Souled Out (Aberdeen)

Souled Out (Aberdeen) refers to a short-lived but locally significant independent record shop located in Aberdeen, Scotland, during the late 1990s and early 2000s. The shop specialized in soul, funk, jazz, and hip-hop music, catering to a niche market not widely served by larger, more mainstream music retailers in the city at the time. Souled Out was known for its knowledgeable staff, curated selection of vinyl and CDs (including imports and hard-to-find items), and its contribution to Aberdeen's alternative music scene. It acted as a hub for local DJs and music enthusiasts. Although now defunct, Souled Out is remembered as a key part of Aberdeen's cultural history, providing a platform for less commercially viable musical genres and fostering a community around them. The shop's closure reflected wider challenges faced by independent record stores due to the rise of online music distribution and large chain retailers.