{"id":2382777,"date":"2026-04-21T12:30:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T12:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2382777"},"modified":"2026-04-21T12:30:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T12:30:37","slug":"popular-grassroots-music-festival-to-return-to-hidden-manchester-street-with-new-fringe-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/popular-grassroots-music-festival-to-return-to-hidden-manchester-street-with-new-fringe-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Popular grassroots music festival to return to hidden Manchester street with new fringe events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"300\">\n<p class=\"category\">Art &amp; Culture<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h1\">20 of the best record shops in and around Greater Manchester<\/p>\n<p>                  <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mb-4\" href=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/author\/daisy-jackson\/\"><br \/>\n                    <br \/>\n                    <span class=\"ml-2\">Daisy Jackson<\/span><br \/>\n                  <\/a><\/p>\n<p>              <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/best-record-shops-greater-manchester.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid w-100 featured wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Best record shops in Greater Manchester record store day\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/best-record-shops-greater-manchester.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/best-record-shops-greater-manchester-800x500.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/best-record-shops-greater-manchester-1600x1000.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/best-record-shops-greater-manchester-768x480.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/best-record-shops-greater-manchester-1536x960.jpg.webp 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1200;\"\/><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><strong>When it comes to listing things that define our city\u2019s culture, music and Manchester go hand-in-hand; we\u2019re up there with one of the most influential music places on the planet, and we\u2019ve got the best record shops to go with it \u2013 no exaggeration.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s that time of the year again to give our independent music stores the love and recognition they deserve. In a city brimming with musical history, it seems only right that we celebrate properly.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>With analogue media seeming to be back on the rise\/ trending and the music event scene saturated with DJs using vinyl, there\u2019s no time like the present to explore Greater Manchester\u2019s wide selection of indie record shops.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re looking to buy or are simply a music lover after ideas for a day out, these shops deserve some attention. We thought we\u2019d help you curate your itinerary for this <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/tag\/record-store-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Record Store Day<\/a><\/strong>, so here is your guide for 20 of the best record shops to visit for RSD UK 2026.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">20 best record shops in Manchester city centre and beyond<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-sifters-records-burnage\">1. Sifters Records \u2013 Burnage<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fthemancuk%2Fvideos%2F1304683706682160%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=380&amp;t=0\" width=\"380\" height=\"476\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The vinyl action around Greater Manchester may be concentrated around the city centre, but you\u2019ll find one of the best record stores out in Burnage.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you\u2019ve never visited Sifters Records, you\u2019ll recognise the name \u2013 this is the very shop referenced by Oasis in their tune \u2018Shakermaker\u2019, where Noel Gallagher sings: <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/feature\/inside-sifters-records-the-time-capsule-record-shop-that-inspired-oasis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cMister Sifter sold me songs when I was just sixteen.\u201d<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The musician used to shop here when he was a teenager, way before Oasis started releasing their own records, and their impact on the surrounding community and other local artists is massive.<\/p>\n<p>The shop was opened more than 40 years ago by Mr Sifter himself, Pete Howard, who stocked it with 700 of his own LPs.\u00a0Inside, you\u2019ll find a massive collection of rare and vintage records.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Piccadilly Records \u2013 Northern Quarter<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"515833\" src=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/piccadilly-records-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"record shops in manchester city centre\" class=\"wp-image-515833 img-fluid lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/piccadilly-records-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/piccadilly-records-600x800.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/piccadilly-records-1200x1600.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/piccadilly-records-768x1024.