Shop Talk: 3 indie records stores across the central belt
With the vinyl revival showing no sign of abating, Isy Santini rounds up some great record shops to boost your collection
Thorne Records
Since opening in 2022, Thorne Records has become an integral part of the Bruntsfield community. Owner Mark Thorne is determined to put people first, offering recycling services for vinyl shrink wrap, a store credit on all purchases and donating a percentage of every sale to MS Society Scotland. Not to mention, of course, the shop’s excellent range of indie records.
Thorne Records, 125 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh.
Le Freak Vinyl
Step into the quirkiest record store in Dundee. Le Freak Vinyl’s walls are bathed in a myriad of colours, its ceiling dotted with vinyl and hanging CD decorations. Beyond its bright aesthetic, Le Freak houses a great collection of new and used records across many genres. They also regularly open their doors for live performances.
Le Freak Vinyl, 159 Perth Road, Dundee.
Strip Joint Records
Strip Joint is more than just a place to shop for records. Here, you can grab a cold beer and a piping hot pizza with all the toppings, and browse their small but well-curated vinyl selection. They specialise in new releases as well as classic sealed records.
Strip Joint Records, 956 Argyle Street, Glasgow.