Record Shops in West Sussex

West Sussex is a brilliant region for turning a coastal wander into a proper crate-digging circuit, with independent shops spread from the South Downs towns to the seaside strip. Worthing is the obvious hub, where you can bounce between places like Music Mania for a deep rummage through vinyl and CDs (including plenty of wallet-friendly second-hand bins) and Spun Records for a more social stop that mixes records with a café-bar feel and regular music nights. Head west to Bognor Regis for extra browsing, then swing inland to Horsham, where Horsham Records makes a handy market-town anchor for a slower, unhurried dig. Chichester adds another strong cluster: Shore Record Store is a welcoming spot for working through racks across a wide range of styles, and it’s easy to pair with a stroll around the city before continuing on. For something a little different, Shoreham-by-Sea’s Retrorama folds vinyl into a broader lifestyle space, complete with a coffee stop upstairs, while Arundel’s A Ray Of Delight Collectors Records & CDs is ideal for anyone who enjoys a more eclectic hunt. Use the listings to plot a route, pick a few towns, and explore West Sussex one shop at a time.

Our directory currently lists 17 record shops across West Sussex, from busy town-centre stores to independent neighbourhood diggers, with shops in Worthing, Chichester, Bognor Regis, Steyning, Shoreham-by-Sea, Horsham and Arundel. 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.

A good number of these shops take part in Record Store Day each April, with exclusive pressings and in-store events, and many also run pre-orders, listening sessions and regular new-stock drops. Opening hours vary between shops, so it is worth checking each listing before you travel and planning a route that links a few stores in a single trip.