Where Are Some Of The Best Places To Shop For Cds And Vinyl In Croydon?

by Liz Seyi Digital marketing manager

ISLAND may be a gleaming glass-fronted paragon of Croydon’s future, but that doesn’t mean this fascinating south London borough doesn’t know how to retain the best of the past!

Croydon is certainly a place rich in history and tradition, and its music scene has long been central to this. Unsurprisingly, then, there is many a music enthusiast living in the locality, as well as some very interesting CD and vinyl record stores.

Here are a few such shops that we would suggest you check out if you are searching for Apartments To Rent In Croydon and are considering ISLAND.

101 Records

Located in the Centrale shopping centre with a frontage on Keeley Road, 101 Records has had a presence in Croydon for decades, and is still going strong in 2019. It’s the perfect place, then, for fans of all music genres to pop into for a used CD, DVD or vinyl record (or perhaps four or five!).

In the words of one recent reviewer, “you can find here all oldies and goodies of every kind of music. Enjoyed very much the experience and I will go again. It was like a chest with treasure.”

DnR Vinyl

This record store at 352 Lower Addiscombe Road focuses on UK garage classics, grime, dubstep and bassline. It’s also just the place to sell your vinyl to, if you have an existing collection in any of these genres.

One reviewer a few months back declared it “an absolute gem”, adding that “if you’re into your dance music, then you need to check out this shop.” Here at ISLAND, we’re inclined to agree.

Reggaemasters

Another specialist – this time, as its name suggests, in reggae – Reggaemasters offers vinyl, CDs and culture wear from its store at 55 Frith Road, as well as online. It was established in 2000, and is open from 10am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday.

The culture wear, in case you’re wondering, encompasses the likes of vibrant and colourful T-shirts, hats, scarves and tracksuits, and there’s even jewellery on offer, together with various other Caribbean merchandise.

Remember that when you choose ISLAND’s apartments to rent in Croydon, you’ll also be well-placed to discover the various other shops and venues that make the music scene across south London and the wider capital so special.

Don’t hesitate, then, to register your interest in one of our sought-after properties today, before they’re all gone!