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Beatin’ Rhythm

Tags: 2nd Hand CDs, 2nd Hand Vinyl, Bury, New CDs, New Vinyl, Northern Soul, Prestwich

Bank Street Studios Prestwich Greater Manchester M25 3HN

“a veritable shrine to the glory of obscure 45s”

Opening Hours:Thursday - Saturday 10.30am to 5.00pm - Sundays 11-4pm (Other days by Appointment Only)

Website: http://www.beatinrhythm.com/

Telephone: 0161 773 1589

* Note that Beatin’ Rhythm have now moved to Prestwich – This review and photos are of their original store in the Northern Quarter Manchester *

More 7s!
Northern Soul
Beatin' Rhythm Staff

This is the absolute Premier store for Rock’n’Roll, 60s Pop, Funk, Doo-Wop, Girl groups, Rare and Northern Soul, Surf, Psych, Rhythm n’ Blues, Film Themes and more. The guys here must have the worlds best knowledge of the Northern Soul scene and this shop is a veritable shrine to the glory of obscure 45s. When you go in you will see photos of previous customers including Keb Darge and DJ Shadow. The heart of this shop is built around the specialist knowledge of Carl, Tom and Derek and it’s all done with true love for the music.

The wall racks of 7″s are divided into categories which range from Christmas Songs to “Uncharted Canadian”. The Northern Soul section is enough to make a Wigan Casino kid weep, and can happily keep me entertained for hours (with the odd fag break). Man, these guys even have an ‘Answer Songs’ category!

The shop itself is a great space predominantly taken up with Vinyl but lots of stuff on CD too. They also have a good selection of re-issued albums near the main door with the particular focus on Northern and Soul compilations; a couple of which are regulars in my box.

Ultimately, Beatin’ Rhythm is testament to the longevity of the 7″ single, and Talcum-powdered dancefloor action. I defy you to go in and not leave without at least one tune you never expected to have or hear. A truly inspiring Manchester institution

Posted On: 04-08-2009 by Carl

Filed Under: Shops Tagged With: 2nd Hand CDs, 2nd Hand Vinyl, Bury, New CDs, New Vinyl, Northern Soul, Prestwich

Comments

  1. Rory says

    23/10/2010 at 02:22

    Has this shop closed down? I hope to God that it’s just being refurbished/decorated.

    Reply
  2. admin says

    24/10/2010 at 01:35

    Nope, It’s Moved! Now at 108 Tib Street.

    Reply
  3. Lee W says

    09/10/2015 at 23:17

    Hi

    Beatin Rhythm have now closed their shop on Tib Street as of the beginning of October 2015.

    The good news is they are not closing for good but just relocating to an out of city centre location.

    Their website reports that they should be in their new shop in Prestwich by 15th October 2015.

    The new address is:

    Beatin’ Rhythm
    Bank House Studios, Warwick St. Prestwich, M25 3HN

    Reply
  4. James says

    29/03/2017 at 13:50

    This is just to confirm that Beatin’ Rhythm is still alive and kicking!

    You can find us at:

    Bank House Studios
    Warwick Street
    Prestwich
    M25 3HN

    0161 773 1589

    We’re open Wednesday – Friday 10:30-17:00

    or drop us an email at:

    music@beatinrhythm.com

    Thanks!

    Reply

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