Marcus Barnes returns with an updated edition of ‘Around The World In 80 Record Stores’, a globe spanning love letter to vinyl culture and the thrill of the dig. From legendary independents to hidden gems, the book maps out the most exciting places on earth to buy records, spotlighting scenes across Europe, the US, the UK, Japan, India, Iceland, and far beyond. Each stop dives into the character of the store, the genres it champions, and the stories that make it unforgettable.
Covering everything from house and hip hop to jazz, indie, rock, and afrobeat, the guide celebrates record shops as cultural landmarks and creative lifelines. Packed with detail, personality, and discovery, it’s built for crate diggers who chase the original, the rare, and the unexpected. ‘Around The World In 80 Record Stores’ reads like a passport for music obsession, inviting listeners to explore the world one record bin at a time.