Best Record Shops in Sheffield

When it comes to music, there are few cities in the North, or for the whole of England for that matter, that can match the output from the seven hills of Sheffield. Scotland has Edinburgh and Glasgow doing a lot of the heavy lifting, Wales has Cardiff and the Midlands have Birmingham, but Yorkshire belongs to Sheffield. The City of Steel now firmly stands alongside Bristol, Manchester, Liverpool and London as one of the most coveted cities for music with an eye-watering alumni of musical talent. Obviously, there’s Arctic Monkeys, one of Britain’s biggest exports in the 21st Century, but you also have huge names like Def Leppard, Pulp, The Human League, Bring Me The Horizon, While She Sleeps, Reverend and the Makers, and many more. If one thing is clear, it's that music holds a special place in the hearts of the people of the South Yorkshire capital.

So, it’ll come as no surprise that there is an absolute plethora of cracking record shops in Sheffield. From classic stores that have been there for decades, to newer cooler spots that have established their own communities through the records they stock, to everything in between.

With all this in mind, and with Record Store Day right around the corner, landing on 20th April this year, we wanted to let you in on what we here at Skiddle think are the best record shops in Sheffield. So what are you waiting for? Scroll down and check them out! who knows what you will find when sifting through their shelves? 

Bear Tree Records

Where: Units 13-16, The Forum, 127 Devonshire Street, Sheffield S3 7SB 

Specialises in: new vinyl

Since opening back in 2015, Bear Tree Records has made a real name for itself as a brilliant, welcoming shop. For one, they’re strictly against any snobbery, making it the perfect shop for any music fan who’s new to vinyl. They also provide a record-cleaning service to help you keep your records in tip-top condition. Lastly, customers can spin a wheel for a chance to win a tote bag or a discount. A top Sheffield record shop through and through, Bear Tree is a must-visit. 

Record Collector

Where: 233 Fulwood Road, Sheffield, S10 3BA

Specialises in: second-hand vinyl 

At over 40 years old, Record Collector is the beating heart of Sheffield’s record-collecting scene. A truly legendary shop, there are plenty of stories about it, including admiration from Jarvis Cocker (Pulp) and Joe Elliott (Def Leppard), and the time Public Enemy almost missed their performance at the arena as they got caught up making an appearance at the shop. With over 50,000 records and 25,000 CDs spanning most genres, you could easily spend a day or two burrowing through their collection. 

Record Junkee

Where: 7 Earl Street, Sheffield S1 3FP

Specialises in: in-store performances 

Record Junkee is another beloved record shop in Sheffield that also doubles up as a bar and venue with a capacity of around 150. The shop made a name for itself so rapidly that it had to relocate to bigger premises twice! We think that tells you enough already, but we’ll continue. At Record Junkee, you can find around 30,000 records covering most genres. A shop that’s clearly doing something right, Record Junkee has a devoted fanbase that even helped fund the move into the previous venue. 

LP Record Store 

Where: 137A Arundel St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2NU

Specialises in: dance, funk, indie and soul

Low on cash but still need to feed your vinyl addiction? With records going for as little as £3, LP Records is definitely one to check out. A cosy little hangout with a cracking selection of dance, funk, indie and soul, but also a bunch of other genres, LP Records is somewhat of a Sheffield institution. And if you’re a fan of rare records, they can help you out with that, too! 

Spinning Discs

Where: 107 to 109 Chesterfield Road, Meersbrook, Sheffield S8 0RN

Specialises in: local artists, putting on regular in-store performances

Here's one of the record shops in Sheffield that'll be going hard this Record Store Day! Spinning Discs is known for stocking a huge variety of genres by both music icons and local talent. Spinning Discs also loves a good gig, putting on performances regularly and even allowing people to blast some tunes on the decks this upcoming Record Store Day! A brilliant little hangout, Spinning Discs is 100% worth a visit, 20th April or otherwise. 

So there you have it - the best record shops in Sheffield! As Record Store Day is right around the corner, we recommend finding out which are participating and heading down for a visit on 20th April. The atmosphere is always fantastic, and it’s a great way to help these independent record shops that are essential to our communities. 

Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.

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