Album of the week

El Michels Affair - 24 Hour Sports

24 Hr Sports was inspired by the fashion and graphic design of ‘80s & ‘90s Sports Illustrated magazines, MF DOOM’s Special Herbs albums, the sample sources used on them, and gospel music a la Pastor T.L. Barrett. The sum of those influences with Michels’ impeccable creative touch prove to be the recipe for an instant classic that will surely be one of the most heralded releases of 2025
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The Weekly Drop

Every week behind the scenes, we're busy ordering and listening to lots of new music to bring you a carefully curated selection of new additions to the shop. The Weekly Drop is our way of bringing our new additions to the shop, to you.
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Welcome to Capsule Records

At Capsule Records, we strongly believe in the power of music and community. As an independent record shop, we started with the local area in mind. Since then, we have been on a mission to foster a musical community and make the joy of music accessible to all. 

Our stock is a carefully curated selection of LPs that we love. From soul, jazz, disco, electronica, and hip-hop to some bits in between, there’s something for everyone. For those who like to dig deeper, we also have crates like African Funk, Japanese Jazz and Modern Classical.

To help you discover something new or find an old favourite, we’ve stuck QR codes on the front of all our LPs that direct you to a listening link with information about the artist and label. If you’re without a phone, just ask, and we can play it for you on our tailor-made PMC sound system. So, take a seat in our beautifully designed coffee area, enjoy a drink of your choice (we also stock alcohol!) and relax.  

Our atmosphere in store is also aided by our weekly DJ sets, as part of our Capsule Connect initiative designed to support the local DJ community. We hope that by using our platform to promote local DJs and the venues that host them, we can bring the best of what Brighton has to offer to you. 

“Capsule Records are a breath of fresh air. Hugely knowledgeable, with a terrific collection of proper music, they go to great length to curate just what is right. My go to place!” - Dunstan Rickard

New to the shop - available for click & collect or UK wide delivery

The debut collaborative album from world-renowned UK producer Kieran Hebden (Four Tet) and American guitarist William Tyler. Inspired by their shared deep connection to 1980s American country and folk artists such as Lyle Lovett, Nancy Griffith, Joe Ely and David Grissom.
41 Longfield Street Late ‘80s
Kieran Hebden & William Tyler
Electronica
£24.00
Greg Belson and Cultures of Soul team up again to explore the world of Gospel Funk. Belson is one of the world's leading collectors and DJs of gospel music.
Greg Belson's Divine Funk
Greg Belson
Soul/Funk
£28.00
Jurassic 5’s ‘Feedback’ (2006) marks the group’s fourth and final studio album, delivering their signature blend of tight flows and old school production with a few new twists.
Feedback
Jurassic 5
Hip Hop
£30.00
Surfacing just as alternative rock went mainstream, Beck’s 1994 official album debut, Mellow Gold, quickly confounded expectations when “Loser” metamorphosed from a rejected demo to a ubiquitous smash. “Loser” showcased Beck’s unconventional approach to songwriting and solidified his status and an innovative voice in alternative music. The song contains a sample from “I Walk on Guilded Splinters” by Dr. John. This edition is pressed on 180 Gram, Black Vinyl.
Mellow Gold
Beck
90s & 00s
£30.00
A captivating and emotive listen, ‘The Eternal Now’ sees Chip at the top of his game, creating an other-worldly dreamscape with enchanting sound.
The Eternal Now
Chip Wickham
Contemporary Jazz
£26.00
Crate digger and music enthusiast James Endeacott compiles ‘Unlock Your Mind With Morning Glory’ for Two-Piers Records – A glorious heady mix of the weird and wonderful eclectic music from his radio show ‘Morning Glory’
Unlock Your Mind With Morning Glory – Compiled by James Endeacott (2LP Sunbeam Orange Vinyl)
Various Artists
Contemporary
£42.00
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the Geneva-based label releases 10 Years of Sonic Explorations, a compilation that captures a decade of handcrafted work, collective vision, and sonic adventures.
2015 to 2025 Les Disques Bongo Joe: 10 Years of Sonic Explorations (Splattered colour 2LP + Insert)
Various Artists
Contemporary
£33.00
Saint Etienne’s new album, ‘International’, is their final album-length statement, after the group’s 35- year excursion through pop.
International (Orange Vinyl)
Saint Etienne
Electronica
£27.00
Celebrating 20 years of defining, and redefining, electronic alt-pop - Metronomy ‘GREATEST HITS’ is the first comprehensive collection of their “smash hits” spanning across all 7 studio albums, and will be release alongside a separate album of BBC Sessions.
Metronomy Greatest Hits
Metronomy
Contemporary
£35.00
The previously unreleased BBC Sessions reveal another dimension to these songs, capturing their magnetic live energy and Joe’s evolving approach to arrangement and performance.
Metronomy BBC Sessions
Metronomy
Contemporary
£33.00
Mythical soul/boogie record recorded in Louisiana by Nigerian multi instrumentalist Rick Asikpo when he was studying in Houston.
Got to Be Me
Rick Asikpo & Afro Fusion
African Jazz/Funk/Psych
£27.00
Man's Best Friend’ is the latest album from multi-hyphenate global popstar Sabrina Carpenter. Coming off her GRAMMY winning project Short n' Sweet & numerous multi-platinum singles added to her resume, the latest from Carpenter features her new single "Manchild”
Man's Best Friend
Sabrina Carpenter
Contemporary
£33.00
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – the bonkers sound collage / 2000 skratch odyssey from the musical genius that is Kid Koala – gets the 25th Anniversary reissue treatment from Ninja Tune.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (25th Anniversary)
Kid Koala
Electronica
£27.00
Yukimi, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, announces the release of her debut album For You, which is set for release on March 28th on Ninja Tune.
For You
Yukimi
Electronica
£22.00
4-piece instrumental band Yuuf release a new EP ‘Alma’s Cove’, their debut release on Ninja Tune’s Technicolour imprint.
Alma's Cove
Yuuf
Contemporary Funk
£22.00

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