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/piccadilly-records-1152x1536.jpg.webp 1152w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/piccadilly-records-1536x2048.jpg.webp 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/2560;\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"515834\" src=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/piccadilly-records-2023-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Piccadilly Records in Manchester\" class=\"wp-image-515834 img-fluid lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/piccadilly-records-2023-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/piccadilly-records-2023-600x800.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/piccadilly-records-2023-1200x1600.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/piccadilly-records-2023-768x1024.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/piccadilly-records-2023-1152x1536.jpg.webp 1152w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/piccadilly-records-2023-1536x2048.jpg.webp 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/2560;\"\/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Piccadilly Records, ironically in the Northern Quarter instead (Credit: <em><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/themancaudio\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Audio North<\/a><\/strong><\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is arguably the city\u2019s best-known (and most-photographed) record store, with its orange sign and pretty patchwork of vinyl covers in the window.\u00a0You\u2019ll find it in the middle of Oldham Street, right in the beating heart of the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/tag\/northern-quarter\/\"><strong>Northern Quarter<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Part of Manchester\u2019s music scene since 1978, the shop thrived in the post-punk era of the 1980s.<\/p>\n<p>Following relocation and new management in the 90s, it\u2019s widely considered one of the world\u2019s best independent record shops (yes, the world), and is always at the heart of Record Store Day, with queues forming at least a day before.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to check out <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.piccadillyrecords.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Piccadilly Records\u2019 website<\/a><\/strong> for their handpicked selection of the releases they are set to be stocking on Saturday, 18 April. Make sure to be down there nice and early, as they open at 8am this year, and it will not be possible to reserve anything. You have been warned.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Vinyl Exchange \u2013 NQ<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"515838\" src=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_3832-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"record shops northern quarter\" class=\"wp-image-515838 img-fluid lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_3832-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/IMG_3832-600x800.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/IMG_3832-1200x1600.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/IMG_3832-768x1024.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/IMG_3832-1152x1536.jpg.webp 1152w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/IMG_3832-1536x2048.jpg.webp 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/2560;\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the GOATs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1204\" height=\"1224\" data-id=\"577450\" src=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/record-store-day-queues-manchester.png\" alt=\"vinyl exchange manchester\" class=\"wp-image-577450 img-fluid lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/record-store-day-queues-manchester.png 1204w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2024\/04\/record-store-day-queues-manchester-787x800.png.webp 787w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2024\/04\/record-store-day-queues-manchester-768x781.png.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1204px) 100vw, 1204px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1204px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1204\/1224;\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Always busy on RSD<\/figcaption><\/figure><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">An NQ favourite (Credit: The Manc Group\/Vinyl Exchange via Instagram)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Another Northern Quarter institution is <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vinylexchange.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vinyl Exchange<\/a><\/strong>, which has stood on the corner of Oldham Street and Dale Street (give or take a few metres) since 1988.<\/p>\n<p>Its impressive catalogue of collectors\u2019 editions and fan favourites makes Vinyl Exchange a popular site with people of all ages \u2013 including, apparently, some of the world\u2019s most iconic musicians themselves. Regular shoppers have included Tim Burgess, Johnny Marr, and Bez. <\/p>\n<p>Sprawled across two floors are CDs and records spanning just about every genre, from rock and indie, metal, punk, alternative, experimental, industrial, psychedelic and soundtracks.<\/p>\n<p>We <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C3aV7nWMKb2\/?hl=en-gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">sadly had to say goodbye to owner Rae Donaldson<\/a><\/strong> in February 2024, but what a legacy he\u2019s left behind \u2013 rest in peace, legend. Their emails are open to any last-minute requests, but again, no reservations are possible, so don\u2019t wait around.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Vinyl Revival \u2013 NQ<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/IMG_3820-1600x1200.