🎄CHRISTMAS SOUNDS BETTER ON VINYL!🎄
If your Christmas shopping list is still looking a little… unfinished, don’t panic. You’ve got 9 sleeps to go, and there’s still time to sort something genuinely brilliant.
If you’re stuck for ideas, we've made life easier. Christmas always sounds better on vinyl, and we’ve pulled together a hand-picked gift guide packed with records that’ll make anyone’s face light up when they tear the wrapping paper off.
Whether you’re buying for pop obsessives, musical theatre kids, film score nerds or someone who just loves a bargain, they’ve got you covered.
🎤 Pop Music Fans (aka: For the Pop Girlies)
If your recipient lives for big hooks, glossy production and main-character energy, start here.
Leona Lewis’ Echo is a modern pop classic with powerhouse vocals that still hit hard. Addison Rae’s self-titled Addison brings unapologetic pop confidence, while Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl is pure collector-bait for Swifties. Add Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend to the mix and you’ve got gifts that scream “I understood the assignment”.
💿 Relive the 80s
For those who believe music peaked somewhere between shoulder pads and synth solos.
Bonnie Tyler’s Faster Than the Speed of Night is dramatic, bold and unapologetically huge. Frankie Goes To Hollywood’s Welcome To The Pleasuredome is an absolute 80s statement piece, while The Annie Lennox Collection pulls together one of pop’s most iconic voices in one place. And of course, Make It Big by Wham! — because it simply wouldn’t be Christmas without it.
🎭 Musical Theatre Kids
If they’ve ever cried at a cast recording or can name every Sondheim show, this section is for them.
The EVITA – 2025 London Cast Recording is a fresh take on a classic, while Kinky Bootsdelivers big heart, big songs and big energy. Standing At The Sky’s Edge, with songs by Richard Hawley, is a stunning modern musical that feels especially meaningful on vinyl. And Here We Are from Stephen Sondheim is essential listening for theatre lovers and collectors alike.
🎬 Lights, Camera, Action: Movie Magic on Vinyl
Film scores make incredible gifts — dramatic, nostalgic and perfect for cosy winter listening.
The Braveheart 30th Anniversary Edition is sweeping and cinematic in all the right ways. Disney fans will love The Emperor’s New Groove 25th Anniversary release (yes, it’s as fun as you remember). John Williams conducting The Star Wars Trilogy is basically a guaranteed win, while X-Men ’97 by The Newton Brothers brings modern superhero energy to the turntable.
💸 Vinyl Under £20 (Albums That Won’t Break the Bank)
Great gifts don’t have to come with a scary price tag.
Bright Light Bright Light’s Fun City is pop perfection, Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette remains an all-time classic, and PinkPantheress’ to hell with it is short, sharp and endlessly replayable. Throw in Cut & Rewind by Say She She and you’ve got thoughtful, brilliant gifts — all under £20.
So if you’re still hunting for that perfect present, consider this your sign. Vinyl is thoughtful, timeless, and way more exciting than another pair of socks.
Just remember: last orders for Christmas delivery are this Thursday — don’t leave it until Santa’s already on his way.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
From Ben and Stephen