York Record Fair 5th April 2025 10am - 5pm
Before the next Leeds Record Fair on 12th April, there will be a great record fair in York on 5th April, in the Knavesmire Stand at York Racecourse. Some of the regulars from Leeds will be there, as well as many more top sellers from all over the UK. Click on the above link for more details, or email info@yorkrecordfair.com
York Record Fair is one of the biggest and best in the UK, with 150 tables of great vinyl records of all genres. Over 50 stellar sellers arriving from all over the UK. The upcoming event will be the 7th York Record Fair (takes place twice a year) and each time it has increased in stall numbers and quality. There will be a huge selection of vinyl, with many thousands of rare and collectable LPs and 45s and lots of bargains. 50's, 60's, 70's,80's, 90's, Punk, Mod, Ska, 2 Tone, Pop, Indie, Grunge, Rock, Heavy Metal, Prog, Reggae, Rap, Hip Hop, Soul, Disco, Boogie, Funk, Rock 'n' Roll, Rockabilly, Psychobilly, Psych, Synth, R 'n' B, Blues, Jazz, Northern Soul, Techno, Trance, Ambient, Drum and Bass, Doo Wop, Surf, Country, Afrobeat, Soundtracks, Classical . . . something for everyone. Although mostly vinyl records, there will be a great choice of CDs, some 78s, music-related books, ephemera and posters. Takes place inside the Knavesmire Stand at York Racecourse with jukeboxes playing an eclectic mix of records all day. Includes a cafe and unlimited free parking. £2 admission on the door by cash or card. Under 16s free.
York Record Fair
5th April 2025 at York Racecourse
Runners and Riders . . .
1) Rockshaw Records – 3 tables of Japanese press vinyl, most complete with obi strip and inserts. Specialising in ‘Western’ artists that had vinyl pressed in Japan between the years of 1960 to 1990. Ranging from The Beatles or Elvis Presley to Motorhead or Iron Maiden. Mainly Rock, Pop, Punk and Indie
2) Pitch 22 - 8 tables – hundreds of original pressings in great condition - Rock, Soul, Prog, Reggae, Pop, Jazz, Hip Hop, Indie, Electronic, Soundtracks, Classical. Rare & collectable LPs and lots of bargains. Good choice of singles inc. 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s. Interesting CDs, music books & magazines. PLEASE NOTE – THIS STALL IS UPSTAIRS ON THE FIRST FLOOR MEZZANINE (there is also a lift).
3) Covers 33 – 6 tables – Rock/Punk/Metal/Jazz/Reggae/Electronic/Folk/Soundtracks and various others from the 60s onwards.
4) Mono Vinyl Music - 3 tables - A lot of Beatles, some live albums AC/DC Bowie, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and many boxes of mixed genres
5) Vinyl Trousers – 5 tables – all types of electronic dance, hip hop, indie, prog, punk, funk, reggae, classic rock, jazz, and heavy metal. (more details to be added)
6) Gian - 2 tables - Prog Rock LPs, 80s and 90s Pop/Rock, Indie, Electronic, Dance and some Rap / Hip Hop
7) Steve Aveyard - 1 table - specialises in 80’s & 90’s hip hop, late 80’s house/dance & Bollywood soundtracks, and has many other genres
8) Plan B Records – 2 tables - will have around 1000 quality new and pre-loved titles with something for everyone - essential rock and pop from all eras plus a great selection of alternative and post-punk along with classic prog, psych, folk, funk, soul, disco, electronica, hip-hop, and more!
10) Grumpy Ted Records - 1 table - Rock, Pop, Punk, Indie, Soul, Jazz and Psych. Mid 1960's - mid 1990s. Some new vinyl, plus a small quantity of 7"s. Small selection of Japanese pressings.
11) Genus HiFi Furniture - manufactured at Neil Bespoke Furniture UK. Founded in 1960, we have been making some of the world's finest bespoke HiFi record storage and media furniture. Our furniture is made using the highest quality materials and finishes, developed alongside audiophiles, made in York and delivered worldwide.
12) Michael Whitworth - 4 tables - hundreds of rare and collectable LPs and singles
13) NSM JUKEBOXES – providing the soundtrack to the fair: “NSM Jukebox Repairs specialises in the service, repair and refurbishment of NSM vinyl and CD jukeboxes. We have many restored jukeboxes for sale in our Goole showroom. We also offer a cosmetic refurbishment service if you own an NSM machine and would like to restore its original beauty.”
14) Gyp - 2 tables - collectable and rare LPs - especially rock and prog
15) Embassy Records – 3 tables – extensive selection of premium vinyl, specialising in 1st pressings, rare releases and new and sealed across all genres such as heavy metal, prog and indie to jazz and classical with a selection of autographed albums and 45’s from artists like The Damned, Paul Weller and more!
