Whether you’re after new, new to you, second hand classics or 50p bangers, the haunts listed here have got your back. Punk, indie, baggy, acid house and ‘ardcore all found a home here when the rest of the world was way behind.Īt the centre of this vibrant scene stand Manchester’s record shops, safe houses for the aurally obsessed, run by the same fanatics which frequent them. So despite a lifetime in the shadow of that London, the people of Manchester keep the chips off their shoulders and in their barms and keep on pushing things forward, embracing each musical wave as it begins to ripple. Wilson once said, “Manchester kids have the best record collections”. As full time regionalist, part time label head Anthony H. In the face of terminal under-funding and endless drizzle, Mancunians take refuge at the record player, turning to music for escapism, enjoyment and that ever-important buzz. From 10cc and the Bee Gees, through Joy Division, New Order, The Smiths, Roses and Oasis through to the current crop of Ruf Dug, Levelz, Willow and IAMDDB, Manchester has a long history of doing it their own way. From the seventies onwards, Mancs – official and adopted – have helped shape the musical landscape. Famed around the globe for football, rain and red-bricks, Manchester can also claim a deserved reputation for sonic excellence.

2nd hand record players for sale