I stopped by here to search for some hard to find LPs. Been searching for a cheaper album by The Sundays, but unfortunately couldn't find any. The staff was helpful, though, and suggested that I check out second-hand stores since the stuff I was looking for is already out of print! Selections here are still pretty good. I was able to find some rare records such as Joy Divison and New Order. Stuff you can't find in America. The record store sells mostly pricey brand new LPs, but CDs are still affordable. read more

Fopp - Music & DVDs Near Me - London, XGL

I'm one of those people that loves the streaming aspect of digital media, but also miss perusing stores like Tower Records for music, movies and books. When we stumbled into Fopp in Covent Garden, I was immediately in love. Not only did they have a ton of vinyl, band tees and movies on display, they had an impressive selection of really great books at super reasonable prices. I ended up picking up a copy of A Clockwork Orange and American Psycho on the cheap - something that I've been wanting, but now had no excuse. There are multiple floors to explore. Though it's on the smaller side, it still packs a punch! read more

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Had not been dvd or record shopping in London in 20 years and sadly much has changed. Was happy to stumble on Fopp and while they may not be as big as HMV, Virgin Megastore or Tower from back in the day, they have a solid selection of both the mainstream and the obscure. Friendly help steered me towards a great blu-ray purchase and the prices are attractive. Definitely make it a stop. read more

Gone are the days when there were Virgin Megastores and similarly massive branches of HMV all across the West End, and only some of the more specialist record stores on Berwick Street have survived into the digital age. Good to see that Fopp has taken on the role of the biggies and is still standing on the edge of Covent Garden. It's rather uninspiring shopping, though, with the main attraction price rather than rarity - you can pick up classic CDs from the last five decades for less than a tenner. Still, a reminder of how exciting music shopping used to be before streaming. read more

Fopp - Music & DVDs Near Me - London, XGL

A great selection of CDs are available here for people with all sorts of tastes. A great DVD, poster, book and t-shirt collection is also available. read more

Firstly the Fopp store in Covent Garden has long been an iconic corner bridging both Covent Garden & Leicester Square. For me Fopps has always been great value for money and this visit was no different. What made this visit stand out was that I was just asking about a specific genre of music to find and the member of staff (David) was more than accomodating. He proceeded to chat about the genre of music and direct me not just to area of vinyls but which one I should consider buying. It actually turned out to be fantastic value at a cost of £10 and one that I certainly wouldn't have known if I was left to self. The choice at this store is awesome. David continued to chat about what other tracks and vinyls I should be looking out for. It as great that he knew so much. I was very lucky. What I also liked is that he also recommended some books as I really wanted to buy a book or two as presents. It's great that Fopp has staff that really knows and essentially loves their music so I really appreciate the time spent with customers like me. It reminded me why I first went to Fopp when I was a student in Bristol as their branch so upon 4 items at a price of £20 I was totally satisfied. read more

Fopp is a no-nonsense music store under the HMV umbrella. They sell inexpensively priced CD's, DVD's and books. Their return policy is excellent. As long as the product is still in perfect condition you can bring it back within 28 days. Keep an eye out on what is happening in this store as they regularly hold gigs in the basement. read more

Fopp - Music & DVDs Near Me - London, XGL

I wish this place had a bit more character than it does because the music/dvds and books are pretty spot on. The collections are really good and they do some great deals, street level in particular is mostly just £5 cd's and everything else that is reduced. Upstairs and downstairs they build on their stock and most things are covered pretty well although they don't tend to carry some of the very newest music. They are however pretty good at having a wide range from any particular artist and don't usually just have the most recent album or the most famous one. They also do 'Fopp Recommends' which can be good if you want a bit of inspiration, especially in genres you might not normally listen to much. Go for the deals but expect the big brand feel that's just like everywhere else. read more

Fopp - Music & DVDs Near Me - London, XGL

Given its proximity to Trafalgar Square, where I was lugging a heavy pack around doing the usual tourist thing, it was a welcome break to sort through music at Fopp so I could at least put the pack down for a stretch. Fopp is three floors of well organized music and books, so I was glad to be able to spend a decent amount of time there. As a CD-buying guy, I didn't get a chance to go to the basement level where the vinyl was stored, but I did get a good look at the other floors. On the main level is primarily the classic album and recent release items, most going for 7-10 pounds ($10 - $13 at this time). For new discs, that's a pretty good and usual price. It's the 3-5 pound ($4 - $7) discs that were my faves, as Fopp made available a lot of classic releases by a wide variety of artists for those who haven't heard or obtained those critical albums yet. The top floor consisted of a huge amount of CDs from all types of genres for those interested in earlier artist catalogs. If I didn't have to get somewhere I'd have spent another hour here, especially in the dance/house section where there were quite a good amount of releases. If and when I ever get back to London, I hope to get that hour and more on a return to Fopp. read more

Great selection and prices are very good. Many FOPP stores have closed so the ones left will hopefully stay open.

