In the past if you wanted to track down a specialist record you had to beg, borrow or steal to get…read moreyour hands on it, but now you'll most likely find any item of music recorded somewhere on the internet. This shop appears to have forgotten this fact and still offers the rarer CDs and records at high prices and in today's market it doesn't stand a chance. The owner is very helpful and knowledgeable so despite the fact the stacks of boxes make general browsing impossible, if there is something you are after it can be found here. However, for the rarer CDs you're looking to pay on the wrong side of £10 with no negotiation on price. Simply put, the internet has made this shop redundant.

The owner, Doug is beyond helpful finding what you're looking for. This is a fantastic place to…read moreactually dig, which is half the purpose of loving vinyl. Or, if you're not bothered sifting through the alphabetized mountains of vinyl, just name an album and Doug will know exactly where it is. I have never seen some many consecutive copies of desirable titles. People are literally dropping off new boxes o lf hard to find titles while youre trying to focus on stuff thats already in the shop. There was not one artist I named that he was unable to locate I'm his store. Such a fantastic experience and will make for a great digging story. Left the city with no money because of this one store. Don't take my word for it, ask around the Edinburgh vinyl community and theyll know Doug on a first name basis

Now - you know that noise Homer Simpson makes when he thinks about food? That drooling noise? Well…read morethat is precisely the sound I made the first time I found this place - and to be truthful, the sound I make each time I return. Cult Fiction Movies is a magical place. It deals specially in no longer produced, rare and old films. In most cases the films you can find are all three. Cult also seems to have a handy knack at finding unbelievable box sets and box set art - an entire Hogwarts Castle to house four Harry Potter DVD's being a personal favourate. Cult Fiction Movies isnt what you would call expensive either - yes, the more rare or special the film is the more you will pay, but there is a huge collection of films for around £4 - a bargain in any bodies books, let along for such rare films. Cult Fiction Movies also has a delivery service, so no matter where you are in the world, that deleted edition of the Terminator can be yours. Cult Fiction Movies is a fantastic treasure trove of films, and if you are looking for something rare/old/other - this should be your first port of call. Oh dear, I seem to be making that noise again.

Taking a peek in the window of Cult Fiction Movies I spotted such classics as : ' Man with the…read morescreaming brain', 'Star Crash' and 'Dr. Renaults Secret'.... I agree, I've never heard of them too. Nonetheless the wacky labels and low budget productions provided ten minutes of laughter. And then the reality set in, the shop is full of the worst film releases ever made and I struggled to find one movie even remotely interesting. The dedicated film buff may rejoice amidst the old B movies and horribly named films- I however just walked straight out disinterested in its offerings.

If it's classical music you are into and you're keen to expand your music collection (though I…read moreshould add there are a small amount of other genres here) this might be the place for you. It's prices suggest that for the more common classical numbers you are better off going elsewhere where they can be picked up more cheaply. However, there are the less famous CDs that you cannot buy elsewhere available for purchase here. If those are the ones you are seeking out then come straight here.

Being an expert cellist....ok, that's a lie. But nonetheless if I were I'd head down to Mc…read moreAllister's to amass my classical music collection. Turn's out the staff here are all musically trained in some form or another too, so in terms of appropriate staff you wont do much better. It's not the cheapest place to purchase all things classical, but I suppose the free supplement of informative staff makes up for this.

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This oxfam is one of the best charity shops in the areas for books although this comes at a cost as…read moreit is also one of the more expensive charity shops for books in the area. Personally I think the extra money is worth it in the quality of books you get here. Of the book sections you obviously have fiction books and this is a good selection of good fiction books (you often get a lot of rubbish in some charity shops), but the standout sections are the Biographies, Education and Travel section. If you are into books and want specific types of books rather than just wanting a book to pass the time this will be more your shop. If you are the latter then there are cheaper places to go. I would recommend coming here, being more of the former, as the books here are great books - just the other day I got an autobiography and a cook book I'd wanted for ages, both the sort of books that don't come around very often and I was greatful for them even though they did cost a fair bit more than books elsewhere.

This is one of the two Oxfam shops on Clerk Street, which sells books, whilst the other specialises…read morein clothing. I'm always impressed at how organized both shops are, and it's so pleasant to be in there an hour can pass without one really noticing. On a recent visit, the books of the display shelf made me giggle; they were copies of the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer! With the new movie Ecilpse in cinemas, any other book store would have done the same, and you get the feeling Oxfam's attempting to narrow the gap so that shoppers can feel as though they're in a first hand bookshop! I did wish I'd come here when I started my Twilight collection, as I'd have saved a lot of money; most of the books in here are in fantastic condition, and at an average of £2 a copy, any frayed pages will certainly be overlooked by me!

If you want to do your bit for your neighbourhood, forget about Blockbuster and other such DVD…read morechains. Vogue Video may be small, but it's mighty. In a time of movie piracy and big chains I am surprised and relieved that this place has survived and thrived. My friends and I usually come here for our movie needs and it's up to date with what's out and popular, and the staff has always been friendly and quite chatty. Unlike their large competitor up the street they won't spent an age tapping away on the computer so you can get your movie. The only thing I can hold against it is it's early closing time in winter. But the selection is great, at affordable prices as well. Be warned though it's not all in alphabetical order so don't be shy to ask if you can't find what you are after!

