"Plug 7 Records is a pretty new addition to the Smith St stretch. If you're into your vinyl, it's a place of wonder.
I walked into Plug 7 straight after buying my first turntable not knowing a thing. I asked them to recommend 'something good' – a more generic and unspecific request has never been made. To my utter surprise, they delivered.
After a few quick questions, I was ushered to the African section and given a 'small' selection of around 10 records to sample. I settled on their initial recommendation 'Blo'. I loved it!
I am now a Plug 7 convert, and every time I go back the music gets better. African funk, Japanese Jazz, rarities, electronic and rock – there's something for everyone, and it's all great.
Plug 7 also hosts regular events with live music and even Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancakes) so pop by!" - Studio Fellow
"Plug 7 Records, Collingwood Abbotsford by Studio Fellow. Plug 7 Records is a pretty new addition to the Smith St stretch. If you're into your vinyl, it's a place of wonder.I walked into Plug 7 straight after buying my first turntable not knowing a thing. I asked them to recommend 'something good' – a more generic and unspecific request has never been made. To my utter surprise, they delivered.After a few quick questions, I was ushered to the African section and given a 'small' selection of around 10 records to sample. I settled on their initial recommendation 'Blo'. I loved it!I am now a Plug 7 convert, and every time I go back the music gets better. African funk, Japanese Jazz, rarities, electronic and rock – there's something for everyone, and it's all great.Plug 7 also hosts regular events with live music and even Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancakes) so pop by!"
This is hands down my favourite record store in Melbourne. Every time I visit I find plenty of Latin and world music! Never leave with empty hands.
Michael Tan
Google
Great record shop… nice mix of old and new records, great curation and well priced.
Jackson Halliwell
Google
The best variety in Melbourne for all my favourites: roots/dub, spiritual jazz OG presses, 90s boom bap, Stones Throw Records, and rarities from Africa... The shop is also really well decorated and has a great sound system, with amazing records constantly spinning. They also stock merch.
Ayman Zayer
Google
One of the best when it comes to Arabic Records and customer requests.
Christopher Niekamp
Google
Beautiful store with excellent variety. Perusing is a lot of fun with a well managed collection that tailors to a wide variety of musical interests.
I also felt comfortable to come in and listen to what's playing, the music was at a comfortable volume to enjoy as you comb through the stacks.
If you don't already have a record player and want to learn more or are looking to collect some rarer and reasonably priced new and pre-loved records, it's definitely worth a visit.
Karel Simek
Google
Great record store. Walked in to do some "window shopping" and walked out with amazing seconhand vinyl, in great condition and reasonably priced. Friendly customer service 👃
Dani Jones
Google
Great record shop. Lots of variety and staff member was lovely.
Leander Cohen
Google
Great shop. Extensive collection with lots of international records, especially Japanese. Records are well organized and staff is super friendly as well