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    4.2 (29 reviews)
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    Closed 9:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    Steven B.

    I love Fopp. When it closed down, I was actually devastated. It was like a friend had moved abroad. When it reopened, under HMV, I was at first delighted.. but worried. Ultimately, it is as if it never closed and business is as usual with a phenomenal array of CD's, DVD's and books at great prices. Everything costs £5, £7 or £10 for e.g. rather than £4.99 or £8.97 so it makes it easier to keep track of how much you are spending (usually, lots). They have good world cinema DVD's, cheap CD's and books and play great music in store. It's ideal for treating yourself on pay day or for killing time, just browsing. An integral part of Glasgow for me.

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    15 years ago

    It's got a good selection for being quite a small store, the prices are good and it's always a nice change from only HMV.

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    17 years ago

    always a good chance of picking up a bargain in here. alas, the loss of the vinyl section upstairs was a huge blow

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    17 years ago

    im so glad it is back, i love browsing aimlessly for cds, books and dvds, i have picked up some amazing bargains in the last 10years or so.

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    Fopp also has a great selection of books, which is fairly limited but, compared with HMV, a vast improvement.

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    Record Fayre

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    Merchant City, City Centre

    I don't know how this place still exists…read more I dive in here infrequently when I'm down that way to have a look around and I never see anyone buying anything. It's got some cracking band t-shirts in here that consistently please my friends when it comes to birthday time. You can also pick up some drug paraphernalia in here.

    A record store very much of the old school, both for good and bad…read more If you like your music "classic" - Classic Rock, Classic Folk, Classic Pop - then you'll do quite well. There is a pretty good selection of records and CD's covering the main genres at decent prices (I struggled to see a record over a tenner, and most were on or around a fiver), and a good deal were in outer sleeves. There is also a bunch of singles to rummage through, and there is also a selection of second hand DVD's. There is also a second room that has a good selection of band t shirts, again at pretty good prices, and there is also lots of other bits and pieces to have a look at. On this front, it's a pretty good second hand record shop, and is definitely better than some of the others - I wouldn't have a problem spending some time here looking through the racks. If you don't like your music "classic" however, then you may not enjoy it as much. As far as the vinyl is concerned, music ends on or around the early 90's, and while a lot of the usual suspects are there, I didn't find a huge amount of stuff that I would have been tempted to get (admittedly I didn't look at the CD's, this might have been a different story). It's probably limited by what it can get hold of, but it certainly doesn't have the variety of stuff that Mixed Up has for example. Overall, pretty good, but it isn't at the top of my record shop list - still, it's worth a visit every now and then, and if you're looking for a black band t shirt then it's the place to go!

    New Hellfire Club

    New Hellfire Club

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    Finnieston, West End

    An odd mixture of a band's merchandise stall, a live music venue and a charity shop this volunteer…read morerun non-profit is a great new edition to the hidden lane community. It operates on the idea that big record labels and promoters are more interested in lining their own pockets than helping musicians NHC goes to the complete other extreme by paying every penny taken for merchandise, tickets and cd sales back to the bands. As well as stocking a huge selection of unsigned / indie band music, t-shirts and other miscellaneous merch they help the bands by putting on live music nights (which normally have a bit of free beer) and keeping a selection of equipment a band can borrow should they suddenly find their monitor or mic has died just before a gig. I've been to a few of the live music nights and they've all been great. Good music in a very relaxed atmosphere with people you can tell really care about the local music scene and want to help the artists succeed. Of course the free booze and the fact that you're welcome to BYOB helps as well! An interesting store with staff who can only be described as characters, I really hope they're business is a success. It is just the kind of community based effort Glasgow and wider music scene needs.

