Prog musicstores in London??
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Topic: Prog musicstores in London??
Posted By: crimson87
Subject: Prog musicstores in London??
Date Posted: April 28 2009 at 14:32
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My uncle is going to London in a couple of days so I may ask him to get me some records that are hard to find/ too expensive in my country. Specially Canterbury or German stuff.
I know Tower Records is huge but are there any more specialized stores?? What about the price range?? I know that in the US some german stuff is $ 19 more or less.
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Posted By: chopper
Date Posted: April 28 2009 at 14:47
| I don't know of any specialist stores but Fopp near Cambridge Circus has quite a good selection. You won't find prog sections in many CDs stores over here. Actually I can only think of one I've ever found and that was in a bookshop in Bakewell. |
Posted By: Man Erg
Date Posted: April 28 2009 at 14:56
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Rough Trade in Brick Lane and Portobello Road usually has a good selection of 'Krautrock' and some Canterbury. ------------- 
Do 'The Stanley' otherwise I'll thrash you with some rhubarb. |
Posted By: crimson87
Date Posted: April 28 2009 at 14:59
| What about VDGG??? Are their records easy to find there |
Posted By: Man Erg
Date Posted: April 28 2009 at 16:07
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Yes. Even HMV usually has a stock of VdGG albums. -------------
Do 'The Stanley' otherwise I'll thrash you with some rhubarb. |
Posted By: chopper
Date Posted: April 28 2009 at 16:08
Good call Lee. I forgot about Rough Trade. |
Man Erg wrote:Posted By: el dingo
Date Posted: April 29 2009 at 01:40
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If he can be assed to do it he can get the Yellow Pages to check out the independents and second-hand dealers too; they're a much better bet for what we'd laughingly call "obscure" stuff. The areas around Kensington market and Camden Town are pretty well off for these kinds of shops. ------------- It's not that I can't find worth in anything, it's just that I can't find worth in enough. |
Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: April 29 2009 at 02:29
| I believe the Tower Records in London disappeared a few years ago. Is there still a record store at Piccadilly Circus at all now? |
Posted By: Man Erg
Date Posted: April 29 2009 at 04:33
No.Zavvi which took over from Tower Records went bust late last/early this year. Quite a few shops in Camden have now closed.You might be lucky to find a stall in the market at the weekend but don't hold your breath. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Another recommendation is the 2 shops in 1 buliding, 'Minus Zero/Stand-Out'. They specialise in Psych and Prog and have many an obscure gem not only on cd but also on vinyl. They can be found in Blenheim Crescent off Portobello Road. They are only open on Friday and Saturday from 10a.m. until 5p.m. Happy Trails -------------
Do 'The Stanley' otherwise I'll thrash you with some rhubarb. |
Posted By: el dingo
Date Posted: April 29 2009 at 04:39
I've not been to London for a couple of years... there used to be some great shops in Camden  ------------- It's not that I can't find worth in anything, it's just that I can't find worth in enough. |
Posted By: Man Erg
Date Posted: April 29 2009 at 04:59
I think that the Record and Tape Exchange might still be there but I wouldn't bet on it.There are a few branches in and Around Notting Hill Gate that are worth a gamble to check out. -------------
Do 'The Stanley' otherwise I'll thrash you with some rhubarb. |
Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: April 29 2009 at 09:59
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The record & tape exchange in Notting Hill always used to be a good bet & decent prices too. ------------- 
Jon Lord 1941 - 2012 |
Posted By: Vibrationbaby
Date Posted: April 29 2009 at 12:23
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Same everywhere then ?
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Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: April 29 2009 at 13:02
Much of my LP collection came from the one in Shepherds Bush. Little did I realise that 20-30 years later I'de be digging them out to review them.
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Posted By: Syzygy
Date Posted: April 29 2009 at 13:31
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Selectadisc on Berwick Street, Soho has a small but well stocked prog/kraut section and also quite a bit of mainstream prog in the rock/pop racks and a jazz/avant section off to one side. If you're after anything specific the staff are usually helpful. A few doors down is a 2nd hand place (used to be called Reckless) which is worth checking out if you've got the time - there isn't a prog section as such but there's quite a bit in the main rock/pop section and there's also a fine selection of vintage vinyl.
Happy hunting! ------------- 'Like so many of you I've got my doubts about how much to contribute to the already rich among us...' Robert Wyatt, Gloria Gloom |
Posted By: crimson87
Date Posted: April 29 2009 at 20:25
| Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Do you know if the price published in Amazon as an example is before taxes or with them?? |
Posted By: Barla
Date Posted: April 29 2009 at 20:37
Hey pal, VDGG are easy to get here. If you live in Bs As, take a walk in Cabildo Avenue's galleries. And you also got two well known specialised record stores: http://www.themusicalbox.com.ar/new/tmb_shop.htm - http://www.themusicalbox.com.ar/new/tmb_shop.htm (BTW, see their online program weekly) http://www.mellotronweb.com.ar/discoverstore.htm%20 - http://www.mellotronweb.com.ar/discoverstore.htm (Both in Bs As, of course) I used to think not-usual prog rock was impossible to get here, but with some walking you can find a lot of stuff (even the new albums).  (the only problem are the prices, jejeje....) ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Barla/?chartstyle=LastfmMyspace">  
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Posted By: crimson87
Date Posted: April 29 2009 at 20:50
I didn't know the musical box , but I knew some other ones. The fact is I won't pay $ 120 pesos for let's say an Amon Duul record when I can wait and but it for U$$ 19
19 * 3,73 = 70
Even if you consider the pound is at 5,58 pesos you can make quite a difference..
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Posted By: el dingo
Date Posted: April 30 2009 at 01:16
UK Amazon prices include VAT which is our national purchase tax. ------------- It's not that I can't find worth in anything, it's just that I can't find worth in enough. |