Celebrating 30 years of Beatdisc Records
Vinyl lives here. For Beatdisc Records, Parramatta isn’t just a location, it’s a culture. With foot traffic from music lovers of all ages and a strong creative community, this indie record store has carved out its groove. Watch their story and hear why Parramatta Means Business for music retail.
Discover why this Parramatta-based, community-focused independent retailer continues to be a go-to for music lovers across Sydney
Retail Category: Vinyl Records & Collectibles / Music & Media
Beatdisc Records is an independent music store with deep roots in Parramatta and a perfect example of how niche retail can build lasting community value.
Watch the video to hear from Beatdisc Records’ Store Manager Tom Houlahan and discover how unique, passion-led businesses continue to thrive in Parramatta's evolving City centre.
For nearly 30 years, Beatdisc has been a go-to for vinyl lovers, emerging artists, and gig goers, offering more than just music. It’s a place to connect, discover, and belong.
"Parramatta's a great place to do business because it's a perfect meeting point for Sydney,” says Store Manager Tom Houlahan. "Whether you're coming from the Eastern suburbs or the Blue Mountains you're always within an hour of Parramatta.”
“We're in a great location being close to the Parramatta train station, the Westfield and Parramatta Square developments. It's a city that is very well connected by public transport.”
“Parramatta is a great cross-section of modern Australia and modern Sydney. A lot of different cultures come together here and it's in the geographical centre of Sydney. It really represents the diverse spread of the region.”
“We have a wide range of customers. Western Sydney locals are our main customers – from the Inner West out to the Mountains – we're the only indie record store that services Greater Western Sydney. But we also have lots of Monday to Friday office workers who come in their lunchbreaks or after work.”
“Parramatta has always been quite a welcoming, unpretentious city. You've got a combination of the big business, corporate aspects of the CBD with quaint, old-school charm with the city retaining a lot of its old arcades and malls like the one that we're in (Queensland Arcade).”
“Parramatta is growing year-on-year, with new businesses coming in and the city becoming more accessible with light rail and Metro coming in soon. It feels like in the coming years there's only going to be more and more people coming to Parramatta to work, to shop, to hang out. It's only going to grow from here.”
Beatdisc Records’ long-standing presence proves that unique, passion-led businesses can thrive in Parramatta’s evolving City centre. As the local economy grows, so too does the opportunity for independent retailers to shape the cultural fabric of the region and grow their audience.
Here's what you can discover at Beatdisc Records:
- Vinyl, CDs, cassettes, and rare finds across all genres.
- Local artist features and exclusive releases.
- Live in-store performances and pop-up events.
- A passionate, knowledgeable team ready to chat all things music.
Location: 11/181 Church St, Parramatta NSW 2150
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