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With vinyl poised to outsell CDs for the first time since 1986, those glossy black discs, once on the brink of obsolescence, continue to enjoy an unprecedented second life. So, too, do independent record stores. A whole new wave of music fans now look forward to weekends spent thumbing through records, eyeing cover art in its full glory, and potentially stumbling across rare treasures.
Manchester, it just so happens, has some of the best record stores in the country. From electronic haven Eastern Bloc to eclectic treasure trove Vinyl Exchange to bastion of alternative music, Piccadilly Records, the city is home to some truly special independent retailers.
All of these retailers were – and continue to be – hit by the economic downturn, making now a great time to support them with our business. So if, like us, you’re eager to get your greasy, sanitised paws on some new records, here’s the lowdown on Manchester’s key independent record stores.
Here are our picks
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1. Eastern Bloc Records
Eastern Bloc Records Eastern Bloc Records, 5A Stevenson Square, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 1DN - Visit now
Eastern Bloc Records is one for ‘the true vinyl purist’. A regular haunt for the city’s DJs, they specialise in electronic music, host in-store events, and serve up food and drinks throughout the day and night.
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2. Vinyl Exchange
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3. Piccadilly Records
Ben Williams Piccadilly Records, 53 Oldham Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 1JR - Visit now
Piccadilly Records, the jewel in the crown of Oldham Street, pride themselves on their friendly, helpful service and stocking an across-the-board variety of genres from indie, disco, funk, jazz, house, Balearic, psych and everything in-between on both vinyl and CD.
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4. Vinyl Revival
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5. Vinyl Resting Place
Vinyl Resting Place Vinyl Resting Place, 3rd Floor Afflecks Palace, 52 Church Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 1PW
A dream for crate-diggers with an eclectic taste, Vinyl Resting Place is home to cherry-picked treasures from across the genre spectrum.
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6. Kingbee Records
Kingbee Rercords
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