Record Shops — Page 2

What makes great record shops?

This plate lists 152 shops in 40 countries. Glasgow has the most with 5, followed by Seoul with 5. Among these shops, 7 sell online, going by their own descriptions.

Ask to play the record: with used vinyl, listen before buying rather than judging the grade by eye.

Ask which pressing it is: ask for the label and the year of the pressing, which the sleeve alone may not show.

Ask how it travels: ask for a mailer or a stiff bag to protect records in your luggage.

Explore record shops

Use the city plates when they appear below, or open any store for its official door and related ORBIS city and craft links.