Record Shops in Warwickshire

Warwickshire’s record-shop map is compact enough for a day out but varied enough to keep you digging, linking the elegant streets of Leamington Spa with Rugby’s town-centre arcades and the market-town circuit around Nuneaton, Atherstone, Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon. Along the way you’ll also spot shops with turntables and everyday essentials, so it’s easy to get set up or tweak your home listening rig. Leamington is the obvious hub: Head Records combines new releases with plenty of pre-loved vinyl and CDs, while nearby Seismic Records has that independent, chatty feel where recommendations come easily. If your shelves lean towards classical or jazz, Presto Music is a standout specialist, doubling as a sheet-music and instruments stop with a steady programme of lessons and events. Over in Rugby, Revolution Records Rugby adds another strong browse for collectors chasing new pressings and harder-to-find titles, and it’s easy to pair with a wander through Little Church Street. Further north, Music is the Answer Nuneaton mixes vinyl and CDs with a bit of pop-culture browsing, and Stratford’s SJ Records is a handy detour between theatres, pubs and the river; out towards Shipston-on-Stour, smaller-town stops make for slower, more serendipitous rummaging. Browse the Warwickshire listings, pick a couple of towns, and let the crates set the pace.

Our directory currently lists 12 record shops across Warwickshire, spanning long-established institutions and newer independent arrivals, with shops in Leamington Spa, Rugby, Nuneaton, Stratford-upon-Avon, Atherstone and Shipston-on-Stour. 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.

Many independents here join in with Record Store Day every April, when limited releases and queues outside the shutters are all part of the fun, and several host in-store performances and special events through the year. Because opening times differ from shop to shop, check the individual listings below before setting out so you can plan your visit around the ones you most want to see.