Vinyl Souk Records is the label arm of Vinyl Souk, a UAE-based community platform for music discovery, vinyl culture, and independent creative exchange. Through limited physical releases and Bandcamp-only digital editions, the label documents and releases music from the UAE, with its Made in the Emirates compilation series serving as an ongoing archive of the country’s evolving music landscape.
A vinyl compilation series documenting and celebrating the UAE’s independent music scene.
(VSR002 - 10 Jul 2026 - Latest release)
Volume 2 shifts focus to the country’s electronic underground, bringing together eight original tracks spanning deep house, breaks, techno, and experimental club sounds. A snapshot of a thriving scene shaped by artists working on their own terms.
(VSR001 - 1 Jan 2025)
Volume 1 brings together a dynamic collection of cutting-edge sounds from the UAE’s alternate music scene. Featuring a diverse range of live bands & musicians based in the Emirates, this compilation reflects the rich cultural tapestry and evolving musical landscape of the region, blending genres, traditions, and innovations to create a truly distinctive sound.