October 16th, 2026
Vinyl record sales have been on the rise for the last 15 years, even overtaking CD sales. A combination of OG collectors adding to their stash and a rebirth among younger listeners has seen the value of vinyl increasing.
Looking for the best gifts for vinyl lovers? But what do you buy the record lover that already has all their favourites on the shelf?
Here, we take a look at a selection of essential gifts – the perfect compliment to our Essential album range – from exclusive records and turntable accessories to music books, record bags and subscriptions, our guide brings together thoughtful ideas for new collectors and seasoned crate-diggers.
Discover our curated gift suggestions, new for 2026:
New Collector
Serious Collector
Devoted Fan
Setup Obsessive
Vinyl
It might sound simple, but the perfect gift for a vinyl lover is, of course, more vinyl. Whether you’re shopping for a new collector building their stash, a seasoned crate-digger looking to broaden their horizons, a devoted fan working their way through a favourite artist’s entire catalogue, or a tech obsessive upgrading their setup, there’s always room for another record.
Not sure where to start? Explore our themed collections for a little inspiration, from Britpop to grunge, indie sleaze to iconic soundtracks, explore our themed collections and find the perfect record for the vinyl lover in your life.
Indie Sleaze Forever
This Is Britpop
As Heard On Screen
The New Irish Wave
The Birth of Grunge
What are good gifts for someone starting a record collection when you’ve already gifted vinyl?
Help a budding new collector protect records and gear with our range of vinyl and turntable care essentials. Shop brushes, sleeves, cleaning kits and more – everything you need to store, clean, play and protect your records the right way.
To help keep records and styli free from dust, debris and surface grime, Rough Trade stocks and recommends the below products:
Anti-Static Record Cleaning Set
Carbon Fibre Vinyl Record Cleaning Brush
Microfibre Record Cleaning Cloth x 5
2 in 1 Cleaning Solution
12″ Inner Sleeves
CDs
CDs are having their moment again. What better time to spruce up your collection? Pick any three from our refreshed CD selection for £20. Revisit an old favourite, catch up with a modern classic or take a chance on something you haven’t heard yet.
Shopping with a budget? What are the best affordable gifts for record collectors?
Gifts under £25: small gifts, big appreciation
Grab a budding collector a Rough Trade Black Slipmat, best for a small but thoughtful turntable upgrade. Pair your vinyl upgrade gifts with our crew sports socks, the perfect all-year-round gift or stocking filler for those who want to wear their vinyl love loudly.
Gifts under £50: thoughtful treats for music lovers
Captivating art and collaborations inspired by music, a Dorothy music print sits between the £30 to £50 price range, best for the music-history obsessive: turn their favourite artists and musical connections into wall art.
Gifts under £100: something extra special
Say hello to our heavyweight heather grey embroidered sweatshirt. Made from soft brushed 100% organic cotton. Embroidered with a subtle Rough Trade logo on the front and woven label hem detail. Best for a long-term practical gift which will get plenty of use. Also available in black.
Gifts £100 and over: the main event
Whether you’re a music maker, a beginner synth enthusiast, or you just want to have fun making noise, the Stylophone Theremin takes the retro analogue sound of a synth icon and makes it accessible. Or if you’re sticking to a more traditional vessel, a turntable could be a safe choice for someone starting their vinyl journey. The Audio-Technica LP60XUSB is a reliable choice when it comes to purchasing your first record player, one of the most popular entry-level models out there, being of incredible value at around the £200 mark.
Rough Trade’s core merch range is built on quality and longevity, using durable fabrics and considered fits that hold up through endless wears.
Whether it’s a hoodie layered for cooler nights, a tote bag to sling your necessities in, or a cap thrown on for everyday wear, Rough Trade merch is made to move effortlessly from gig to street to sofa.
A classic black and white striped T-shirt with a clean, understated finish, complete with a small woven logo hem detail. Made from heavy weight 100% organic cotton, it’s cut in a classic unisex regular fit for easy everyday wear.
Rough Trade x Wide Receivers – Walter Folded Pouch
Designed and made by hand in Albie Clark’s home studio in Leith, Scotland. Wide Recievers products are built to last from a wide range of tough, sustainable fabrics are used, from ripstop nylon and cotton, to X-pac, a light and highly water-resistant fabric frequently used in backpacks.
Rough Trade x Wide Receivers 50-50 Tote Bag
Constructed from heavy duty cotton drill with a durable water-resistant nylon base and hard-wearing nylon straps, the 50-50 Tote bag is the culmination of over a year’s worth of research and design and is released to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rough Trade and is a limited edition of 50 pieces.
Hand-made in Leith by Wide Recievers founder Albie Clark – the tote features a recessed zippered closure and a water-resistant, ripstop-lined outer pocket with velcro closure. Inside you’ll find a honeycomb mesh lining with 3 roomy pockets – one of which will comfortably fit a selection of 7” records – a zipped mesh pocket, 25mm D-ring for attaching carabiners and a keyring carabiner.
Look underneath the mesh pocket for a sewn-in tag featuring an anagram of Rough Trade.
We’re honoured to stand with Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) who provide support for anyone going through the hardest of times. Their work is vital, and together we can help make sure more people get the care and guidance they need, when they need it most.
To mark our ongoing partnership, we’ve created an exclusive Rough Trade long handle tote bag. For every bag sold, £5 goes straight to CALM, directly funding their live-saving services.
Rough Trade Naglene Water Bottle
Are you even hydrated if you’re not sipping from a Nalgene water bottle?