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Vinyl Revival Manchester\" class=\"wp-image-515836 img-fluid lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/IMG_3820-1600x1200.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/IMG_3820-800x600.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/IMG_3820-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/IMG_3820-1536x1152.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/IMG_3820-2048x1536.jpg.webp 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1200;\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vinyl Revival, also Northern Quarter (Credit: <em>The Manc<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s all about Manchester\u2019s musical history at <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/vinylrevivalmcr.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vinyl Revival<\/a><\/strong>, which proudly toots the horn of the city\u2019s local bands from the 1960s to the present day. <\/p>\n<p>Sandwiched in between a sex shop and an old pet store, it\u2019s been sat here in <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/tag\/northern-quarter\/\"><strong>NQ<\/strong><\/a> for almost 30 years and stocks a massive range of vinyl, CDs, t-shirts and posters.<\/p>\n<p>Their Record Store Day collection is always up there with the very best, so keep your eyes peeled.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-wax-and-beans-bury\">5. Wax and Beans \u2013 Bury<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHT4S5mIp6J\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/category\/bury\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bury<\/a><\/strong>\u2018s only independent record store spans two floors in a beautiful Grade II-listed building on Market Street in the heart of the town. <\/p>\n<p>As well as its new and used vinyl collection \u2013 which you can test out on a turntable and headphones set-up \u2013 there\u2019s a cafe serving hot and cold drinks, food, snacks and fresh cakes.<\/p>\n<p>It pulls in a lot of live music from some massive names too, with recent intimate gigs and meet-and-greets from <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/tag\/the-lathums\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Lathums<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/tag\/inspiral-carpets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inspiral Carpets<\/a><\/strong> and The Cribs. <\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re another load of early birds too, with doors opening from 8am, but the queues for Record Store Day itself always start a good 20 hours beforehand.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Kingbee Records \u2013 Chorlton<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"562\" data-id=\"647916\" src=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-2.png\" alt=\"kingbee records chorlton\" class=\"wp-image-647916 img-fluid lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 750px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 750\/562;\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"577449\" src=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/les.jpeg\" alt=\"where is kingbee records\" class=\"wp-image-577449 img-fluid lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/480;\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u2018r Les<\/figcaption><\/figure><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Chorlton\u2019s Kingbee Records (Credit: X\/Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Once again, while many of you living outside the city centre might often complain \u2018there aren\u2019t enough record shops near me\u2019, those of you living in <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/tag\/chorlton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chorlton<\/a><\/strong> will know that isn\u2019t a problem you have to worry about.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t need to hop on a tram into town or wander your way down some miscellaneous backstreet to spot the sunny yellow frontage of <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kingbeerecords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Kingbee Records<\/a><\/strong>, a place that has been a staple in Chorlton for as long as most of us can remember and owned the entire time by Les Hare. <\/p>\n<p>The shop buys and sells all styles of music, with a stock that changes daily. Charmingly, their website bio says (and strap in for this):<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cYou can\u2019t move in here on Saturday afternoon for errant dads who\u2019ve been sent out for a loaf and taken a musical detour, indie hipsters discovering krautrock and discovering the 80s on 50p sevens, serious spending collectors eyeing the big pieces on the walls, disco mums with prams in the 12\u2032 racks, reggae obsessives sifting the boxes for super heavyweight ska, still sharp in their 50s chaps in good shoes, evaluating the latest northern stock, Big shot US house DJs in town for the night and doubling up on obscure electro on sale at a snip, king bee WAGs huffing and puffing at the door while their loved ones spend half of next months mortgage on a pile of Cds that remind them of pramless teenage freedom, old fellers in the jazz racks lost in a world of trios, blue note and bossa, Beatle nuts buying different issues of records they already own, mods and sods, pop gods and odd bods \u2013 people who know that music is the only real magic in life.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Say no more\u2026<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Eastern Bloc \u2013 NQ (sensing a theme here?)