Vinyl Cafe Carlisle

A big thank you to the gentleman who brought this marvelous collection into the shop to display on our walls. The Beatles are particular favourites being signed for the official Beatles biographer himself 'Hunter Davies' in 1967 by Paul, John, George and Ringo. They are all going up for sale soon so feel free to come along to see them for yourselves before they go to a good home.

Sincere respect going out to Kill Spector, who not only went down a storm Live-in-Store @ Vinyl Cafe Carlisle on Saturday afternoon but kindly donated the proceeds of every sale of their debut EP 'Symbols' and auctioned an original piece artwork to boot, all proceeds going to Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland. http://hospiceathome.co.uk/ https://en-gb.facebook.com/KillSpectorCar lisle/

A big thankyou to Kill Spector who played a blinder on Saturday afternoon, keeping it deep down, heavy and swampy! Semi-acoustic no less for that! Thanks to all of you for coming down and enjoying a cracking set.'Symbols' EP available now. https://killspector.bandcamp.com/releases

A necessity in making music is to believe in what you do, 'Kill Spector' have that belief in bucket loads! We will be celebrating this fact Live-In-Store this Saturday, July 21st from 5pm where the band will be performing live and signing copies of their acclaimed debut EP 'Symbols'. Here approvingly displayed by Ginger Wildheart with Adam Robson from Kill Spector. Ltd. edition CD available in-store or via https://killspector.bandcamp.com/releases . An exclusive piece of artwork created and signed by the man himself Phil Exile, will be auctioned, with all proceeds of the sale being donated to Carlisle and North Lakeland Hospice at Home teams. www.hospiceathome.co.uk

The Tenmours, magnificently graced Vinyl Cafe with their presence on their way from BBC Radio Cumbria to Music On The Marr Festival, catch them tonight from around 7pm. Have a good one! http://www.musiconthemarr.com/music-on-th e-marr-fe…/line-up/ https://www.thetenmours.co.uk/gigs

Can't help but have a la'l celebration every time Fresh Cream arrives in the shop!

Ethan Johns releases a new album 'ANAMNESIS' AVAILABLE FROM 10TH AUGUST 2018. An absolute honour and pleasure to welcome Ethan LIVE-IN-STORE 19TH AUGUST at 3pm. https://ethanjohns.com/

'Build the wall the right way up!'.... A unique display of vinyl records, sleeves only...Please be aware no vinyl was harmed in anyway during the filming of this video! check it out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZJi3JLd0 _M

"Anamnesis" is the 4th Studio Album by acclaimed multi instrumentalist Ethan Johns. Recorded with his band The Black Eyed Dogs, the album is released as a double set on CD and Vinyl on Ethan's own Three Crows Records label on the 10th August 2018.
Anamnesis is different for another reason too. The album will only be available as a physical release, taking a stand against streaming culture and the disservice it does to artists who are trying to make living from their music. Th...e album begins, like many things do, with The Invitation, a swirling Hawkwind-esque instrumental and ends with The Wedding, skipping through a world of magic and mystery in-between.
'ANAMNESIS' AVAILABLE FROM 10TH AUGUST 2018. LIVE-IN-STORE 19TH AUGUST WITH MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW. https://ethanjohns.com/
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Privileged to confirm our next Live-In-Store Gig - the superb Kill Spector will be rattling into Vinyl Cafe from 5pm Saturday 21st July. Their acclaimed EP 'Symbols' is available now. Check out the amazing precision and power of their track 'rattler'..."like a Chuggernaut pole vaulting over past horizons into the future!" futureisvinyl.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/…/vb.126349836 0…/1843139092423230/…

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we will be closing at 2.30pm Saturday 7.7.18, nerves are often calmed with the wonderful sound of vinyl as shown here with the 1970 England World Cup team, still nervous though! Enjoy if you can!....

50 years ago. to celebrate the anniversary of the animated masterpiece that is Yellow Submarine, out today a little gem of a picture disc arrives. Takes me back to Pepperland, still relevant, whichever time you happen to be in at the time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vefJAtG-Z KI … £14.99 Ltd. Edition 2018 7" Picture Disc www.futureisvinyl.co.uk

Always a pleasure to receive a new album personally delivered by the label themselves. Even better when its as good as the new album from JUNIORE -'Magnifique' Ltd. Edition 10" Vinyl. checkout https://outredisque.com/juniore/ to see what I mean, superb, 'Magnifique' ! Spinning now at Vinyl Cafe Carlisle.

