DaveN 1,118 Posted December 28, 2018 Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 Bad news for many music fans https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46699290 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted December 28, 2018 Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 I noticed the Vic Centre store was actually closed mid-morning a couple of weeks ago, handwritten signs in the window. I thought something might be up but it was open again last week. I still buy CDs, sound quality with decent equipment much better than downloads but they are still over-priced. HMV did their 2 for a tenner but ebay sellers usually work out cheaper. Just another example of consumer requirements' changing and retailer failing to adapt. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted December 28, 2018 Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 I buy all my CD's, DVD's online, eBay, or my Man in Hants. Far cheaper than HMV. Anyway, they're unlikely to stock my preferences. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,466 Posted December 28, 2018 Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 I'm amazed HMV has survived this long, although they were rescued in 2013. Even back in the 70s I almost never bought anything from them, because they were always stupidly expensive compared to anywhere else. And they never improved. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted December 28, 2018 Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 What a shame, I tried to help them, I spent a few bob in HMV Vic Centre the other week. We have a friend who has a record shop in Mansfield, it appears to be doing ok although I’ve never been in there. Not surprising really, seeing as I never go to Mansfield, think I’ve only been there once in my life! They talk funny up there don’t they? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted December 28, 2018 Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 Aye up siree. Eh, thee do that gel ! Ow's thy keepin'. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAVIDW 1,683 Posted December 28, 2018 Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 Went in our local HMV yesterday thinking there would be a few bargains in CDs but as TBI says above just a rack of regular stuff at 2 for £10 . One album I did spot at £5.99 was a Jimmy Summerville hits compilation . In Sainsbury's last week , (before the sale ) , same album was £4 . 50% more expensive !. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSR 286 Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 Such a shame! The Oxford St branch back in the mid eighties had loads of stuff you struggled to get in nottingham. With the opening of Tower records they should have seen what was coming. . In reflection of what I have just stated..they stopped being just music shops.for me that's when my interest waned..they started selling games 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 Tower Records had a brilliant selection of every music genre imaginable. I got some great Blues stuff there. The one in Birmingham was very good too, but on a much smaller scale. Had.many visits there. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSR 286 Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 Tower records Fly2...Yeah loads of doors opened ! But I think as many closed..did discover Rory Block but had the good fortune to see her in York 2 months later ..an audience of 8 people..in 1991 she was something else! Fly2 ..I think there's certain labels you can almost attach to tower records circa ..getting tired I will have a think! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 Tower Records, that's a blast from the past, being based in Sacramento, they had a large store there, I see they went into liquidation this side of the pond years back. Back then there were a few record/cd/tape/VHS clubs that sold discounted recordings, so competition was fierce. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSR 286 Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 Agree fly2 lots of artists broadcast on Paul Jones Blues show 14 hours ago, FLY2 said: Tower Records had a brilliant selection of every music genre imaginable. I got some great Blues stuff there. The one in Birmingham was very good too, but on a much smaller scale. Had.many visits there. Only seemed to be stocked by tower else mail order eg Alligator label. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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