mikeytags Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I visited here last month while I was on vacation... The general selection was a little too obscure and hipsterish for my tastes, although I did end up trying their "record of the month" on a whim and thoroughly enjoyed it. However, I thought the concept of their store was amazing... Cafe in the front of the store with coffee, beer, snacks, and tables to sit at. Wi-Fi throughout the store. Stage in the back for in-store performances. Record of the Month subscription club... it was more than just a typical shop. It was a place I could see myself spending a fair amount of time in, if I was a local, and if they expanded their selection a bit more. Has anyone ever been there? Do any stores like this exist in the States? I think a concept like this is what modern stores should strive for to stay in business these days. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paralyticstalks Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Well I know I'm jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partysmasher Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 I really like it, i actually live locally and go in there occasionally but there's not much in there that's to my taste unfortunately. I usually visit on RSD and i saw The Bronx play there a couple of years ago. Regardless of what it stocks, it's an awesome shop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partysmasher Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 oh, which one did you go to...east? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeytags Posted December 9, 2012 Author Share Posted December 9, 2012 yeah, i went to East. Brick Lane was a pretty cool area. outside of all the curry houses there seemed to be some hip stuff going on there. also, i posted this on another board and was told they're opening a branch in Williamsburg, NY! http://www.roughtrad...age=RT_NYC.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlovecolouredx Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 i love this shop. i visited there for my 4 times in london. and this makes me wanna be there again as possible.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booyahachieved Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I stopped in during my visit to London about a year and a half ago. It's probably one of the best record shops I've ever seen. Which, to be honest, isn't saying much since I live in Ohio and haven't traveled much. Unfortunately, I didn't have a way to transport vinyl back to the U.S. and the exchange rate at the time would have made anything I wanted rather pricey so I ended up just perusing the store for an hour+ and going on my merry way. And yes, it was totally fucking hipster central. So it made for good people watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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