Enjoy the passion of the freshly pressed Florence + The Machine's new album 'High As Hope' on Ltd. Yellow Vinyl LP, reaching the shelves this Friday at £22.99 in stock in store or online futureisvinyl.co.uk while stocks last.

Cool down in the heatwave with some relaxing sounds and one of our delicious ice cold smoothies served in a refreshingly different environment. Slow down, take some time out and take it easy whilst we spin something to chill out to this summer. Check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5bUmx-hk -c The Lovin' Spoonful's Summer in the City.....sums up the sweltering heat nicely. www.futureisvinyl.co.uk

Vinyl Cafe lunch and tea time deals starting today! Why not drop in to sample some of our tasty treats whilst sampling some delicious vinyl sounds, I think Brian Wilson wholeheartedly agrees! Slow down and chill out, digest the music as it was meant to be.

Don't forget your Dad this Father's Day....or you might get an earful like poor Harold in this iconic album from 'Steptoe and Son''. Why not relax and slow down, come and treat your Dad to some quality tea time treats with the glorious sound of vinyl. Vinyl Cafe Vouchers are available now to experience something refreshingly different this Fathers Day and beyond.

Some snapshots of a selection of the recent spate of new releases, new recents and new reissues on vinyl...refreshing the shelves at this very moment. Along with a selection of quality cleaned and test played used vinyl ready to be spun on a turntable near you.

It's always so refreshing and inspiring when a locally based artist perform their new original songs live in-store, in public, for the first time. Thankyou to Morris Ford for opening up the window space nicely before the Live In-store signing from Ginger Wildheart. https://morrisford.bandcamp.com https://facebook.com/MorrisFordMusic/

The Vinyl Cafe is just want Carlisle needs, (or maybe more what I need)! It's such a beautiful place, the staff are so friendly and await to engage their enthusiasm for music with their customers. Brilliant selection of new music classics and are able to give brilliant recommendations. Walked away with 4 new records and they will be the first of many to be purchased in this little treasure cave. Perfect!

Thanks so much for having Layla in stock in the original sleeve not a picture disc - I wasn't buying any vinyl until I could buy this one.

Peter Tyson should pay you some commission as I now have a turntable to set up tomorrow.

Great shop, just what I needed.

Take care.

Sipping coffee listen to vinyl can't beat it. Also loving the #beefpies

Popped in to the store today after reading the article about it's recent opening in the Cumberland News and have to admit i got pretty excited about Carlisle having this new haven - i wasn't disappointed whatsoever!! Like all new businesses they take time to develop and build a strong regular following, uniqueness and identity but i found with James approach and vision today, he will do very well indeed. I did purchase a cheeky wee ELO plastic thing with a groove in it and i am so looking forward to dropping the needle in there to hear the Lynne boy crank up the Gibson and blast out some of those superb vocals. See you soon Vinyl Cafe for another browse, Spooky Tooth discussion and perhaps a coffee next time - Carlisle roasted coffee beans no less!

Lovely to finally pop in. Picked up a Godspeed LP I'd missed out on on release, a Brian Eno cassette and had a good friendly natter with the owner. Keep up the good work!

Lovely little shop, serving tea and cake! Enjoyed listening to some cassettes which I then bought #toogood �

I loved the cafe very nice and calm place lovely gentleman in there knows his stuff and has a vast collection of great vinyls definitely shopping here for all my needs and I will sample the coffee next time all the best the rapture guy

Great shop, and lovely coffee, I think I will be back again very soon....... Night At The Opera is better than I remember.

Great little spot I only recently discovered. A perfect source of vintage '60s vinyl for my soon to be restored 1964 Dansette. You'll get plenty of future custom from me! 👍🏻

Great little shop, thanks for the recommendation

Great day on Saturday as I experienced going to the Vinyl Cafe everything​ that is good about a local business. Great selection of vinyl knowledgeable staff, music shop supporting local bands in allowing them to play and selling their music. Hot chocolate was amazing and it just had a great atmosphere that you don't get from national stores or buying music online. Just one request when are you doing more music sessions as it would be a great venue for night time gigs.

First visit today. Have just moved to Carlisle and I'll be a regular for sure. Coffee and vinyl is all I need. Friendly knowledgeable owners and great range of new and second hand vinyl. Picked up an absolute beauty for my collection. Hope the shop flourishes and if you visit Carlisle and love music, you need to visit.

Fantastic people in there, and a very wide variety of vinyl, what more could you ask for. And the lady makes a mean pot of tea.

