Vinyl Record sales up...but hang on

VINYL SALES UP

So, it seems Abba,Adele,Ed and Elton saved the day if you believe the press. I am usually very calm and happy go lucky but this made my blood boil! What the press failed to mention was that the total of Adeles pressings (we were briefed as it caused a backlog for independent releases) was just 0.3 percent of vinyl pressed in 2021, given Abba,ED and Elton sold similar numbers we are probably looking a maximum of 1 percent and Adele has massive amounts unsold (good luck with that after Christmas). Now this is nothing against these artists but please lets here about the bands,labels and record shops who make up the other 99 percent. There has already been disrespectful comments about those who collect vinyl and the need to collect....they just have no idea! Probably wriiten by journalists who dont frequent Record Shops but are happy to fill their house with the latest phones must haves.

I just feel very sad that over 300 shops and all those labels work so hard to see this in the press...is it just me or can you relate to this?

Pop, online listening parties have there place but it pales into insignifance compared with the day to day of the Indie sector.

5 milliom plus vinyl have been sold, Cassette and CD sales are up and it is really something to celebrate

End of the Year

END OF THE YEAR

Firstly, wishing you all a very Happy New Year and our shop will be back open on Thursday 6th January.

2021 has for all been challenging once again with disruption, uncertainty and diminished social activity, so we do hope next year will prove to be a bit closer to the normality we once took for granted. Our shop has held up well due the loyal support we are so thankful for and the Fairs (one only) were a revelation. With restrictions currently different in all four corners of the UK planning Record Fairs is not as easy as it used to be but we are actively pursuing ideas. The first 4 months of 2022 should (fingers crossed) see us attending an important meeting with labels, distributors,Record Shops in London followed by the visit of Paul Draper to the shop on February 1st, our first Record Fair of the year 2nd April and Record Store Day at the end of April....sure gaps inbetween will be filled as the calendar flips over. This is the time of the year when excitement builds and you start to think about what you can improve on, these maybe small changes or new ventures all things to consider. What is not in question is our enthusiasim and committment to carry on and enjoy it as we go,

All the best,

Cheers-Colin

Our Top sellers of 2021

So, here it is our top best selling vinyl instore for 2021

Another challenging year but no shortage of quality releases and reissues,our chart is purely based on sales which we think is the best reflection of our shops DNA.Everyone will have their own favourites and thats theway it should be (be interested to know yours?).
Anyway here is the list,there were so many other great albums that sold well didnt quite make it into our 50.

TOP SELLERS

1.IRON MAIDEN -SENJUTSU

2.Mogwai-As love continues

3.Goat-Headsoup

4.King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizzard-LW

5.Nick Cave-Carnage

6.Public Service Broadcasting -Bright Magic

7.Gruff Rhys -Seeking New Gods

8.PJ HARVEY-Stories from the City

9.PJ Harvey-is this desire

10.PJ Harvey-Uh Huh Her

11.Super Furry Animals=Rings Around the World

12.Neil Young -Young Shakespeare

13.Metallica-Black Album

14.Idles -Crawler

15.Nirvana-Nevermind (30th Anniversary)

16.The White Stripes-Greatest Hits

17.Robert Plant and Alison Kraus-Raise the Roof

18.Pink Floyd-knebworth

19.PJ HARVEY-White Chalk

20.Neil Young-Carnegie 1970

21.King Gizzard and The Lizzard Wizzard-Butterfly 3000

22.Specials-Protest songs

23.Judas Priest-reflections

24.Pink Floyd-Momentary remixed 2lp

25.Spiritualized-Let It Come Down

26.Primal Scream-Demodelica

27.Fleet Foxes-Shore

28.First Aid Kit-Who by Fire

29.Dinosaur Jr.-Sweep It Into Space

30.Spiritualized-Lazer Guided Melodies

31.James-All The Colours Of You

32.Spiritualized-Pure Phase

33.Radiohead-KID A MNESIA

34.Trees Speak-PostHuman

35.Dream Theater-A View From The Top Of The World

36.Richard Ashcroft -Acoustic Hymns Vol. 1

37.Lana Del Rey-Chemtrails Over The Country Club

38.The Orb -Abolition Of The Royal Familia - Guillotine Mixes

39.Wolf Alice-Blue weekend

40.Squid -Bright Green Field

41.St Vincent-Daddys home

42.Black Keys-Delta Kream

43.Gary Numan-Intruder

44.Rose City Band -Earth Trip

45.PJ Harvey and John Parish-A Woman A Man Walked By

46.Black Midi-Cavalcade

47.Noel Gallaghers High Flying Birds -Back The Way We Came Vol. 1

48.Muse -Origin of Symmetry (XX Anniversary RemiXX)

