The Sound Machine
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Reading's longest established Independent Collectors Record Shop. With constantly changing stock, there is something for every music lover.
Based in central Reading, one minute from Reading station (30 minutes from London Paddington), we are the towns longest established independent collectors record shop, specialising in the sale of a wide range of new and second-hand vinyl records and CDs. Having traded for over 20 years, we have a large customer base who appreciate a wide variety of musical genres. Drop in for a browse and enjoy go
20/04/2026
Digging up the good stuff since 1991. Fiercely independent ⚫️
16/04/2026
ALEXIS KORNER – Blues From The Roundhouse – 77 Records – MINT!
Top-tier collector’s piece from the godfather of British blues. Immaculate condition, never seen like this!
£2000 😎
15/04/2026
Absolutely gorgeous copies of these Decca Nova/Deram Nova LPs! Rare to find in this kind of shape.
Now ready and waiting for their next chapter! 🙌
13/04/2026
Thank you for the love Tobias 🖤 some great finds there!
Vintage Vinyl Weekend at The Sound Machine (Reading, UK) Join me when I visit one of our local record stores here in Reading, UK, The Sound Machine. This weekend, 11-12 April, they have a special event called Vinta...
11/04/2026
Crate diggers unite! VVW 2026 is finally here 🙌
Top tier records, rare finds and deep cuts across the racks all weekend!
Vintage Vinyl Weekend 2026 has landed! 🔥 Here’s a taste of what’s in store, with much more to dig through across the weekend.
You don’t want to miss this 🖤
VINTAGE VINYL WEEKEND 2026
SAT 11 APR 09:00 - 18:00
SUN 12 APR 10:00 - 16:00
06/04/2026
It’s the quiet before the storm as we clear out the crates to make way for the mighty Vintage Vinyl Weekend, happening next Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th!
Apologies for any inconvenience, but for those who know what VVW is all about, we hope you understand.
See you next weekend! ✌️🎵
01/04/2026
Vintage Vinyl Weekend is BACK! 🖤 Returning for its 7th spectacular year, 2026 promises to be something of a vintage year for Vintage Vinyl Weekend.
After months spent travelling across the country assessing collections, this year has delivered some truly exceptional finds. Expect some of the UK’s finest vinyl gems, rarities and collectables, spanning rock, punk, indie, pop, reggae, jazz, soul and more.
Queues typically begin forming up to an hour before opening, so early arrival is strongly recommended.
VINTAGE VINYL WEEKEND | APRIL 2026
SAT 11TH - 09:00 - 18:00
SUN 12TH - 10:00 - 16:00
30/03/2026
We’ve turned it up a notch⚡️The SALE has increased to 75% OFF all vinyl.
Stock won’t last at this price - everything must go!
20/03/2026
The SALE you’ve been waiting for has arrived! VINYL 50% OFF 🔥
💿 CDs from £1
📼 Cassettes 50% OFF
📖 DVDs & Books 50% OFF
Everything must go, so shop before it’s gone!
13/01/2026
More records, more options. New stock is out now at The Sound Machine 🙌
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24 Harris Arcade
Reading
RG11DN
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9:30am - 5:45pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am - 5:45pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am - 5:45pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am - 5:45pm |
| Friday | 9:30am - 5:45pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am - 5:45pm |