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Shop-Lovers of the World Unite

We make no apologies for plugging the ‘Last Shop Standing’ Movie project again, not least because the latest clip has a Manchester, or to be more precise, Chorlton connection. Here’s the mighty Johnny Marr hanging out in King Bee Records. Enjoy, and don’t forget to check out the website to get the latest news on […]

Posted On: 19-03-2012 by admin

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‘Last Shop Standing’ filming in Manchester

We’re thrilled to report that work is continuing apace with the making of the ‘Last Shop Standing’ documentary from the makers of the book of the same name. The crew have been up and down the country visiting some of the great Record Shops, and filming interviews with the likes of Norman Cook, Richard Hawley […]

Posted On: 27-02-2012 by admin

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Anyone got storage space for half a million Records?

Here’s an interesting blog post from Akoustik Anarkhy (splendid Manchester Record Label and Gig Promoters..check out their wares here if you haven’t already) It seems they’ve found their way to a place of  Manchester legend, and succeeded where many have tried and failed…they got inside the semi-legendary-not-really-a-record-shop Pandemonium Records, and they have pictures to prove […]

Posted On: 13-01-2012 by Tim

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Last Shop Standing – The Movie

    Friend of the site Graham Jones, author of the splendid book  ‘Last Shop Standing’ has contacted us regarding a new project: A 60 minute documentary based on the book of the same name featuring musicians, industry insiders and of course the real heroes of the piece, those unsung heroes behind the counters of […]

Posted On: 22-12-2011 by admin

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That’s Entertainment…

If you’ve been on Market Street recently dodging the charity muggers and the tone deaf accordion players you may have noticed a new Music Shop.  ‘Thats Entertainment’ has emerged from the ashes of what was once Music Zone, the (actually quite splendid) budget priced music chain that ate MVC..went bust, and was then eaten by […]

Posted On: 29-07-2011 by Tim

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Mancunians and Music

Check this out. It’s a new book called  ‘Mancunians and Music: Tales of the Underground, The Internet and the Manchester Music Scene’ by Raquel Morán. It’s her take on the Manchester music scene, post-Oasis, and she finds out how whether there is still such thing as a Manchester ‘scene’, and if so, how is it […]

Posted On: 29-07-2011 by Tim & Carl

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RSC on the BBC!…plus Record Store Day facts & figures…

It was a very nice surprise to have the BBC ring me earlier in the week for some views on the whole Record Store Day thing and where music retail is heading, and we’re name checked in the subsequent article. Check it out here: Interestingly it also mentions the new ‘That’s Entertainment’ chain which if […]

Posted On: 20-04-2011 by Tim

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Diggin’ Manchester: Putting Record Shops on the Map!

Just a couple of days to go till Record Store Day, if you’re planning to spend they day around these parts then we’ve got just the thing. Our friends at ENDup productions have created ‘Diggin’ Manchester’ which is a fantastic Map and Record Shop guide to help you find your way around the best crates […]

Posted On: 14-04-2011 by Tim

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Countdown to Record Store Day 2011

Er..thanks Ozzy! As we’re keen to point out, it’s Record Store Day every day around these parts but nevertheless it’s that time of year once again when record shops get to showcase what they do best and remind people that music doesn’t just arrive in cardboard cartons from Amazon or down your broadband. Once again […]

Posted On: 01-04-2011 by Tim

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Negative Vibes

Sad news, sorry to to report that after 33 years Vibes Records in Bury has closed down. This is where most of my pocket money went in the late 80s. I shall fondly remember browsing the new releases rack and the legendary 99p box, and rushing in to get the new Happy Mondays or New […]

Posted On: 20-01-2011 by Tim

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