Foss Records brings a welcome dose of crate-digging culture to Coalville’s Newmarket, placing vinyl and CDs among the independent traders of Marlborough Square. The shop is a small, family-run business based inside Newmarket, Coalville, with its public launch at the market dating back to April, when its arrival was announced by neighbouring traders. Its address sits at Marlborough Square, Coalville, LE67 3WD, putting it right in the centre of the town’s indoor shopping and market space.
What You’ll Find
The stock is built around records and CDs, with a strong emphasis on used items alongside a smaller selection of new releases and fresh arrivals. Foss Records is the kind of place where browsing matters: boxes and shelves are there to be worked through, with the chance of finding familiar classics, overlooked albums, collectable pieces, dance CDs, pop magazines, memorabilia and other music-related surprises. The shop’s own listings highlight “loads of records and CDs”, including mostly used stock, while recent updates have mentioned new and used vinyl, classic dance CDs, fresh stock drops and a collectables corner.
Experience / Atmosphere
Part of Foss Records’ appeal is its setting. Newmarket is not a standalone high-street unit but an indoor market environment, surrounded by other food and retail traders. That gives a visit a relaxed, local feel: you can call in for a browse, dig through records at your own pace, and make it part of a wider trip around Coalville’s market quarter. Newmarket itself opens on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9am to 4pm, and combines food outlets with retail traders in Marlborough Square.
The tone of Foss Records is approachable rather than intimidating. It suits collectors who enjoy searching properly, but it is also accessible for casual buyers, returning vinyl fans, CD hunters and anyone looking for an affordable way back into physical music. The mix of second-hand stock, changing arrivals and occasional collectable items gives the shop a sense of movement: repeat visits are likely to bring different finds.
Why Visit
- Small, family-run record shop in Coalville’s Newmarket
- Good mix of vinyl records and CDs
- Mostly used stock, with some new items and regular fresh arrivals
- Potential finds include dance CDs, memorabilia, pop magazines and collectables
- Easy to combine with the wider food and retail offer at Marlborough Square
- A friendly, local alternative to online buying
Summary
Foss Records is a valuable addition to Coalville’s independent shopping scene: a compact, family-run music stop where the pleasure is in the search as much as the purchase. With used vinyl and CDs at its core, plus fresh stock and occasional collectable extras, it gives local music buyers a reason to browse in person and supports the continuing appeal of physical formats. For collectors, casual listeners and anyone passing through Newmarket, it is well worth making time for a dig.