<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DWdtalCB66c\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/>\n<p>Anyone who\u2019s spent time soaking in the sun on Eastern Bloc\u2019s benches in NQ come spring and summertime will know that it\u2019s one of the pure joys in life; however, it surprised us to learn how many people still don\u2019t realise it\u2019s much more than that. Upstairs, you\u2019ll find (for our money) one of the best record shops anywhere in Greater Manchester.<\/p>\n<p>Starting out as a record store back in 1985, \u2018E Bloc\u2019 soon became a cultural institution and music mecca in the Manchester music scene, helping launch bands such as the Inspiral Carpets and hosting many an in-store signing for the likes of <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/tag\/the-stone-roses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Stone Roses<\/a><\/strong> and Happy Mondays. <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also responsible for breaking plenty of the new dance music back in the day, being one of the only shops in the UK to import dance music from around the globe and with one of the owners even going on to become part of Manc electronic legends, 808 State. <\/p>\n<p>Countless names have come through here to get their hands on the latest vinyl promos down the years, and it remains a cutting-edge corner of the electronic scene, especially to this day. They don\u2019t always take part in RSD, but it doesn\u2019t mean it still isn\u2019t a place to waste an afternoon looking through their catalogue and sinking a couple of pints.<\/p>\n<p>For Record Store Day 2026, they\u2019ve got their usual annual party with sets from DJ Navigate, Paul McKenna, Camilla Rhengenzi and more; they\u2019ve also got a <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easternblocrecords.com\/\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">40% off sale online<\/a><\/strong> this year, so that\u2019s worth checking out, too.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Clampdown Records \u2013 Piccadilly<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"515982\" src=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/clampdown-1600x1000.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"Clampdown Records Manchester\" class=\"wp-image-515982 img-fluid lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/clampdown-1600x1000.jpeg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/clampdown-800x500.jpeg.webp 800w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/clampdown-768x480.jpeg.webp 768w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/clampdown-1536x960.jpeg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/clampdown.jpeg 1740w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1000;\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1256\" height=\"1256\" data-id=\"515983\" src=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/clampdown-record-shop-manchester.png\" alt=\"record stores manchester\" class=\"wp-image-515983 img-fluid lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/clampdown-record-shop-manchester.png 1256w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/clampdown-record-shop-manchester-800x800.png.webp 800w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/clampdown-record-shop-manchester-300x300.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/clampdown-record-shop-manchester-768x768.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/clampdown-record-shop-manchester-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1256px) 100vw, 1256px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1256px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1256\/1256;\"\/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">We\u2019d well and truly label this an old-fashioned record shopping experience (Credit: Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Clampdown Records is another <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/category\/city-centre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">city centre<\/a><\/strong> sweet spot located on Paton Street at the back end of Piccadilly.<\/p>\n<p>Not to be confused with the record-pressing company, the honest little independent record store has the charm of somehow always feeling quiet but cosy \u2013 well, except for when it comes to that one Saturday in April, obviously.<\/p>\n<p>It started out life as a mail-order service only before setting up in the <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/tag\/corn-exchange\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Corn Exchange<\/a><\/strong> in 1990. Sadly, following the IRA bombings six years later, they lost most of their stock and had to start again from scratch.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, cut to more than 30 years later, and they\u2019ve been open every day since, stocking some of the best rock, punk, indie, funk, soul and jazz records, both old and new.<\/p>\n<p>Better still, it\u2019s also one of the best places to exchange music, with healthy trade-in prices as owner Neil Clarke is always looking to add big collections to his catalogue.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Vinyl Resting Place \u2013 Afflecks<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1016\" data-id=\"515976\" src=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/vinyl-resting-place-afflecks-1600x1016.