Suggestions for Record Store near London

Andrew S. • February 2, 2015Best record store in London with live performances and a café. Serves Monmouth coffee

John L. • November 24, 2009Brilliant record store - especially good for reggae and dancehall, but also some great hip hop vinyl.

Kath • June 29, 2011Best record store in the UK! Friendly staff and great stock

DAZED AND CONFUSED • November 4, 2009Often cited as the best independent record store in London, Phonica is an essential stop-off for music lovers on the quest for new and obscure tracks.

Ammar I. • August 13, 2014Cool record shop, lots of prog and psych in the front. Worth a visit since there are about 5 other record stores in the same area. Golden mile for record shops.

nik • September 27, 2021Don’t forget to check out downstairs for more records

John L. • July 18, 2011A great selection of vinyl, and do take a peek at the units outside as there's often a real gem to be found.

Kh O. • February 8, 2016Always finding rare, exotic and much desired gems. Can never walk past without having a quick dig 🔑👍

odbpowell • September 6, 2010This is my first tip and where better place to put it than my local (and favourite) record store. I honestly don't think there's a bad record in it: jazz, roots, world, techno, library, house, rare sh

Kaz M. • November 30, 2018Downstairs is pretty decent sized vinyl selection

Maciek • March 12, 2017One of the best second hand record shops in London. Pop/rock/metal on the ground floor, electronic/techno/hiphop/reggae on 1st floor. All genres neatly organized into subgenres!

Elizabeth L. • November 24, 2014Impressive range of dvds, cds and records. Wish I had more time to browse through all of them.

Michael B. • July 11, 2019Classic record store. Great location by Portobello Rd.

warren • August 8, 2014New shop stocking house, techno, disco and edits plus a selection of new reggae, soul and jazz bits

Miwa N. • May 29, 2016Helpful staff:)

Katerina K. • October 22, 2023Some live music, good cocktails variety and stylish interior. Good place to be

Dave M. • May 19, 2018Decent little (mainly second hand) vinyl shop. Stocks all genres but seems to specialise in soul, funk & reggae. Well worth a look around.

Jennifer H. • June 20, 2015Great wearable artwork. The printing is superb. Will go again great for gifts.

Stuart C. • March 25, 2017Brilliant shop. Great collection of crust and oil! music.

Zoë D. • November 23, 2013Outside has heaters so not too bad, pizza is £6 and delicious! They also have an awesome band on every Friday.

Flavorpill_LDN • August 10, 2011One of the best sources of electronic music. Check it out to continue your night out at home, or to expand your vinyl vault.

Daniella • August 22, 2017They let you try out the synthesizers!

Ed O. • February 22, 2013Brilliant place, all one could ask for in terms of old jazz records

Jason B. • January 18, 2015They sell books, records, coffee and beer. What's not to like!

Ugnius • June 11, 2015Not so strong at Funk, soul and hip-hop music, which was what I was looking for, but overal very nice place. Had a lot of interesting stuff besides vinyl, like books and comics

nik • September 15, 2021Extensive collection of instruments to try. Friendly and helpful staff.

Derek W. • November 8, 2016I bought a Squier here as a cheap temp for a six month stay in London. Staff were great and found me a very playable guitar for a great price. So playable, I shipped it home! Wunjo win!

Jeremy S. • June 19, 2011Only the best secondhifi shop in London. Scratch that, best hifi shop. Oh what the hell. best shop in London. best people, wonderful kit, place to hang out and come away happy with whatever you buy.