16) Josh Wheeler - 2 tables of quality used records covering rock, indie, soul, jazz, reggae and more. Plenty of deals including four £3 LPs for £10 and three £10 LPs for £25. Lots of 7” bargains and a box of soul 45s
17) Vinyl Tap - 5 tables - Indie/Rock/Pop 80s 90s onwards. Also some Soul
18) JJ’s Records – 5 tables – Posters - Bowie ,Smiths ,Rock ,Pop etc .....Records - Indie - Beady Eye,Lilac Time ,Curve,Weller/Jam/TSC,The Go Betweens,Stereophonics etc .....Punk - Ramones,SexPistols,999,The Clash,PIL,Dead Kennedys,The Damned etc ...Plus lots of Rock & plenty of Funk/Soul singles
19) Howard Oakes - 3 tables - huge selection of new vinyl of many genres
20) Rock On Records - 2 tables - specialises in rare punk/new wave 7" and original posters and memorabilia but carry a range of genres
21) Kenny Scott - 2 tables- lots of Japanese jazz, funk, fusion, city pop lps. Plus lots of 1980s rock and pop, madness, the jam, style council, ub40, erasure, etc. plus a small box of laserdiscs
22) Craig Parker - 2 tables – mixed variety of music genres, albums and singles - punk, reggae, metal, soul, hip-hop. Mostly original issues with some rarer collectable pressings. And some newer re-issues
23) Tapestry of Delights - 3 tables - Various genres including Dance (Techno, Acid
House, Rave etc). 60s/70s Rock, prog, pop & psych. Beatles. 80s/90s/00s rock & pop including many Japanese pressings. Jazz, Soul, Funk & Disco. Film & TV soundtracks etc
24) Dave Barcroft - 2 tables - wide range of new and secondhand records
25) Wild Streak Records – 3 tables - specialist in 1950's and 1960's original vinyl; Rock n Roll, Blues, Soul, Ska, Psych, etc...but also sell the more mainstream Punk, Indie, classic Rock, etc.
26) Scratched Records - 2 tables - Lots of Rare Indie / Britpop LPs. Various genres. (more details to be added)
27) Fine Ol' Vinyl - 6 tables and a huge display wall of records - rare 60's Beat and rare 60s and 70s Prog , Rock. Folk, etc. Lots of new £10 mixed albums and CDs for £2 each
28) Dean Mitchell - 2 tables - A to Z of general vinyl plus Country & Bluegrass and a large House / Dance section
29) Cruise Records - 2 tables - Reggae and Hip Hop specialists, and some Pop, Rock, Metal, Soul and Jazz
30) John Hillel – 2 tables – Rare soul, 60s pop and loads of 70s / 80s for 50p each. All excellent condition.
31) Saxosoul Records - 3 tables – Soul 7” collectables. Lots of 60s 70s and 80s LPs for £10 each – 3 for £25. A miscellaneous box of rare albums. Various 12" records - pop, House, Hip Hop and various 7". Large Selection of Lana Del Rey LPs. Rare Jazz selection and a variety of desirable rock albums
32) Andy Pacey - 4 tables - wide selection of collectable 7" and albums from 1990/2000 indie and pop to 50s/60s classics, including good selections of reggae, jazz, blues, soul and folk. Also have a bargain selection with 3 for £10
33) Michael Pritchard - 3 tables - an eclectic mix, from rock n roll to rare jazz via indie bangers and classic floor fillers, all with one thing in common; great quality and price
34) Mark Voisey - 4 tables - specialises in 90s indie / US alt / death metal
35) Steve Melhuish - 1 table - Heavy Metal LPs, mostly good to v.good. AC/DC, Sabbath, Rush, ZZTop. Indie rarities LP Radiohead, Damned, Pistols, Joy Division, mostly mint
36) Stop Start Records – 3 tables - 1960s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000+,
Funk/Soul, Latin/Jazz, Reggae/Roots/Dub, Heavy Rock/Thrash/Metal, Garage/Psych Rock, Punk/New Wave, Indie/Folk Rock, Goth, Folk, Blues & Soul, Soundtracks, Hip Hop/Neo Soul, Dance/Electronica, New Releases. Depeche Mode - Violator (1st UK)
Utah Saints (1st UK) / Megatron (1st UK) / Buckingham/Nicks (1st UK)
Many more Rare & Collectable records…
37) Brian Fall - 2 tables - specialist in Heavy Metal and Rock
38) Benja Records – 2 tables – eclectic mix of genres, from Pop and Rock to Hip Hop, Electronic and metal.
39) Andrew Greenwood - 1 table - coloured vinyl sealed collectables / record store day stuff / singles / all mint a lot still sealed (more details to be added)
40) Derek Pearson - 1 table - Northern Soul and Tamla Motown
41) Johnnie Friendly Vinyl - Three stacked tables full of great discs to suit all budgets. Classics and contemporary pop on new vinyl. Full range of previously loved titles. Mega specials box including first press rarities from Radiohead, Cure, Verve, Blur, Oasis and more. Money back guarantee. If you're not happy, I'm not happy. Buy from JFV, you can't go wrong.
