Get your paws on some vinyl at these stellar stores
Resident Music
28 Kensington Gardens, Brighton BN1 4AL | Open every day 9.30am-6pm
Named the Best Record Shop in the UK in 2019, Resident Music is a one-stop shop for music fans in Brighton. As well as the best in current records, you’ll find extensive back-catalogues and rare ‘dinked’ editions, plus signed CDs, vinyls and books. The shop sells tickets to local gigs and has had some huge names play in-store, from Laura Marling to the xx. What’s more, the shop has some of the friendliest and most helpful staff around, and they know their stuff - so you’re sure to get something to your taste even if you just come in for a browse.
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The Record Album
8 Terminus Road, Brighton BN1 3PD | Wednesday 12-5pm, Thursday - Saturday 10am-6pm
Located just a stone's throw from the station, The Record Album is Brighton institution as its oldest record shop, founded all the way back in 1948! It stocks a wide variety of records, with a strong focus on film soundtracks and anything Hollywood or showbiz-related. There are a lot of rare beasts hiding amongst the stacks, and owner George will happily help you in your search - his music knowledge is unrivaled, so you're sure to find whatever you're looking for, or pick up a great recommendation!
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The Wax Factor
24 Trafalgar St, Brighton BN1 4EQ | Open Monday - Saturday 11am-5pm, closed on Sunday
This record store and bookshop has been trading for almost 35 years now, and it only gets better with age. You could spend hours flipping through vinyl here, but our top tip? Get down (that's on your knees, rather than boogying) to stock up - there are a ton of hidden treasures stacked at the back of the shop. Prices aren't low for the collectibles, but grab four selected LPs you like and you'll be down only a tenner!
Click here for The Wax Factor’s Facebook page
Across The Tracks
110 Gloucester Rd, Brighton BN1 4AF | Open Monday - Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 12-5pm
For used and second-hand records, Across the Tracks brings the cream of the crop. This old-school shop is always ready to go above and beyond in their recommendations and the records are always in great condition, so if you're not fussy about getting something pristine, you're sure to find some really good value purchases. They'll even clean the records before you buy!
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Mr Bongo
6 Gloucester Yard, 121-123 Gloucester Road, Brighton BN1 4AF | Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
Having only opened oin Brighton in 2016, Mr Bongo is a relative newcomer on this list, but the owners have over 30 years of experience (and quite the story!) as an independent shop and producer of music AND films, since starting with the original Mr Bongo incarnation in London's Soho in the 1989; it was the first UK shop to sell records from many independent USA hip hop labels like Def Jam, Rawkus and Big Beat, and today the bright and airy shop specialises in hard to find, classic Latin and Brazilian music, as well as reggae, African and Jazz music.
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