If you are a throwback to vinyls this is a place for you to visit. Think of the movie "High Fidelity" and you are in Fopp with fellow traditionalists and, yes, the tourists. Next time I am in London I will travel with less luggage to stock up on some pristine vinyls for friends who are true LP-ers and for myself on some favorites. read more

Fopp - Music & DVDs Near Me - London, XGL

When I am looking for gifts, I go to Fopp. They have CDs and DVDs from £3 and a good selection of arty books. It used to be a bit more eclectic and independent but then they went through some cash flow issues and were bought out by HMV. The Fopp brand lives to see another day but under a big brand influence, which shows in their stock. Still, I think it must be really difficult to keep a music store trading with everyone switching to online downloads and the ability to source cheaper online. The service can be a bit rubbish. read more

I had walked by here before and saw the sign boasting "the UK's best indie music shop" and I wondered if they had ever heard of Rough Trade... Though once stopping in, I came to realize what the fuss was all about. Yes yes yes, I know it's a corporate offshoot, but they have got some cheap DVDs. So cheap, it'll rival those bootleggers in Whitechapel! But instead of a cam-version of Bride Wars or something useless, they actually had movies I wanted to see (I'm one of those Sundance/Cannes kind of people). So Fopp, as much as I tried to fight it, I think we'll be friends afterall x x read more

My bestie and I decided to go to Fopp records. Welcome to being overwhelmed by two floors. Me and record stores take a long time. We skipped the DVD section since it's a region we cannot play at home. The store is small, therefore, it was naturally crowded in an already busy hood. Prices were hit and miss, however, overall respectable. read more

This is not my review...but that of the rest of my family. Quite basically, a visit to London must mean a visit to FOPP. An assortment of CDs, DVDs and books....something for everyone. read more

I always make an effort to pop into Fopp if I'm in the area. Even though they are owned by HMV, I find the experience of browsing Fopp much more pleasant than HMV. They have a great range of vinyl, I visited most recently specifically to pick up a limited reissue of Pulp's This Is Hardcore and I found it straight away, well displayed near the till. They also have a good selection of books at very cheap prices, I rarely leave without buying a book or two. Prices start around £3 so it's hard to resist a classic novel or a nice hardback coffee table book. The staff are always friendly and helpful. The basement could do with a bit of decorating, it's not as nice as the ground and first floor. read more

I used to be a big Fopp fan especially the one in Camden before it closed down. Now there is only one survivor in London and I do like stop by whenever I can. I find their prices really good and you can always get some good albums sometimes even new one between £3 and £5. They don't have the same choice as Rough Trade but I have the feeling sometimes Rough Trade is too intellectual for me and I prefer this shop where I can still discover new band without thinking how dummy I am not knowing half of the stock ! Anyway they also have cheap DVDs and Books and some accessories but mostly it's the indie rock CD section that I come for and because of the prices I usually always buy something there. read more

The day the Fopp chain went bust was a day of loss and misery which rivalled the day that 'Opal Fruits' were shamelessly recast as 'Starburst', luckily though Fopps demise was not as catastrophic as there are still a few stores around including this fine example in the West End. As with all Fopp Stores it is well stocked with the kinds of music, films and books that could help you live for months in a nuclear bunker without suffering from the 'blues' too badly (and even if you did, you'd have the best soundtrack for them) and at a price which won't break the bank. With regards to what you'll find where, the basement houses the majority of the films and books, the ground floor is where you'll find the more popular merch like chart films and cd's and the big offers with the top floor playing host to the best and most diverse collections of cd's you'll find in any remotely chain-like store read more

Essential shopping stop in this part of town - the DVD section downstairs is my personal favourite. The place to come to pick up those artsy foreign films you need to add a touch of sophistication to your action movie collection, and perhaps stock up on Peep Show series while you're doing. Not as vast a selection as, say, the HMV on Oxford Street; just a whole lot more fun. read more

