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Electrifying riffs, rebellious spirit, and the raw power of distorted guitars — pressed into wax.

Chuck Berry invented the duck walk on stage in 1956The first punk record was pressed in 1976Vinyl outsells CD in the UK every year since 2022Pink Floyd's Dark Side spent 741 weeks on the Billboard chartLed Zeppelin never released a single in the UKOver 1,000 Rock LPs in our catalog — graded and cleaned

Rock music, born in the 1950s, is a genre defined by its electrifying energy, rebellious spirit, and driving rhythms. Rooted in blues, country, and rhythm and blues, rock combines powerful vocals, amplified guitars, and a strong backbeat. With its ability to connect with the listener on a visceral level, rock became a global phenomenon, shaping popular culture and inspiring countless musicians across generations.

From Chuck Berry's pioneering riffs to The Beatles' Brit-invasion, Led Zeppelin's heavy blues and Nirvana's grunge explosion — rock's history is a chronicle of constant reinvention. Each decade pushed the genre further, louder, and deeper into the cultural imagination. On vinyl, every crunch and crash is preserved in analog fidelity that digital simply cannot replicate.

Timeline

1950sChuck Berry, Elvis, Little Richard ignite rock 'n' roll

1960sBritish Invasion — Beatles, Stones, Kinks conquer the world

1970sHard rock, prog, punk — Zeppelin, Floyd, Clash

1980sGlam metal, alternative — U2, REM, Guns N' Roses

1990sGrunge & Brit-pop — Nirvana, Oasis, Radiohead

2000s+Indie revival — Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes, White Stripes

Notable Artists

The Beatles Led Zeppelin Pink Floyd The Rolling Stones Nirvana Radiohead Dire Straits Queen Fleetwood Mac Bob Dylan

Our Rock Collection

24,530 titles

When I Need You - Albert Hammond Used Audio Cassette

₹299

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Rainbow - Neil Diamond Used Vinyl LP Record

₹1,999

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Quartet - Ultravox Used Vinyl LP Record

₹1,999

Rio Grande Mud - Zz Top - Audio CD (Arrives in 20 days)

₹1,899

Red - King Crimson - Audio CD (Arrives in 20 days)

₹2,599

Discipline -30th Annivers - King Crimson - Audio CD (Arrives in 20 days)

₹2,599

Best Of The Animals - The Animals - Vinyl LP Record (Arrives in 20 days)

₹7,899

Every Picture Tells A ... - Rod Stewart - Audio CD (Arrives in 20 days)

₹1,799

Deliverance - Corrosion Of Conformity - Audio CD (Arrives in 20 days)

₹3,599

Who By Numbers - The Who - Audio CD (Arrives in 20 days)

₹2,099

You'd Prefer An Astronaut - Hum - Audio CD (Arrives in 20 days)

₹3,599

Everybody's Cryin' Mercy - Chris Jones - Audio CD (Arrives in 20 days)

₹3,599

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Red Hot Chili Peppers - Audio CD (Arrives in 20 days)

₹2,099

Catch The Rainbow: The... - Rainbow - Audio CD (Arrives in 20 days)

₹2,699

Surrealistic Pillow - Jefferson Airplane - Audio CD (Arrives in 20 days)

₹3,199

Metamorphosis - The Rolling Stones - Audio CD (Arrives in 20 days)

₹2,099

Out Of Our Heads - The Rolling Stones - Audio CD (Arrives in 20 days)

₹2,099

Between The Buttons - The Rolling Stones - Audio CD (Arrives in 20 days)

₹2,099

Islands - King Crimson - Audio CD (Arrives in 20 days)

₹2,599

Larks' Tongues In Aspic - King Crimson - Audio CD (Arrives in 20 days)

₹2,599

In The Court Of The Cr... - King Crimson - Audio CD (Arrives in 20 days)

₹2,599

Budgie - Budgie - Audio CD (Arrives in 20 days)

₹3,899

Bbc Recordings - Budgie - Audio CD (Arrives in 20 days)

₹3,899

How Strange, Innocence - Explosions In The Sky - Audio CD (Arrives in 20 days)

₹3,299

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Why Rock on Vinyl?

Rock music thrives on raw energy, and vinyl brings out its true essence. Vinyl records capture the dynamic range of rock, from soft moments to explosive riffs, delivering an intense and authentic listening experience. The warm analog sound enhances the gritty textures of guitars and the rawness of vocals, immersing you in the powerful world of rock. Spin a Zeppelin record loud — and hear what digital misses.

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