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Reel Around The Fountain Records

Tags: 2nd Hand CDs, 2nd Hand Vinyl, New Vinyl, Stretford, Trafford

Upper Unit 41/42 Stretford Mall, Chester Road, Stretford M32 9BB

“Reel Around The Fountain...find the Tesco, stand facing away from the door and look up on the balcony - amazing Record Shop awaits!”

Opening Hours:Monday to Saturday 9-5pm

Website: https://www.facebook.com/www.ReelAroundTheFountainRecords.co.uk

Telephone: 07982177797

This shop, of course, takes it’s name of course from an old Smiths tune. Mozzer grew up on Kings Road, a short cycle ride of Stretford Mall where this shop is located, and the song references a fountain – stocked with live fish – that once graced the mall in the 1970s. Stretford Mall (formerly Stretford Arndale) is a bit of a relic 1970s town planning. It is now far too big for the town it was built to serve, and is dwarfed by the Trafford Centre enormo-mall just a couple of miles away, so inevitably you’ll encounter empty shop units, a proliferation of Nail Bars and the dreaded BrightHouse. Nevertheless, fans of 70s urban architecture will probably find something to admire – and the place is still the heart of the local community. Reel Around The Fountain had modest beginnings with a few crates of Vinyl in the rather forlorn indoor market area – but soon became an oasis of wonderment in the Mall and a Vinyl destination for those in the know. The owners of the Mall have now lopped off the Market area in order to downsize the site so RATF how now relocated to a very smart, spacious and bright new shop on the upper level, just opposite Tesco in the main shopping area.

At the counter you’ll find the legend that is Nigel, and a very friendly and knowledgeable fella he is too. Inside you’ll find most genres covered – Classic Rock, Jazz, Indie, Punk, Reggae, Folk, Soul etc as well as some bargain racks, CDs and other memorabilia. There are some new reissues but mostly it’s secondhand goodies. You’ll also find sections devoted to Morrissey/Smiths and Manchester music. There are some mega rarities too – keep an eye on the shop Facebook page as Nigel has a habit of turning up some jaw-dropping finds. There’s also a big sofa so you can have a sit down after a well earned rest browsing through the racks. From humble beginnings this is now one of the biggest Record Shops in the north so you really don’t want to miss this one. If you’re heading into the suburbs to visit King Bee on your Manchester record shopping spree, it’s a short bus or tram ride to Stretford so don’t miss RATF off your itinerary.

Posted On: 28-02-2016 by Tim

Filed Under: Shops Tagged With: 2nd Hand CDs, 2nd Hand Vinyl, New Vinyl, Stretford, Trafford

Comments

  1. Mark says

    30/04/2016 at 11:26

    Awesome shop

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  2. admin says

    29/07/2018 at 03:24

    Update – Tesco has gone but Reel Around the Fountain is still there on he upper Mall so look for the glittering gold staircase and you’ll find it. Do not miss this incredible shop and say hello to Nigel!

    Reply
  3. Colin Wilcox says

    25/11/2022 at 15:25

    Remember the record shops that used to be in the indoor market (both have gone now). This shop is a light in the darkness as its been years since there was a decent shop in the area

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  4. Tim Allard says

    13/02/2023 at 17:18

    What a find ! Great advice great prices and amazing variety

    Reply

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