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    3.6 (19 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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    Leanne W.

    Man i love Flashback. It sits so inconspicuously on a rank of shops on Essex Rd, that if you didn't know it was there you'd walk straight past. Amongst the 20 thousand items in stock at the store, they have an amazing and notable selection of jazz, soul and swing, maybe that's the music that gets donated most around Angel?! They also have a really good website where you can search their titles and request or search for rare or deleted cd's and vinyls. The staff are obviously really knowable, both about their stock and music in general and will go out of their way to help you find what you're looking for. Definitely take a look if you're in Angel, or even if you're not you should pay a visit, and the website is an amazing resource for music collectors.

    Sarah L.

    Flashback is an absolute gem. On Essex Road, not far from Angel Tube Station, it boasts the three crucial elements for an amazing record store. They are: 1. Range - The key ingredient really. Flashback stocks so much vinyl and CDs that you'd be hard-pressed not to find what you are hunting for. And if by some slim chance they don't have it in stock, they will do their darndest to find it for you. 2. Staff - In record/music stores in general, staff really do make or break the store. I love nothing more than the guy behind the counter to rattle off five different B-Sides that I might love if I say, mentioned Micah. P. Hinson, and within 5 minutes has got one playing for me and the other 4 on the counter. To be honest, I have never witnessed anyone actually do this, but I think if they would anywhere, it would be here. 3. Price - I don't want to pay a fortune for music. Rarities yes, regular second-hand stuff, no. Flashback understand this and price their stock accordingly. Yes, Flashback has the trifecta - go in and check it out for yourself.

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    Derry N.

    This is definitely the outstanding source of records in Angel. All the vinyl is downstairs, with DVDs, CDs and other ephemera on the first floor where you come in. The vinyl collection is relatively small, and strongest on 60s, 70s & 80s classic rock, with some rare jazz and soundtracks also adorning the walls. Its less strong on hip-hop or dance, but there are some gems from all genres to be found from digging in the 45 section, as I can attest. There are also regular 10p sales from the Manilow-infested bargain buckets outside the shop. Staff are very friendly, particularly downstairs, where you are encouraged to test vinyl for quality before buying. This is a welcome and thoughtful aspect given the non-existence of any politeness in the snootier record shops around east London and Soho. Another thing - if you happen to be cycling there, be careful when locking your bike up on the racks outside. The last time I did so, one of the locks came clean out of its concrete setting in the pavement. If I hadn't had noticed, someone could have slipped my lock off and been away! Just a small thing, and probably irrelevant, but anyway... happy digging!

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    Felix W.

    Yeah Flash Back records is really really good. Just a good music shop, so good that they even got boxed sets and rarities behind the counter. That kind of a music shop. Upstairs, it's all cheap and second-hand CDs. And what a range. I've found A LOT in here. I used to buy Blur and Manic Street Preachers' singles on CD and I found a lot here. There's a big downstairs with a lot of vinyl. Staff, straight out of High Fidelity, and that's no bad thing. Well worth coming here for a browse, or to find something especially. It's qwality!

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    Usually just come here for the used DVD's as they usually have a great selection and great prices.

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    This store has good selection of DVDs. It is a 10 - 15 minute walk from Angel underground station. The staff were ok

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    Being second hand, the prices are very reasonable and I've never experienced poor quality with anything bought.

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    Rough Trade

    (76 reviews)

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    Brick Lane, Shoreditch

    Rough Trade js a super cool music store...though I'd argue it's a bookstore and cafe with a music…read morestore attached to it, lol. They have a major selection of everything, books, cds, and records. I perused the books as I'm not much of a hard copy music person and stumbled on a book about J Dilla, which I ended up buying. So, great visit!

    You know that oft-quoted line from the movie High Fidelity that goes "I agreed that what really…read morematters is what you like, not what you are like... books, records, films -- these things matter"? The truth of this is up for debate, but are you someone whose eyes light up (and ears perk up) at the mention of The Smiths, Belle and Sebastian, Arcade Fire, and The Strokes (who were all signed to Rough Trade at one point or another), even though you're loath to admit that you read Pitchfork occasionally...? Go on. This is just the place for you. Make a pilgrimage to Rough Trade because we both know that you're the kind of person who'd wander around Brick Lane anyway. Rough Trade makes me feel like that this is probably what an everyday record store looked like back in the heyday of college radio back in the '80s and '90s. (Recent former college DJ here, confirming that absolutely no one listened to our station because we were online.) There's something for every music fan here, from indie to underground CDs and vinyl to hip music memorabilia such as posters and clothing. Browse to your heart's content and remember to stop by when there's a free gig going on. Soak up the cooler-than-you vibes that'll help boost your indie cred, fork out some money for the trendy black-and-white photo booth (you know you can't resist it), and brag to all of your friends back home that you discovered a cool new band here that they've probably never heard of before.

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    HMV

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    Absolutely disgusting, do NOT buy anything from these people. They are vile the lot of them, they…read moretalk to customers like they are nothing. I had a preorder that I paid for in cash. The item arrived damaged 3 or 4 days late. They tried to be awkward by refusing to refund me & only refund me by debit card. I told them they are NOT having my card details & it was absolutely absurd, at this point the manager Ross from Coventry HMV store started being abusive making accusatory comments about the tone in my voice. I have autism & I don't feel I was rude in any way. I was trying to state a fact which was misinterpreted as me being rude. The only time I was rude to HMV was when I was provoked. I've experienced discrimination as well with the staff making inappropriate comments about the way I was dressed which I felt isn't relevant & completely inappropriate. I do think stores like HMV unfortunately abuse vulnerable customers because they think they can get away with it. Their customer services via phone is absolutely awful & very unhelpful. I would urge anyone, simply don't do business with them at all, they don't care about you as the customer. They don't deserve any customers at all with they treated me.

    I visited the store on 12/13 September 2011. It is located about 1500 meters from Bayswater Station…read moreon London's Underground. My only other experience with HMV in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada which used to be a Virgin Megastore (one of Sir Robert Branson's spinoffs). So, by comparison, this store is about 1/4 the size of the Vancouver location. The staff appear pretty friendly and helpful without being overbearing. They allow you to walk in the store and to get your bearing before chiming in with their "Can I help you..." mantra. The store is laid out as most music stores with CD's sorted by genre and alphabetized within the genre. The selection of DVD and Bluray is smaller than I expected. Additionally, some of the staff is not familiar with the region coding issues that can occur when you buy DVD media in countries other than those you reside. They do, however, seem to understand PAL vs. NTSC. Unlike it's Vancouver counterpart, it did not have as many accessories for music players (but this is probably because of the small size). The music is not played loudly and the lighting is adequate so the store atmosphere is pleasant. There is not an abundance of over-advertising of movies or music as I would have expected as I have seen in other non-HMV stores. Converting British Pounds to the US/Canadian dollar, there were actually many cheaper products than buying them in the US/Canada. Hopefully, the store is still there when I make my next trip to London as I will do my homework on movies and such to determine if I can play purchases on my home system.

    Flashback - vinyl_records - Updated May 2026

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