Record Fayre

Record Fayre has a huge amount of stock with DVDs for as low as £1. They have loads of CDs and tapes too and vinyls.
They didn’t have a great selection of rock vinyls when I went in, there seemed to be mostly electronic music. I think it’s just your luck with what’s recently been handed into the shop though. Through the back of the shop they have band merchandise.
Pro: Their vinyls are all pretty cheap, I think the dearest I saw was £7.

A record store very much of the old school, both for good and bad.
If you like your music «classic» — Classic Rock, Classic Folk, Classic Pop — then you’ll do quite well. There is a pretty good selection of records and CD’s covering the main genres at decent prices (I struggled to see a record over a tenner, and most were on or around a fiver), and a good deal were in outer sleeves. There is also a bunch of singles to rummage through, and there is also a selection of second hand DVD’s. There is also a second room that has a good selection of band t shirts, again at pretty good prices, and there is also lots of other bits and pieces to have a look at. On this front, it’s a pretty good second hand record shop, and is definitely better than some of the others — I wouldn’t have a problem spending some time here looking through the racks.
If you don’t like your music «classic» however, then you may not enjoy it as much. As far as the vinyl is concerned, music ends on or around the early 90’s, and while a lot of the usual suspects are there, I didn’t find a huge amount of stuff that I would have been tempted to get (admittedly I didn’t look at the CD’s, this might have been a different story). It’s probably limited by what it can get hold of, but it certainly doesn’t have the variety of stuff that Mixed Up has for example. Overall, pretty good, but it isn’t at the top of my record shop list — still, it’s worth a visit every now and then, and if you’re looking for a black band t shirt then it’s the place to go!

I have an almost inability to pass a record shop without going in… I say «almost» because this shop is one I have no problems doing a Dionne and Walk on by…
After a flurry of reviews for other record shops a few weeks ago I thought I’d pop in for completeness sake. I couldn’t remember why I dont frequent this place more often after literally having only previously being in twice before… with in a few minutes I remembered. The guy just stands and stares at you while your browsing. Dont know if he has problems with shoplifting of if I just look shifty, but is pretty off putting. Sould probably give it two stars for the experience, but then think the selection of vinyl and prices fair enough from what i perused. Maybe experience just down to my introverted nature but imagine most record collectors must be introverts to some degree!

Love it, though the merch is a little pricey it is good stuff you would struggle to find elsewhere. The vinyl collection is brill though a little disorganised but that’s what it’s about searching till you get a beauty! Today, I went in and got AC/​DC Let There be Rock for £1.99 and Queen The Game at 99p Full albums on vinyl in good condition both of which would be at least £12 online.

Record Fayre blares out the music as Stuart said, so you can’t exactly ignore it as you walk past.
Not that you would want to! Selling older CD’s at reduced prices and a very good selection of quality vinyl, it truly is like a record shop people would hang around outside in the 70s. It’s got quite a punk atmosphere, and you never know what kind of musical rarity you’ll find since they’re very well stocked.
They also sell T shirts and some drug stuff like bongs. I’m not too jazzed on the latter since it’s a bit tacky, but for everything else this place rocks.

A proper, old fashioned record shop.
This isn’t HMV, so you’re not going to find anything that was released in the past 10 years, but don’t let that put you off.
70’s rock can usually be heard from the street, enchanting you into this dark wee hole. It’s what record shops used to be like until high street chains broke out the bleach and made everything shiny and sterile. They sell t-​shirts, old bands and new, patches bags and bongs for all the family. But more importantly, vinyl selection is vast!
These guys don’t over inflate the cost unlike most other places. I once saw Barry Manilow record for £14 in the British Heart Foundation, over inflated in price simply because it’s vinyl. I was pleased to see the same record in the bargain bin in here for £1…
…still not worth it though.

Looking for a bong or a rolling machine? Look no further, Record Fayre has it all.
This place tends to be better known for it’s extensive pot smoking gear than it’s excellent vinyl selection which is a shame. As Chris said, this place is a gem for picking up that record you have hunted every Oxfam in the land for, and loads of people probably don’t even realise it exists. It also sells loads of band merchandise, especially t-​shirts which cost the usual 10 to 20 quid depending on what you’re after.
It is up next to Nirvana Piercing and the Tron Theatre in Trongate, not my favourite part of town due to some questionable clientele. Still though, definitely worth a shout if you find yourself up that end.

For those in love with vinyl but ain’t keen on the hit and miss nature of the charity shop trek for a second hand gem, this place is well worth a couple of hours of your time.
Check this joint out for some excellent second hand music, in addition to a cool range of t shirts, patches and… eh bongs?! Well i suppose that alot of the best music was created through drug use so… is it best to enjoy it in a similar manner… just a thought.
Anyway, if like me your a bit of a browser and not much of a buyer then this place is pretty cool. Ok you might get a few stares for the guy behind the counter, but if you can handle this then its worth a shout.
The added benefit of this place is its proximity to a number of kick ass shops and cafes, making the pilgrimage to this part of town a distinct day out… music shop, guitar shops, vintage clothes, kick bottom café’s…do it!

I don’t know how this place still exists.
I dive in here infrequently when I’m down that way to have a look around and I never see anyone buying anything.
It’s got some cracking band t-​shirts in here that consistently please my friends when it comes to birthday time.
You can also pick up some drug paraphernalia in here.

Brilliant wee record shop off the trongate. Loads of cheap cd’s and lots of vinyl at good prices. its not full of crap like a lot of these sort of shops can be. There plenty for the collector at very good prices, lots of rare singles, albums posters and a bit of memorabilia. The shop has been there for years and he is always busy. There is a part of the shop that sells bongs and studs and incense and stuff but I dont go into that bit. If your patient you will find a wee gem you been after for years.