Record Store Guide: East London
East London is a vibrant hub for vinyl collectors, especially those with a penchant for Jazz, Hip Hop, and Soul.
The area's record stores not only offer a wide range of genres but also embody the diverse cultural tapestry of London.
East London Record Stores Specializing in Jazz, Hip Hop, and Soul
Yo Yo Records
Address: 324d Hackney Rd, London, E2 7AX
Specialties: A fantastic selection of funk, soul, Brazilian, Latin, disco, Afro, and jazz with many vintage pressings.
Rough Trade East
Address: The Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Ln, London
Specialties: Offers every style of record from punk to pop, soul to soundtracks, with a rich selection in soul and jazz vinyl. They sell boxes for storing vinyl, RSD rarities and more.
Flashback Records
Address: 131 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 7DG
Specialties: Known for keen prices and a diverse range of music including jazz.
Cosmos Records
Address: 324d Hackney Road, London, E2 7AX
Specialties: Specializes in jazz and soul with a broad collection influenced by its Toronto roots.
Atlantis Records
Address: 8 Clarence Rd, Lower Clapton, London, E5 8HB
Specialties: Focuses on jazz, funk, soul, reggae, and African records.
Stranger Than Paradise Records
Address: Mare Street Market, 117 Mare St, London, E8 4RU
Specialties: Offers a wide range of genres with an impressive dedicated jazz section.
Soul Brother Records
Address: 1 Keswick Rd, East Putney, London SW15 2HL
Specialties: A leading specialist in Soul and Jazz music.
Vinyl Pimp
Address: 14 Felstead St, Hackney Wick, London, E9 5LT
Specialties: Known for a broad range of music including hip hop and jazz, focuses also on second-hand records.
Love Vinyl
Address: 5 Pearson St, London, E2 8JD
Specialties: Renowned for its selection of house, techno, disco, reggae, soul, and jazz vinyl.
Eldica Records
Address: 8 Bradbury St, Dalston, London N16 8JN
Specialties: A second-hand treasure trove with strong selections in Jazz, Funk, and Soul. No vinyl buying visitor to East London should miss this one.
Wood Street Market
Address: 98-100 Wood St, Walthamstow, London E17 3HX
Specialties: A haven for dedicated crate diggers with a great selection of Jazz records and other rarities.