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!!
Thousands of classic and collectable vinyl records available
There's ALWAYS at least a box of Fresh Pies weekly at Northern Rocks! Watch this space for this week's New Entries!
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!
Check out the list of record fairs we will be attending.
We also stock classic jukeboxes and equipment. Contact us to check out our latest stock.
We have been active on Discogs for 5 years. Find us on Discogs at MonkeyHanger.
Call in to our stores. We are at Kiwi Trading, Osborne Road Hartlepool and our new store at Simply Local in Sunniside, Gateshead
We buy part and whole collections. Get in touch, all items considered. Phone 07896 779471 (Phil - Hartlepool) 07557418517 (Steve - Gateshead).
Northern Rocks has teamed up with Kevin Moor ((Vinyl? Splendid!) and John Copeland to bring you Cheeky Monkey Record Fairs, where we aim to bring small to medium sized fairs to the County Durham and Tyne & Wear area. Check out our list of forthcoming events for details.
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.
Check out the up and coming events lists for all future fairs.
Saturday 28th September 2024
Saltburn Community & Arts, Albion Road, Saltburn, TS12 1JW. 10:00 - 16:00.
Sunday 29th September 2024
Witton Castle Country Market, Witton Castle, Witton Le Wear, DL14 0DE. 11:00 - 15:30.
Saturday 5th October 2024
Urban Park Market, Richardson Dees Park, Wallsend, NE28 8RH. 10.00 - 15.00.
Saturday 12th October 2024
Seaham Masonic Hall, North Road, Seaham, SR7 7AA. 10:00 - 15:00.
Sunday 13th October 2024
Chester Le Street Record Fair, Methodist Church Hall, DH3 3TF. 10.00 - 16.00.
Sunday 27th October 2024
Scarborough Record Fair, Market Hall, Helens Square, YO11 1EU. 10:00 - 16:00.
Saturday 2nd November 2024
York Record Fair, York Racecourse, YO23 1EX. 10:00 - 17:00.
Sunday 3rd November 2024
Three Tanners Bank, North Shields Fish Quay, NE30 1JH. 12:00 - 17:00.
Saturday 16th November 2024
Dalton Park Artisan Market, Murton, SR7 9HU. 9.00 - 17.00.
Saturday 23rd November 2024
The County Hotel, Botchergate, Carlisle, CA1 1QP. 10:00 - 15:00.
Sunday 24th November 2024
Hartlepool Record Fair, The AVenue, Lauder Street, TS24 8AH. 10.00 - 16.00.
Saturday 30th November 2024
The Beer Drop, Durham Road, Low Fell, NE9 6HX. 14.00 - 17.30
Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th December 2024
Dalton Park Christmas Market, Murton, SR7 9HU. Times TBC
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Visit our store at Kiwi Trading, 73 Osborne Road, Hartlepool, TS26 9JP
Or call us on 07896 779471 (Phil - Hartlepool) or 07557 418517 (Steve - Sunniside)
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