Archive - Record Shop Stories

Record Shop Story #11: Platypus Records, Amsterdam

Expected the unexpected in this cool Amsterdam record shop full of collectables. There's a reason it's on the hit-list of serious US sample-hunters like…

Sep 7 •

August 2024

Record Shop Story #10: Asteroid Vinyl Cafe, Inglewood, CA

Record Shop Stories takes its first trip Stateside, with guest writer Kadrian Alvarenga revealing the vision behind one of Southern California’s best…

Aug 11 •

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July 2024

Record Shop Story #9: Sound Vinyl, Crystal Palace

This south London shop owned by artist and musician Mark Hill is a celebration of all things analogue and pre-loved

Jul 21 •

All Records Shop Stories are free to read this week!

Have a dig through the Record Shop Stories archive to unearth any gems you may have missed. It's free all week

Jul 7 •

June 2024

Record Shop Stories meets... DJ Food / Strictly Kev

Strictly Kev tells me stories of working with Coldcut, designing incredible album covers – and where he recommends vinyl shopping in London

Jun 30 •

Midweek must-watch: Adrian Quesada feat. iLe - 'Mentiras con cariño'

Imagine cruising through Mexico with this as your soundtrack...

Jun 26 •

Midweek must-watch: Liam Bailey - 'Mercy tree'

Nottingham's multi-talented singer-songwriter packs a punch, while getting you dancing round the kitchen

Jun 19 •

Record Shop Stories meets... DJ BobaFatt

Known for his top-notch 6 Music mixes and Soho Radio show, BobaFatt has also spent 20 years working in record shops in London and Bath. From Banksy to…

Jun 16 •

Midweek must-watch: Beastie Boys - 'Sabotage' live on Letterman

'Ill Communication' just turned 30. I know. But this video makes me feel 16 again

Jun 5 •

Record Shop Story #8: Jumbo Records, Leeds

Speak to any vinyl junkie in Leeds, and they'll ask if you've been to Jumbo. Opened in 1971, there's a reason that this shop has become a Leeds…

Jun 2 •

May 2024

Midweek must-watch: English Teacher - 'R&B' live at WFUV

Two and a half minutes that tell you the future of UK indie is in safe hands

May 22 •

Record Shop Story #7: Revolution Records, Penge

From rich local music history to a signed 7-inch from The Jam, a visit to south London's Revolution Records throws up a few unexpected surprises

May 19 •

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