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"vinyl resting place\" class=\"wp-image-515976 img-fluid lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/vinyl-resting-place-afflecks-1600x1016.jpeg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/vinyl-resting-place-afflecks-800x508.jpeg.webp 800w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/vinyl-resting-place-afflecks-768x488.jpeg.webp 768w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/vinyl-resting-place-afflecks-1536x975.jpeg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/vinyl-resting-place-afflecks.jpeg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1016;\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"515977\" src=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/vinyl-resting-place.webp\" alt=\"afflecks palace record shop\" class=\"wp-image-515977 img-fluid lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/vinyl-resting-place.webp 1024w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/vinyl-resting-place-800x534.webp 800w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/vinyl-resting-place-768x512.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\"\/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">An Afflecks institution (Credit: Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>And then, of course, we have <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/afflecks.com\/blogs\/shops\/vinyl-resting-place\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Vinyl Resting Place<\/a><\/strong>: arguably the greatest name for a shop we\u2019ve ever come across anywhere in 0161.<\/p>\n<p>Located on the third floor of the ever-enchanting <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/tag\/afflecks-palace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Afflecks Palace<\/a><\/strong>, the record store is taped in the Hacienda black and yellow with a sign and might be one of the busiest shops in Afflecks on any given day \u2014 and that\u2019s saying something.<\/p>\n<p>Run by fellow enthusiast Alistair Hall, who makes sure the soundtrack to this site is also on point, Vinyl Resting Place is, without a doubt, one of the best places to buy and sell records in Manchester. It really is as simple as that.<\/p>\n<p>From our experience, he\u2019s also a very hands-on owner and is always happy to help you sift through as many records as he can stomach in the search for a winner, stocking a wide variety of stuff beyond his go-to classic rock staples.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. FOPP \u2013 Central<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-12 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1098\" data-id=\"515986\" src=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/fopp-record-store-manchester-1600x1098.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-515986 img-fluid lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/fopp-record-store-manchester-1600x1098.jpeg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/fopp-record-store-manchester-800x549.jpeg.webp 800w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/fopp-record-store-manchester-768x527.jpeg.webp 768w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/fopp-record-store-manchester-1536x1054.jpeg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/fopp-record-store-manchester.jpeg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1098;\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1088\" data-id=\"515989\" src=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/fopp-1600x1088.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-515989 img-fluid lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/fopp-1600x1088.jpeg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/fopp-800x544.jpeg.webp 800w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/fopp-768x522.jpeg.webp 768w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/fopp-1536x1045.jpeg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/fopp.jpeg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1088;\"\/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">FOPP on Brown Street \u2013 silly name we know, but a good shop nonetheless (Credit: FOPP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Now, you might be forgiven for mistaking <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fopp.com\/stores\/manchester\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">FOPP<\/a><\/strong> for a HMV \u2014 after all, they are owned by the same people; however, this place is much more and after being rescued by the music and entertainment store chain a few years back, they\u2019ve downsized and have done better than just steady the ship.<\/p>\n<p>With just six locations across the UK at present (Glasgow, Edinburgh, London, Nottingham, Cambridge and Manchester), this quirky music shop sells everything from vinyls to games and DVDs, books, random merch and more.<\/p>\n<p>Tucked away on Brown Street just across the way from the <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/tag\/arndale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arndale<\/a><\/strong>, FOPP is like HMV with an added feel of Forbidden Planet and still has plenty of traffic through its doors each and every day.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also been the site of some really big signings in recent years, such as the Pixies, Declan McKenna, Idles and countless others. It\u2019ll be packed for Record Store Day, so make sure to get there early.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Empire Exchange \u2013 Piccadilly<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fthemancuk%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0WYD3mXFpoA53XoyWBYXxxUUv1XQGLdot2hLohfKRDeR439t19CSrND5FRG8jgGgZl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"615\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Last but not least, we have Empire Exchange, which, as they famously note, is much more than a record store and is always a joy to wander around.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve never come down from the station and towards <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/tag\/piccadilly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Piccadilly Gardens<\/a><\/strong> without hearing the speakers blaring music out of the front door to passersby all day long, have you ever really been to Manchester?