The Ultimate Guide to the Best Record Stores in Perth

If you love music and vinyl records – then you’ll love this guide to the best record stores in Perth.

Everything old is cool again… especially when it comes to vintage vinyl. If you know your Bill Haley from Billy Idol, you’ll want to check out these record shops all around Perth. My dad, who has been a huge vinyl collector for close to 60 years, has helped to put this handy list together of the best music treasure troves in Perth. If you’re an avid record collector or looking for your favourite vinyl album from decades ago, one of these spots is sure to have what you’re looking for:

Replay Records, Kenwick

One of the originals. And there are not just records for sale – there’s also memorabilia, guitar strings, music sheets, CDs, DVDs, tapes and a whole lot more.

Find Replay Records at 5 Royal Street, Kenwick.

Record Finder, Fremantle

There are two Record Finder stores in Fremantle, both are located on High Street, so be sure to visit both to find some gems. There’s lots of vinyl, cassettes, CDs and books to choose from.

Find Record Finder at 87 High Street, Fremantle.

Junction Records, Fremantle

Junction Records stock a range of local and imported records, CDs, DVDs, as well as turntables and audio equipment. They even offer a service to order in special requests and hard to get hold of items.

Find Junction Records at Shop No 48, Fremantle Malls, 27-35 William St, Fremantle.

Dada Records, Perth CBD

Dada has a massive rage of records. Here you’ll find both new and second hand records from the golden oldies to reggae, hip hop and electronica.

Find Dada Records at 36 Pier Street, Perth.

Mills Records, Fremantle

Mills Records, which was established in the 1940s, is staffed by passionate music lovers that work in the Perth music industry. They also have an extensive online catalogue.

Find Mills Records at 22 Adelaide Street, Fremantle (Opp. Town Hall)

Guildford Book Exchange

At the rear of the second-hand book shop is a mural covered room dedicated to records and CDs. A fun fact is my dad ran this record shop in the mid-90s!

Find the Guildford Book Exchange at James Street, Guildford.

Safaris Record Shack, Northbridge

Found along with a florists, Safaris Record Shack has a sometimes eclectic choice of albums. Here there’s a mix of new and second hand records from boogie disco, to rockabilly and a huge range of reggae, with many rare and promo copies too.

Find Safaris Record Shack at 312B William St, Northbridge.

Midland Records, Midland

Found in the same retail space as Simply Second hand, Midland Records is a retro lovers paradise. One of Perth’s biggest collections of new and vintage vinyls, you’re bound to find what you are looking at, and maybe even a mid-century sideboard to store your record player too.

Find Midland Records at 7 Spring Park Road, Midland.

Urban Records, Leederville

As well as a great range of vinyl, Urban Records also stock quality turntables for sale and a big selection of giftware. This is where the cool kids hang out – as well as a lot of old classics, there’s a lot of new vinyl here too.

Find Urban Records at 117 Oxford St, Leederville

Rhubarb Records, Vic Park & Mt Lawley

If you like to enjoy a spot of coffee or bunch with a vinyl hunt – head to Rhubarb! The Vic Park store is a stones throw from many cafes of the Albany Highway strip. While the newer Mt Lawley store shares a building with Local and Aesthetic. Rhubarb has lots of new vinyl – perfect if your old favourites are now a little worse for wear and need replacing.

Rhubarb Records at Shop 4 Basinghall St, East Vic Park and 769 Beaufort St, Mt Lawley.

Vinyl Café , Leederville

Another great coffee + vinyl spot. There’s lots of rock LPs here, as well as Japanese imports, if you like that kind of thing.

Find Vinyl Cafe in Leederville

Sgt. Peppers Vintage & Vinyl, Northbridge

Love everything vintage? Then at Sgt. Peppers Vintage & Vinyl you may pick up an antique vase, along with a second hand album.

Sgt. Peppers Vintage & Vinyl at 241 Newcastle St, Northbridge

There’s been an explosion of record shops in Perth, thanks to the vinyl revival. Other spots that are worth checking out are…

Highgate Continental at 479 Beauford St, Highgate.
Diabolik Books and Records at 149 Scarborough Beach Rd, Mt Hawthorn
JB HiFi, Various locations
78 Records at 255 Murray Street, Perth CBD
Satchmo Café at 1/400 Fitzgerald St, North Perth
Plastic Passion Online (previously in Maylands).

Have we missed any? Let us know in the comments below!

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