Hawkwinds new album

We will be stocking Hawkwinds new album Onward, later this week on standard CD and limited edition CD. As soon as the Vinyl arrives (we hear in a few weeks) we will also be stocking the LP in our racks. Hope to also have some interesting titles coming our way in the next few days, more on that when they arrive.

Third Man comes to Wrexham

The Black Belles an all female U.S. rock band put together than none other than Jack White will be supporting Terrorvision at Central Station, Wrexham on Thursday 17th May. Tickets are £15 and we have a few in the shop for those interested. The Black Belles are very much in the White Stripes style and their debut album on Third Man Records has received rave reviews.....hope to get there too!

Rainy days and Sundays!

It has been another busy week at the shop, thanks to all the RSD visitors who returned today to revisit the shop...wasnt much room last week.With the European market in Mold this Sunday 29th April we thought it might be nice to open up for a couple of hours to support the Town.This was obviously before we checked the weather forecast, not sure if the Market will tolerate the expected deluge but we will be in the shop if anyone wants to take refuge between 12 and 2pm. Thanks again to everyone who supported our Fair last week it seems it was probably our busiest to date.

Still a few RSD titles in stock

Down to the last few RSD titles remaining, the BUY FEATURED page has been updated. Changing the subject for a minute, this week sees a CONTINENTAL MARKET visit Mold on Thursday,Friday and Sunday. The market will be located in the Daniel Owen Square and will have Market traders from all over Europe in traditional dress. Our shop will be open Wedesday,Friday and Saturday with the added bonus of 2 hours opening on Sunday! See opening times for full details. Re-stock of the stunning new album by JACK WHITE is expected in next day or two.

Record Store Day....phew!

Were do you start on this epic day. Just like to thank all those who voted with their feet for real music! I never in my wildest dreams expected the level of support for our little shop and of course the Record Fair. Truly inspiring! Still in shock, but in a happy way. To see so many young vinyl lovers too gives us hope for the future of music. It is quite clear that people still love to own something tangible, real and this event underlines it for all to see. Thanks also to Luke, who provided some great music for those waiting to get into our shop from 9am. The organisers RSD deserve alot of credit for their efforts, there is no doubt that it is a shot in the arm for participating Independent Stores. We having definately progressed from this time last year and will do all we can to bring even more releases to Mold for RSD 2013!

The Final list for RSD...plus Record Fair ready to go!

The last package has been unwrapped, some very exciting titles....you would always like more but this year sees about 3 times as many in stock at our shop, all on list now confirmed. But as mentioned many times the first customers will quite rightly get the best pick. The tables are in place for the Record Fair over the road so that too should offer a great incentive to visit Mold tomorrow. Finally we have the amazing new Vinyl LP by Jack White on the shelves! For a full list of RSD titles we have go to our BUY FEATURED page.

Pysch and Kraut art

We have two new paintings by Wirral artist John Pimlott, on our walls in the shop. The first is to celebrate 40 years of the famous Krautrock label BRAIN and the other is a 13th FLOOR ELEVATORS acrylic....very cool.

Manic Thursday...under two days to go

Its getting to the sharp end now, more confirmations...a few more titles added, still some to arrive got everything crossed it all comes together at the last minute. Looking good though and with all stalls confirmed for the Daniel Owen Community Centre Record Fair from 10am in the Town we hope it will be a day to remember. Can't stress enough that titles are extremely limited so if there is something on the list you really want get to the shop ASAP.

RSD first arrivals

We can now confirm our first arrivals for RSD. We have updated the BUY FEATURED page and will continue to do so up to the 21st so you know exactly what is confirmed stock. As mentioned before these are extremely limited instore so hope you can make it for 9am on RSD.

Fruits de Mer new releases in stock

The Double LP HEAD MUSIC and SORROWS CHILDREN LP are now in stock, be quick these are going fast!

New album chart

The Official Charts Company has teamed up with Record Store Day to launch a brand new chart reflecting sales through the UK’s coolest and most vibrant independent record shops.

The new albums chart will reflect the cutting edge music purchased through independent record stores the length and breadth of the UK. Counting solely physical sales, the very first chart will be unveiled at 5pm this Friday, April 20 at www.officialcharts.com and counted down on Steve Lamacq’s BBC 6Music show between 5-6pm, as part of the 2012 Record Store Day celebrations. Beyond this, the new weekly chart will be revealed at 7pm every Sunday at www.officialcharts.com.

The Official Record Store Chart will reflect sales of albums from the just approaching 100 independent record retailers right across the country who participate in Record Store Day UK, including pioneering shops such as Rough Trade, Eastern Bloc, Rounder Records, Rise, Jumbo, Sound It Out and Avalanche. Record Store Day this year runs on Saturday 21 April.

Two more for RSD (T.Rex & Doomriders)

Fingers crossed we will be having Telegram Sam 7 inch with Metal Guru on flipside...coloured vinyl. Also the 7 inch by Doomriders.There may be more or less keep watching! Tim Burgess just retweeted our tweet about Record Store day...big thanks to him and all the retweets he is doing for Independents up and down the Country.

Anticipation building towards next weekend

A busy day in the shop despite a big day of sport (and no win on the horses for me!), with just a week to go till RSD and our Record Fair in Mold the anticipation is tangible. Will be watching the mail all week to see if we really can get all we asked for. It's going to be some day (positive thinking). We are hoping to be beat our queue size record of 5! For those wanting items not on our list the best option would probably be Piccadilly Records in Manchester were they get pretty much everything (one day!) but if you do set out early as the queue usually stretches round the block. But we have to be realistic and hope that what we get in will at least whet a few pallettes and if so aim to better it next year just as we have aimed to do for 2012. Will try to confirm items as we get them during the week.

RSD - NME special

The NME are running a special RSD feature in next weeks issue out Wednesday 18th April. We have been approached to place an ad and have taken them up on the offer...nice to look back on things like this sometime in the future. It's the lull before the storm now, expecting to be pretty busy next week preparing for the day and Record fair. We hope to confirm arrivals of items as they happen so keep checking especially towards the end of the week. Fingers crossed most if not all will arrive for the day!

RSD, three titles delayed

The Let them eat vinyl LP releases by Bruce Springstein,Captain Beefheart and Leonard Cohen have been delayed until May 14th release. These will still all be limited edition coloured vinyl but will not now be classed as RSD releases. We will still be getting them instore in May for those interested. They have been removed from our RSD list on the BUY FEATURED page.

RSD new additions to list

We have added 7 more titles to our RSD list, all titles listed have been ordered and are all there on merit....all abit special in their own right. Hope to confirm arrivals before the day. It seems a few customers may be arriving at the shop for 9am so just to remind you that whatever we get will be extremely limited so be sure to arrive for 9 if anything on the list is a must have! In addition hope to have both Fruits de mer releases instore on the day too.

Our RSD list

If you go to the BUY FEATURED page on this site you will see whats on our list for Record Store Day. This is not the finished article, lots can change in the last two weeks.....including the fact that the VINYLMANIA DVD has just been confirmed as another for the day.

Easter opening times

We are closed Good Friday , open Easter Saturday 10.30am-4pm and also Tuesday 10th April 12-4pm. To anyone tacking on an extra day for Easter the Tuesday may be of use!