Sounds +Grounds

Sounds + Grounds is a record shop and coffee bar on Birmingham Road in Cowes, selling pre-loved vinyl alongside new releases on LP, 7-inch and 12-inch, plus CDs, turntables, vinyl-care products and music memorabilia. The shop buys in second-hand collections from customers and rotates stock frequently, so the racks change across genres rather than holding a fixed catalogue. A coffee counter runs alongside the records, serving drinks to browse to, and the shop hosts occasional live in-store music sessions. It describes itself as Cowes' independent hub for vinyl collectors and coffee drinkers, and sells branded merchandise including tote bags, t-shirts and headwear alongside the music stock. Opening hours run Tuesday to Sunday, with slightly longer hours on Saturdays and the shop closed on Mondays. The pairing of a specialist record shop with a working coffee bar is unusual for the Island, giving it a dual role as both a music retailer and a daytime stop on the high street.