London, shop by shop.
Themed guides to London's record shops, by genre and by area. Where to dig for jazz, soul, funk, reggae and electronic — and what to expect once you're inside.
This is the considered map of London's record shops, split by what you're actually after. For the general guide to the city — history, geography, routes — start with our London episode of Vinyl Cities. Here you go deeper: by genre or by area.
Genre Reggae & dub Sound-system culture, original Jamaican pressings, the reggae specialists.
Genre Electronic, techno & house The DJ 12-inch, from Phonica in Soho to the new Peckham wave.
Area Soho on foot The densest cluster of shops in a few blocks: Berwick Street and around.
Itinerary Weekend & markets How to plan a weekend of records across London's shops and markets.
Itinerary London in one day Just one day in London: the itinerary that saves you a wasted afternoon.