Looking for record stores near you, or planning to explore independent vinyl shops while you travel? This is your starting point for browsing every record shop in our directory, organised region by region across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Our index currently covers more than 770 independent record shops in over 90 UK regions — from major music cities like London, Manchester, Glasgow and Bristol to smaller towns with a single much-loved shop. Each regional page lists verified shops with addresses, maps, opening details and links to their websites and socials.
Find record shops near you
Pick your county, city or region below to see every record shop we have listed there. Whether you are after new releases, rare original pressings, second-hand bargains or specialist genres like jazz, soul, reggae, dance and hip-hop, the regional pages make it easy to find shops within easy reach and plan which ones to visit first.
Browse vinyl shops by UK region
The full region index appears below, with England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all covered. Greater London has the largest concentration of record shops in the directory, followed by Greater Manchester and Merseyside, but excellent independents are spread right across the country — including in smaller towns and rural areas that are well worth a detour.
Planning a record-shopping trip
Many of the shops in our directory take part in Record Store Day each April, with exclusive pressings and in-store events, and a lot of them host gigs, signings and listening sessions throughout the year. Opening hours vary from shop to shop, so it is always worth checking individual listings before you set out and grouping nearby shops together so you can comfortably visit several in a day.
Frequently asked questions
How many record shops are listed in the UK directory?
There are more than 770 independent record shops listed across over 90 UK regions, covering England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Which UK region has the most record shops?
Greater London has the most record shops in the directory, with dozens of independents across central and outer London, followed by Greater Manchester and Merseyside.
Do UK record shops sell new and second-hand vinyl?
Most do both. The shops listed here stock a mix of new releases and second-hand records, and many also sell CDs, turntables and accessories, with knowledgeable staff on hand for recommendations.