    This place is a total gem - located in the Hidden Lane it's not immediately obvious to someone…read morewandering around the West End, but it should definitely be on your list if looking for awesome book, movie, and music finds. This is a not-for-profit business which provides support to the local music industry - you can find lots of merchandise here including tshirts, posters, badges, but also listen to local bands play - these sales are given back to the artists. They have a packed schedule and the venue style is really intimate so the music experience is a personal one. There is also usually free booze available for people who stop by - they are so incredibly generous here! The founder and staff of NHC are really passionate about their work and it shows through their approachable and friendly manner. If looking for something in particular or needing some advice, they are more than happy to help you. Lastly, they run lots of other types of nights here - for example tabletop game nights, video game nights etc so there's something for everyone. A cherry on top for me is that they are dog-friendly - our dog struggles to settle anywhere that's not home, but she was so relaxed here. Bonus points :)

    HMV

    HMV

    (13 reviews)

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    City Centre

    I'll say one thing for HMV - they're a survivor. This is the only remaining branch in Glasgow…read moreoutside of retail parks (and not counting their subsidiary Fopp), and with everything purchasable from your phone these days it's questionable how long this one will continue to survive. Their longevity is entirely due to their diversification into DVDs, games, books and other merch - in fact these days you have to look hard to find CDs as the ground floor is almost entirely given over to DVDs. I've been buying records in here from the days when it was Virgin Megastore, and I still do buy some CDs here occasionally, as I'm pretty old-school and like to have a tangible purchase on my shelf when it comes to music. But today I was browsing the DVD box sets to see if anything caught my eye. There's plenty of shelf acreage to sniff around in, and the aisles can get a bit cramped at busy periods. This was a Sunday so it was very quiet, with only one person manning the tills. Yet another two were standing right beside me chatting when they could have been serving me, which didn't best please me. But apart from that minor service black mark, I don't really have any complaints about this place. It's not outstanding, but it does the job.

    In the recent sad news of yet another business going into administration, it has alas came to visit…read morethe little dog and his master's voice. With more and more online sales either via Amazon, Play .com, itunes or equivalent, it really has hit the store hard. I think as a 80/90s child I still prefer a CD or DVD over a downloaded file. I like to see the hard evidence of where I have spent my money and know that I can never lose it unless it becomes a victim of the sock monster syndrome. I went in before Christmas to get my Dad the Daniel Craig's Bond Casino Royale DVD. I'm not at the Blu-ray stage so a good ol' DVD is still fine by me. I had a good nosey round the store, they still have a really good selection in this store, from games, DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs, t-shirts, posters and mp3 players including assessories. I found a display of all the Bond DVDs but alas no Craig's Casino Royale. I asked a member of staff who was very helpful. He checked on the computer and explained that they were completely sold out as this had been the most popular Bond film. He said they were getting a delivery the following week and to try again then. I did however make a cheeky wee purchase of the 1967 Casino Royale with David Niven and Peter Sellers for myself. I went in the following week as suggested but I still couldn't find Casino Royale. Oh no!!! What to do?! Well I spoke to a member of staff who checked the computer and said it was in but hadn't been put on display yet. I was making an early visit, so fair enough. He was very pleasant and we made good Bond chat and he went through to the back and got me my Casino Royale DVD. I was very pleased with the service and it made it encouraging to go back. Online is convenient but you just don't get the personal touch and the banter. I hope an administer can be found and the famous HMV brand will continue to trade on our High Streets.

    Fopp

    Fopp

    (23 reviews)

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    Hillhead, Byres Road, West End

    How can I not have reviewed Fopp before now? It's a veritable (and venerable) institution on Byres…read moreRoad. Although they did get into financial straits a few years back, the rescue plan by HMV has enabled them to keep going whilst retaining their independent funky vibe. I'm glad they're still here, because I just like being in the place. Although the astronomical rise in music downloads has meant they have had to diversify into books, DVDs and the like, somehow you can still feel as though you're in an old-school vinyl lover's paradise, thumbing through the racks looking for that perfect album. Well, I can anyway, because I'm old enough to remember when that was actually the case in Fopp! Nowadays I rarely know what I'm looking at in the new music selections, but they are great for deals on a lot of more established stuff and some patient browsing will usually unearth some really obscure CD or DVD box set that you simply must have in your collection. Take a bit of time to browse around - you might be pleasantly surprised at what you find.

    I love Fopp. I love…read morethe layout, the selection, the fact that all the products are a nice flat price like £5 or £7 or £10 and I even love the music they play in store. This store is particularly nice and on a good location on Byres Road making it hard to walk past.. Dangerous indeed. Their selection of CD's, DVD's and books is a constant source of joy and there is always a bargain in here. I still remember that brief period when Fopp was gone-diddly-on. Just thinking about it.. makes me sad. Cant imagine my life without Fopp.

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