The Best Indie Record Stores for Metalheads in Lancashire

Here are the main places you should check out.

Electron Records – Burnley

Address: 2 Hall Street, Burnley

Electron Records is one of the UK's longest-running independent record shops, having served the local community for decades. The Burnley store stocks both brand-new and pre-owned vinyl, alongside CDs and cassette tapes, making it a must-visit destination for collectors.

The shop has been trading since 1913 and became a family-run business in 1955. If they don't have what you're looking for, they'll happily order it in for you.

Electron Records even welcomed Cliff Richard in 1960, with members of The Beatles visiting in 1962. The shop regularly receives thousands of records for Record Store Day, including a huge selection of hard rock and heavy metal releases.

Townsend Music – Clitheroe

Address: 18 Moor Lane, Clitheroe

Townsend Music combines a traditional record shop with musical equipment and artist merchandise. The store stocks a huge range of heavy metal and rock vinyl alongside chart favourites and alternative releases.

Overtone Records – Thornton-Cleveleys

Address: West Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys

Overtone Records has more than 20 years' experience in the record business. They regularly appear at fairs and markets across the country. They offer a constantly changing collection of second-hand records spanning a wide range of genres.

Every vinyl is carefully chosen to ensure it's in excellent condition, so you can expect second-hand prices without battered sleeves or heavily marked vinyl. Their heavy metal selection includes artists such as Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Megadeth and Guns N' Roses.

Drumbeat Record Shop – Chorley

Address: 15 Bolton Street, Chorley

Drumbeat Record Shop is packed with vinyl records and music memorabilia. Collectors searching for rare releases will find plenty to browse, with thousands of records in stock. If you're unable to visit the shop, the owner is happy to post available vinyl anywhere in the UK.

Action Records – Preston

Address: 46 Church Street, Preston

Action Records is widely regarded as one of Lancashire's finest record shops. Alongside classic albums, the store stocks a huge range of new releases.

Current highlights include Earth to Grace by Lancashire band Massive Wagons, including limited-edition splatter vinyl variants. Fans of extreme metal will also find records such as Septicflesh's Modern Primitive, Emperor's Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk and Cannibal Corpse's Butchered at Birth, proving there's something for almost every metal fan.

Jim's Vinyl – Blackpool

Address: Church Street, Blackpool

Jim's Vinyl offers an enormous selection of records, with fresh stock arriving regularly. The Blackpool shop has built a reputation for its constantly changing inventory, making every visit different for collectors searching for hidden gems. The store even stocks rare Japanese releases from bands such as Guns N' Roses. 

Supporting Lancashire's Vinyl Community

Independent record shops offer far more than somewhere to buy music. They provide spaces where collectors, musicians and fans can discover new artists, share recommendations and keep physical music thriving in an increasingly digital world.

Whether you're searching for heavy metal, classic rock, or the latest death metal releases, Lancashire's record shops continue to prove that vinyl culture is alive and well across the county.

If you're looking to grow your collection or simply enjoy the experience of browsing the shelves, there's no shortage of fantastic record shops to visit.

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