18 COUNCIL ST WALLSEND - OPEN TUE-FRI 10-5/ SAT 10-4/SUN 10-2 0403755925
18 COUNCIL ST WALLSEND - OPEN TUE-FRI 10-5/ SAT 10-4/SUN 10-2 0403755925
NEW WEEKLY BLOG COMING FROM OCTOBER - RELEASES/ LIVE SHOWS & MORE!

Established in 2019, Hiss & Crackle Records has become a vital part of the greater Newcastle music community. More of a Music Emporium than just a record store, HCR offers Pre-Loved clothing including band merch, alongside books, zines, and other music-related items. There’s also a stage that regularly hosts live music events, providing a platform for local artists in a safe space for all ages.

We regularly host free all-age live music events in a safe space on our in-store stage! HCR has showcased performances by renowned acts like Hockey Dad, Bad//Dreems, Press Club, Floodlights, MessEsque, Nunchukka Superfly, Astrodeath, and Buddhadatta from Japan, as well as Sore Points from Canada. We also celebrate local artists, featuring
We regularly host free all-age live music events in a safe space on our in-store stage! HCR has showcased performances by renowned acts like Hockey Dad, Bad//Dreems, Press Club, Floodlights, MessEsque, Nunchukka Superfly, Astrodeath, and Buddhadatta from Japan, as well as Sore Points from Canada. We also celebrate local artists, featuring a variety of homegrown talent including the Porkers, Exit Mould, Boudicca, and many more! Additionally, we organize in-store signing events for exciting releases by Grinspoon, Skegss, and Dune Rats. HCR is proud to be an Aria chart store.

We pride ourselves on offering a diverse range of physical media, including a well-curated selection of New & Pre-Loved Vinyl Records sourced from all over the globe. Our collection also features a great range of Local & Independent releases, with 100% of profits going to local artists. You can discover a variety of genres such as Blues,
We pride ourselves on offering a diverse range of physical media, including a well-curated selection of New & Pre-Loved Vinyl Records sourced from all over the globe. Our collection also features a great range of Local & Independent releases, with 100% of profits going to local artists. You can discover a variety of genres such as Blues, Funk ‘n Soul, Country, Jazz, Psych, Prog, Punk, Garage, New Wave, Post Punk, Hard Rock, Metal, Stoner & Doom, Indie Rock & Pop, and Classic Rock & Pop, along with a ton of fantastic Independent releases by small labels and direct from artists. Don’t miss our live music events, where you can enjoy performances from these talented local artists.
HCR STAGE
CLEBRATE INTERNATIONAL RECORD STORE DAY WITH LIVE MUSIC IN STORE
‘OPEN FROM 8 AM WITH A TON OF SPECIAL RSD RELEASES , THEN AT 10AM BEGINS O...
HCR STAGE
HCR #1 Our FIRST RELEASE .. a lathe cut 7” for Record Store Day 2020.
We love our customers, so feel free to visit during normal business hours to enjoy live music events featuring talented local artists.
Open today | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm |
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