Glasgow is a music city that takes it tunes very seriously with there being a wide range of great record shops to explore no matter the kind of genre you are searching for.
The city has produced several huge acts such as Simple Minds, Franz Ferdinand and Primal Scream, with some setting out on their musical discovery browsing through the racks of records stores in their younger days.
Although vinyl records may have made a ‘comeback’ in recent years, the revival came too late for many shops with Glasgow having bid farewell to many great record shops which had been part of the city's identity for years.
So, whether you are looking to take shelter for the rain or are in search of an album you've not quite yet been able to get your hands on - here is a list of fourteen of the best record shops in Glasgow.
5. Missing Records
Missing Records has been a Glasgow institution since first opening in the city in 1984. They can now be found on Oswald Street. | Supplied
6. Mostly Vinyl Micky
Whether you are heading along to a gig at Glasgow's world famous Barrowland Ballroom our are out for a stroll in the East End, pop into Mostly Vinyl Micky where you'll find great albums as well as other music merchandise. | Mostly Vinyl Micky
7. Strip Joint Records
Found in Glasgow's popular Finnieston area, although this may just look like a pub - the bar have their very own record store which is always well stocked. They also host regular album listening parties. | Strip Joint Records
8. Fopp Union Street
Before hopping on a train at Glasgow Central station, pop into Fopp on Union Street where you'll be met with a wide range of new vinyl and CDs as well as everything else. | Supplied