Record Shops in Lancashire

Lancashire is a brilliant county for a proper crate-digging day out, with independent record shops dotted from Preston and Chorley to Burnley, Lancaster and the coast around Morecambe and Thornton-Cleveleys. Start in Preston at Action Records for a broad sweep of new releases and used gems, then head north to Forty Five Records in Lancaster, where browsing can be paired with a coffee and a proper linger. For seaside rummaging, Eden Music Morecambe adds turntables, amps and even guitars alongside racks of new and pre-loved vinyl, and Tiny Pug Records in Thornton-Cleveleys keeps things friendly and unhurried. If your tastes run clubward, Burnley is a standout: Electron Records Ltd leans into drum 'n' bass, jungle, dubstep, house and techno, and nearby you'll also spot a strong dance-and-house slant. Elsewhere around Accrington, Blackburn and Clitheroe you can mix serious collecting with a bit of pop-culture colour, while Ormskirk brings in a vintage-clothing crossover. Put it all together and you've got a county that rewards small detours and unplanned stops—browse the Lancashire listings, pick a couple of towns, and make a day of exploring locally.

Our directory currently lists 14 record shops across Lancashire, from flagship stores to small independents run by lifelong collectors, with shops in Preston, Thornton-Cleveleys, Chorley, Burnley, Clitheroe, Blackburn, Lancaster and Morecambe. 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.

Whether you are chasing a specific pressing or simply browsing, the shops below reward a proper dig, and many take part in Record Store Day each April alongside their own events and exclusives. Opening times vary, so check the individual listings before you travel and plan your visit so you can comfortably take in more than one shop.