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?

Ken Stevens / Miller's Music Centre, Cambridge, is a great music shop with a wide variety of…read moremusical instruments of a variety of prices, ranging from top quality, highly-expensive Gibson Guitars, to cheap, small, plastic harmonicas for children. It offers a very high-standard service, as most of the products over a hundred pounds have a year, five-year, or lifetime guarantee, in addition to refunding any broken / damaged, or even unwanted purchases, out of goodwill. Overall, the store is a friendly, knowledgeable musical instrument business, that give a great service, in addition to selling high quality instruments of all kinds, from stringed to woodwind.

I think this and Digital Village are the only guitar shops in Cambridge now. Quite a good range.read more

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'm so happy that Norwich can sustain a good, old-fashioned independent record store. This place is…read morethe epitome of that. It's got a wide selection of vinyl and CDs from bands you know and bands you don't and a deck in store if you are so inclined to "scratch". The staff are helpful but it can feel a little like you don't belong if you're not quite hip and trendy. That's always the case with these places though so you just have to tell yourself you are cool enough. If I need gig tickets I find this is a really good place to come, they've got all the gigs listed outside and it's easy to buy them for all the major venues in Norwich. This is what a record shop should be. The only problem is money, I don't have any and for that reason it's an utter tease. I go in for a single and I want to come out with my arms filled but I can't. Also kudos to the guy in there for being honest and saying it'd be cheaper and better to just buy a new record player from Cash Converters than to buy a new needle from him. He might have lost that sale but he gained this good review and my future business.

A REAL indie store. Helpful staff. Large selection of Vinyl & CD + books/zines & they also handle…read moregig tickets. Support them.

Knowledgable, friendly and a great selection. Had something I wanted (or didn't know I wanted!)…read moreevery time I've been in. The guys there will always give recommendations if you ask, really know their stuff. What Southend has needed for years!

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

Absolutely nothing to do with the American 'Hooters', so they may disappoint some…read more For others, one of the best music shops in St Albans. They hold alot of instruments all of which are well presented instore. The staff are very knowledgable and willing to help with both beginner and professional musicians alike. I would say that the price of stock is reasonable but by no means cheap. You're likely to find a better deal online but I would highly recommend popping down and speaking to an advisor - you really should have it in hand before you buy any instrument. Recommended.

This is one of several musical stores along the same street in Bury St Edmunds. As a keen musician…read moreI have used most of the stores on several occasions and have to say this is my favourite in terms of price and also content. They offer a wide range of instruments, instruction manuals and song books, that are well priced and informative. The staff are extremely knowledgable and also offer personal services such as guitar re-stringing, and brass instrument cleaning.

Nice food and coffee. We need to help ourselves with the breakfast orders but for people who have…read morebig appetite, this may not be the right choice. However, the friendly atmosphere should be another reason if you like to hang around with friends.

We met a local friend here for a late breakfast while we were in town recently for a quick visit…read more It is an adorable, comfortable little place. The coffee smelled (and tasted) amazing. We had breakfast that was ordered at the counter and brought out to us. Service was relatively fast and friendly. As an American, I found the portion size to be small, especially for the amount we paid. Maybe it was the run I went on before breakfast, but I could have eaten more, and I am a relatively small woman. The food we had was flavorful though.