The Record Shed
Independent vinyl record shop inside Durham Market Hall that buys, sells and trades records across a wide range of genres.
About The Record Shed
The Record Shed is an independent record shop trading from units inside Durham's Victorian Market Hall in the Market Place. It specialises in vinyl and offers an extensive, ever-changing stock that ranges from classic albums to more recent indie and alternative releases, covering a broad spread of genres for both casual buyers and serious collectors.
As well as selling records, the shop buys and trades vinyl, making it a place to hunt for second-hand and retro finds as much as to pick up something new. Its position among the market's independent traders gives it an informal, browse-at-leisure feel, and it has built a following with local music enthusiasts. The Durham stall sits at the heart of the indoor market a few minutes from the cathedral.
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