More than a record store. Since 1976.
The year 2026 marks five decades of Rough Trade. From a small shop on West London's Kensington Park Road to a global community of music heads, it’s been half a century of backing counterculture, celebrating the physical format and championing creativity. We exist to serve the die-hards and the curious alike - fiercely independent, always chasing what’s next.
This is 50.
50 Years of Rough Trade
Drop Three: 1996-2005
50 Records for 50 Years. On Rough Trade Exclusive vinyl. Featuring Belle & Sebastian, Blur, My Bloody Valentine, Sigur Rós, Lemon Jelly, Richard Hawley, The Streets, White Stripes, Max Richter, and Sufjan Stevens.
50 Years of Rough Trade
Drop Two: 1986-1995
50 Records for 50 Years. On Rough Trade Exclusive vinyl. Featuring Arthur Russell, Sonic Youth, My Bloody Valentine, De La Soul, Fugazi, Nirvana, Aphex Twin, Björk, Beastie Boys, and Mojave 3.
50 Years of Rough Trade
Drop One: 1976-1985
50 Records for 50 Years. On Rough Trade Exclusive vinyl. Featuring Patti Smith, The Clash, Dr. Alimantado, The Specials, Young Marble Giants, Brian Eno and David Byrne, Cabaret Voltaire, Cocteau Twins, Sade and The Fall.
Rough Trade Club: Essential
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Receive the first 8 of 12 subscription titles when you sign up to Rough Trade Club: Essential - including special editions from Belle & Sebastian, Neutral Milk Hotel, Sufjan Stevens, Aphex Twin, De La Soul, Cocteau Twins, Brian Eno and David Byrne, and The Specials.
Some titles are sold out, and are only available through the subscription. Subscribers also receive free shipping on future orders, and guestlist access to shows (plus more).
*Please note that while Rough Trade Exclusive 50th Edition vinyl will not be exclusive to Rough Trade Club: Essential subscribers. The subscription plan has 500 places in total, guaranteeing those who sign up will receive all 12 titles from the curation.