Fopp is a great, inexpensive place that sells CDs, DVDs, records and books. I always walk into this shop with no intentions of buying anything but always end up leaving with a bag full of DVDs and books mostly! I can take or leave the CDs, they sell mostly chart stuff and I'm not that big into chart music. The range of DVDs isn't spectacular but there's always something pretty surprising or quite cool... There are lots of great books here that make excellent gifts. It's a great place for gift ideas in general. Fopp is brilliantly inexpensive and I guarantee you will never leave empty handed if you enter this shop! read more

I was briefly devastated, outraged and despairing when all Fopps closed for a short period last year. Then this one and a couple of others were saved. And as this one's my favourite, so panic over! Fopp is the perfect place for presents, for others and yourself. I don't think I've ever left empty-handed. The books are my weakness - priced at £3 upwards, they always have enticing displays of classics mixed with interesting new releases that get lost in other bookshops. Whoever chooses what Fopp features nearly always gets it spot on. And there's a bigger selection downstairs too. I rarely buy CDs or DVDs but they have a huge selection of these too, and are normally about £5. They have a lot of classics and off-key products too, rather than just the charts. I used to go in here my ex - i'd browse books, he CDs - an ideal shared shop! I think part of Fopp's appeal is, oddly, the rounded prices £3, rather than £2.99 is juts so much better! If you're looking for a gift, or simply feel like treating yourself then Fopp is the perfect destination. I love it and am so happy it was saved. read more

Fopp was always the place that you left clutching a sackful of cd's and books that you never planned to get. You just, er, did! It was so cheap that you could experiment & this meant a lot in the days before dodgy downloads. I remember I got 'Forever Changes' and 'whatevershebringswesing' for a fiver! If they had been fifteen pounds each I'd not have taken the chance in the first place.....their pricing led to experimental buying and that led to new aural experiences. Thanks guys. How sad it went pop(p) a few years ago. Strangely, the 'music-in-our-DNA' cheese monkeys at HMV kept this one open....fair dues, the Suits got this call right! It is an essential part of any visit to town even now. read more

Fopp - Music & DVDs Near Me - London, XGL

Fopp is my favourite chainstore in London, period. They have a very good selection of music, films and books. While they don't have the widest range of stock, what they do have is acclaimed/legendary/cult works at a very good price! I was quite upset when Fopp went into administration after buying out all the Music Zones. The Tottenham Court Road store was particularly ambitious, and will be missed, in addition to having a magnificent range of stock it also hosted in-store gigs as well as film events, I think it was on the verge of startingsomething. So it was with was great happiness that I met the news of HMV bringing the Covent Garden/Cambridge Circus Fopp back, seemingly unchanged. You still get the same good value for money and the range is still as quality focused as ever. Highly, highly recommended! Pros: - great quality selection of CDs/DVD's/books - great prices - stock changes relatively often Cons: - will miss the stores that are no more - very probably won't stock your more left field/unknown music choices read more

Fopp for me always brings back memories of being a student in Sheffield and popping along to their little store and coming out brimming with purchases to dent my student loan (but not too much because it was so cheap) When they went bust the other year (after a rather ill-advised aqcuisition of Music Zone) it was a sad day. This store remains, (under HMV stewardship) and while still a great shop doesn't quite have the same feel to it. Maybe I'm just over spending hours browsing through bits of plastic for music when I can listen to it streaming through spotify for nothing and make a decision to buy or not from the comfort of my desk. Maybe I see the future of record shops going down the route of RTE or Pure Groove and being a cafe/bar/live music spot with the occasional bit of music to buy rather than the other way around. Either way, I'm glad it's still there, but I fear it won't be for that long (and you can say the same about HMV) read more

Pheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew! Some quality-conscious bureaucrat did decide to keep this great independent chain alive! Fopp is a cultural heaven for anyone in their right mind: obscure but worthy book titles, wide range of interesting music (jazz to folk, soul to rock, punk to pop), and amazing art-house and cult DVD selection. Prices range from £ 3 to £ 15. If you haven't been yet, you know nothing! read more

Fopp is (was? do the others still exist?) a great music store. You'll find more than just top-40 here (and now you'll find DVDs and books, too). And if you're looking to pad out your back catalog they put tons of old stuff on for £3 or £5. Looking to finally get Franz Ferdinand's second album? It's only £1 right now! Even new albums are only a tenner. Sure, buy the pop-fluff album for your 12-year-old niece at Tesco when you're picking up your cereal and toilet paper. Buy your own stuff at Fopp. read more

Despite most of the FOPP shops been closed down, there are still a few left (Leicester Square, Cambridge) Anyway the value is good you can buy CDs and DVDs from £3 and they have a decent range. They also have books and comics as well which too can start from cheap. read more

