Hip-Hop

Eastbourne’s Oldest New & Used Record Store Day Shop The Vinyl Frontier is the place for both New & Used Vinyl Records in Eastbourne. As the oldest independent official Record Store Day shop in the town, we not only specialise in new vinyl but also stock thousands of used and rare/collectible vinyl LP records, 12″ & 7″ singles. We also sell classic record players from like Dansette, Garrard and Bush, new and used turntables by Pro-Ject, Rega, Linn, Thorens and Technics as well as a full range of hi-fi equipment, spare parts (needles and belts) & the highly rated Roth Oli speakers, t-shirts, music artwork and memorabilia. Situated in the heart of Little Chelsea in Eastbourne’s town centre, our record shop is just 1 minute’s walk from the train station. Founded in 2012, The Vinyl Frontier is run by Chris King, a former music journalist, DJ and band/club Promoter, along with fellow DJ and former journalist Rhydd Pugh. new & Used vinyl records Catering for the committed collector, the music enthusiast and the casual browser, The Vinyl Frontier’s new & used vinyl records stock spans a spectrum of music from the 1950s through to the present. The shop stocks records from most musical genres including Jazz, […]

Deal Real was a renowned hip hop specialist record shop, located at 3 Marlborough Court. Moving from its Noel St. location in Soho, the Carnaby store was opened under new management in 2002 by university friends and family who came together through a mutual love of hip hop culture. The shop ethos centred on promoting the diverse range of UK and US hip hop culture, with a particular focus on emerging UK artists and genres that had very few other outlets. We even embraced early emerging genres like electronica, dubstep and grime. Deal Real was a hive of activity and its legendary Friday night open-mics, provided a platform for creative young people to come together, showcase their talents, share ideas and network with like minds. Young emerging talent of all description would meet, hone their skills and build positive links and futures. It was social networking before Twitter, with many young people arriving as curious music enthusiasts, but leaving as fans, collaborators and friends. Within 5 years of thriving in one of London’s iconic music and fashion districts, Deal Real became known as “London’s Hip Hop Mecca”.

The Only Record Shop In The Village The Vinyl Revival Store is “the only record shop in the village” (as far I know it’s the only record shop in any village in the UK).  It’s also the only record shop in the historic county of Huntingdonshire, and one of the smallest record shops in the UK. How to find the shop The shop is in the village of Buckden, conveniently located just off the A1 midway between St. Neots and Huntingdon .  It’s easy and free to park if you come by car, and the 66 bus from St Neots or Huntingdon stops just around the corner. Don’t go looking for a shopfront because there isn’t one, the shop is in a barn next to my house in Church Street,  just behind the Lion Hotel.  The gate is usually open, but please ring the bell as I may be in the house or the garden. New Vinyl Records I stock a limited range of new records – mainly limited editions and reissues. If it’s not in stock I can order most records from record companies and distributors. Secondhand Vinyl Records 000’s of LPs and 45s in stock. Some will be of interest to serious […]

Container records is a new record shop situated in a former shipping container, specialising in electronic music (Techno, House, DnB, Rave, Grime, Garage, Bass), Rock, Punk, Indie, Hip Hop, Soundtracks and Leftfield Weirdness. We stock a selection of new and preowned music, and aim to provide a friendly, knowledgeable and accessible space to explore independent music.  

Coronavirus update –  our physical shop is closed but we have a new website where you can buy records online.     YoYo Records (formerly Cosmos Records) London is a recent outlet to join the capital’s recent bloom of vinyl emporia is located on Hackney Road. They specialise in these music genres: Soul / Jazz / Funk / Rare Grooves / Rock / Psych / Disco / Hip-Hop / House / Electronic / 80’s/90’s/00’s New Release/ OG vinyl / In Store Only, Here are some customer reviews: wonderful store, great selection of LPs, fair prices, knowledgable and friendly staff, listening posts, they have plenty of LPs that would otherwise only be Discogs finds…and to pick them up in the real world , in a well-presented independent store, is rare and great pleasure. Go, regularly. What a place, great atmosphere very welcoming and chatted for about an hour about records with the owner whilst he played me some rare prog to Bollywood to Cuban stuff. Brilliant collection of records and well worth a look if your visiting London. 1st visit today. Derek is very friendly and knowledgeable, the stock is deep and prices aren’t that high by today’s market rates. Still […]

