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10 Best Record Stores in Brisbane

Choosing among Brisbane record stores depends on how you like to browse and what you are hunting for. Some shops focus on broad new and second-hand vinyl, while others specialise in electronic music, rare finds, CDs, memorabilia or trading collections.

The listed stores also differ in online stock, local pickup, shipping, condition grading, live events and café-style browsing. Decide whether you want a particular release, a genre-led dig, equipment or a relaxed collector’s outing.

How this guide is ordered

Every business on this page was measured on the same four things: how focused it is on record stores, how its clients rate it, how much it tells you up front and which parts of Brisbane it looks after.

Businesses on this site may take up paid services that lift how visible they are.

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10 Record Stores in Brisbane Compared

Stash Records Brisbane#1
What stands out
  • New and pre-loved records

  • Gift cards usable online or in-store

Stash Records Brisbane

5.0629 reviews
557 Old Cleveland Rd, Camp Hill QLD 4152, Australia
Best for
Collectors browsing new and second-hand releasesRecord gifts and vinyl accessories

Stash Records Brisbane is a Camp Hill record store with in-store shopping and pickup. Its range includes new vinyl, pre-loved CDs, turntables and speakers, with new pressings, reissues and second-hand records available to browse in person and online.

The store also sells records and accepts record-selling enquiries, while gift cards can be purchased online and spent online or in-store. Collectors can find accessories such as outer and acid-free inner sleeves, and vinyl orders over $200 qualify for free shipping.

Dutch Vinyl Record Store, Brisbane#2
What stands out
  • Can source records not currently stocked

Dutch Vinyl Record Store

4.8275 reviews
179 Latrobe Ter, Paddington QLD 4064, Australia
Best for
Vinyl collectors and music fansNewcomers building a record collection

Dutch Vinyl Record Store in Paddington offers vinyl across classic rock, jazz, modern releases and rarer albums. The store is organised for browsing, with staff who can help visitors navigate the selection and source records that are not currently in stock.

It suits collectors, music fans and newcomers building a record library. The shop’s range covers multiple genres and includes popular and specialist finds, while the adjacent coffee-shop setting makes it easy to combine record browsing with a coffee stop.

Sonic Sherpa, Brisbane#3
What stands out
  • New and used vinyl

  • Live in-store band performances

Sonic Sherpa

4.8159 reviews
12/360 Logan Rd, Stones Corner QLD 4120, Australia
Best for
Vinyl collectors and new record buyersMusic fans seeking memorabilia or gigs

Sonic Sherpa is a Stones Corner record store with an extensive, orderly selection of new and used vinyl arranged by genre and alphabetically. The range also includes vintage T-shirts, laser discs, cassettes, collectibles and music memorabilia, giving collectors reasons to browse beyond standard LPs. The shop can order in items, and staff can help visitors navigate its broad music selection.

Sonic Sherpa also hosts live in-store gigs, adding an event dimension for music fans. It suits experienced collectors, newcomers building a vinyl collection and shoppers looking for music-related clothing or memorabilia. In-store pick-up is available for customers collecting purchases.

Monster Robot Party, Brisbane#4
What stands out
  • Specialist dance music catalogue

Monster Robot Party

4.970 reviews
3/147 Musgrave Rd, Red Hill QLD 4059, Australia
Best for
Electronic music collectorsDJs seeking hard-to-find records

Monster Robot Party is a Red Hill record store specialising in dance music and hard-to-find genres, with local pickup and Australia-wide post available. Its catalogue spans house, techno, trance, electro, minimal, jazzdance and related styles, giving collectors a focused place to dig beyond mainstream selections.

The store also hosts music activity and offers space for photographers, DJs and artists to rent. It suits collectors with wide tastes, DJs chasing specific releases and listeners searching for specialist electronic genres online or in person.

Rocking Horse Records, Brisbane#5
What stands out
  • Wide vinyl and CD selection

Rocking Horse Records

4.7548 reviews
Queen Street Mall, 245 Albert St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
Best for
Vinyl and CD collectorsVisitors browsing Brisbane City music shops

Rocking Horse Records is a Brisbane City record store for in-store browsing and purchases, with in-store pickup also available. Its stock is described as spanning vinyl and CDs across a wide range of genres, making it suited to collectors, music fans and visitors exploring the CBD.

