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The Northern Rocks Story

Christmas Day, 1970, Seaton Carew, and the 5-year old mini-me gets his first Record Player, and a red leatherette box of 45's. Hooked from that moment, it sparks a lifetime of collecting records, and a thirst for knowledge of the vinyl world. The 1960's,Glam Rock, Punk, The New Wave, Rock, Soul....all consumed and collected on 12" and (mainly!) 7". Fast Forward to 2019, and a huge Record Collection of over 4000 items falls into my lap, most of which I already own. Hartlepool doesn't have a Record Shop...it always did...but where? How?


At around the same time, Kiwi Trading, a small Antiques warehouse in the town, was expanding. I'd been in there quite a few times over the years seeking out the odd box of records that would turn up and befriended the owners, even pricing up some of the better items. It was a perfect fit...Hartlepool's Vinyl Emporium was becoming a reality!


We started in a small area of the shop..then we moved...then we moved within the building again....and again....until finally in 2025 we went Full-Time and bought a Part-Share in the Emporium meaning we had access to a LOT more space right at the front of the building. One ACE shopfitter later (and a Coffee Bar installed!) and here we are today.The uptake from the great people of Hartlepool and the surrounding area has been massive. 


We couldn't do it without YOU, our loyal customers that make it all worthwhile. You support is SO appreciated both in the shop and at the various fairs and events we attend...all to bring you the very best in New and Pre-Loved Vinyl.

Northern Rocks Vintage Vinyl

Quality Vintage Vinyl

 Thousands of classic and collectable vinyl records available

Thousands of 7" singles in stock

Shop in store and online

Fresh Pies

There's ALWAYS at least a box of Fresh Pies weekly at Northern Rocks! Watch this space for this week's New Entries!

Deal!

Don't forget our 2 albums for a Fiver Bargain Basement! Just through the door at the end of our Hartlepool Shop...we've got THOUSANDS of 'em!

Record Fairs

Check out the list of record fairs we will be attending.

Jukeboxes and Equipment

We also stock classic jukeboxes and equipment. Contact us to check out our latest stock.

Northern Rocks On Discogs And Stores

Check out our Discogs Listings

We have been active on Discogs for 7 years. Find us on Discogs at MonkeyHanger.

https://www.discogs.com/seller/MonkeyHanger/profile

Northern Rocks Store

Call in to our store. We are at Kiwi Trading, Osborne Road Hartlepool.

Collections bought

We buy part and whole collections. Get in touch, all items considered. Phone 07896 779471 (Phil - Hartlepool) 07557418517 (Steve - Gateshead).

Record Fairs

Cheeky Monkey Record Fairs

Century Decayed Record Fairs

Century Decayed Record Fairs host fairs throughout the North East, Northern Rocks are always in attendance. These events attract some of the Norths top dealers and are always well attended.

Up Coming Events

Up Coming Events

Sunday 1st February 2026

The Wansbeck Inn, Abbey Meadows, Morpeth, NE61 2BD. 11:00 - 16:00.


Sunday 8th February 2026

Durham Record Fair, Coxhoe Village Hall, DH6 4DB. 10:00 - 15:00.


Sunday 21st February 2026

Saltburn Record Fair, Saltburn Community Centre, TS12 1JW. 10:00 - 16:00.


Sunday 22nd February 2026

Stockton Record Fair, Malleable Club, Norton Rd, TS20 2PR. 11:00 - 16:00.


Saturday 14th March 2026

Seaham Record Fair, Masonic Hall, Seaham, SR7 7AA. 10:00 - 15:00.


Sunday 29th March 2026

Witton Castle Market, Witton-Le-Wear, DL14 0DE.


Saturday 4th April 2026

Saltburn Record Fair, Saltburn Community Centre, TS12 1JW. 10:00 - 16:00.


Sunday 12th April 2026

Scarborough Record Fair, Market Hall, St. Helens Sq. YO11 1EU. 10:00 - 16:00.


Saturday 18th April 2026

Carlisle Record Fair, County Hotel, Botchergate, CA1 1QP. 10:00 - 15:30.


Saturday 25th April 2026

Hutton Rudby Record Fair, The Village Hall, TS15 0EJ. 10:00 - 15:00


Sunday 26th April 2026

Witton Castle Market, Witton-Le-Wear, DL14 0DE.


Monday 4th May 2026 (Bank Holiday)

Durham Record Fair, Bowburn Community Centre, DH6 5AT. 10:00 - 15:00.


Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th May 2026

Dalton Park Outlet Market, Murton, SR7 9HU.


Sunday 31st May 2026.

Witton Castle Market, Witton-Le-Wear, DL14 0DE.


Saturday 13th June 2026

Carlisle Record Fair, County Hotel, Botchergate, CA1 1QP. 10:00 - 15:30.


Sunday 28th June 2026

Witton Castle Market, Witton-Le-Wear, DL14 0DE.


Saturday 4th July 2026

Saltburn Record Fair, Saltburn Community Centre, TS12 1JW. 10:00 - 16:00.


Sunday 12th July 2026

Scarborough Record Fair, Market Hall, St. Helens Sq. YO11 1EU. 10:00 - 16:00.


Sunday 26th July 2026

Witton Castle Market, Witton-Le-Wear, DL14 0DE.


Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th August 2026.

Dalton Park Outlet Market, Murton, SR7 9HU.


Sunday 31st August 2026.

Witton Castle Market, Witton-Le-Wear, DL14 0DE.


Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th September 2026

Wolsingham Show, Wolsingham Show Ground, DL13 3JG


Saturday 12th September 2026

Carlisle Record Fair, County Hotel, Botchergate, CA1 1QP. 10:00 - 15:30.


Sunday 13th September 2026.

Scarborough Record Fair, Market Hall, St. Helens Sq. YO11 1EU. 10:00 - 16:00.


Saturday 19th September 2026

Saltburn Record Fair, Saltburn Community Centre, TS12 1JW. 10:00 - 16:00.


Sunday 27th September 2026

Witton Castle Market, Witton-Le-Wear, DL14 0DE.


Sunday 25th October 2026

Maverick HiFi Forum, Holiday Inn Barnsley, S75 3JT. 9:30 - 16:30.


Sunday 31st October 2026

Seaham Record Fair, Masonic Hall, Seaham, SR7 7AA. 10:00 - 15:00.


Sunday 1st November 2026

York Record Fair, York Racecourse, YO23 1EX.


Sunday 8th November 2026

Dalton Park Outlet Market, Murton, SR7 9HU.


Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th December 2026

Dalton Park Outlet Market, Murton, SR7 9HU.


Saturday 21st November 2026

Carlisle Record Fair, County Hotel, Botchergate, CA1 1QP. 10:00 - 15:30.


Saturday 19th December 2026

Saltburn Record Fair, Saltburn Community Centre, TS12 1JW. 10:00 - 16:00.


N.B. Event Times To Be Confirmed Or May Be Altered.














We are still adding dates. Keep a look out!!!

 








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