With a 1L capacity the wide cap allows for quick filling and ice cubes. Our bottle is leak proof, BPA/BPS free and made from 50% recycled PET bottles. Perfect for everyday use.
Rough Trade Hats
It is rumoured that you lose between 40% to 45% of your body heat through an unprotected head. But fear not, we have a solution. Pick up a Rough Trade ‘Fisherman’ beanie in mid heather grey, black or green colour-ways.
Alternatively, opt for our slightly heavier weight classic five panel cap, fashioned in black cord with embroidered front logo panel.
We also have a selection of slogan options, including genre
Sharpen up your study with our sleek new notebook, perfect for jotting down your ideas, lyrics, sketches or music wish lists. Pair with our Rough Trade bookmark, individually bagged and made from vegan leather.
Rough Trade x Very Goods Studio
Get Lit.
Burn this intoxicating bespoke smoky fragrance, in partnership with the fragrant folk at Very Goods Studio.
Music isn’t only about sound, it’s about setting a mood, creating a connection and stimulating emotions. Strike that tone even better and amplify your music rituals by incorporating the sweet and smoky scents of our exclusive, Limited Edition candle. Alternatively, burn our incense sticks.
Disco Pogo – A Disco Pogo Tribute to Boards of Canada
Disco Pogo announce A Disco Pogo Tribute To Boards of Canada, a deep dive into one of the most important electronic acts of the 20th and 21st centuries.
It is the fifth title in the acclaimed tribute series – following Daft Punk, Aphex Twin, LCD Soundsystem and Andrew Weatherall. Pick this up alongside Boards of Canada’s Inferno.
Dorothy Posters – Pop Love Blueprint – A History Of Pop
Our Liverpool neighbours, design collective Dorothy present a new meticulously detailed Pop Love Blueprint, mapping out the history of pop music on the circuit diagram of an iconic 1980s portable cassette player.
The print features over 1200 influential and chart-topping musicians, bands, songwriters and producers and is a detailed journey through the evolution of pop music. Starting with precursors of the genre including jazz star Louis Armstrong and big band legend Frank Sinatra through to current hyperpop and electronic artists like Charli xcx, Slayyyter and producer A.G.Cook who are redefining pop music today.
Crack Magazine is a UK music platform that started in 2009 as a DIY newspaper for music obsessives. Sixteen years later, Crack remains a vital voice, spotlighting music’s most essential artists, featuring cover interviews with Oklou, Nourished By Time, Fontaines D.C., John Glacier, Wet Leg, Model/Actriz, Knocked Loose, Clairo, Bar Italia and more.
Crack Magazine has been partially supporter-funded since the early days of the pandemic. From just £4 a month, you could receive a monthly fix of quality independent music journalism, delivered to your door in sustainable packaging. Or purchase a loved one an annual subscription to give the gift that keeps on giving.
So Young Magazine Subscription
From the team behind So Young Records, this stunning and beloved illustrated magazine pairs emerging bands with original artwork, making every issue a chance to discover your next favourite artist.
You can also purchase individual copies at Rough Trade.
Combining in-depth artist interviews with comprehensive reviews of new releases and reissues, Uncut Magazine is essential reading for anyone keen to explore the stories behind their record collection and find what belongs in it next.
Monitor III A.N.C. Bluetooth Wireless Headphones
The Monitor III A.N.C. headphones. Hit play and fully immerse yourself in thunderous bass and screaming highs with this chart-topping addition to Marshall‘s headphone line-up. Created with enhanced active noise cancelling technology and all-day listening in mind, these headphones let you block out unwanted sounds in complete comfort. Enjoy hours and hours of your favourite music, from the first track to the final drumbeat.
AT-LP120XUSB Professional USB & Analog Stereo Turntable
Audio Technica’s AT-LP120XUSB features a new DC servo direct-drive motor, along with adjustable dynamic anti-skate control and selectable phono preamplifier. The fully manual turntable plays 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM records and is equipped with a USB output that allows direct connection to your computer. Just download the free Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity recording software (or software of your choice) and start converting your vinyl singles and LPs to digital audio files.
A matched active stereo loudspeaker pair for smaller spaces, with no external amplifier required, from the exceptional British audio engineer Cambridge.
Presented in a contemporary design, just connect and listen.
The cassette player, reinvented.
Like the old-school cassette players, We Are Rewind’s players have fast forward/rewind buttons, a headphone output, a volume control and an audio input so you can create your own mixtapes. But because you have to keep up with the times, they’ve added a few modern touches. First, they have replaced the batteries with a rechargeable lithium battery that provides up to 12 hours of continuous playback. It’s more practical and environmentally friendly! They also built in a Bluetooth 5.1 connection so you can connect the player to your headphones or wireless speaker in seconds. It may not sound like much, but it’s a world first.
Matching wireless headphones? We got you.
The perfect record collection is never complete – with new vinyl releases each week worthy of a spot in any music lover’s stash. So, why not give the record lover in your life the gift of new music?
Rough Trade Club Discovery is a carefully curated music subscription service. Not only does membership come with a handpicked Rough Trade Exclusive vinyl pressing or CD each month but it also offers members free shipping year-round at roughtrade.com, plus exclusive early access to select live events and online sales.
Let them choose. Rough Trade gift cards are also available in values of £10-200 – making the perfect Christmas stocking filler or a birthday gift that keeps giving all year round.
Looking for gifts for music lovers, but can’t find what you’re looking for in this feature? Try browsing our extensive range of gift suggestions in our online Gift Shop.
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