The shop also handles orders, including Australian releases, and has shipped records internationally in sturdy packaging. It is a practical stop for browsing physical music or seeking releases that may be harder to find elsewhere.

Rockaway Records, Brisbane#6
What stands out
  • Buys and trades collections

  • Vinyl, CDs and collectables

Rockaway Records

4.7464 reviews
Westfield Carindale Shopping Centre, Level 1, 1151 Creek Rd, Carindale QLD 4152, Australia
Best for
Vinyl and CD collectorsPeople trading an old collectionNewcomers exploring physical music

Rockaway Records is a family-run record store offering vinyl, CDs, collectables and pop-culture merchandise. The shop also buys and trades, giving visitors a reason to bring in an existing collection as well as browse for music and memorabilia.

It suits experienced collectors and newcomers alike, with a range that includes rarities and stock beyond the fraction listed online. The Carindale store is designed for browsing, and its knowledgeable staff can discuss music as readily as products.

Relove Oxley - Vintage, Vinyl & Collectibles, Brisbane#7
What stands out
  • 500-plus square metres of vintage

  • Vintage finds plus collectibles

Relove Oxley - Vintage, Vinyl & Collectibles

4.7261 reviews
Unit 1/113 Oxley Station Rd, Oxley QLD 4075, Australia
Best for
Vintage browsing tripsVinyl and media collectorsDie-cast, toy and trading-card hunters

Relove Oxley is a large vintage and collectibles store built for browsing rather than a quick, single-category purchase. Its offering spans vintage furniture, glassware, crockery, books, jewellery, curiosities, vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, toys, trading cards and die-cast cars. The store describes more than 500 square metres of vintage stock, alongside thousands of new and second-hand music items. Online shopping and Australia-wide shipping are also available, while the physical store suits collectors and treasure hunters who want to spend time exploring changing stock. Coffee and seating add another reason to make the visit an outing.

Glitter Records, Brisbane#8
What stands out
  • Specialises in vinyl albums

  • Also stocks books and collectibles

  • Used media with condition grading

Glitter Records

4.557 reviews
G4/22 McLachlan St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia
Best for
Vinyl collectors and physical-media fansShoppers seeking Australian music varietyCollectors of trading cards and Pokémon items

Glitter Records is a Fortitude Valley music shop specialising in vinyl albums, with CDs and other physical media available through its store and online range. Its catalogue includes used and new releases, with listings showing condition grades across CDs and vinyl LPs.

The shop also sells books, toys, Pokémon collectibles and trading cards, giving collectors reasons to browse beyond music. Online orders are available, but preparation and delivery can take time, so it suits shoppers comfortable waiting for second-hand finds and checking order communication.

Boneyard Records & Relics, Brisbane#9
What stands out
  • More than 15,000 7-inch singles

  • Records with an espresso bar

Boneyard Records & Relics

4.428 reviews
2/26 Baynes St, Margate QLD 4019, Australia
Best for
Vinyl, CD and comic collectorsMusic gifts and retro browsing

Boneyard Records & Relics is a Margate record store and espresso venue for vinyl, CDs, tapes, comics and music books. Its collection includes thousands of EPs and LPs and more than 15,000 7-inch singles, giving collectors and newcomers plenty to browse across vintage and newer releases.

The shop also supports buying and trading records, so people can bring an existing collection into the conversation as well as search for additions. Coffee from The Boneyard Espresso adds a café element, making the store suitable for a relaxed browse, a music gift or a chat with other collectors.

Its range extends beyond records to relics and comics, while stock updates are shared through social media. The combination of music, coffee and browsing makes it a destination for retro culture rather than a simple record counter.

Butter Beats Record Store, Brisbane#10
What stands out
  • Records and toys under one roof

Butter Beats Record Store

4.322 reviews
Level 1/545 Old Cleveland Rd, Camp Hill QLD 4152, Australia
Best for
Vinyl shoppers browsing local stockVisitors seeking records and toys

Butter Beats Record Store in Camp Hill combines vinyl shopping with records, toys and other items. The shop suits collectors browsing for music as well as visitors looking for a more informal local retail stop.

The available detail points to a small, personality-led store where conversation and assistance are part of the visit. It is best approached for browsing rather than a narrowly defined specialist service, with the category and customer material supporting records, toys and a varied in-store selection.

