In a world spinning ever faster, Vinyl Junkie stands still — a sanctuary of sound, story, and soul. Helmed by the legendary Benjy Mudie, this beloved record store is more than just a shop. It’s a heartbeat. A quiet rebellion. A place where music breathes.
Tucked away like a well-kept secret, yet known by every true music lover countrywide, Vinyl Junkie is a cathedral of analogue devotion. Here, wax is worshipped and every crackle on the needle is a memory waiting to be reborn. From classic rock to deep jazz cuts, African psych to global grooves and earthy blues to soaring classical, every record in the collection is handpicked with purpose — a love letter to the power of music.
At the centre of it all is Benjy Mudie — music industry icon, radio voice, music podcaster, world adventurer and vinyl sage. With a career that has shaped generations of artists and listeners alike, Mudie brings not just knowledge, but passion and reverence. His presence in the shop is like a great record: timeless, textured, and always spinning something magical.
“Music belongs to no one and everyone. It’s the great connector — across time, across borders, across souls,”says Mudie. “At Vinyl Junkie, we don’t just sell records — we share lifelines.”
Vinyl Junkie isn’t just a destination. It’s a ritual. A return. Locals and travellers alike lose hours here, crate-digging, reminiscing, listening, discovering. It’s a place where old records find new homes, and new listeners discover old truths. Regular in-store sessions, artist visits, and storytelling evenings make the shop feel more like a living room for the music-obsessed.
And in a digital age where music is too often background noise, Vinyl Junkie reminds us to listen deeply — to drop the needle and let it move you.
Visit Vinyl Junkie
Step inside, slow down, and stay a while. The music is waiting.
Location: 94 Conrad Drive, Blairgowrie, Johannesburg.
Contact: 082-4902743
Website: www.vinyljunkie.co.za
Instagram: @vinyljunkiesa
Facebook: www.facebook.com/VinylJunkieSA
From the Hip podcast: https://pod.link/hip
Vinyl Junkie – Because vinyl isn’t just a format. It’s a feeling.
