Whether you’re hunting down a new release, filling a gap in your collection or just enjoying a good rummage through the racks, Portsmouth has plenty to keep music lovers busy. From Southsea’s independent record shops to vintage finds and dancefloor favourites, here are five local stops to explore.
Looking for your next favourite record? Portsmouth’s independent vinyl shops offer plenty to dig through, from fresh releases and limited editions to second-hand classics and unexpected finds. Here are five local spots to add to your next record-shopping trip.
New records, limited editions and a side of pie
Record shopping with something extra. Pie & Vinyl brings together new releases, reissues and limited independent editions, including releases from the Dinked collective. Browse for your next favourite album, then make time for the other half of its name: a pie.
A Southsea stop for dance music discoveries
If your collection leans towards the dancefloor, put Nothing Ventured Vinyl on your list. Stocking new and pre-loved dance records since 2015, its selection spans house, disco, techno, jungle and more, alongside jazz, soul and leftfield sounds. Explore the racks in person or browse online.
Crate digging on Albert Road
Part of Southsea’s music scene for more than two decades, Soundz offers a changing selection of vinyl and CDs, with fresh stock arriving each week. Browse familiar favourites, investigate the bargain bins or try a record on the in-store listening deck before taking it home.
Vinyl, vintage players and music memorabilia
Head to Highland Road for a browse that goes beyond the record racks. RPM stocks new and used vinyl, alongside movie posters, memorabilia and restored vintage record players. A stop for anyone who enjoys collecting the objects around the music as much as the records themselves.
An Albert Road stop for music makers
For those who enjoy making music as well as listening to it, Street Level – Musical Exchanges is an independent music shop on Albert Road. Its focus is musical instruments and accessories, making it a different kind of stop on a tour of Southsea’s music shops.
