Grindhouse Records

We’re not a physical record shop, but we aim to recreate the feeling of shopping in one. The small details matter, thoughtful curation, honest recommendations, and records chosen with intention. As lifelong collectors ourselves, we have a clear idea of what makes a great record-buying experience, and we try to bring that to everything we do.

Who We Are

Grindhouse Records is an Australian online record store run by James and Sam, originally from Liverpool in the north west of the UK and now based in the northern suburbs of Perth, Western Australia.

Growing up in Liverpool, a city with a deep and influential musical history, left a lasting mark. With iconic brands like Cream, Circus, and Chibuku hosting events throughout the 1990s and 2000s, world-class DJs and live acts were a regular presence. It wasn’t long before James became immersed in DJing, spending countless hours crate digging at the city’s legendary 3 Beat Records, uncovering unknown gems, and leaning on the knowledge of in-store tastemakers. That passion eventually led to promoting and DJing at events across the city.

After moving to Australia in 2010, James and Sam found a new scene to call home. James quickly became a regular presence in the local house and techno circuit, with Sam always front and centre on the dancefloor. Along the way, James supported artists including SIS, Nic Fanciulli, Sasha, Butch, Reboot, Clive Henry, Laura Jones, Kollektiv Turmstrasse, Nick Warren, and Henry Saiz, among others.

As life evolved, priorities shifted. With growing careers and the foundations of a young family taking shape, events and festivals were put on hold. But the passion for music never faded, it simply changed form. Instead of dancefloors, it became playlists, DJ mixes, late-night SoundCloud discoveries, and constant music sharing between friends.

The spark never disappeared, it simply found a new direction. What began as conversations and shared listening slowly evolved into a clear idea, and Grindhouse Records was the natural result.

This is more than just an online record store to us. It’s an outlet for our love of electronic music, a continuation of years spent digging, listening, and sharing, and a way to connect a wider community with the artists and labels we truly believe in. We hope you come to love it just as much as we do.