49.Elbow-Flying Dream 1

50.Sleaford Mods-Spare Ribs

Return to more hours

 After a few weeks of reduced hours we are back to THURSDAY 11am-2pm, FRIDAY 10am-4pm and SATURDAY 10am-4pm. This is for the next two weeks with Christmas week Monday 10am-2pm, Tuesday 10am-2pm then closing for a Christmas break returning the first week in January with 10am-4pm Thursday-Saturday. 

Record Fair update

 After  Storm Arwen we were so surprised to see that our Record Fair at Ty Pawb,Wrexham was the busiest yet. Thanks so much to all who attended, more Record Fair news soon.
We will only be in the shop SATURDAY only 10am-4pm this week but return to more hours the week after.

Black Friday

 This Friday 26th November our shop will open at 8am - 2pm with a selection of exclusive Black Friday titles. Our list is on our website RSD page along with additional information. Any leftovers will be taken to Wrexham Record Fair the day after at Ty Pawb.

Record Fair 27th Nov.

RECORD FAIR-TY,PAWB,WREXHAM
Saturday 27th November 10am-4pm 
30 Stalls
FREE ENTRY

We are really looking forward to a return to the Fairs after such a long time. There are NO Covid passports or tests required for this event and while Mask wearing is not mandatory it is advised by Ty Pawb . We hope anyone coming along will have a great day and enjoy the crate digging once more. As with all shopping experiences at the moment we just ask people to allow a bit of space to others just until all restrictions are hopefully a thing of the past.  

 

Record Fairs are back

 Make a note in your diary , we return to the Record Fairs with 30 stalls at Ty Pawb,Wrexham on Saturday 27th November 10am till 4pm. Top dealers lined up!

Change of hours

 We have a temporary change of hours for the next 2 weeks when we will only be open Saturdays 10am-4pm. So, Saturdays only for collection of pre orders,orders and general browsing. All other contact through e mail,phone,text etc will continue 24/7 as normal. We will also advise on return to normal hours, in the meantime see you Saturday!

Record Fair end of Nov.

 Just quick reminder that our return to the Record Fairs is just a few weeks away on Saturday 27th November at Ty Pawb,Wrexham. More about this over the coming weeks!

New arrivals and NAD

 Plenty of new releases both vinyl and CD this week plus a vselection of National Album Day titles that celebrates womens contribution to music.

Possible delivery delays

 One of the major delivery companies is currently having issues , hopefully alll new releases will arrive on time but if you are thinking of calling at the shop and want to check just text or phone us on 07904688739. 

National Album Day

 We have listed a few titles on our website Online Store page, these can now be pre ordered for collection on or after National Album Day on Saturday 16th Otctober.

Black Friday update

Record Store Days sister event, Black Friday, is set to return on Friday 26th November with a super special list of exclusive vinyl releases from the likes of Lana Del Rey, Aerosmith, Kali Uchis, U2 and many more! Over one hundred artists have come together to create limited edition vinyl records that will only be available from independent record stores up and down the UK on this day.

Since 2021, organisers of Record Store Day have worked to shift the culture of Black Friday by moving away from the mass-produced, low priced nature of the day to creating an array of unique and special vinyl records that will bring value and joy to collectors all over the world. The official UK RECORD STORE DAY website now has a list of all titles for the day, we will be participating and are currently curating our own list of titles we hop to have in for the day. More soon and we will list on our website RSD page once our orders are placed.

Love Record Stores...theres more.

Although LRS has now passed ITS NOT OVER YET, due to the constraints of vinyl pressing plants many titles are yet to be released between September 2021 and January 2022. Our approach will be to list on arrival so check our website online store page each Thursday to see if the title you are after is listed. There will be only one or two of each as all extremely limited pressings.

