The Vinyl Store

The Vinyl Store, an online new vinyl store based in Sydney

The Vinyl Store is an Australian record store that operates exclusively online and focuses its catalogue on new vinyl. Its warehouse is in Sydney and all orders are dispatched from there, without relying on international suppliers or backorders. The company presents itself as a specialist vinyl destination and states that all advertised stock is physically available in its warehouse.

Catalogue: new releases, reissues and special editions

The selection combines recent releases, back-catalogue reissues and distinctive editions. Among the categories the store highlights are limited editions, coloured pressings and independent store exclusives. The catalogue is organised by genre and era, with sections covering indie and alternative, rock, pop, electronica, metal, punk, hip hop and R&B, Australian music, soundtracks, jazz, blues and country, among others. It also includes dedicated sections for vinyl from the 50s and 60s, the 70s and the 80s, as well as lists of greatest hits, kids' music, K-pop and various artists.

The store states that its approach is not to list everything available on the market, but to select titles that fit its line and its customers. New releases, restocks and new catalogue additions are updated regularly. In addition to records, it offers plastic sleeves for vinyl and gift cards.

Own stock and shipping times

Every product marked as in stock is held in the company's Sydney warehouse. Orders for in-stock items are normally dispatched within three business days. Standard shipping has a flat rate of AUD 14.95 for any order within Australia, whether it is a single record or twenty. The company stresses that it does not work with backorders or lead times dependent on overseas suppliers.

Packaging and arrival guarantee

Records are shipped in rigid vinyl mailers with corner protection, designed so that the order arrives in the same condition it left the warehouse. The store offers a mint arrival guarantee: if an order is received damaged, the company arranges the appropriate replacement or refund.

Customer service and advice on pressings

The team describes itself as made up of vinyl enthusiasts and collectors, and offers help with questions about pressings, formats or specific editions of the products listed. The store notes that its complete current range is available on the website and that titles not listed are not part of its stock and cannot be ordered.

Location and contact

Phone: (+61) 2 8054 2575 · Email: contact@thevinylstore.com.au · Hours: Open every day, from 00:00 to 23:59.