There’s something special about holding a record in your hands – slipping it out of the sleeve, studying the artwork and placing it on the turntable. And there’s nothing better than discovering a vinyl at a record store after flipping through all the LPs; leaving the shop with a tangible piece of your favourite artist or band.
Record stores have always been more than places to buy music. They’re community hubs, attracting like-minded people who spend hours browsing collections and digging out forgotten classics. There’s also the opportunity to discover new artists and gain valuable knowledge from the store owner.