No. 01
The best record stores in London
Digging in London takes a free afternoon and some self-control. We list 8 record stores here, from second-hand crates to shops that only stock fresh pressings, in the order Wax Journal members review and visit them most. Check the opening hours before you leave the house, because plenty of record shops keep their own idea of a working week.
8 venues
No. 02Next Door Records
London, United Kingdom
Record store, Bar, Café
Closed · Opens at 08:00
Next Door Records is a vinyl shop, bar, and café in Shepherd’s Bush where crate digging meets natural wine, DJs, wood-fired food, and a strong sense of community. Open day to night, it’s a space where music and good company always come first.
No. 03Next Door Records Two
London, United Kingdom
Record store, Bar
Closed · Opens at 09:00
Next Door Records Two is a second outpost with its own vibe—a hybrid record store, coffee spot, and cocktail bar by day, and an intimate venue with live sets and DJs by night. Expect carefully selected vinyl, great drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere designed for digging, working, or winding down.
No. 04Off The Record
London, United Kingdom
Record store
By appointment only
A well‑regarded record store praised for its vast new‑and‑used vinyl collection, knowledgeable staff, and welcoming atmosphere for serious music diggers. With deep crates of rare cuts and friendly service that keeps collectors coming back, it stands out as a top find.
No. 05Palace vinyl
London, United Kingdom
Record store
By appointment today
Palace Vinyl is a Brixton Village institution with over 30,000 records spanning the full spectrum of electronic music. With daily arrivals, six listening stations, and their own Palace Trax label, it’s a prime spot to buy, sell, and dig deep.
No. 06Peckings records
London, United Kingdom
Record store
A long‑standing vinyl shop that helped bring Jamaican music to London and remains a cornerstone for reggae, ska, soul and roots lovers. A wide selection of reissues and historical imports, it’s the kind of record store where serious diggers and roots aficionados find rare gems and timeless grooves.
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Zen Records
London, United Kingdom
Record store
A vinyl store specialising in reggae, ska, soul, jazz, R&B, hip‑hop, rare groove, garage and house—run with deep expertise and a tight-knit collector spirit. Trusted by diggers for decades as a source of rare cuts and bold selections.
Keep diggingin London
The full list throws everything in one bin. These are sorted by what you came for, so you can skip straight to the right crate.