<\/p>\n<p>Empire Exchange on Newton Street sells everything from vintage records and retro CDs to comics, memorabilia and all manner of other trinkets. Starting out from nothing more than a young stamp collector\u2019s obsession, it spawned into two shops (the old one up on Shudehill) before downsizing to this one legendary location over 20 years ago.<\/p>\n<p>It was opened by two mates, John Ireland and Ian Stott, and although Ian sadly passed away in 2021, John and his son Dave have been keeping their love of music and collecting things alive. Now, if that doesn\u2019t sum up how special places like record stores are, then I don\u2019t know what does.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Withy Groove \u2013 Shudehill<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C55oCWsNe-v\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/>\n<p>Last up on our list of a dozen brilliant shops selling vinyl and hidden gems from the <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/tag\/manchester-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manc music scene<\/a><\/strong> is one of the newest on the record store circuit. It also happens to have one of the best names, too.<\/p>\n<p>Fittingly called Withy Groove in relation to the historic Stores over the road, this new addition to Shudehill is buried in a basement just next to Rambo\u2019s Tattoos and really does feel like you\u2019ve stumbled upon a well-kept secret. There are very few of those left these days.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019ve got a dedicated section for rarities and super valuable special editions too, and we spent a good long while flicking through it, believe us.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, we were such big fans that we did a whole little feature on this new curiosity located just on the edge of NQ, so click <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/audio\/new-record-shop-shudehill-withy-groove-northern-quarter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/strong> to find out more.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-13-rubber-ducky-records-islington-marina\">13. Rubber Ducky Records \u2013 Islington Marina<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fthemancuk%2Fvideos%2F1061842635032812%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=380&amp;t=0\" width=\"380\" height=\"476\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>When you listen to a certain track, sometimes you can feel like you\u2019re \u2018Walking On Sunshine\u2019 or \u2018Flying Without Wings\u2019 \u2013 Well, this shop doesn\u2019t make you feel like you\u2019re floating, <em>you actually are.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Specialising in all things dance, trance, house and more, <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rubberduckyrecords.simplybook.it\/v2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Rubber Ducky Records<\/a><\/strong> is just off the Northern Quarter, docking up in and around Islington Marina.<\/p>\n<p>Shop owner Myles also loves to show off his collection by spinning his records during DJ sets up and down the country.<\/p>\n<p>While he\u2019s technically based over in Liverpool most regularly nowadays, we\u2019re hoping that he\u2019ll sail his way back down the Mersey and Manc canals for a comeback sometime soon.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-14-vinyl-fetishes-pollard-yard\">14. Vinyl Fetishes \u2013 Pollard Yard<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-13 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"601578\" src=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/vinyl-fetishes-pollard-yard-291024-TM-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Vinyl Fetishes - Pollard Yard's LGBTQIA+ owned music shop with its many pop offerings.\" class=\"wp-image-601578 img-fluid lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/vinyl-fetishes-pollard-yard-291024-TM-2-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2024\/10\/vinyl-fetishes-pollard-yard-291024-TM-2-600x800.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2024\/10\/vinyl-fetishes-pollard-yard-291024-TM-2-1200x1600.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2024\/10\/vinyl-fetishes-pollard-yard-291024-TM-2-768x1024.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2024\/10\/vinyl-fetishes-pollard-yard-291024-TM-2-1152x1536.jpg.webp 1152w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2024\/10\/vinyl-fetishes-pollard-yard-291024-TM-2-1536x2048.jpg.webp 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/2560;\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vinyl Fetishes \u2013 Pollard Yard\u2019s LGBTQIA+ owned music shop with its many pop offerings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"601574\" src=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/vinyl-fetishes-pollard-yard-291024-TM-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"The selection at Vinyl Fetishes specialises in pop releases.\" class=\"wp-image-601574 img-fluid lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/vinyl-fetishes-pollard-yard-291024-TM-1-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2024\/10\/vinyl-fetishes-pollard-yard-291024-TM-1-600x800.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2024\/10\/vinyl-fetishes-pollard-yard-291024-TM-1-1200x1600.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2024\/10\/vinyl-fetishes-pollard-yard-291024-TM-1-768x1024.