25 record shops you should follow on Instagram
Having tipped a hat to the record collectors you need to follow on Instagram, it’s time we gave record shops some shine.
Words: Michael Wilkin
Record stores are the original tastemakers, tasked with curating a selection of vinyl that defines who they are and with providing a digging experience that can only be fully appreciated in the flesh.
But, in a world where the all encompassing Discogs delivers direct to your door, stores are finding new ways to bring some of that good ol’ fashion brick & mortar vibe to the digital realm.
Enter Instagram.
More than ever a record store’s Instagram feed represents the ideal vantage point to observe the nitty gritty of day-to-day operations and (more importantly) to source valuable insight direct from those who would know. They are the front-line – helping to cut through a swathe of cuts to deliver ever-dependable recommendations on a daily basis in picture form, from putting a spotlight on the best new releases, to flagging-up rarities when they show their heads.
Take a look at a look below at our curated selection of 25 record stores you should be following on Instagram.
Know of a record store with an amazing Instagram feed? Point us in their direction by commenting on our Instagram @thevinylfactory with your suggestions.
Groove Merchant, San Francisco / @groovemerchantsf
Some of that Nice Nice to start the weekend off properly. Going out today and all weekend.
A photo posted by Chris Veltri (@groovemerchantsf) on Mar 18, 2016 at 11:51am PDT
Turntable Lab, New York City / @Turntablelabnyc
A photo posted by turntablelabnyc (@turntablelabnyc) on Feb 24, 2016 at 2:28pm PST
Phonica Records, London / @PhonicaRecords
A video posted by phonica (@phonicarecords) on Mar 21, 2016 at 10:34am PDT
Rush Hour, Amsterdam / @rushhourrecords
A photo posted by Rush Hour Music (@rushhourrecords) on Jul 23, 2015 at 2:23am PDT
Pyramid Records, San Francisco / @pyramidrecords
A photo posted by pyramid records (@pyramidrecords) on Mar 10, 2016 at 5:05pm PST
Black Gold, Brooklyn / @blackgoldbrooklyn
Solid crate of jazz just in! #vinyl #blackgoldbrooklyn
A photo posted by Black Gold Brooklyn (@blackgoldbrooklyn) on Sep 4, 2015 at 12:59pm PDT
Amoeba Music, Los Angeles / @amoebahollywood
kyle h, smooth operator #sade #amoebamusic
A photo posted by Amoeba Hollywood (@amoebahollywood) on Mar 19, 2016 at 4:16pm PDT
Rough Trade, London / @roughtrade
A photo posted by Rough Trade (@roughtrade) on Feb 20, 2016 at 3:45am PST
A1 Records, New York City / @a1recordshop
A photo posted by A-1 Record Shop (@a1recordshop) on Mar 4, 2016 at 5:06pm PST
Disk Union, Tokyo / @diskunion_shinjuku_soul
A photo posted by ディスクユニオン新宿ソウル/ブルース館 (@diskunion_shinjuku_soul) on Jan 22, 2016 at 5:30pm PST
Kristina Records, London / @kristinarecords
A photo posted by Kristina Records (@kristinarecords) on Mar 9, 2016 at 5:22am PST
HMV Record Shop, Tokyo / @hmvrecord
A photo posted by HMVrecordshop渋谷 (@hmvrecord) on Mar 23, 2016 at 2:02am PDT
Rye Wax, London / @ryewaxrecords
These are the record's you were looking for. List imminent! #ryewax #records
A photo posted by @ryewaxrecords on Dec 3, 2014 at 11:27am PST
Oye Records, Berlin / @oyerecordstore_berlin
Back in: Kosi comes around by turntablist DJ Koze #pamparecords
A photo posted by OYE Records (@oyerecordstore_berlin) on Mar 3, 2016 at 4:37am PST
Mount Analog, Los Angeles / @mountanalog
A photo posted by Mount Analog (@mountanalog) on Feb 23, 2016 at 2:57pm PST
Other Music, New York City / @other_music
#ryuichisakamoto and #macdemarco (Photo by Chad Kamenshine)
A photo posted by Other Music (@other_music) on Feb 26, 2016 at 11:24am PST
Northside Records, Melbourne / @northside_records
A photo posted by Northside Records (@northside_records) on Feb 14, 2016 at 4:19pm PST
Idle Hands, Bristol / @idlehandsbs1
Finally here is the finished copies of Matt Karmil's LP for Idle Hands – officially out next week
A photo posted by Idle Hands (@idlehandsbs1) on Mar 17, 2016 at 6:48am PDT
Revelation Time, Osaka / @revelation_time
A photo posted by @revelation_time on Dec 3, 2015 at 6:21am PST
Disco Paradiso / @discosparadiso
A photo posted by Discos Paradiso (@discosparadiso) on Dec 29, 2015 at 6:32am PST
Waterloo Records, Austin / @waterloorecords
A photo posted by Waterloo Records (@waterloorecords) on Feb 28, 2016 at 3:21pm PST
Analog Record Shop, Tustin CA / @analogrecordshop
A photo posted by Analog Record Shop (@analogrecordshop) on Feb 23, 2016 at 12:47pm PST
Dusty Groove, Chicago / @dustygroove
Busy day! Happy Friday. #chicago #recordstore #dustygroove #vinyl #soul #funky #jazz #hiphop
A photo posted by Dusty Groove (@dustygroove) on Mar 18, 2016 at 1:05pm PDT
Permanent Records, Los Angeles / @permanentrecordsla
A video posted by Permanent Records LA (@permanentrecordsla) on Mar 19, 2016 at 2:55pm PDT
Highgate Continental, Perth / @highgatecontinental
A photo posted by Highgate Continental (@highgatecontinental) on Feb 22, 2016 at 9:06pm PST