It's something of a consolation prize that the Fopp at Covent Garden is still standing. It was rather tragic to lose the one chain that actually made records and other merch affordable. But that there is still the one shop in London means that you can drop by with a tenner and walk out with any combination of cheap CDs, DVDs or books. And they always have the most random assortment of books laid out on the table, whether it's the latest rock'n'roll biography or Tony Hawks' most recent escapades. With most of the chain shut down, the Covent Garden Fopp is no longer just another record store, it's now a destination. read more

The funky Fopp store in Covent Garden has become a destination for me. They stock great music, books and DVD's at incredible prices. No matter how little time I have to browse I always seem to come away with something worthwhile. Love this store and so glad it has survived. read more

You won't leave empty-handed, that's for sure. They've got loads of books, CDs and DVDs -- most of the good stuff is under five quid. Four stars rather than five because FOPP used to be famous for their amazing (and cheap) vinyl selection, but these days the LP assortment is meager and overpriced. read more

A three floor store filled with music and films. One floor with vinyl and cd, a vide range of genres. One floor filled with lots of cheap dvds and new dvd releases. One floor filled with classics, sci-fi, horror and more genres on dvd. They also have good selection of music books. This place is a goldmine! read more

Thats is really great and fantastic place. U can find a lot of kind music and films in here, also include some not in popular works！！！ Large selection of CDs DVDs and books at very affordable prices! I really enjoy in FOPP and i often with my friend spend time in here. We can talk about films and music. FOPP is no doubt one of my favourite place. read more

Least favorite of all the London record stores I went to. Lots of new stuff but not a great selection of what I was looking for. Oh Well!

Great place to pick up currently popular CDs at bargain prices. Has a fantastic foreign film selection. The staff tend to know their stuff as well. read more

Came here for the first time today and as a movie collector I should say there are some really nice bargains. There is a good selection of movies ( not as good as what you would get in HMV ) but it's definitely worth the visit. Will be coming here again. read more

Fopp - Downstairs - Music & DVDs Near Me - London, XGL

Fopp is a godsend. I found *The Big Lebowski* in here on DVD brand new for £3. That's unheard of. I wish I would have found this place earlier because I would have saved at least hundreds of pounds on CD and DVD purchases. They carry a wide selection of music, magazines and DVDs that are mind-bogglingly cheap. I saw nothing in the store (including their small selection of really cute men's t-shirts) that was over £15. I will never go to another HMV again. read more

Fopp is wonderful. With Internet shopping so prevalent and cheap, it's great that Fopp exists to provide incredibly inexpensive dvd's and cd's that you can physically hold in your hands. There's nothing better than flicking through rows and rows of cd's, searching for your favourite and finding many more on the way. This is what Fopp is great for, they have an excellent stock of music, including World music and jazz, dvd's and art books. A great place to go if you're looking for a present for a loved one, i highly recommend you pop in if you're around Covent Garden; bet you don't leave empty handed! read more

Get down to Fopp now they are selling Kinks cds for £3 each! I have most of them already, but not Face to Face and the early Kinks album. You can buy the classic Lola vs Powerman, source for The Darjeeling Limited soundtrack, for only £3!!!! Village green preservation society £3!!! Something Else £3!!! Also: Pretty Persuasion for £2 which is one of those comedies that has to be seen to be believed. So wrong it's right, because we all know 13 year old schoolgirls are evil little so and sos, right? Well according to this film they are. Stars Rachel Evan Wood from 13 and Down in the Valley, and Ron Livingston from Office Space. The strange thing about Fopp is that some of the dvds can be found cheaper in HMV and Zavvi, so if you've got something at about £6 don't rush to the till, check out prices elsewhere: eg the missing in action Wilson brothers comedy The Wendell Baker story is £7 in Fopp but only £6 in Woolworths. Hmm. read more

The best thing about Fopp is the great selection of rare to find independent label releases and 'cred' music. Of course they sell chart stuff, but in the main they sell music you would have a hard job finding in any of the major chains. For that alone, hurrah for Fopp! read more

Fopp nowadays should be named Flopp-its a real let down lately. Every album I have asked for of late has not been in stock and not ordered, there seems to be an attitude of not caring about what the customer wants, I was even offered a chance to order the album. it was a case of try elsewhere!I wouldnt mind but this is not a band they dont already stock the old material so it was surprising they had no interest (nor awarenessness of the two new products just released) Wont be going back! read more