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2024\/10\/vinyl-fetishes-pollard-yard-291024-TM-1-1152x1536.jpg.webp 1152w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2024\/10\/vinyl-fetishes-pollard-yard-291024-TM-1-1536x2048.jpg.webp 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/2560;\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The selection at Vinyl Fetishes specialises in pop releases.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Credit: <strong><em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/the.manc\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Manc<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you can\u2019t get enough of pop music, this is the place to go (and you\u2019ll also never want to leave).<\/p>\n<p>Vinyl Fetishes is fairly new to the Manchester record shop scene, and it has definitely made a name for itself, stocking practically all variants of <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/tag\/parklife\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parklife<\/a><\/strong> headliner Charli XCX\u2019s monumental \u2018Brat\u2019 album after it hit our ears last summer. <\/p>\n<p>One thing\u2019s for sure: school is back in session, as you\u2019re about to be educated on every single pop diva that has graced planet earth, from Whitney to Madonna, Mariah to Gaga, all the staples are covered.<\/p>\n<p>The shop is certainly not hard to miss as it has a prime location in Pollard Yard, <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/news\/5-hidden-gems-manchester-shopping-district-pollard-yard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manchester\u2019s quirkiest shopping district.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In collaboration with Pollard Yard for RSD 2026, Vinyl Fetishes is also hosting a special all-day festival on Saturday (18 April) from 8am-5pm, packed with live music from local artists, food and drinks.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-15-off-the-record-bury\">15. Off The Record \u2013 Bury<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-14 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" data-id=\"618585\" src=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/off-the-record-bury-080425-TM-TM-1.jpeg\" alt=\"One of the best record shops in Greater Manchester - Off The Record at Bury Market.\" class=\"wp-image-618585 img-fluid lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/off-the-record-bury-080425-TM-TM-1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/off-the-record-bury-080425-TM-TM-1-600x800.jpeg.webp 600w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/off-the-record-bury-080425-TM-TM-1-768x1024.jpeg.webp 768w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/off-the-record-bury-080425-TM-TM-1-1152x1536.jpeg.webp 1152w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/1600;\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Record shop owners Bobby and Angie, Off The Record at Bury Market.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" data-id=\"618584\" src=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/off-the-record-bury-080425-TM-TM-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Off The Record at Bury Market, a Greater Manchester vinyl record shop legend.\" class=\"wp-image-618584 img-fluid lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/off-the-record-bury-080425-TM-TM-2.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/off-the-record-bury-080425-TM-TM-2-600x800.jpeg.webp 600w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/off-the-record-bury-080425-TM-TM-2-768x1024.jpeg.webp 768w, https:\/\/themanc.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/04\/off-the-record-bury-080425-TM-TM-2-1152x1536.jpeg.webp 1152w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/1600;\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Racks upon racks of holy grail (vinyl), especially Elvis.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p>If you leave a record shop feeling \u2018All Shook Up\u2019, or your bank account screams \u201cYou\u2019re the devil in disguise\u201d after one too many purchases, then this record shop is ideal for you.<\/p>\n<p>Right in the heart of the much-loved Bury Market, you\u2019ll find none other than Off The Record, the music shop with a \u2018Burning Love\u2019 for King of Rock \u2018n\u2019 roll, <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/tag\/elvis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elvis.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fear not, though: it isn\u2019t just the Graceland star who sits pretty on their shelves; music lovers can find everything from Metallica to some of the best deep cuts of reggae. This really is a shop for all.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. Haunted Dancehall \u2013 New Islington<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DIgprvrMpn5\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/>\n<p>A new record shop has launched in Manchester!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Yes, you heard us right \u2013 while this shop has only been open since November 2025, it has quickly gained traction with the younger generation in the music and events scene. <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.haunted-dancehall.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Haunted Dancehall<\/a><\/strong> supplies a selection of both new and used vinyl, with a specific focus on electronic music.<\/p>\n<p>The shop is located on the second floor of Wellington House, New Islington, which is easily accessible via tram from the city centre.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Why not give a new shop a chance this Record Store Day?