The comparison at a glance

#BusinessRatingReviewsBest for
#1Stash Records Brisbane 5.0629Collectors browsing new and second-hand releases
#2Dutch Vinyl Record Store 4.8275Vinyl collectors and music fans
#3Sonic Sherpa 4.8159Vinyl collectors and new record buyers
#4Monster Robot Party 4.970Electronic music collectors
#5Rocking Horse Records 4.7548Vinyl and CD collectors
#6Rockaway Records 4.7464Vinyl and CD collectors
#7Relove Oxley - Vintage, Vinyl & Collectibles 4.7261Vintage browsing trips
#8Glitter Records 4.557Vinyl collectors and physical-media fans
#9Boneyard Records & Relics 4.428Vinyl, CD and comic collectors
#10Butter Beats Record Store 4.322Vinyl shoppers browsing local stock

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Record stores across Brisbane

The stores are distributed from Camp Hill, Paddington, Stones Corner, Red Hill, Fortitude Valley and the CBD to Carindale, Oxley and Margate. Brisbane’s record-shopping options are therefore spread across several suburban and inner-city destinations. For a planned digging trip, group stores by the area you can reach and check current stock or opening details first. Specialist searches may justify extra travel, while online ordering or pickup can suit a specific release.

Record-store services and stock covered

  • New and pre-loved vinylSeveral stores offer new pressings, reissues, second-hand LPs, singles and used records for collectors and new buyers.
  • CDs and physical mediaOptions include CDs, tapes, laser discs, DVDs and other physical formats alongside vinyl.
  • Specialist genre searchingMonster Robot Party focuses on dance and electronic genres, while other shops cover rock, jazz, modern releases and broader catalogues.
  • Record buying and tradingRockaway Records and Boneyard Records & Relics buy or trade collections, giving sellers a way to discuss existing stock.
  • Record sourcingDutch Vinyl Record Store and Sonic Sherpa can help source or order records that are not currently in stock.
  • Turntables, speakers and accessoriesStash Records sells turntables, speakers, sleeves and other vinyl-related accessories.
  • Collectibles and music cultureSome stores also carry comics, books, toys, trading cards, T-shirts, memorabilia and other retro goods.
  • Pickup, delivery and online ordersListed options include in-store or local pickup, online purchasing, Australia-wide post and international shipping.

How to choose a record store in Brisbane

  1. Name the format and pressing you wantAsk whether the shop carries vinyl, CDs, tapes or another format, and whether the release is new, used, reissued or a harder-to-find pressing.
  2. Check the store’s genre strengthFor electronic music, dance, house, techno or trance, ask about Monster Robot Party; for broader browsing, compare stores organised by genre or alphabetically.
  3. Ask how used condition is describedIf buying second-hand, ask about grading, sleeve condition and returns for faulty records. Glitter Records lists condition grades across used media.
  4. Ask whether the shop buys or tradesIf you are bringing a collection, confirm whether the store buys outright, trades records or assesses items before discussing an offer.
  5. Compare stock beyond the online catalogueSome businesses state that only part of their physical range appears online. Ask what is currently in store if you are hunting for rarities or a specific artist.
  6. Choose the fulfilment methodConfirm whether the purchase can be collected locally, posted within Australia, shipped internationally or ordered for later pickup.

Frequently asked questions

Which Brisbane record stores buy or trade collections?

Rockaway Records offers buying and trading, and Boneyard Records & Relics supports buying and trading records. If you are bringing a collection, ask how the store assesses items and whether you should contact the shop before visiting.

Where can I find specialist electronic music records?

Monster Robot Party in Red Hill specialises in dance music and hard-to-find genres including house, techno, trance, electro, minimal and jazzdance. It offers local pickup and Australia-wide post for its specialist catalogue.

Do Brisbane record stores sell used records?

Yes. Stash Records, Sonic Sherpa, Glitter Records and other listed stores describe pre-loved or used records. Glitter Records also refers to condition grading, while the exact stock and condition vary by title and store.

Can a record store source something that is not in stock?

Dutch Vinyl Record Store says staff can source records that are not currently stocked, and Sonic Sherpa can order in items. Ask about the specific artist or release, as availability and timing depend on the record.

Which record stores sell more than music?

Rockaway Records carries collectables and pop-culture merchandise; Sonic Sherpa has T-shirts, laser discs and memorabilia; Glitter Records sells books, toys, Pokémon items and trading cards; and Relove Oxley combines vinyl with broad vintage stock.

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