Record Stores / United Kingdom

Record Stores in Canterbury, United Kingdom

3 record stores — last verified August 2026.

  • Canterbury Rock

    Open 11am–4pm today

    Long-running secondhand-vinyl shop run by Jim Hamshire, in Canterbury since 1979 after starting in Whitstable; roughly two-thirds records across all genres, with some secondhand hi-fi equipment.

    2 sources

  • Sounds Records

    Open 10am–6pm today

    Self-described 'Canterbury's largest independent record store' on St Peter's Street, stocking global grooves, reggae, indie staples and secondhand finds across genres.

    2 sources

  • Vinylstore Jr

    Open 10am–6pm today

    Small independent record shop opened 2016, mostly new indie/alternative releases plus classic reissues, jazz and secondhand vinyl.

    2 sources

Greater Canterbury

Record stores in the cities and towns around Canterbury.

Whitstable, United Kingdom

  • Gatefield Sounds

    Open 9:30am–5pm today

    Whitstable High Street record shop run by John and a small team; strong new-vinyl selection across genres, active Record Store Day participant.

    1 source

  • Rock Bottom Records

    Open Hours not listed

    Cash-only Harbour Street record shop with a dense, well-organised stock of vinyl LPs, 45s, CDs and DVDs; knowledgeable, friendly service.

    2 sources

Faversham, United Kingdom

  • Saturnalia Records

    Open 11am–5pm today

    New-and-used vinyl shop on Faversham's Market Street with a strong psych, stoner rock, jazz and dub/funk selection; will special-order LPs on request.

    1 source

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Frequently asked questions

How many record stores are in Canterbury, United Kingdom?

Canterbury, United Kingdom has 3 record stores in the directory, last verified August 2026.

Has a record store in Canterbury closed recently?

Yes — Monkey Boy Records closed recently. Its page stays up with a list of nearby open shops.