<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17. SK1 Records \u2013 Stockport<\/h3>\n<p>DON\u2019T panic! They\u2019ve not closed down; due to increasing popularity, SK1 Records has simply moved next door to a larger space, so there\u2019s more room to store all of that vinyl.<\/p>\n<p>SK1 Records is an independent record shop and cafe in the heart of Underbank, which specialises in new and pre-loved house, techno, hip-hop and indie vinyl. It serves as a community hub for music enthusiasts and is arguably best known for its lively street parties and events.<\/p>\n<p>With in-store listening decks, some great coffee on offer and only 8 minutes on the train from Manchester Piccadilly \u2013 it\u2019s a no-brainer.\u00a0They don\u2019t actually take part in RSD, but we couldn\u2019t give a run-down of our favourite record shops in Greater Manchester without singing their praises.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-the-manc wp-block-embed-the-manc\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>SUCH a vibe.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18. Dead Cloud Records \u2013 Altricham<\/h3>\n<p>This hidden gem, established in 2023 in <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/tag\/altrincham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Altrincham<\/a><\/strong>, will be another one to hit on Record Store Day, specialising in collectable pre-loved vinyl as well as cassettes, CDs and limited new releases.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>They even have their own section of their website dedicated to music from iconic Mancunian bands such as Joy Division, The Stone Roses and Happy Mondays.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to come down and have a browse through their thousands of records and very cool music-themed t-shirts.\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Pretty decent bunch of additions this week, might keep a couple if you don\u2019t come get \u2018em \u270c\ufe0f <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/u012fwXk2o\">pic.twitter.com\/u012fwXk2o<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Dead Cloud (@Deadcloudrecs) <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Deadcloudrecs\/status\/1878062930878480569?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 11, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">19. Tasty Records \u2013 Altrincham<\/h3>\n<p>Another Alty classic is Tasty Records; established back in 2013, this shop has truly become a staple for vinyl lovers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Tasty Records has an inclusive atmosphere, with a variety of prices and genres, prioritising accessibility to all with an interest in music. They pride themselves on their rare selection of \u2018back catalogue\u2019 items and top quality niche stock, bringing in famous faces and locals, all after the \u2018best records\u2019 in town.<\/p>\n<p>Record Store Day is a big deal over at Tasty Records. With their list finally out, make sure to fill in their online form to give notice of what vinyls you want to see there on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>With new stock almost every single day, this is not one to miss off your list.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DW0-ZZsiJFg\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">20. Sticky Black Tarmac \u2013 Leigh<\/h3>\n<p>Sticky Black Tarmac is located in Leigh Spinners Mill, which is an amazing space that hosts a diverse range of activities and businesses, only a short drive from Manchester city centre.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Best known for their pop-up stalls at Wandering Palate, a neighbourhood bar and deli in Monton, on the first and third Sunday of the month, as well as at The Snug in <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themanc.com\/tag\/atherton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Atherton<\/a><\/strong>, on the last Sunday of every month, which is definitely an event worth the hype with DJ sets, guest stalls, drinks and pizza available.<\/p>\n<p>This Record Store Day, they\u2019ve teamed up with Bocoffeeco in the interest of bringing like-minded individuals together in the name of culture and community. Rated as a five-star record shop on their Google profile, the reviews speak for themselves.<\/p>\n<p>Better yet, they\u2019ll be offering 10% off to anyone who comes down and picks up a record that day.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DWi28IxjYyJ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p>Now, this is by no means an exhaustive list; we know full well that there are plenty more locations up there that many of you would consider among the best record shops in Greater Manchester \u2014 that\u2019s what the comments section is for.<\/p>\n<p>But that\u2019s what the love of music is all about, right? Blindly trying to make your way through all of the incredible records and artists in the world, knowing full well it\u2019s an impossible task and you\u2019ll never listen to it all, as well as sharing it with your mates and getting them onto their new favourite band.<\/p>\n<p>Record shops are one of the perfect places to do that and play your part in the eternal circle of a music lover\u2019s life: never even scratching the surface of all the music out there but eagerly awaiting to play it to your friend, whilst watching their face light up as they discover a new obsession, and vice versa.<\/p>\n<p>Happy Record Store Day 2026 from all of us here at <em>The Manc<\/em> and <em>Audio North<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fthemancuk%2Fvideos%2F1155260482419432%2F&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=380&amp;t=0\" width=\"380\" height=\"591\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; 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