Much love for store

 Love Record Store today was different but very enjoyable and thanks to all for support once again. Doing it online at 9am and then opening up the shop at 11am seemed to work well, It is very different to RSD but maybe rethinking how to deliver the event made it all the more interesting. There are quite a few more LRS titles to come over the next few weeks and Months and we will keep you informed as and when. 

Love Record Stores info..next Saturday

LOVE RECORD STORES 2021 next Saturday.

Saturday 4th September

9am  Online (not at the shop)

What you need to know for LRS.

1. LRS Titles listed will have a generic LRS image, Artist/Title/Price info only.

2. From 9am they begin to appear on our online store page.

3. First come first served .

4. To order place order as you would normally.

5. If successful it will be reserved to collect on or after the day (within 14 days). No need for payment until collection.

6. Some titles will have a later release date.

7. These can be picked up on or after the date (within 14 days).

8. If successful - you will receive an e mail to confirm.

9. All titles a very very limited.

10. Set your alarm clock and good luck!

KEY TIMES TO NOTE - ONLINE 9am, SHOP OPEN 11am

List of titles on our website RSD page

Love Record Stores

 If you head to our RSD page you will find details of how to grab yourself one of the LRS titles out on Saturday 4th September at 9am.

Record Fairs return

We are very happy to announce the return of our Record Fairs on Saturday 27th November at Ty Pawb,Wrexham . As always we will be following Welsh Government guidance. Ty Pawb is an ideal place to reboot our Fairs with excellent ventilation, three entrances,plenty of space for Record dealers and visitors and of course everything else Ty Pawb offers under one roof. More information about the day soon.

Opening times

we continue with Thursdays 11am-2pm, Friday and Saturday 10am-4pm instore with no appointments required.

Love Record Stores

 We will be stocking some exclusive vinyl titles in-store on Saturday 4th September as part of the LOVE RECORD STORES day event. We will soon be listing titles expected in on our website RSD page where you will also find additional details about the day. 

RSD leftovers

 We have updated our RSD to reflect the singular titles we have left, we will soon be incoporating titles into regular stock but for now head to our RSD to check if any of interest.

As we were

 After RSD a return to usual hours THURSDAYS 10am-5pm APPOINTMENTS, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY instore 10am-4pm with extra Appointment hours Friday and Saturday 4pm-5pm

Opening times RSD week

 Our opening times for this week are,

THURSDAY 10am-5pm (APPOINTMENTS ONLY)_
FRIDAY - CLOSED (RSD PREPARATIONS)
SATURDAY 8am-4pm (RSD)
SUNDAY 10am-1pm

We will revert to usual hours the week after.

RSD next week all the info

RECORD STORE DAY 2021
SATURDAY 17th JULY
2nd Drop
From the shop 8am onwards....

Socially distanced outside store
One in One out
Mask required instore
List of titles and tips below
One title of each up to max 10
OK to rejoin any queue if over 10 items required
Freebies for first few

Socially distanced queue outside the shop with ONE IN ONE OUT instore WITH A MASK, complying with current Welsh Government guidance. We will confirm all necessary details ahead of the day but we just want to make it safely as close as possible to normality and most of all fun!

regular updates for RSD 2021 on our website RSD page right up to the day.

RSD pricing

 We hope to begin pricing this week for RSD titles for the 2nd Drop on Saturday 17th July. This process will continue until the day arrives. Not when a title is priced this acts as confirmation it will be in on the day. As always extremely limited and its first come first served at the shop 8am on RSD.

RSD list update

 We are nearer completion of the list informing you of expected RSD titles for the 2nd Drop from the shop on Saturday 17th July. All details can be found on our website RSD page.

Return to Thurs-Sat hours

 After an amazing RSD its back to Appointment on Thursdays 10am-5pm (24 hours notice required), plus open instore Fridays and Saturdays 10am-4pm with an hour of appointment slots available after instore hours on these days.

Shop open Sunday 13th June

 We will be open 10am-1pm this Sunday to give opportunity to pop in to see whats left after RSD, no appointments needed.

