Records of the week

This week’s new releases span experimental jazz, alternative rock, avant folk, reggae and DIY punk. The Messthetics join acclaimed saxophonist James Brandon Lewis for the expansive Deface the Currency, Sugar’s classic 90s catalogue returns to vinyl, and Hen Ogledd deliver their most direct and emotionally rich album to date. Also new: the long awaited colour reissue of Soul Jazz favourite 600% Dynamite! and a limited Dinked Edition from Manchester punks Bruise Control. Read →

Spencer Cullum live

Spencer Cullum, along with Annie Williams and Rich Ruth, will be playing a free
lunchtime gig at the shop in support of his Coin Collection 3 album.

Tuesday 5th May, 1.30pm, free entry, all ages.

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Beatglider live

Beatglider's lost album - Dreaming Of Roads - will finally see the light of day this month, 20 years after being recorded and shelved. To celebrate Lee Hall, Matt Randall, and Paul Stride-Noble will be playing some Beatglider classics in the shop.

Saturday 28th February, free entry, all ages.

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Eternal Rhythm

Sparse, tense, and quietly devastating, Spiderland redefined what rock music could withhold, and how powerful that restraint could be. Read →

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Sell your records

We buy record collections anywhere in the UK – from a single crate to entire libraries. If you’re searching for a vinyl buyer near you, fair valuations, and cash for records in the UK, you’re in the right place. We're based in Southend, Essex, but we're happy to travel, or arrange courier pickup, throughout London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Cardiff, Leeds, Bristol, and beyond.Whether you’re downsizing, selling on behalf of a relative, or just clearing space – we make it easy. More info →

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Not sure what to pick? Our gift vouchers can be used online or in-store, whenever they’re ready to spend it. Buy here →