Talk and share knowledge on rare records, sources of new samples, vinyl, diggin, etc
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By jnorth Sun Jul 15, 2007 12:05 am
On a trip to York (not digging related) i found out that today yet another indie store was closing. Sad shit was n pretty decent too.

I have an idea of that i'll make my own Yellow pages type thread shit n list all the decent record stores (i've visited) in the UK cos all the good indie stores are dying. Plus it'll save you bus fare so you ain't looking for stores! Feel free to rep your area and add decent ones round yours!

King bee Records
519, Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton, Manchester
**dope store! Cheapest in Manchester. Records usually at the £4-£5 mark and 'collector records @ £8-£10 (on very, very rare occasions higher!) Avoid weekends! Testing deck gets busy!

Fat City
Oldam St, Manchester
**Sells a bit of everything. Prices can be ok. Good for re-issues of stuff you'll never find! Sell Stones Throw t-shirts so you too can look like a backpacker!

Piccadilly Records
Oldham St, Manchester
**same as Fat City but sell more rock styles too. Have loads of Roy Ayers, Sun Ra, Axelrod, etc, etc

Vinyl Exchange
Oldham St
**is ok rarely, but the service is craaaaaaap at times. Always sum random chatting to the guy at the counter

Vox Pop
Thomas St, Manchester
**For stuff your very desperate 4 yes. Reccomended on Mr Scruffs Myspace but i think the shop is overpriced and shit.


YORKSHIRE

Wall Of Sound
John William st, Huddersfield
** ok, but is really a collector shop i think. Since the move from Halifax to Huddersfield prices have gone up a bit, but worth a visit.

Relics Records
New Briggate, Leeds
**again ok, but a bit pricey at times. Again worth checking to see if anything floats your boat.

Crash Records
Headrow, Leeds
** Good for reissues and the new releases. Staff are friendly so thats a plus.

Jumbo Records
St Johns Centre, Leeds
**loads of Style twats getting gig tickets, but it's ok @ times


Avoid Oxfams at all costs!

Anyways i wrote all this cos i was bored lol. I just think a record store listing is a good idea. anyways i'm off for sum kip. morewhen i can be assed.

Please add some more if u like! (any country really)
(is this a silly idea ?lol)
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By 713_HOU_TX Sun Jul 15, 2007 8:21 pm
Mane they got a few spots here in Houston but as far as diggin classic joints I hit up Half Price Books. There is 7 locations in Houston, and they got a massive amount of wax to dig from.



I usually spend two hours in there. Come home with a bulk of wax for a great price and the wax is in great condition. I think the most I spent was $10 on a unopened Diana Ross double wax joint. Houston has not caught on to high prices like NYC, CHI, or LA, so you can dig forever down here and get some classic material.
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By dj e.d.e Mon Jul 16, 2007 1:42 am
713_HOU_TX wrote:Mane they got a few spots here in Houston but as far as diggin classic joints I hit up Half Price Books. There is 7 locations in Houston, and they got a massive amount of wax to dig from.



I usually spend two hours in there. Come home with a bulk of wax for a great price and the wax is in great condition. I think the most I spent was $10 on a unopened Diana Ross double wax joint. Houston has not caught on to high prices like NYC, CHI, or LA, so you can dig forever down here and get some classic material.

word....... thats why i hate that place. any place that keeps me more then an hour i hate cause i just end up in debt later.

but thats prolly going to be the netx record store shop craze
record and books watch !!
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By dj e.d.e Mon Jul 16, 2007 9:22 pm
NEEDLE TO THE GROOVE record shop
150 H street
Fremont Ca 94536
510.792.8900

we are closed Mondays /Tuesdays

open Wednesday thru Sunday
12-5

i work wed thru fri if you need any help call me
peace
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By blaze won Wed Jul 18, 2007 3:44 pm
Bill's records in South Dallas near Southside Lamar
used to be in North Dallas off spring valley but he moved because he wasnt making enough money in that location
dope spot, kinda pricey....but has more records than i've ever seen
best selection that i've ever come across
and ive been to some pretty famous spots

he had a write up about him in scratch mag
bill is a cool cat, he lets you sell your music in his store and doesnt charge anything; also lets you post up posters and stuff
funny thing is bill is an old gay white cat....hahaha
but he's done a lot for the dfw hip hop community
if you ever in dallas, its a must visit
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By cluster Wed Jul 18, 2007 11:56 pm
Comic/ Record Shop I work at (eBay shipping/warehouse/ customer service)...

The Time Capsule
537 Pontiac Ave
Cranston RI 02910

http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/oftimespast/

www.thetimecapsule.com

Pretty dope job. Owner isn't big on the online sales of vinyl, unless its a sealed original or rare. He literally has tens of thousands of vinyl in our basements. The general public can't enter that area though, I do everyday. Love my discount.

Come on down, or buy online.