Excellent selection of both classic and new, lots of cool obscure things, forgot how fun it is to have a good search through record bins, great atmosphere, and it was lovely having a really good chat with the owner! Will definitely be back often in the future.

Cracking music cafe, always drop by when up in Carlisle ���

Been in this shop a couple of times now and I love it!! Great selection of vinyl old and new and the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about music. This is exactly what Carlisle needs �

A very warm welcome awaits. Lovely not to have to rush. Fantastic food, wonderful knowlegable people. Can't wait to go back. totally hooked.

A fantastic place to fill your Vinyl time or even build up your audio file collection whilst grabbing a cake with your cuppa tea . A must Needed Visit to believe it. You won't be disappointed.

Called in today just for a look, really impressed with music on offer, good craic with the owner and great art too by Olly Alcock. I will call in again and spread the word .

The Vinyl Cafe is just want Carlisle needs, (or maybe more what I need)! It's such a beautiful place, the staff are so friendly and await to engage their enthusiasm for music with their customers. Brilliant selection of new music classics and are able to give brilliant recommendations. Walked away with 4 new records and they will be the first of many to be purchased in this little treasure cave. Perfect!

Thanks so much for having Layla in stock in the original sleeve not a picture disc - I wasn't buying any vinyl until I could buy this one.

Peter Tyson should pay you some commission as I now have a turntable to set up tomorrow.

Great shop, just what I needed.

Take care.

Sipping coffee listen to vinyl can't beat it. Also loving the #beefpies

Popped in to the store today after reading the article about it's recent opening in the Cumberland News and have to admit i got pretty excited about Carlisle having this new haven - i wasn't disappointed whatsoever!! Like all new businesses they take time to develop and build a strong regular following, uniqueness and identity but i found with James approach and vision today, he will do very well indeed. I did purchase a cheeky wee ELO plastic thing with a groove in it and i am so looking forward to dropping the needle in there to hear the Lynne boy crank up the Gibson and blast out some of those superb vocals. See you soon Vinyl Cafe for another browse, Spooky Tooth discussion and perhaps a coffee next time - Carlisle roasted coffee beans no less!

Lovely to finally pop in. Picked up a Godspeed LP I'd missed out on on release, a Brian Eno cassette and had a good friendly natter with the owner. Keep up the good work!

Lovely little shop, serving tea and cake! Enjoyed listening to some cassettes which I then bought #toogood �

I loved the cafe very nice and calm place lovely gentleman in there knows his stuff and has a vast collection of great vinyls definitely shopping here for all my needs and I will sample the coffee next time all the best the rapture guy

Great shop, and lovely coffee, I think I will be back again very soon....... Night At The Opera is better than I remember.

Great little spot I only recently discovered. A perfect source of vintage '60s vinyl for my soon to be restored 1964 Dansette. You'll get plenty of future custom from me! 👍🏻

Great little shop, thanks for the recommendation

Great day on Saturday as I experienced going to the Vinyl Cafe everything​ that is good about a local business. Great selection of vinyl knowledgeable staff, music shop supporting local bands in allowing them to play and selling their music. Hot chocolate was amazing and it just had a great atmosphere that you don't get from national stores or buying music online. Just one request when are you doing more music sessions as it would be a great venue for night time gigs.

First visit today. Have just moved to Carlisle and I'll be a regular for sure. Coffee and vinyl is all I need. Friendly knowledgeable owners and great range of new and second hand vinyl. Picked up an absolute beauty for my collection. Hope the shop flourishes and if you visit Carlisle and love music, you need to visit.

Fantastic people in there, and a very wide variety of vinyl, what more could you ask for. And the lady makes a mean pot of tea.

Excellent selection of both classic and new, lots of cool obscure things, forgot how fun it is to have a good search through record bins, great atmosphere, and it was lovely having a really good chat with the owner! Will definitely be back often in the future.

Cracking music cafe, always drop by when up in Carlisle ���

Been in this shop a couple of times now and I love it!! Great selection of vinyl old and new and the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about music. This is exactly what Carlisle needs �

A very warm welcome awaits. Lovely not to have to rush. Fantastic food, wonderful knowlegable people. Can't wait to go back. totally hooked.

A fantastic place to fill your Vinyl time or even build up your audio file collection whilst grabbing a cake with your cuppa tea . A must Needed Visit to believe it. You won't be disappointed.

Called in today just for a look, really impressed with music on offer, good craic with the owner and great art too by Olly Alcock. I will call in again and spread the word .