Record Shops in Brighton and Hove

Brighton and Hove is one of the UK’s best crate-digging cities, with a tight cluster of independent shops you can walk between from the North Laine and Kensington Gardens to Trafalgar Street, Gloucester Road and St James’s Street, plus a handy run of stops along Western Road in Hove. Start in the North Laine with Resident for fresh releases, reissues and collector-friendly editions, then swing by 77 Records inside the North Laine Bazaar for flea-market style rummaging. In Hove, Capsule Records blends vinyl shopping with great coffee and a community-minded, discovery-led approach. Over by Trafalgar Street, Rarekind Records leans into hip hop, funk, soul and reggae alongside new and used finds, while Across the Tracks is the sort of place where patient browsing is rewarded with unexpected bargains on vinyl and CDs. If your tastes run heavier, Godzilla Records on Foundry Street brings punk, hardcore and metal into the mix with tapes and zines, and The Vinyl Curtain on St James’s Street keeps the digging spirit alive with broad second-hand shelves and DJ-friendly picks. Browse the listings, plot a route, and make a day of exploring Brighton and Hove’s record-shop circuit.

Our directory currently lists 20 record shops across Brighton and Hove, covering everything from high-street names to specialist crate-digging spots, with shops in Brighton and Hove. Between them you will find new and second-hand vinyl across every genre, from rare original pressings and audiophile reissues to the latest releases, plus turntables, accessories and knowledgeable staff happy to point you towards your next find.

Record Store Day in April is a highlight for collectors in the area, with exclusive vinyl and a buzzing atmosphere across participating shops, while throughout the rest of the year you will find pre-orders, second-hand finds and friendly recommendations. Opening hours vary, so use the listings below to confirm details and map out an efficient day of crate-digging.