Fives is a an excellent independent record shop and has been part Leigh's high street for years…read more Sandra and Tony are passionate about music and give great advice and service. Fives are also a champion for local music and are a real help to local unsigned bands, offering in-store showcases, selling vinyl/ CDs with little or no mark up and always promoting gigs. With an excellent selection of vinyl and a really great catalogue of blues, jazz and classical as well as all the new releases there really is something for everyone if you have time to browse. Also if you need something they will order it in and call you when it's in. Great service, great shop and independent! Hope it's around in Leigh for many more years.

A mediocre record store at best. There is quite a big selection of discs available with all of the…read moremajor artists covered and there is a big discount DVD/Music DVD section, but it wouldn't hurt if the store had a bit of a makeover. From the prices that they charge you'd think that you were getting some great service but they don't seem particularly interested in making either conversation or recommendations so all the times I've visited its been somewhat of a sombre affair. I must be honest I don't even remember them having music playing which is odd for a record shop??? Its a shame because with a bit of love and attention it could be truly great. The stock is there, its just laid out in such a drab fashion that it makes you forget it existed. Get rid of the dull grey cantilever wall racks, make it look a bit more airy and up to date and perhaps involve some customer service and it would go far!

Baddow Antique Centre is situated in the lovely village of Great Baddow which is just outside…read moreChelmsford. It is very close to the A12 so is easy to get to. There are about 30 traders inside the building plus a coffee shop. It is open 7 days a week 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday and 11am to 5pm Sunday. There is a large free car park. Inside is like an Aladdin's cave full of treasures from furniture, jewellery, paintings, china, silver etc. You could spend hours looking at everything and hunting out something special. It's a good place to look for an unusual present or just a treat for yourself.

I took a chandelier to Vinyl Yours at Baddow Antiques Centre and was told that they would look to…read moresee if they had any interest and give me a call back in a couple of weeks. Tried calling to be told the person I needed to speak to was ill and no one could help me. After leaving a message he finally called after 2 months NOT 2 weeks to be told they had taken it to auction and at no point did they tell me this would happen, if I had wanted it to go to auction, I would have done that myself. They didn't even have the curtesy to call to see if this is what I had wanted and they even had my mobile and home number. If taking items to them be warned ensure you tell them exactly your wishes but not sure if they if listen to you anyway. Very upset, angry and annoyed...... Would never go there again would go elsewhere.

Knowledgable, friendly and a great selection. Had something I wanted (or didn't know I wanted!)…read moreevery time I've been in. The guys there will always give recommendations if you ask, really know their stuff. What Southend has needed for years!

Haven't thought of this place in years but it just popped in my mind so wanted to leave a review…read more Spent a week in London in 2010 and felt I needed to seek out something punk while I was there. Left my group that I was with and took off to the other side of the city and found this place. It was perfect. Spent a bunch of time talking to the staff and some other patrons about punk in the US and the UK and got some great local recommendations from them (though wish someone had recommended Frank Turner to me then - I was practically on his doorstep and now I love him lol). Would love to come back and explore again.

Someone just told me about All Ages so this was the first time I've visited on my many trips to…read moreLondon. So glad I know about it, perfect place for those who like punk, hardcore and garage. The fact that you can see a Snazzy Boys poster in the photo says it all for me. Found a nice sale bin of 7"s that were buy 2 get 1 free, can't beat that. A good stop after you hit the market (or before).

The best record shop in Kent. An excellent range of new and used records. Friendly and helpful…read morestaff. Always find lots of great music to buy.

Fabulous record shop. New records and great used records - with wine and gin too. What more could…read moreyou want?

A really excellent place to browse & pick up cheap, quality music. I bought four CDs here for a…read moretenner recently - good stuff too, it was only in the charts two or three years ago..... They've tons of vinyl as well & seem to turn it quite regularly. I visit fairly frequently & always find new stuff. I've noticed a few DJ's trawling their stock too - always a good sign. The guy who runs it is called, I think, Jim & is a good source of tips and recommendations. I know he buys stuff as well. A friendly local retailer with low cost good quality stuff? Yes! I'm not sure why I'm even recommending it, frankly. I'd rather keep this one to myself! Five stars fully earned.

thesussexidler has it about right. The luthier (the guy who repairs, restores and provides advice…read moreon set-ups etc for guitars to you and me) really knows his stuff, the place is owned by the guy who teaches guitar and the guy at the front who deals with the second-hand vinyl and CDs etc is more than happy to let you browse. They're a little way out of the town centre, just near Sevenoaks School, but nowhere you can't stroll to in a few minutes. Good place for anything from strings to amps, cables, acoustics and electrics, basses, harmonicas and all sorts. Check it out!

A definite must stop for the vinyl junkie when visiting London…read more Once upon a time record stores dotted the landscape on this side of the pond, but, as in the US, that is no longer the case. This store is a passion project and while physically it's not a huge location, browsing here you'll find loads of attractive vinyl, of both the 7" and 12" variety, all reasonably priced. You'll also find an owner (and I'm sure a staff, though I was fortunate enough on my visit to meet the owner Claudia) who is passionate about music and happy to chat with you about your favorite artists. She may even share some of hers as well. I have to say, she has great taste. Classic 60's soul (Al Green, Aretha, Motown and Stax), all are present here, as are so many other classic artists. The selection is primarily used, though there is plenty of new vinyl to be found, and while it skews on the Soul, R&B, and Reggae side, you will find Pop, Rock, as well as Dance and other genres represented. If you don't see what you're looking for, be sure to ask the staff. If it can be ordered, they'll be happy to do so. Brixton is lucky to have Pure Vinyl, and when I visit next I'd love to see more of this type of music outlet in London. Maybe even another location?

Fantastic Selection of Rare and Unusual Vinyl as well as your usual suspects. Prices were very good…read moreand staff very nice. The shop is a vintage shop with the record area upstairs. Better selection than most sole record shops.