Greville Records

The team at Greville Records went above and beyond to help me get a signed Jungle record last year. I called from interstate with extremely low expectations and they didn’t hesitate to put one aside and ship it to QLD. They are an extremely genuine team who very obviously love what they do. Every time I see the record cover, it makes me smile. Thank you so much again :)

I challenge anyone to walk into this temple for music lovers and walk out empty handed. I've been buying records from this heavenly shop since I was at university (decades ago). It's a modern day treasure trove, with such a deep and comprehensive selection of music, across most genres. If you're lucky enough to engage in a conversation with Waz, you'll feel inspired and validated by someone who loves music, as much as you, if not more. Melbourne need shops like this.

Five star review from a first-time visitor. Amazing and very well priced stock and really helpful staff. Found the classic Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell album and a repress of Carroll Thompson’s Hopelessly in Love. After purchase, had a nice chat with the owner who, based on his support for LGBTIQA+ and his commentary on global politics, is a top bloke. Will return next time I’m in Melbourne.

Bought a Talking Heads record here and found out at home it was misprinted. We got to exchange it without a hassle. Also it is a lovely store with a great ambiance.

Bought a signed record online - Retail price! Absolutely no upcharging. Arrived quick, beautifully packaged, in absolutely pristine condition. The most beautiful record I own. Need to swing by next time I’m in Melbourne, thanks endlessly !!!

On my recent visits, the shop assistant/s were most welcoming. They're keen to help, if you need to find out about any bands/ singers: album releases & order if available

Steve the owner is extremely knowledgeable and has an enourmous collection of music on vinyl and other formats. Chances are if you're looking for it then Greville Records have it or they can get their hands on it if it is in production. A great warm atmosphere in the store with plenty of opportunity to browse and select to your hearts content.

Had a very enjoyable visit this week. Very impressed with the range available. Made a couple of purchases and eyed off some new treats for my next visit.

Fabulous record store, lovely staff. Take time to browse and chat to Woz and the gang.

Greville St Records has this amazing feeling of "A day in the life...of music". There are countless photos and posters on the wall of the most influential artists in the world of music. So much history in this store where one conversation with old rocker, Steve, you'll understand why it's so genuine. He has some fantastic stories of some of his wonder years where browsing the many genres and classic albums is a pleasure. It's such a good record store but it is expensive. You have to be prepared to pay over $80 for a good record and it's hard because you want to keep the place alive but I'm yet to delve that deep into my wallet. It's sad really because there are countless records that they have which many other stores don't. It's a battle with your head on whether or not it's worth it. I'm battling that thought once again...

With vinyl on the comeback, record shops like this are regaining their relevancy. This is a shop that never gave up on vinyl during the down times, and as a result it knows what it's doing. There is a good selection of new stuff, but the real joy is found in the second hand stuff. This is all done properly, with descriptions of the pressing (if necessary) as well as grading details for the records and the sleeves. In terms of pricing, it's not that bad; new releases are around $30-$40 on LP depending on whether its a single or a double, and CD's are around $20. The second hand stuff that's good quality is probably in line with Discogs prices, and there is a bunch of discount stuff if you fancy a rummage. If you're only running on CD's you're not ignored. Special mention to the owner, who helped me out with packaging to make sure that my purchases got back to Scotland intact, and who regaled me with stories of Primal Scream visiting the shop. He was really friendly, and I'm sure that regular visitors would definitely benefit from his insight. Very much a record shop of the old-school, Greville Records is all the better for it. Highly recommended.

4.5 stars. Totally my favourite record store in Melbourne, and one of the oldest! I constantly get pushed to try others all over town: throughout Prahran and Fitzroy etc, and whilst good, I always end up coming here and finding dozens of things that I want. I love the huge collections they have of everything from the latest pop to obscure ass pressings of off-the-radar artists from all walks. I love the old timer, friendly and super knowledgeable folks that work there, who are just music fan lifers and are omnivores who listen to everything, and have seen it all themselves, rather than some hipster kid with Pitchfork musical blinders on. I can come here, buy Throbbing Gristle, the Carpenters, Clockcleaner, Miley Cyrus, Black Sabbath, Ariel Pink rarities, Kendrick Lamar, and Recondite, all in one purchase. They have everything, or can get it. If I wanted to make that kind of purchase/have that type of discussion with the store folk anywhere else, I'd have to visit half a dozen record stores. I could spend hours in here, and I do. This place embodies what I love about record stores. A place to hang out, discuss music and upcoming gigs, and they have enough stock to spend hours digging to find obscurities, but also all the re-pressings so you can easily find new stuff. Love Greville records. :)

Greville Street Records operate on the mixed new and used formula of record store and is a bit of an institution in Melbourne. It sits proud on the Greville Street strip, surrounded by the retail and cafes of a suburb shot to hell by consumerism. The store is ramshackle and absolutely jammed to the ceiling with vinyl, tees, posters and collectibles. The owner's a chatty bloke and is very happy to give you his opinion on almost anything, but his passion for music, and in particular independent music, borders on stirring. The stock here is largely rock based, they have a load of great re-release stuff and heaps of good kosmische (formerly Krautrock) material. Some of the used stuff is a little over priced, but you gotta take a bit of that on the chin given his location and what he's dealing in. This shop is just another little cog on the independent music wheel here in Melbourne, and there are few independent stores in this largely gentrified and 'boutique-y' neighbourhood. I've got hug amount of admiration for this bloke sticking to his guns and travelling the spaceways. I'll keep rockin' the t-shirt.

One of the least pretentious record stores in Melbourne, in one of the city's more pretentious areas. The record prices in here are as about as competitive as you're going to get in Australia. The two things that sets this apart from some of the others is the dude behind the counter who tells you stories about the time he spent in Spain smoking pot with the locals and singing Cramps songs to communicate because they couldn't speak English AND the gems that are hidden in the used collection.

pretty good one of the last of it's kind in Melbourne; which is a little saddening. It's essentially the same as it was back ten years ago, and that's a good thing it need no change. The owner gave advice on unknown bands, and a little history. There are always collectables here or hard to find stuff, music that you usually wouldn't usually find elsewhere. Lots of rock and roll based stock, but lots of the well established classics too. Great place to go crate digging or unearth some musical surprises. worth of a look in any instance.