Small shop, but a large selection of most all genres. They have a good selection of memorabilia, as…read morewell. Friendly staff, too!

It's not the most remarkable-looking shop, but I've been into Sounds Original a couple of times and…read moreI've found a good range of vintage vinyls, from the 50s and 60s in particular, and the staff really have a good knowledge of their music. They also sell jukebox records and memorabilia, which is all reasonably priced. They also have a website and links on amazon and ebay, so if you want to see what's in store before you go, it's helpful in that respect. I have seen it shut once or twice, so you may want to check out opening times before you go, but it's a great little place for vintage music.

A definite must stop for the vinyl junkie when visiting London…read more Once upon a time record stores dotted the landscape on this side of the pond, but, as in the US, that is no longer the case. This store is a passion project and while physically it's not a huge location, browsing here you'll find loads of attractive vinyl, of both the 7" and 12" variety, all reasonably priced. You'll also find an owner (and I'm sure a staff, though I was fortunate enough on my visit to meet the owner Claudia) who is passionate about music and happy to chat with you about your favorite artists. She may even share some of hers as well. I have to say, she has great taste. Classic 60's soul (Al Green, Aretha, Motown and Stax), all are present here, as are so many other classic artists. The selection is primarily used, though there is plenty of new vinyl to be found, and while it skews on the Soul, R&B, and Reggae side, you will find Pop, Rock, as well as Dance and other genres represented. If you don't see what you're looking for, be sure to ask the staff. If it can be ordered, they'll be happy to do so. Brixton is lucky to have Pure Vinyl, and when I visit next I'd love to see more of this type of music outlet in London. Maybe even another location?

Untrustworthy, dishonest, rude, scam…read more A purchase was made on this website without my consent. I emailed them multiple times about it right away, as my bank alerted me of the fraudulent charge. They emailed me telling me they had already shipped the item, then within minutes they replied to my emails from the day prior pleading them to cancel the order. I agreed that if I received the item I would just return it for a refund. I had to reach out to the post office to intercept the package bc they sent it to someone else's address. Over a month later, and it's safe to say I'm never getting the record so I can return it.

Ordered a "signed with message" LP of Sophie Ellis-Bexter. What arrived was just a signature from…read moreher. On emailing them asking if there had been an issue, they did not apologise and never gave a reason for the lack of message I requested in the order email. Many friends had the same issue. Sophie EB's team responded saying Banquet never gave them any messages. Completely useless company who lured us with False Advertising.

I have brought some classic records from soul brother, where I could not find these anywhere else…read more They helped my record collection. Thanks

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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).

Such a cute market! Loved all the little vendors and shops. So many different things to see, eat…read moreand buy. Worth a stop if you are in London, also in a cool area!

We loved this market. We went on Saturday, which I believe it is open only on Friday and Saturday…read more Much less crowded than the Borough Market, which you can barely move through certain sections during peak hours (though great selection). I enjoyed a quiche. My daughters enjoyed strawberries topped with Nutella. We all shared a fish and chips meal from Poppie's which I highly recommend. Probably the best fish and chips we had while in London. There are olive bars and paella and all sorts of amazing foods to enjoy. Also pick up a Notting Hill bookstore linen tote while you are there.

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

Best record shop ever hands down. Best collection of new UK hardcore in the world for very good…read moreprices. I'd like to see a list of orders from this place because it must add up to thousands of dollars! lol Super cheap FedEX overnight shipping from the UK. Staff is super friendly. The only thing I would change about this shop is to have longer and better quality clips of their vinyl. I have been to the shop in the UK and it's kind of pointless because all the records are in the back now. They only sell CD's and Clothing in the store. When I asked them to listen to some records they pointed me towards a computer. I was disappointed because I came a long way to visit their shop. Regardless, none of the negatives deserve any stars removed. Hardbeatstore's collection does not compare to IMO. They sell vinyl, CDs and MP3's on their download site at very cheap prices. This is where I get all of my music. While they do specialize in UK Hardcore/Freeform they also sell "Bassline / Niche", Breaks, Drum n Bass, Dubstep, Funky House, Gabber, Garage, Hard Dance, Hardcore Breaks Nu Rave, Hardstyle, UK Hip Hop, House, Oldskool & Jungle, Scouse / Bouncy House, Techno / Schranz, Trance, Tickets to parties, Scratch Records, Books & Magazines, DJ equipment, Slipmats, etc. Check out their MP3 shop at http://www.imodownload.com.

Note: This review is based on Imo Records on-line store, www.imodownload.com…read more I have to write this review as I'm currently listening new UK hardcore releases, and to my surprise if I can start dumping things in my basket at a sizable amount that would definitely piss off my husband, that means I found some damn good hardcore, sorry baby! I like to rate new releases and new release availability of extremely underground artists as well as their past releases, I get this extreme release of oxytocin of excitement to spin this new bad ass music I've gotten a hold of, and that experience is nothing short of 5 stars. You buy vinyl, cds or mp3s of the hottest pressed electronica. My preference is UK Hardcore which is very hard to find, and if that hard to find preferable tracks, but imodownload is definitely able to assist me in my quests to be a very awesome hardcore DJ. My favorite muse at the moment is Lumin8's new release Pretty Eyes A.B. Mix, check it out at http://www.imodownload.com/genre/hardcore/new/ Enjoy the quest for great music....Let it be known that http://www.imodownload.com has it! Also one of my personal favorite record labels is so hard to find, www.imodownload.com has it. Australia With Force! Also another great newbie to check out is Michael Mansion's Heights Original Mix, it can be found on http://www.imodownload.com/genre/hardcore/new/

This was pretty ok, check prices! Some you´ll find way cheaper 2nd hand in other stores or online…read more But, that said.. You can make some good bargains here, you just need to know your shit! Staff is not to helpful or attentive. (constantly on the phone, pretty loud so you could hear the whole conversation, which was pretty awkward!) We went here twice. Make sure to come on a Tuesday/Wednesday if you can, lots of the records will be half price, compared to the wknd!

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.