Vinyl Souk Records — Vinyl Souk

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.

Made in the Emirates

A vinyl compilation series documenting and celebrating the UAE’s independent music scene.

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(VSR002 - 10 Jul 2026)

Made in the Emirates Vol. 2

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.

2×LP gatefold vinyl record

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Featuring: Tarik Omar, Adam Rahman, Sons of Rhythm / Rhythm Plate, Megadon Betamax, Shadi Megallaa, OHFFF (Bood, Omar Fayyad and Hameed), Tacit, Nasrawi
Curated and compiled by: Shadi Megallaa (Ark to Ashes / The Flip Side)
Artwork by: Rami Afifi
Released: 10 July 2026
Catalogue no.: VSR002

(VSR001 - 1 Jan 2025)

Made in the Emirates Vol. 1

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.

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Featuring: Abri, Adiga, Amal Waqar, Boom.Diwan, Bull Funk Zoo, NOON, Noush Like Sploosh, Shilpa Ananth, WYWY
Curated and compiled by: Jayesh Veralkar
Artwork by: Khalid Mezaina
Released: 1 January 2025
Catalogue no.: VSR001