I you want to buck the trend and rent your video's from a local store instead of the Blockbuster…read moreacross the road, Vogue Video is the place to go. Although it is relatively small inside, the shop boasts a vast selection of movies and they are always advertises the latest releases in their window. The video's are cheap, costing £1.50 to rent a night, and are of excellent quality - I have never rented a video from here which has been fuzzy or jumpy. The owner is incredibly friendly and the customer service is excellent with the staff always willing to help you find a DVD or advise on which films you are most likely to enjoy. The only reason why I haven't given Vogue Video five stars is because they only rent videos to the Newington area, so you probably won't be able to rent a movie from here if you live in Morningside or Leith which is a shame as it is a great alternative to the corporate giants of film renting..

Ahhhh LOVED this bookstore. As an avid reader, I was drawn to literature like any woman who lives…read morein Booktok would be. The store is cute, cramped and smells like old books. It was perfect. I even overheard a women say the first edition Hobbit was £925!!! We weren't greeted, but who is when you walk into a quiet, moody bookshop. I for one, don't want anyone talking to me when I am browsing. The books were an array of prices- ranging from high to low.

I completely forgot to review this place! It's one of the nicest used books store I've seen in my…read morelife. Edinburgh is filled with all these lovely stores and shops I just can't. This little book store is what I imagine other used bookstores wish they could be. I don't even want to buy a book there because then it would disturb the order of things. It's small but perfect for a bookworm to read a book in the corner and enjoy being surrounded by books.

Calling car boot enthusiasts, bargain hunters and vinyl collectors…read more Packed floor to ceiling with potential swag, Backtracks is a shambolic, secondhand shop that sells everything from old record and tape decks to video and DVD players, lights, speakers and playstation machines. Some of them are neatly arranged but the majority of stuff feels haphazardly stacked or piled on top of older, dustier stuff. As the title implies, there's also crates and crates of well played 45s, 33s, tapes and DVDs. Prices are rock bottom and whilst lots of it could be categorised as bad or forgotten pop, rock, blues or classical, there are some classics from Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, The Kinks, The Who and The Beatles if you're prepared to dig hard enough.

Backtracks Music is hopelessly hilarious. Never have I seen a place so full of junk. And that's not…read moreparticularly a bad thing. Places full of junk are places full of charm. But my oh my, if you decide to be the one to sort through it all to actually find what you like, good luck to you. I've never properly stepped inside. I tried, but the felt like the whole place was just too precariously arranged. Like the whole thing might come toppling down at a wrong turn. And I'm notorious for really (really) not being aware of my own surface area. Or anything around me, for that matter. I did have a great deal of fun leafing through their record collection, though. They're all pretty cheap records, but I didn't recognise a single name, and didn't feel like taking the risk buying something rubbish. All I have to say now is: venture in at your own risk.

Great little bookshop with a great selection of books including the classics,…read more I bought a Robert Louis Stevenson book for £2.49. definitely be visiting again soon for a rummage!

I realise there are a lot of reviews for Till's Bookshop already, but I just wanted to lend my…read moresupported and say how much I enjoy it too. This second hand book store is one of the better known in Edinburgh for a good reason. When I went in the other day I was greeted by the girl behind the desk almost immediately, before I preceded to browse in a relaxed fashion (always important in a book shop) the tall, densely packed shelves. This isn't the largest second hand shop, but it does have a great selection. In the science fiction section for example I was able to find a great number of names of classic authors that I have been meaning to catch up on for some time. They also have a extensive collection of poetry, short stories, classic fiction, screenplays, history and general nonfiction. They also have a small number of comics and (decent) graphic novels. This is a really efficient and friendly book shop that has clearly thought about its stock well. A real pleasure to peruse.

This is a great little bookshop on Dalkeith Road which has a wide range of genres, a tranquil,…read moreunintruding atmosphere and a pleasant owner. I walk past this place quite a bit, but it only occurred to me to have a look round a couple of weeks ago. It prides itself on specialising in military history, and even lays claim to being announced as having one of the best stocks of the genre in Scotland. Thus, this is the place to come for information or even novels relating to just about any war in modern history or anthologies of military strategy. In addition to this they also have plenty in the way of sci-fi, romance and adventure novels, as well as the odd natural history encyclopedia. The Bookworm is well worth a look no matter what sort of reading material you're into.

This is one of the better bookshops I've seen around town, primarily for the quality of books on…read moreoffer. It's stock focus more on the more popular books than anywhere else able to compete with it on price (though many of those places can beat this place on price). You see at charity shops you tend to get all the books that people no longer want, whereas here you are getting books that people will want to buy. Upon entering the shop you'll notice that it holds a vague resemblance to a CD shop, just with books in the places where the CDs should sit. You see, although one side is adorned with shelves, the other side has the books laid out in overlapping stacks so you'll have to quickly flick through to find out precisely which books are on offer. Other than this the last thing to point out is the fact that this shops best section is its crime fiction, and indeed the owner is probably a fan of these, so if you're also a fan you might find a quick look round here a worthwhile trip.