RSD thanks

 A very enjoyable 1st Drop for RSD, the first at the shop 10.53am on the day before! Thanks so much to everyone for supporting our shop again making it a memorable day. Next Drop for RSD is SAturday 17th July. We will update our RSD page over the next u of weeks to advise which titles we will be having in.

RSD what you need to know

RECORD STORE DAY 2021

SATURDAY 12th JUNE

From the shop 8am onwards....

Socially distanced outside store

One in One out

Mask required instore
One title of each up to max 10

OK to rejoin any queue if over 10 items required

REGA  BONUS

We are one of the shops selected by REGA to have received a few limited edition RSD slipmats for the day. We knew nothing about this until they arrived the other day. They will be handed out FREE (one per person) to the first few to visit our shop on RSD.

FREEBIES

There will be a selection of Freebies for the first few including the REGA RSD slipmat mentioned above.

MEANTIME

RSD organisers have collaborated with Meantime Brewing Company who are an award-winning craft brewery in Greenwich, London,to release the very first RSDUK collab beer and we have purchased some to mark the day, so if you are one of our first customers on Saturday we will pop one in your bag for Free. A lovely session ale in a can that celebrates RSD. Note we will be not selling any additional cans this is purely a gift to enjoyed at your leisure and we have to say the can looks amazing!

APPOINTMENTS THURSDAY

In the run up to RSD we are still taking appointments as usual 10am-5pm this Thursday.

CLOSED FRIDAY

In order to complete final preparations for RSD we will be closed the day before on the Friday.

SATURDAY HOURS

We will open up the shop prompt at 8am (earliest time permitted under RSD rules) and close at 4pm.

OPEN SUNDAY

In addition to RSD we will open the shop on the Sunday 10am-1pm. This is something we have done for a number of years and gives the option of popping in to see whats left over the day after. We chose 10am-1pm in case any footy fans want to watch the Euro games that commence at 2pm. Once again it will be ONE IN ONE OUT with no appointments needed. 

RETURN TO USUAL HOURS NEXT WEEK

Well, as usual as they are these days meaning, Appointments Thursdays 10am-5pm and Friday and Saturday 10am-4pm with an appointment hour at the end of each of the Friday and Saturday opening times.

FINALLY

Some RSD releases are going right down to the wire and may slip back to the 2nd drop in July but everything priced on our website RSD page will be on sale at our shop on Saturday (please remember that all very limited so not many of each).If you do pop in on RSD we really hope you have luck and leave with something off your wants list,we are always so happy when this happens.

Might see you Saturday!

Cheers-Colin

RSD pricing underway

 We have started confirming arrivals by pricing up, this process will continue right up to the day and any non arrivals will be taken off our list so you know exactly whats in.

RSD updates

 Please note that a few titles expected for Drop 1 on Saturday 12th June will now arrive for Drop 2 in July. This is only a small amount but significant if its a title you are after. On the plus side Drop 2 is now looking much stronger for the switches. We will keep updating our Website RSD page to keep you informed.

RSD titles listing now

We have started the process of listing expected RSD titles , this will be completed over the next few  weeks. Once priced take this as confirmation the respective title will be in our shop for RSD on Saturday 12th June.

May Days!

from MAY 1st 2021

back open instore ONE IN ONE OUT (masks required)

FRIDAY  OPEN 10am - 4pm
(plus appointment slots 4pm-5pm)

SATURDAY  OPEN 10am - 4pm   
(plus appointment slots 4pm-5pm) 

ALSO
APPOINTMENT SLOTS AVAILABLE THURSDAYS
10am-5pm...head to the APPOINTMENTS page on our website for details.

May opening times

MAY OPENING HOURS

As we move towards another Month (next week) , a slight change to our hours at the shop. Core times will remain the same with the shop operating the ONE IN ONE out policy 10am-4pm on Friday and Saturday but we are extending the Appointment slots around these core times and days to give more opportunities to those wishing to have guaranteed browsing time or just to simply pick up a reservation/order at a specific time. To this end there will be an appointments hour added to the end of the day Saturday with Thursday to continue as an appointments only but also with an extra hour tacked on at the end of the day. To simplify...

