Record Stores / United Kingdom
Record Stores in Colchester, United Kingdom
4 record stores — last verified August 2026.
- Best Days Vintage
Long-running (est. 2013) vintage clothing shop and cafe with a dedicated Best Days Vinyl project selling new and second-hand records from local and established artists.
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- Mark's Music
Fri/Sat-only market stall on Culver Street West selling pre-owned original-press vinyl and CDs across rock, jazz, blues, soul, reggae, dance, country, folk and soundtracks. Not a permanent storefront -- trades Fridays and Saturdays only.
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- Roots & Grooves Cafe
Cafe/bar in St Nicholas Square selling vinyl records and plants alongside food and drink; by day a cafe, by night a bar with DJ sets. New ownership (Richard and Michelle) since a 2026 relaunch.
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- Stone Rock Records
Colchester's first standalone Stone Rock Records store -- rock, jazz, synth-pop and rare/hard-to-find vinyl, with occasional live music on Sundays.
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Greater Colchester
Record stores in the cities and towns around Colchester.
Manningtree, United Kingdom
- Winyl
Vegan/organic wine bar and vinyl record shop run by husband-and-wife duo Whilmari Swift and Steve Tattam -- new, special-edition and cleaned/graded vintage vinyl alongside wine, beer and juice.
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Frequently asked questions
How many record stores are in Colchester, United Kingdom?
Colchester, United Kingdom has 4 record stores in the directory, last verified August 2026.
Are the record stores in Colchester independently verified?
4 of the 4 record stores in Colchester carry our "Verified" stamp, meaning at least two independent, dated sources back the listing.
Are there listening bars or vinyl cafes in Colchester?
Yes — 2 of Colchester's record stores double as a bar, cafe, or combo space: Best Days Vintage, Roots & Grooves Cafe.