The Skinny's Guide to Edinburgh's Record Shops
From A to V, here are ten of Edinburgh's independent record shops worth visiting while you're in town
Assai Records
1 Grindlay St, EH3 9AT
With shops across Scotland, you'll find all the best new releases here, plus regular in-store and out-store gigs, featuring some massive names.
assai.co.uk
Avalanche Records
Waverley Mall, EH1 1BQ
A constant in the city since the early 80s, at Avalanche Records you’ll find a massive selection of band tees, new and second-hand vinyl and CDs.
avalancherecords.co.uk
Backbeat Records
31 E Crosscauseway, EH8 9HE
Backbeat Records opened in 1981 and is packed to the rafters with second-hand vinyl and CDs. Not advised for the casual music consumer.
Beat Generation Records
5 Lochrin Pl, EH3 9QJ
Since opening in March, Beat Generation have kept busy selling new and second-hand vinyl while hosting numerous in-store events.
IG @beat.generation.records
Good Vibes Neighbourhood Store & Studios
151-153 Constitution St, EH6 7AD
A beautifully curated shop featuring the entire Lost Map Records catalogue, you'll also find the Good Vibes' trademark genre caps here.
good-vibes.space
Slow Progress
53 Blackfriars St, EH1 1NB
More than just a record shop, Slow Progress is also a lovely spot for a cup of coffee, and in August they double up as a PBH Free Fringe venue.
slowprogress.co.uk
Thorne Records
125 Bruntsfield Pl, EH10 4EQ
Thorne Records believe that records make your life better, and the same can be said for this shop with its strong community and customer focus.
thornerecords.com
Underground Solution
9 Cockburn St, EH1 1BP
With great underground records sitting alongside more mainstream offerings, this shop can also help you out with DJ, HiFi and music equipment.
undergroundsolution.com
Umbrella Vinyl
20 Valleyfield St, EH3 9LR
With a huge selection of second-hand vinyl spanning a plethora of global subgenres, you'll also find new records from local artist and labels.
umbrellavinyl.com
VoxBox Music
21 St Stephen St, EH3 5AN
A dinky spot for new and used vinyl in Stockbridge, VoxBox also host regular in-stores; in April don't miss their Record Store Day party.
voxboxmusic.co.uk