Had to *** into Epsom on Thursday and thought I would browse around HMV. Gone. I know they are culling their retail outlets, and that doesn't surprise me. What was shocking is the speed in which they're being closed. It was only a few months ago I bought cd.
Woolworth - gone.
Independant record shops - gone.
HMV - gone.
Some of my finest [early] shopping memories were flippin through racks of records and 'bargain bins'. Many of the little independant outlets even sold stereos; the smell of dusty cardboard wafting up the nostrils. It was fun. My first record purchase - without parents - was 'Band on the Run' by Wings (circa 1976).
With Our Price Records and Virgin Records no longer in existence, my nearest HMV is Kingston or Sutton (both approx 13-14 miles away).
I know downloads are convenient but somehow... dunno, perhaps the whole adventure of going to a shop and picking out a favourite CD or record has gone.
Woolworth - gone.
Independant record shops - gone.
HMV - gone.
Some of my finest [early] shopping memories were flippin through racks of records and 'bargain bins'. Many of the little independant outlets even sold stereos; the smell of dusty cardboard wafting up the nostrils. It was fun. My first record purchase - without parents - was 'Band on the Run' by Wings (circa 1976).
With Our Price Records and Virgin Records no longer in existence, my nearest HMV is Kingston or Sutton (both approx 13-14 miles away).
I know downloads are convenient but somehow... dunno, perhaps the whole adventure of going to a shop and picking out a favourite CD or record has gone.