A Record to Play, a Book to Keep: Discover Books and Vinyl

A good evening sometimes needs very little: a record you want to hear from beginning to end and a book that gives you a reason to put your phone down.

At Think Vintage, our books and vinyl collections offer plenty of possibilities, whether you’re revisiting an old favourite or finding something unfamiliar.

Give an album your full attention

Recent vinyl finds include The Beatles’ Abbey Road, Queen’s News of the World, David Bowie’s Stage and Black Sabbath’s self-titled album.

Elsewhere in the collection, you’ll find titles such as Tangerine Dream’s Phaedra and Simon & Garfunkel’s Sounds of Silence.

Choose a record you know well, or browse beyond your usual favourites. Looking through sleeves can be a good way to find the album you didn’t arrive searching for.

Explore our Vinyl collection to see the latest selection.

Follow your interests onto the bookshelf

Our books offer another way to explore music, fashion, photography and visual culture.

Recent finds include What the Band Wore, Modern Fashion in Detail and Sessions by Norman Seeff. Titles such as The Thirties in Vogue and Inventive Paris Clothes offer further starting points for anyone drawn to fashion imagery.

You might choose a book to read closely, dip into for inspiration or give to someone whose interests you know well.

Make a thoughtful pairing

A book and a record can make a personal gift without needing an elaborate theme.

Start with the recipient’s favourite artist, era or interest, then choose something that complements it. A music-related book beside an album gives them two different ways to enjoy an evening.

Check the individual listing

Pre-owned books and records vary in condition. Review the photographs and descriptions before buying. For vinyl, check the stated grade and any notes about playback; for books, look for details about format, language and edition where provided.

Browse our Vintage Books and vinyl collections to find something worth spending time with.