I hate second hand shops…read more They are smelly, poor merchandise and nothing you would dream of having new never mind used This place however is a nostalgic dream, full of all those brings you didn't know you needed, from old 35mm slr cameras to that record that you wanted when you were younger Great place for a rummage and helpful yet not overbearing staff

A wonderful cornucopia of nostalgia, Alison's Vintage (previously of Glasgow's West End) is a…read moredelight to browse around. Nice collection of weird and wonderful things including some neat fifties and sixties tea sets that caught my eye and some old vinyl records to thumb through. I may just do all some advance christmas shopping in here!

Like doom, death or black metal? Nope? How about some noise, drone or pshyc music? That don't float…read moreyou boat either you say? How about some punk / reggae / dub or cool soundtracks, cause they have that too! It fair to say this new pop-up record store, nestled away in the basement of one of the West End's favourite coffee haunts, Offshore, will not be everyone's cup of tea (see what I did there), but if you have any sense of curiosity I would highly recommend giving this place a whirl. The two chaps that run this place mainly sell new and used vinyl, all of which is in near perfect condition. As mentioned already they don't really cater for the masses and their music is "niche" to say the least. However, if you are a fan of metal in any shape or form this place is for you! On first visit, I was totally overwhelmed with the amount of bizarre stuff they have. These guys are proper music geeks and I kinda felt a little bit intimidated tackling the huge record collection. However, the owners are incredibly friendly and I got chatting to them about their amazing stash of records, got some good tips and came away with two great purchases. Glasgow needs more amazing underground record stores like this, run by incredibly passionate people. Their prices where very reasonable for some of the rare oddities I spotted, so clearly they are more interested in providing good value rather than ripping punters off. As its only a pop up shop, they won't be sticking around for much longer, so go and show your support while you can :)

Fantastic little shop which offers more vinyl than you shake a tattered stylus at. Well, in this…read moreday in age anyway. Mixed Up Records is everything an independent record shop should be, with welcoming and knowledgeable staff who are more than happy to make suggestions and help you find what you are looking for. While other similar shops have lost the plot completely - CD racks sporting old and embarrassing covers as opposed to interesting and rare and chaotic set-ups which hardly lend themselves to a quick browse - Mixed Up looks the part too. Well ordered and clean, it is also peppered with recent gig posters which emphasise its popularity with music fans of today in the city. What's more, they continue to offer cash for your vinyl, CDs and DVDs they believe to be worth buying. My only concern is the fact that I very rarely see it make a sale. While it benefits to some extent from its inconspicuous location, the lack of passing trade means this place could be at risk in the future. Hopefully not, as too many of Glasgow's record shops have bitten the dust in recent years.

Record hunting in Glasgow is not an easy task. With the expense of a city store and the general…read morelack of music shops selling vinyl's, this hidden gem is worth looking for. Having owner a record player no longer than around 3 weeks, i have made various trips and have not been let down. With a great range of vinyl's on display and a friendly staff who will help you find something in particular if you ask, what's not to love? I have gathered their Fleetwood Mac; Stevie Nicks; Janis Joplin and ABBA records and bought them at very reasonable prices and they have been in almost mind condition every time. This store will be the reason i go bankrupt. Always having to hold myself back from taking a detour down Otago Lane.

excellent store that is in chaotic order but perfect if you want to dig for some bargains. I spent…read moreabout US$75 on records (no cds) in my hour-long rummage. Very friendly staff, the pretty girl behind the counter was almost as deaf as I am so had a good laugh trying to communicate!

Everything is here you need .think they moved into Oswald Street.round the corner 5 mins (bargains…read moregalore )walk.dvds ,records very good staff.

I don't know how this place still exists…read more 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.

A record store very much of the old school, both for good and bad…read more 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!

You forget how much you love music when your tastes become completely homogenised by the consumer…read moresociety we live in. It's so easy just to sit at home and download music or listen to Spotify but we forget about our local, independent music shops. There's a smell that permeates Apollo Music that implies they've been around for a while. And they have. I remember when it was The Record Factory and my Dad used to take me in when I was a wee girl on a Saturday. Not for me, obviously, but for him. I bought my first CD out of here-Boyzone- 15 years ago. More recently though, I've ventured in for a nosy when I've been around that part of Paisley. They have an absolutely outstanding Vinyl selection including some rare ones like Heroes by Bowie and Let it Be by The Beatles. They also have a pretty good collection of reasonably priced CDs (remember them?!) and you can get 2 for £10 across most of them. You won't pay over £10 for a new album and quite a lot of the time-they'll give away a free poster or something. We need more independent music shops in the wake of the demise of HMV and the likes. I think it's something that a lot more people will get onboard with as having a 'niche' taste in music becomes more cool. The staff are also great and you know that they've been doing this for years.

Avalanche Records is so near Queen Street Station, yet I get the impression it's relatively…read moreunknown. Stocking new records and a selection of second hand, too, Avalanche is a good bet for finding some obscure (well, to me anyway) records to add to your collection. It seems that they also stock some music from unsigned bands, which is a great thing to do. The staff really know their stuff too, so if you're at all stuck or confused, I'm sure they'd be able to help.

Avalanche is awesome…read more It's full of CD's you wont find in HMV along with live music DVD's. There's some second hand stuff in here as well and some vinyl. It's near Queen Street which is ideal and there are some cracking boxed sets behind the counter. Alot of good indie and alternative music in here and a good spot to pick up a rarity to add to your collection.

I got a record player for Christmas (woooo!) so I've been on a mission round Glasgow to try and…read morebuild up a record collection. I have to say it hasn't been easy - there is a LOT of mince in what pass for "record shops" in Glasgow. I'm tired of flicking through boxes of Cliff Richard and Daniel O'Donnell LPs that people donate to Oxfam when their granny dies. Otherside is different. Whilst they don't have as many records on display as more established places like Oxfam on Byres Road, their selection is of a much higher quality. I saw a few decent Bowie, Stevie Wonder and Rolling Stones records and more crucially at decent prices. I don't think they take card, so unfortunately I had to leave the records I was going to buy (Smokey Robinson and the Rolling Stones) for another day. No doubt I will pick up more records. A great wee find and bonus points for being round the corner. It would have the full five stars if there was a card machine.

Informative and super helpful. Always a great experience.read more