Sydney's best music shops
Ashwoods
You would expect a store with this sort of city location to be a fancy boutique, but Ashwoods runs delightfully against the grain. This basement shop is packed to the rafters with second-hand books, CDs, videos and LPs. Vinyl junkies will want to set aside a few hours for an expedition here.
Sydney
Bravery, Repetition and Noise
Imagine the coolest person you know. Now imagine their record, CD and DVD collection: that's pretty much what BRN stocks. That sweet import you've been hankering for? It's on the shelf right now - at least, until some other hipster beats you to it.
Newtown
Egg Records
Collectibles, rarities, film memorabilia and a constantly changing range of new and second-hand CDs and vinyl make this a cornucopia for the discerning music enthusiast in the inner west.
Newtown
Fish Fine Music
They bill themselves as Sydney's classical and jazz music specialists, and they have the chops to back it up. Fish Fine Music boasts knowledgeable staff and a huge selection of opera, stage music, experimental, jazz and classical CDs - and Fish Global is just downstairs, stocking world music, ambient and new age music.
Sydney
Mojos
If you've wondered where the independent spirit of record stores has gone, wonder no more. The team at Mojo Music only stock what they love, in soul, blues, jazz, country, garage, surf, psychedelic, folk and more - and dammit, they love what they stock.
Sydney
Red Eye
In the middle of the city lies this oasis of indie cool, a shop that focuses on music rather than the music business. It stocks a massive selection of new releases and imports in a wide variety of genres, including a comprehensive Australian section.
Sydney
Revolve
Tucked away in Erskineville, this store has everything you need to keep your turntable happy. With thousands of records across an extensive range of genres, including new albums, re-releases and imports, Revolve caters to casual collectors and crate diggers alike.
Erskineville
TITLE Music Film Books
With TITLE's deliberately eclectic filing system designed to encourage chance discoveries, you're bound to find something enticing among the hand-picked selection of DVDs, books and music at both the Surry Hills flagship and the Crows Nest sister store.
Surry Hills
Utopia
If you've got a love for the rough stuff, make sure you head over to Utopia Records, Sydney's best outlet for all things metal. On top of a wide variety of CDs and LPs, they also stock books, collectibles and clothing, as well as hosting in-store appearances for bands.
Ultim
The Vintage Record
The warm tones of vinyl are making a comeback, and if you want to start a collection or fill gaps in an existing one then The Vintage Record is your port of call. Helpful staff can find you any LP you want, from rock to classical to soul and even comedy.
Annandale
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