Where to buy vinyl records, not Amazon

[bunchofkeys]

Pretty much as the title reads.
Looking to build up a small collection of records, for the old (must be about 40 years old now) technics turntable that I've picked up from my parents attic.
It's far from high end, but suits my needs for now, as a light listener (belt and cartridge have been replaced).

I'm growing ever tired of buying things from Amazon, so ideally i would like start buying from smaller companies, or even go visit a store to hand pick (impulse buy) records, both old and new.

Could anyone recommend places both online and actual stores?
I'm in Kent, so could travel on the highspeed train into London, if there are places that offer a good selection.

[JZZ30]

Discogs is a fantastic resource. Lots of independent record stores / small labels and private sellers listing just about anything you'd want to buy.

[dudleybloke]

JZZ30 said:

Discogs is a fantastic resource. Lots of independent record stores / small labels and private sellers listing just about anything you'd want to buy.

This.
Ebay can be good too.

[anonymous-user]

Theres a few in Brighton, I can't remember names but theres an article here
https://brightonjournal.co.uk/the-best-places-to-b...

[thebraketester]

Ebay.... and discogs for reference to make sure you get the exact print/copy you are after.

[miniman]

Another vote for Discogs.

[vacant-100]

Try your local record shop - London has a few (both new and secondhand) but a lot of them will tend to specialise in one or two genres. What is it you're looking to buy, classic or new LP albums? Then try Rough Trade, Fopp or Flashback. Dance 12"s? Phonica. Soul/Jazz/Reggae? Sounds of the Universe.

If you're buying online Juno tend to be a couple of quid cheaper than others, but there's nothing to compare to actually going into a shop

[TwigtheWonderkid]

Charity shops and car boot sales. What model Technics turntable is it?

[anonymous-user]

Is modern vinyl as good as the older versions ? Sure I read that along with new cassette tapes they are of inferior quality ?

[worsy]

Buy direct from the artist as well.

[TwigtheWonderkid]

Iwantafusca said:

Is modern vinyl as good as the older versions ? Sure I read that along with new cassette tapes they are of inferior quality ?

Should be better, usually on 180g vinyl, much heavier.

[darreni]

Lots of labels have their own store,

Abbey Roads half speed masters are superb

https://shop.abbeyroad.com/Vinyl/

Beggars Banquet always have some good stuff too

https://archive.beggars.com/store/

[angusfaldo]

Burning Shed is a great online option, depending on your music tastes.

https://burningshed.com

[bunchofkeys]

Blimey that's a great list for starters, thank you.

Ideally a day out to the record shop would be nice, so thank you for the suggestions. But it also seems that Discogs (Disco GS or Disc Ogs?) is the goto place too.

To answer the question, the model: Technics SL-B2

[JZZ30]

bunchofkeys said:

But it also seems that Discogs (Disco GS or Disc Ogs?) is the goto place too.

From discography I presume.

[V8mate]

bunchofkeys said:

Blimey that's a great list for starters, thank you.

Ideally a day out to the record shop would be nice, so thank you for the suggestions. But it also seems that Discogs (Disco GS or Disc Ogs?) is the goto place too.

To answer the question, the model: Technics SL-B2

The Rough Trade shops are a great record-buying destination.

[thebraketester]

bunchofkeys said:

To answer the question, the model: Technics SL-B2

Nice.... I’ve got a mid 1980s SL-DL1 which was my dad, still works absolutely perfectly.

[Wonderman]

https://www.banquetrecords.com for new and reworks

[Mark V GTD]

I have boxes of albums and 12" singles from the 80's but have not owned a turntable since about 1996! So there they sit....

[TwigtheWonderkid]

bunchofkeys said:

To answer the question, the model: Technics SL-B2

Nice. S shaped tonearm and a strobe. I always wanted a Technics SL1200 as a kid but couldn't afford it. A few years ago I decided to get a new one...and still couldn't afford it.

So got an Audio Technica LP120, which is the best of the SL1200 clones.