DO NOT PRE ORDER FROM ROUGH TRADE IF YOU WANT RELEASE DAY STUFF…read more Pre ordered the Springsteen Nebraska 82 set as I wanted to get it the day it came out. It didn't arrive, it's now days later and I've had no news about when I'll get it either. I've tried contacting them via customer service messaging and emails and have been ignored. According to the Shop app, my package is still 'being prepared' which means absolutely nothing

I first learned about the iconic Rough Trade record store through my love for The Smiths, and I…read morecouldn't resist the magnetic pull of this indie vinyl haven. My friend Robert and I had to visit it while on a long layover in London. Despite its dilapidated state and small size, Rough Trade's undeniable charm was evident in every corner. It's a treasure trove for indie and obscure music! However, I must admit that the physical state of the store left me longing for more. It's not as impressive as the one in New York! We didn't buy anything though, we've never heard of some of the bands that were on display. lol

Video City is a classic Notting Hill shop. It's unassuming from the outside but clearly spectacular…read moreon the inside. Movies are arranged by genre or country - I was impressed when I found my favorite movie ever, Le cercle rouge, in plain sight. The selection is huge thanks to a downstairs storage room. I was let down by the rental policy: you need an account to rent, and you need a credit or debit card to set up an account. I didn't have any plastic cards with me, so I was unable to rent. But I was able to purchase City of God as they accept cash for purchases, so all is well. It's nice to be able to rent DVDs like we all used to.

Don't let its size fool you - Video City has the best selection of films around. They have a…read moreparticularly amazing stock of foreign and independent films, but you can also find your everyday blockbusters or dumb 80s favourites (both rentals and for purchase). This little shop is worshipped by locals and for good reason - the staff, unbelievably knowledgeable, remembers faces and runs the place like a friendly, neighbourhood pub. They'll have a chat and are happy to order anything you'd like (in the film genre of course). Film/dvd rental shops are a dying breed, and it takes a gem like Video City to stay alive.

Excellent shop, great range of records - and they really live up to their name…read more I visited their shop and like I kid in a candy store ended up buying a large number of records. including 3 and 4 of the collection. "London Is The Place For me. In the chaos of me chucking records from the racks at them they accidently pout the discs for parts 1 and 2 in the covers. When I rang to ask if they could sell me the discs for 3 & 4 in the sleave for 1 & 2, they refused, but just said: " No we will post the correct disks and sleave to make upo the set free of charge. Fantastic place.

If you didn't know, Jon is Honest. He's jsut this little shack in Notting Hill filled to brim with…read morerare music. Mostly Reggae and old skool R n'B, they also hold a collection of local artist nestled in amongst the vinyl and CDs. I was taken here once by a boy, this boy was in a band and it was an oh so cool day out. We mooched around the market and stumbled upon this gem. We even found his records on the shelves, but apparently it's uncool to point that out. In an area that is overwhelmed with the wealthy and tourists this is a hidden gem that shows you what Notting Hill was like before the movie, before Hugh Grant and his stupid hair cut ruined it all. Serious music lovers, don't expect racks and racks for fabulous music. It's a small selection of perfectly picked records that are icon and important and need to be heard. Die hard music fans only.

They've got a great door here, a great faded wooden façade. It's worth it just for that. Inside…read morethere's a record store - mostly post 60's stuff but it's pretty varied. I'd say if anything they compromise on depth in any one genre and go for real breadth. Most of the classics from the US and UK scene are here plus they've got quite a bit of New Wave and Punk. There's CDs & Vinyl, LPs, 45s and also a good stash of memorabilia and posters. Come too if you want to get rid of anything - they buy at pretty decent prices.

Minus Zero closed down on Saturday 1 May 2010. Conjoined with Stand Out Records it has been a…read morewonderful place to buy records for 26 years. You can read a tribute - some photos and audio from the last day - on my website; just search for eccentric sleeve notes and minus zero. Simon

Great shop and great prices. All their products come with free delivery to any where in the world…read more They also accept Paypal and Google Checkout Paypments. I recently bought Michael Jackson's Inside story from The MultiMedia Shop online.

Minus Zero Records, conjoined with Stand Out Records, closed down on Saturday 1 May 2010…read more It has been a wonderful place to buy records for 26 years. There is a tribute - some photos and audio from the last day - on my website. Please search for eccentric sleeve notes and stand out Simon

Situated in the same shop as Minus Zero, Stand Out is also run by a guy called Bill (a different…read moreone). In similar fashion it's like a museum of rare vinyl and music and contains an extraordinary selection of impossible-to-find stuff. The stuff on sale contrasts a little with the Bill across the other side of the shop but there is some crossover and duplicate stuff. The same rather superior attitude is found here and you do get the feeling the shop is doing you a favour rather than the other way round. But the music is great and prices aren't as crazy as you might expect. One for the browsers rather than the banter seeker.

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).

I would have given this newsagent 5 stars not so long ago, but I am not so keen on the refurb…read more Still, you can get a greater choice of international magazines in here than in most other newsagents. Definitely beats WH Smiths hands down.

I miss Raj and agree that the refurb (now a year or two back) removed some of the atmos, but still…read moredefines all that is great in a local newsagent.