Swordfish Records is a favourite haunt for those who love proper music from Indie and Alternative to Punk and Metal. They stock new and used vinyl and CD’s with classic collectibles. In-store appearances have included The Kooks, Razorlight, Mark Ronson, Duran Duran, and Lenny Kravitz. Some well-known customers over the years have reportedly been John Peel, Dave Grohl & The Foo Fighters, Robert Plant, John Taylor, Franz Ferdinand, Mud Honey, Neil Diamond, or Primal Scream.
Take a sip of tea with the owner while chatting about music. They even sell Swordfish merch. Looking for band member? Check the postings on the wall.
Swordfish Records (Photo by Birgit Bachmeier & Stefan Ramsthaler)
Swordfish Records (Photo by Birgit Bachmeier & Stefan Ramsthaler)
A record store with a history of over half a century
British Extreme Metal at its best
Birmingham’s New Romantic movement
Birmingham founders of Heavy Metal
Heavy Metal from West Bromwich
Mixing Rock influences from Birmingham & London
Dark Indie Rock since 2002
70s Punk from Brum