Records, Rubadub and Assai are all walkable from the main stations, with Monorail and Record Fayre a short walk east in the Merchant City.
Where can I buy second-hand vinyl in Glasgow?
Missing Records on Oswald Street and Mixed Up Records on Otago Lane both have large second-hand sections. Love Music and Blitzkrieg also sell used records alongside new stock.
Where can I buy dance music or DJ vinyl in Glasgow?
Rubadub on Howard Street, which also sells studio equipment, DJ gear and electronic instruments.
Where can I sell my records in Glasgow?
Shops with second-hand stock may buy records, but policies vary, so contact them before you take a collection in. Our guide to selling your vinyl explains how to prepare.
Which Glasgow shops take part in Record Store Day?
Record Store Day takes place every April. Check the official participating shop list before you go, and read our guide to Record Store Day UK for tips on the day.
Shop details checked October 2026. Spotted a change? Let us know.