42) The London Dealer - 4 tables - a specialist 7" singles dealer from London: 20,000 45's, Punk, New Wave, Mod, 2 Tone, Pop, Metal, Rock, Reggae, 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, Indie, Alternative, Grunge, Synth, Soul, Northern, Beat, Psych, Rap, Hip Hop
43) Stu Glanville – 3 tables of punk and other genres
44) Disc Covery Records - 6 tables - Rare & hard to find records, CDs & memorabilia, Classic Rock/ Punk / Heavy Metal / Indie /Pop & more. Lots of 7" singles, 12 " singles & LPs
45) Ian Lambert – 1 table - Jazz and Blues records and audiophile titles, all in great condition. Also a mix of other genres.
46) JL Records - 2 tables - Large mixture of classic rock, punk, soundtrack & pop albums from £5 to £50. AC/DC, Bowie, Dylan, Muse, Oasis, Springsteen, Floyd, Who, Quo, Stones, Beatles, Elvis etc. Lots of 12 inch & 7 inch singles
47) Brian Lee Records – 2 tables – Original LPs and singles. Rare northern soul including some demos and promos. Large selection of Beatles, including foreign pressings. Selection of 60s, 70s, 80s all in great condition.
48) Northern Rocks Vintage Vinyl - 5 tables of Albums, Singles and Cassettes, including Punk, Reggae, Prog plus a superb Northern Soul section of over 1000 singles and albums and a collection of unplayed early 70s Demo Singles across all genres
49) Dennis Beedle – 1 table - 600 LPs from 60's, 70's, 80's & 90's. Pop, Rock, Motown, etc. all in alphabetical order starting from Abba, Beatles. Stones, right through to ZZ Top
50) Brian Weston - 1 table - Brand new Rock & Indie LPs mostly sealed
51) Mark Egan - 6 tables - A large selection of rock/stoner rock and punk/new wave releases /ska and dub releases. New releases and imported obscurities
52) Bill Aitken - 2 tables - new and secondhand vinyl from the 60s to the present day. Folk, Rock, Indie, Pop, Jazz, Soul and Blues
53) Musical Utopia – 6 tables - six tables of brand new titles, from recent chart releases to classic rock reissues. One table full of an incredible collection of breakbeat, drum n bass and jungle from the nineties onwards.
Leeds Record Fair is a standout event for record collectors. Now in its eighth year of monthly fairs, it is recognised as one of the most prominent UK record fairs. While vinyl records are the main focus, attendees can also discover a selection of CDs. Top record sellers from Yorkshire, London, Newcastle, Middlesborough, Manchester, Nottingham, Lincoln, Southport and other places. A great selection of vinyl LPs and singles - 85 tables in 2 halls. At each fair there will be around 100,000 rare and collectable records and lots of bargains, so there should be something for everyone. Music from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s, including Punk, Mod, Ska, 2 Tone, Soul, Funk, Blues, Jazz, Hip Hop, Northern Soul, R 'n' B, Disco, Pop, Indie, Grunge, Rock, Reggae, Japanese Pressings, Heavy Metal, Psych, Prog, Rock 'n' Roll, Surf, Rockabilly, Synth, Techno, Trance, Ambient, Drum and Bass, Doo Wop, Country, Afrobeat, Soundracks and more.
Quality vinyl records covering all music genres.
Two halls to explore - the 1976 hall and 1981 hall, just a minute's walk apart.
Great selection of CDs also available.
Record collectors can browse through a wide array of genres that cater to all tastes. With over 40 stallholders, there will be loads of rare albums and collectable 45s and some great bargains.
Leeds Record Fair is easily accessible inside Kirkgate Indoor Market. Located in the City Centre, it is just a 10-minute walk from Leeds Train Station and a 2-minute walk from the bus station. You can enter the fair through multiple doors from George Street, New York Street, Vicar Lane, and opposite the outdoor market. It’s a great venue for stallholders and collectors.
The record fair takes place in the event spaces of one of Europe's largest indoor markets, with superb architecture and a vibrant atmosphere. It also offers a variety of great food & drink options.
Location: Kirkgate Indoor Market, Leeds
Date: Every 2nd Saturday of the month
Time: 10am - 4pm
Admission: Free
The next event is on 12th April 2025. This is a prime opportunity for vinyl record collectors to find rare LPs, collectable 45s, and numerous bargains.
All roads lead to Leeds! Every second Saturday of the month. Get down early to dig through the treasures at Kirkgate Indoor Market. Remember, the fair is spread across two halls, each featuring more than 40 tables. If you need assistance, don't hesitate to ask a stallholder who will gladly direct you.
Leeds Record Fair tote bags are £4 each and are on sale at each record fair. They hold about fifteen LPs.
2025 record fairs in Leeds at Kirkgate Market promise to be great events. They offer an extensive choice of vinyl records and more opportunities for vinyl record collectors to enhance their collections.
For further information, contact us at info@leedsrecordfair.com or call us on 07896713988
Leeds Record Fair
Kirkgate Indoor Market
Vicar Lane
LEEDS
LS2 7HY