The Northern Rocks Story

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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 again! The uptake from the great people of Hartlepool and the surrounding area was massive. Collections were bought,  Record Fairs followed, then our own Discogs page with Steve at the helm...and now our website. 

But we couldn't do it without YOU, our loyal customers that make it all worthwhile, and Saturday's so special!!