Record Shops in Merseyside

Merseyside’s record shops are inseparable from Liverpool’s reputation as a music city, and the best way to explore the region is to treat it as a walkable trail: from the cultural quarter around Bluecoat to the Ropewalks and Bold Street, you can hop between stores and finish with a gig the same night. A cornerstone is Probe Records, a “true Liverpool original” that opened in 1971 and has been described as a control room for the city’s music life, specialising in new and reissue vinyl alongside an expansive CD range. Nearby, 81 Renshaw offers a modern, friendly take on crate-digging with both new and second-hand stock, and it trades from a famously historic address once home to Bill Harry’s Merseybeat magazine. For newer discoveries and quality used wax, Dig Vinyl is a go-to, with a Bold Street shop in the city centre and a second branch on the Wirral in West Kirby—handy if you’re exploring beyond Liverpool. Add in Jacaranda Records (tied to the iconic Jacaranda venue) and you’ve got a scene that rewards repeat visits: expect everything from 60s rarities to current indie, electronic, hip-hop and local releases. Across Liverpool and the wider county, many shops are owner-run, chatty and discovery-focused—ideal for collectors, casual buyers and weekend crate-diggers alike.