THURSDAY 10am-5pm APPOINTMENTS ONLY

FRIDAY 10am-4pm SHOP OPEN (One in One out) 4pm-5pm APPOINTMENTS ONLY

SATURDAY 10am-4pm SHOP OPEN (One in One out) 4pm-5pm APPOINTMENTS ONLY.

Opening times

Just a quick reminder of our shop hours for April.

THURSDAY - Appointments only 10am-4pm phone or text 07904688739 tp book a slot.

FRIDAY - Shop open 10am-4pm ONE IN ONE OUT 

SATURDAY - Shop open 10am-4pm ONE IN ONE OUT 

Hours will be reviewed at the end of the Month.

Open plus Appointments

From 12th April we will also be open instore operating a ONE IN ONE OUT system (masks required) every Friday and Saturday 10am-4pm . Please follow Welsh Government guidlines for visits.

15 minute Appointment slots are also available every THURSDAY between10am and 4pm. Times on appoval, 30 minute slots maybe possible if longer required.

Record Store Day titles revealed

Today the official organisers of RSD revealed the exclusive titles to be released on the 2 drops on 12th June and 17th July. We will be updating our website RSD page on a regular basis right up to the day so feel free to visit this page to keep informed on how we are approaching the day and which titles we will be stocking. 

One last time...Click and Collect

 Hopefully this will be the case altough Click and Collect maybe used as an added extra at some point in the future. So, this week we will be at the door of the shop Friday and Saturday 10am-3pm . More news next week but just a quick heads up that we will use the same hours the following week with browsing and entry to the shop allowed ufollowing Welsh Government rules.

Closed for Easter

CRACKING ON...BUT AFTER EASTER

With Easter this coming weekend and closed as usual for Good Friday we have decided to also close on the Saturday for what would have been Click And Collect only. Basically its just one day off before focussing on the coming weeks ahead and that hopeful return to re opening our shop door to customers. The week after Easter should be the last week of Click and Collect only and on both days (Friday 9th and Saturday 10th April) we will be at the shop 10am-3pm. For those who have pre orders for Easter week we will reserve for collection when we reopen after Easter...if you need it before then just let us know.

Click and Collect continues

 Its looking hopeful that non essential retail will be able to allow customers in their stores from 12th April, so for now we continue with Click and Collect at the door for orders,pre orders and reservations. We will be at our shop Fridays 1pm-2pm and Saturday 10am-3pm.

RSD update

 An annoncement was made this week by the UK organisers, this years Record Store Day will now be two dates and not one as previously mentioned. The dates are 12th June and 17th July, keep an eye on our website RSD page for all updates relating to this event.

Click and Collect Bitesize

 In addition to Saturday Click and Collect at the shop door we are doing a 1 hour Click and Collect every Friday from 1pm-2pm . When restrictions are lifted we will announce new opening times to allow access instore again.

Click and Collect

 We are currently opreating in these times as Click and Collect(at the door)  Saturdays 10am till 3pm, Free local Home Deliveries and Mail Order. This will continue until we  can reopen the shop to customers when Welsh Government restrictions allow.

Shop update

IN SLOW TIME
In a week of grim news and statistics nationally, just a quick note to confirm that due to no imminent changes to restrictions in Wales we will continue with our Click and Collect from the shop door every Saturday 10am till 3pm, Free local home deliveries and Mail Order. It is clear that return to the high street is still some way off, the next review in Wales is in 3 weeks and may provide more of an insight to any possible return. 

Free Home deliveries

EIGHT MILES
In addition to our CLICK AND COLLECT service at the shop we are adding FREE HOME DELIVERIES within 8 miles of our Mold shop (Flintshire only) for orders of £20  or more. You will find more information about this on our website MAIL ORDER page. This now gives three options ,Click and Collect,Home deliveries and Mail order. As with any changes we will review on a regular basis and tweak where necessary.

Click and Collect uodate

 From this week there will be no need to make an Appointment for our Click and Collect service which is operating from our shop 10am till 3pm EVERY Saturday until the latest restrictions are lifted  So, just order  from our website and pick up on a Saturday of choice. For pre orders just pick up any Saturday after release date. We will return to normal opening times as soon as we are allowed. More details on our APPOINTMENTS page.