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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.

Other Fairs

Check out the up and coming events lists for all future fairs.

Up Coming Events

Saturday 19th April 2025.

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


Sunday 20th April 2025.

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


Saturday 26th April 2025.

Gosforth Park Market, Gosforth Central Park, NE3 1JZ. 10.00 - 16.00.


Sunday 27th April 2025.

Witton Castle Country Market, Witton Le Wear, DL14 0DE. 10:30 - 15:00.


Saturday 3rd May 2025.

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


Sunday 4th May 2025.

Three Tanners Bank, North Shields Fish Quay, NE30 1JH. 12:00 - 17:00.


Monday 5th May 2025.

Bank Holiday Record Fair, Beat 'n' Track Cafe, High Spen, Rowlands Gill, NE39 2AJ. 10:00 - 15:00.


Saturday 10th May 2025.

Heaton Park Market, Heaton Park, NE6 5JS. 10.00 - 16.00.


Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th May 2025

Dalton Park Outlet Centre, Murton SR7 9HU. 9:00 - 17:00.


Saturday 24th May 2025.

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


Sunday 25th May 2025.

Witton Castle Country Market, Witton Le Wear, DL14 0DE. 10:30 - 15:00.


Sunday 1st June 2025.

Hartlepool Record Fair, The A Venue, Lauder Street, TS24 8AF. 10:00 - 16:00.


Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th June 2025.

Saltwell Park Market, Saltwell Park, Gateshead, NE8 4SF. 10.00 - 16.00.


Saturday 14th June 2025.

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


Sunday 15th June 2025.

North Yorkshire Carnival, Catterick Racecourse, DL10 7PE. 12:00 - 18:00.


Saturday 21st June 2025.

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


Saturday 28th June 2025.

The Beer Drop, Durham Road, Low Fell, NE9 6HX. 14:00 - 17:30.


Sunday 29th June 2025.

Witton Castle Country Market, Witton Le Wear, DL14 0DE. 10:30 - 15:00.


Saturday 5th July 2025.

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


Sunday 6th July 2025.

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


Three Tanners Bank, North Shields Fish Quay, NE30 1JH. 12:00 - 17:00. (Steve)


Sunday 13th July 2025.

7Ven, Scarborough Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7DA. 12.00 - 16.00.


Saturday 19th July 2025.

Seaham Record Fair, Masonic Hall, North Rd, SR7 7AA. 10:00 - 16:00.


Sunday 27th July 2025.

Witton Castle Country Market, Witton Le Wear, DL14 0DE. 10:30 - 15:00.


Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th August 2025

Dalton Park Outlet Centre, Murton SR7 9HU. 9.00 - 17.00.


Sunday 31st August 2025.

Witton Castle Country Market, Witton Le Wear, DL14 0DE. 10:30 - 15:00.



Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th September 2025.

Wolsingham Show, Wolsingham Showground, DL13 3JG. 9:00 - 17:00


Saturday 13th September 2025.

The Beer Drop, Durham Road, Low Fell, NE9 6HX. 14:00 - 17:30.


Sunday 21st September 2025.

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


Saturday 27th September 2025.

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


Sunday 28th September 2025.

Scarborough Record Fair, Market Hall, St. Helens Sq, YO11 1EU. 10.00 - 16.00.


Saturday 11th October 2025.

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


Saturday 1st November 2025

York Record Fair, York Racecourse, YO23 1EX. 10:00 - 17:00.


Sunday 2nd November 2025.

Three Tanners Bank, North Shields Fish Quay, NE30 1JH. 12:00 - 17:00.


Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th November 2025.

Dalton Park Outlet Centre, Murton SR7 9HU. 9:00 - 17:00.


Saturday 6th December 2025.

The Beer Drop, Durham Road, Low Fell, NE9 6HX. 14:00 - 17:30.


Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th December 2025.

Dalton Park Outlet Centre, Murton SR7 9HU. 9:00 - 17:00.


Saturday 20th December 2025.

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






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









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