Lobster Records is a new record store in London Fields from Lobster Theremin & Distribution. The store itself is a clean, elegant yet still raw space set within Hackney, London. Plants adorn the walls, floor and shelves alongside highlight releases. There’s a 35 titles back wall, four listening stations, a 60 tape rack with Sony tape deck and pegboard display. All furniture is moveable and we’ll be refreshing the layout of the shop every so often as well as hosting in-stores and other shop-based events. Selling the majority of out 200+ label distribution stock plus an array of tapes, merch, zines and bits and bobs via the physical and store website. This record shop is open seven days a week. Lobster Records is in the Hackney London Fields area of East London.

The Centre for Better Grooves Bristol has quality used and new records for sale and the coffee is free. Customer reviews of The Centre for Better Grooves Bristol Popped in yesterday. Didn’t catch the young guys name who served me but he was very knowledgeable and very helpful. A great selection of Soul, Funk & Jazz albums with all the second hand copies in real good condition, no beaten up rubbish that you see so much of. I’m £85 lighter but took about 15 from the £1 bin out front. Bought the gold vinyl Maxwell reissue……. can’t wait to play that. Thank you. Discovered this place today and I’m already wondering when is too soon to go back! Great collection of records. Thanks Gordon! Always a pleasure dropping by and looking through the racks. Stock is always interesting and varied. Great to be able to go in and talk about any genre of music. Keep up the good work Gordon. good little place this, found some good stuff out the back!  

Coronavirus update – currently closed but check their website or call for more details.     Ransom Note Records is a new record shop in East London evolved into a bar and restaurant now too. It is a lovingly curated supply of second-hand house, techno, hi-NRG, italo, new wave, synth, boogie, disco, funk and soul. You’ll also be able to find all releases on the Ransom Note Records record label. There is an in-house turntable technician “for all your deck surgery needs”. Drawing on Aiden’s extensive knowledge of electronic history – honestly, what this man doesn’t know about dance music isn’t worth knowing – the shop will feature a lovingly curated supply of second-hand House, Techno, Hi-NRG, Italo, New Wave, Synth, Boogie, Disco, Funk and Soul. You’ll also be able to find all new releases from the Ransom Note Records imprint – home to the likes of Bawrut, C.A.R. and Marlon Hoffstadt – plus constantly updated stock from a carefully selected batch of our favourite labels. Situated in a brand new railway arch space in Forest Gate, the shop will also be home to resident Turntable Technician Neil Macey, the man for all your deck surgery needs. Hugely experienced in […]

Defend Vinyl is record shop on Smithdown Road, Liverpool selling all the best in new & used indie, emo, punk, soul, hip-hop & classics. Customer reviews of Defend Vinyl Picked up some rare reissues here for good price and impulse bought a few cheap records that are absolute classics – professor longhair, Louis Armstrong. Last time I was in I got some chemikal underground bands and their new releases. Perfect selection to choose from and good prices. Love it Just been enjoying the last record I bought from this shop, always a good selection in there and well priced, glad to have it here. always worth a visit. its one of the best shops on smithdown road! Great shop just what was needed along smithdown and the owner is genuinely one of the nicest blokes you could ever come across.. well done and keep up the good work. I’m giving it 5 star, like the band! I’m such a “System Addict” that I “Can’t Wait Another Minute” to visit but I will “Find the Time” come “Rain or Shine”. Defend Vinyl is a great record shop, easy to get to, affordable and has cheaper stock than other retailers. A record […]