BEHIND THE COUNTER

Behind the Counter this week, we caught up with Anja, owner of @toughlovestleonards in St Leonard’s-on-sea

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Tough Love St Leonards - Independent Record Shop at 73 Bohemia Rd

Tough Love St Leonards is an independent record shop in St Leonards on Sea specialising in new music. The shop stocks a wide range of vinyl, CDs, cassettes, as well as a selection of rock T-shirts, art prints, coffee, gift cards and more. We specialise in Rock and Metal, but we cater to all tastes and can order in whatever you're after!

Tough Love St Leonards is a welcoming and friendly shop with knowledgeable staff who are always happy to help you find the perfect record, and if we don't stock it, then we'll do our best to find it for you! The shop is also a great place to meet other music lovers and to find out about new bands and releases.

If you're looking for a unique and special place to buy music, then Tough Love Record Shop is the place for you.

Can't find what you're looking for?

Email or call us on 01424 237787, and we'll help you as best as we can.
Or visit the shop and say hi!

New Releases

Swans - Birthing

Tough Love St Leonards

Swans - Birthing
from $20.00
from $20.00
Sold Out
Paul Mccartney and Wings - Venus and Mars (50th Anniversary Half-Speed Master)

Tough Love St Leonards

Paul Mccartney and Wings - Venus and Mars (50th Anniversary Half-Speed Master)
$56.00
$56.00
Sold Out
Gnod and White Hills - Drop Out III

Tough Love St Leonards

Gnod and White Hills - Drop Out III
from $20.00
from $20.00
Sold Out
Golem Mecanique - Siamo Tutti In Pericolo

Tough Love St Leonards

Golem Mecanique - Siamo Tutti In Pericolo
$36.00
$36.00
Sold Out
The Smile - Don't Get Me Started / Instant Psalm (Remixes)

Tough Love St Leonards

The Smile - Don't Get Me Started / Instant Psalm (Remixes)
$24.00
$24.00
Sold Out
Sandwell District - End Beginnings

Tough Love St Leonards

Sandwell District - End Beginnings
from $17.00
from $17.00
Sold Out
Ocultum - Buena Muerte

Tough Love St Leonards

Ocultum - Buena Muerte
$39.00
$39.00
Sold Out
Snapped Ankles - Hard Times Furious Dancing

Tough Love St Leonards

Snapped Ankles - Hard Times Furious Dancing
from $17.00
from $17.00
Sold Out
Greenleaf - Revolution Rock Deluxe

Tough Love St Leonards

Greenleaf - Revolution Rock Deluxe
$47.00
$47.00
Sold Out
Gojira - L'Enfant Sauvage

Tough Love St Leonards

Gojira - L'Enfant Sauvage
$67.00
$67.00
Sold Out
Deafheaven - Lonely People with Power

Tough Love St Leonards

Deafheaven - Lonely People with Power
from $18.00
from $18.00
Sold Out
Winter Gardens - Uncomfortable/Unlovable

Tough Love St Leonards

Winter Gardens - Uncomfortable/Unlovable
$25.00
$25.00
Sold Out
Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs - Death Hilarious

Tough Love St Leonards

Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs - Death Hilarious
from $20.00
from $20.00
Sold Out
Black Country, New Road - Forever Howlong

Tough Love St Leonards

Black Country, New Road - Forever Howlong
$47.00
$47.00
Sold Out
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Collections

Swans - Birthing

New Releases

Best of 2025 So Far

Best of 2025 So Far

Emma Anderson - Pearlies

Local Legends

Tough Love on Instagram

Visit Our Shop

Tough Love new vinyl and CD's

Vinyl & CD's

We stock a wide range of mostly new vinyl, CDs and cassettes, with a small curated 2nd hand section.

Coffee

We have a professional Italian barista machine in the shop, serving a damn fine cup of coffee or tea to takeaway. Our coffee partner is Black Coffee Worship and we have our own exclusive blend of Brazilian and Costa Rican beans, also for sale in 250g Bags for your fix at home!

Tough Love Merch and Gifts

T-Shirts, Merch & Gifts

We stock a wide range of band cool gifts, including, T-Shirts, patches, keyrings, record cleaning kits, and other fun stuff.

Visit Us

Opening Hours


Tues - Fri: 10am - 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday/Monday: CLOSED

Location
73 Bohemia Road
St Leonards on Sea
East Sussex
TN37 6RG

Call us
01424 237787

Email us
anja@toughlovehastings.co.uk

Vinyl Cleaning Service at Tough Love St Leonards

Record Cleaning Service

Ask us about our about our vinyl cleaning service in the shop

Vinyl Cleaning