York, UK | First look: Inside York’s new record shop—with its tribute to legendary city store. A brand new record shop opens in York today (Saturday, 11/8). Record Plant will open its doors on 26 Gillygate from 10am—offering a mix of new and second-hand records, cassettes, and memorabilia. The Leeds-based business has its flagship shop in Farsley since 2023, and is excited to be opening its second bricks-and-mortar store in here in York. YorkMix chatted with the owner, Choque Hosein, to find out more. “I’ve been involved in music all my life,” said Choque. He’s part of the band Black Star Liner, which formed in 1994, and their second album Bengali Bantam Youth Experience! was nominated for the 1999 Mercury Music Prize. The name Record Plant is inspired by the name of the studio where Fleetwood Mac recorded their album ‘Rumours.’ “That’s why there’s a lot of Fleetwood,” said Choque. “We just did it as a bit of a joke, really. It’s still the biggest selling album—it’s never left the top 100!”
Mercer, GA | Vertigo Vinyl spins from freshman dream to record success: Three revolutions later, Noah Silver ’26 and Vertigo Vinyl play on in Mercer Village with an eye for expansion. Vertigo Vinyl traded jump scares for Florence Welsh’s haunting vocals this Halloween, kicking off the holiday with a listening party on the day that Florence + The Machine released its new album, “Everybody Scream,” on Oct. 31. The shop regularly hosts listening parties for a variety of artists, as it did last week for the popular indie rock band from London. The album blared through the store’s speakers while attendees discussed their favorite songs. Noah Silver ‘26, a Macon native, is the owner of the record shop in Mercer Village, where Linden Avenue and Coleman Avenue meet. Each listener—of which there were only a handful on the afternoon of Halloween—left the shop with a poster and tote bag, which would typically come with a purchase, but since Silver “didn’t even have time to post the event,” he rewarded guests with these items for free.
Birmingham, AL | Seasick Records celebrating 12 years in Birmingham: …“I feel like I haven’t stopped moving for 12 years,” Drinkard explained. “In a great way, but also in a little bit of an exhausting way. I think that when we opened, I saw a need in Birmingham for a place like Seasick that would, you know, carry new music and highlight new artists. There wasn’t really a record store in town that was doing that at the time, and so I felt like there was a gap there that we needed to fill.” Seasick has moved four times since it opened in 2013 and has settled into its current location at 3131 5th Avenue South. “We’re still fresh into our new location. We’ve only been here a little over six months, and you know, we’re still kind of getting used to the space and filling it out and figuring out how to do things here, and how we can grow, and continue to make things better, and do more events, and find ways to connect with the community and give back in what little ways we can,” Drinkard said.
New Braunfels, TX | Locally owned record store expands in New Braunfels: Vintage record store Yard Sale Records—located at 800 S. Business I-35, Ste. 600—has nearly doubled in size after acquiring the neighboring suite in the strip mall in October. Yard Sale Records is locally owned by Howard Lovell, who opened the store in March 2024, as previously reported by Community Impact. The additional suite space adds “twice the fun” to the traditional record store experience and adds more space for anything music related Lovell said. “It’s just more space for everything that we’ve got,” Lovell said. Yard Sale Records sells a wide range of new and used vinyl records from various genres. The store also sells vintage memorabilia, CDs, cassette tapes, books and more. The record store also participates in vinyl markets and hosts performances from local artists.
Clarksburg, WV | Downtown Vinyl Record Shop New Ownership: …Owner John Chernogorec says, “My biggest passion are the vinyl records, because they connect me more with the other sources. Whatever your mood is, music makes that connection.” In a digital world that some may say is lacking forms of connection, John says there is something special about a vinyl record preserving human relations. Owner John Chernogorec says, “There’s more thought, but there’s also more compassion. Now that they are physically touching it and physically owning it.” As the new owner, John hopes his musical hub will create a community united by the sounds of music. Owner John Chernogorec says, “I know a little bit of a background about that artist, and I want to share that with somebody, and I want someone to share other backgrounds of artists with myself.” The grand opening will be Black Friday November 28th at 8 a.m.
Mumbai, IN | Mumbai Gets Its First Vinyl-Only Listening Bar! Step Inside Baroke, Where Music Meets Mixology. Created by hospitality veteran Saurabh Krishna Shetty, Baroke isn’t just another new drinking spot—it’s a cultural experience that puts music at the heart of everything. In a city that thrives on constant reinvention, it takes something truly unique to stand out. Enter Baroke, Mumbai’s first-ever vinyl-only listening bar, tucked away in South Mumbai. Created by hospitality veteran Saurabh Krishna Shetty, Baroke isn’t just another new drinking spot—it’s a cultural experience that puts music at the heart of everything. The concept is simple yet refreshing: swap out digital playlists and loud party beats for the warm, grainy sound of vinyl records. With over 220 carefully curated records spanning icons like Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Bryan Adams, and Stan Getz, this is where nostalgia meets modern indulgence. As Shetty himself puts it, “We didn’t just want to play music; we wanted people to really listen.”
Paris, FR | Audiophile restaurants and listening bars in Paris: Where to eat, drink and listen to vinyl records: If you love good sound, good wine and good food, you’ve come to the right place. Discover the audiophile restaurants and listening bars in Paris where you can combine all three. Originating in Japan, the trend for listening bars(which could be translated as audiophile bars or listening bars in English) began in the 1950s, after the Second World War, at a time when the Japanese population had few entertainment options. The Japanese therefore spent time in cafés with friends, listening to music. While listening sessions originally had an almost religious aspect for music lovers, who were forbidden to speak, as they spread abroad, the atmosphere became more relaxed and the sessions gradually began to be accompanied by good food and drink. …For the ultimate relaxing experience combining good music, good food, and good wine, here are the best places to find audiophile restaurants and listening bars in Paris!
Paris, FR | Paris loves vinyl 2025: Music shopping and DJ sets, the convention returns to Espace Reuilly: It’s time to treat yourself! Vinyl lovers have a date at the Espace Reuilly in Paris for the 15th edition of Paris Loves Vinyl. With 100,000 vinyl records on sale and DJ sets, check out the program for November 30, 2025. Coincidence? I don’t think so… With Christmas just a few weeks away , the Paris Loves Vinyl event is back at Espace Reuilly for its 15th edition. It’s a sign that you should treat yourself and fill your stocking with the best vinyl records available in Paris! Yes, in the digital age,vinyl s to hold its own, and that’s a good thing. Every year, music enthusiasts gather at the cultural center in the 12th arrondissement to enjoy this major record convention. This Sunday, November 30, 2025, 70 French and international vendors will be in attendance. Music lovers, novices, and the curious are invited to discover the 100,000 or so vinyl records on sale at Paris Loves Vinyl.
Livermore, CA | Vinyl & Vino at Longevity: Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM. Bring your favorite vinyl record to spin while you sip! We’ll have our turntable and sound system ready to go. Pair your tunes with a flight, glass or bottle of Longevity and some pound cake or charcuterie available for purchase. Reservations recommended.
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