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“Record Store UK” was a nationwide event that was scheduled for the 18th April but obviously didn’t go ahead.
There is great interest nowadays in vinyl records, cassette tapes and other means of recording music that had been thought of as being largely defunct and this has spawned a wealth of smaller, independent retailers dealing in them.
Vinyl Attraction in Newark had not been opened long and suddenly had to close again due to the lockdown. The window is always very interesting, with many discs and memorabilia featuring many groups and names from my youth, even some records that I actually owned.
The event is put back to June and, as yet, no news as to if it will actually happen.
Happy Window Wednesday!
Yes, they still exist here and there. <3
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Our youngest daughter turned 21 this week and I had her out for a photo shoot to commemorate this momentous occasion...here at Love Garden Sounds in Lawrence, KS. This is one of my favorite places to visit in Lawrence and I figured this would be a good location for a few photos. These images taken with my Canon F1N with a FD 28mm lens. Foma 400 film developed with Xtol at 1:1 dilution. .
I missed them during the quarantine closure, but since reopening with excellent safety measures, I've begun decolonizing my record collection here.
Darren Lovatts record store is one of the best places is Sandviken. Its name is Re-Musik.
Lubitel 166B, Tmax-100, developed at home in the kitchen in Xtol stock 7min 15 sec, Epson V600.
House of Oldies #recordstore was founded by Bob Abramson in 1968. He told us that "I have never handled cassettes, 8-tracks or CDs just #records. Business in the last year has increased for me because vinyl is back!" We love thus store which is jam packed with thousands of full albums and 45s which are all in mint condition. Full interview and photo appear in our book Store Front II. To hear more about this wonderful #momandpop #storefront please come to our FREE book event at Rizzoli Bookstore @rizzolibookstore Monday, November 23rd at 5:30-7pm. Rizzoli Bookstore is located on 1133 Broadway by 26th Street and recently opened this gorgeous new NoMad location after being forced to move from its iconic townhouse location on 57th Street. Rizzoli is partnering with the Neighborhood Preservation Center to celebrate our "Store Front II" book release in a conversation with Karen Loew of GVSHP. Event is free and open to everyone! Hope to see you there! #disappearingfaceofnewyork #book #bookstore #signgeeks #font #typography
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one on the piano and one on the floor
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This is Fopps record store on Cambridge Circus, London.
The company began as a one-man stall in Glasgow, Scotland in 1981. The name "Fopp" comes from the title of a song by the Ohio Players on their 1975 album Honey.
The first Fopp store was a market stall in Decourcey's Arcade near Byres Road in Glasgow opened 1981 by Gordon Montgomery. Fopp operated a "keep-it-simple" approach to the pricing of its merchandise, with most prices rounded to whole-pound figures. It built a reputation for reasonable prices on new releases, and competitive prices (often £5) on non-mainstream catalogue CDs, DVDs and books. The company also had a policy called "suck it and see", whereby any purchase could be returned to the shop within 28 days for a full refund as long as it was as new.
By 2007, Fopp had expanded to become a chain of over 100 branches in the UK. With the demise of rival chain Music Zone, Fopp became the third largest specialist music retailer in the UK in terms of store numbers (after HMV and Virgin Megastores).
Having taken over rival chain Music Zone following its fall into administration, Fopp found itself with cash flow problems. The company cancelled book deliveries in June blaming a change in location of warehouse from Bristol to Stockport (the old Music Zone warehouse).
On 29 June 2007 Fopp called in receivers after a last-ditch deal that would have allowed Sir Richard Branson a way to devolve himself from the loss making Virgin Megastores without the negative PR of closing down multiple locations, but this deal failed to win support from Virgin's main supplier.
On 31 July 2007, it was announced that HMV would take control of the Fopp brand and its stores in Cambridge, Edinburgh Rose Street (but not Cockburn Street), Glasgow, London Covent Garden, Manchester and Nottingham. On 12 February 2008, Bristol Evening Post reported that a further store would open in Bristol (in a former HMV-owned Waterstone's store), a city in which three Fopp stores had traded prior to summer 2007.
It was also announced that the Leamington Spa store would be reopening as Head, a separate store from Fopp, but retaining Fopp's stock and assets.[5] The Head store opened on 1 November 2007 and employed some of its predecessor's former employees. The store intends to host regular performances from local bands, and hopes to allow musicians, artists and authors from Leamington and its surrounding areas to sell their work there. This was initially a single store, but has more recently expanded into a chain of four sites.
At their peak under HMV ownership, nine stores were trading as Fopp.
On 15 January 2013 Fopp, along with its parent company HMV went into administration.
HMV was bought out of administration by Hilco UK on 5 April 2013 saving Fopp's nine remaining stores.
In the 1970s, Selsey, a charming town in West Sussex, was a hub of cultural activity, and Neills Records was at the heart of it. This local store was a treasure trove for music enthusiasts, offering a wide variety of records, cassettes, and posters, capturing the essence of the era's vibrant music scene. It was a place where the community's youth would flock to discover the latest hits and hidden gems. The store not only sold music but also became a social gathering spot, where people shared their love for different genres and artists. While specific details about Neills Records are scarce, it's clear that such shops played a significant role in shaping the musical tastes and culture of the time.
More recently this building was used by the Summer Palace Chinese Restaurant which was a popular dining spot that offered a variety of Chinese and Asian cuisines, including Szechuan dishes. It was known for its friendly service and the quality of its food, with options for both dine-in and takeaway. The restaurant had a cozy atmosphere and is vegetarian-friendly, catering to different dietary needs. It's location on the High Street, made it easily accessible for locals and visitors alike. Unfortunately it is now closed permanently (sign says for the forceable future).
The vehicle parked in front of the shop was a Vauxhall Viva, a small family car, which was a prominent figure on the British roads during the 1970s. Produced by Vauxhall between 1963 and 1979, the Viva went through several iterations, known as the HA, HB, and HC series. The HC series, introduced in 1970, was the final version of the Viva and was produced for nearly a decade. It was recognised for its modern styling and increased interior space, achieved through redesigned seating and the repositioning of bulkheads. The Viva HC was available in various forms, including 2- and 4-door saloons and a fastback estate, catering to a wide range of needs with engine options such as the standard 1159 cc, a tuned 90 1159 cc, or a 1600 cc overhead cam power unit. This model was 2 inches wider and 1 inch longer than its predecessor, the HB Viva, and had moved away from the "coke-bottle" styling previously seen. The Viva's design and mechanical underpinnings were shared with the Opel Kadett, reflecting the close relationship between Vauxhall and Opel under General Motors at the time. Despite facing competition from established models like the Ford Anglia and Morris Minor, the Viva made its mark with over 1.5 million units sold, leaving a lasting legacy in the automotive history of the UK.
Selsey High Street is part of the B2145 road which is a notable road in West Sussex, England, serving as a vital link down the Manhood Peninsula. Starting from the A259 on the eastern edge of Chichester city center, it travels southward, intersecting with the A27 Chichester bypass via a roundabout. This road is not just a thoroughfare but a connection between communities, passing through Hunston and Sidlesham before reaching its terminus at Selsey, close to the seafront. The B2145 is more than a route for vehicles; it's part of a proposal to create a shared-use, traffic-free greenway, enhancing sustainable travel options for cyclists and pedestrians alike. This initiative reflects a growing trend towards environmentally friendly transport solutions, aiming to provide a safer and more pleasant journey for all.
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They were actually on the wall.
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I enjoy record stores.
and yes, i liked them before it was cool. :p