Wrexham/North Wales/Cheshire record shop tour 2011
The last couple of weeks I've been staying with Marco in Wrexham.As is usual, the hospitality and generosity shown by Del and Marco is second to none.
During my stay this time, we visited a few new (to us) record shops.First, Wrexham itself.
Moonlight is run by Bryan, who usually has some interesting and hard to find vinyl at extremely competitive prices.
The three Grateful Dead albums pictured were what I bought on this visit.
Moonlight also stock a great selection of CDs and DVDs.
The front counter.
Well worth a visit if in the area.
There is also another record/CD shop in Wrexham, but the guy's a twat and doesn't deserve the exposure.
Next up is Grey And Pink in Chester.
This is the shop we visit more than any other, simply because the huge amount of stock.
The chap behind the counter is Paul, very knowledgeable on most music, but especially prog.
Next up was a trip over to Frodsham in Cheshire. Marco was tipped off about this place by a forum member ( I think)
Rupert, the owner carries quite a large selection of vinyl, CDs and other music related items, mugs, books etc. The day we visited all albums were £5.00 or 5 for £20.00.
Last Thursday, Marco decided we should visit Beaumaris in Anglesey where we enjoyed some excellent fish at Neptune Cafe Bar.
Sorry for not taking the picture earlier, but we were starving.
From Neptune to Neptunes in Rhyl.
After hearing Rhyl get a good slagging, I urged Marco to take a detour back from Beaumaris and Llandudno through Rhyl and I'm glad he did. Driving through the main street we spotted this,
and of course we had to go in.
Another great find, and another wad of money spent. Paul the owner, has only been operating for 6/7 weeks, lets hope the business grows.
And honestly Paul, we're not dealers.
Last, but certainly not least, is Vod Music in Mold.
An absolutely fascinating place, and not only because of it's size. I think it's the smallest record shop in the U.K.
Colin, the owner (who I'm pleased to see has joined this site) also organizes record fairs in and around North Wales.
More can be read about Vod and Colin here.
On Saturday, Marco and I headed to one of Colin's record fairs in Flint.
Entry fee was a paltry 50p. There was a good selection of dealers, some offering rare vinyl at good prices, to dealers offering excellent condition vinyl at £3/£4. So plenty of choice for everyone. I managed to pick up an excellent 1st pressing of The Rolling Stones - Beggars Banquet as well as a 1st pressing of Hawkwind - In Search Of Space.
There are some other record shops in the area, but I think these ones are the best, with most offering good discounts for cash. More importantly, these shops had the friendliest of staff, and or owners.
All in all, an excellent 2 weeks of vinyl buying.
Once again, thanks to Del and Marco for suffering me for two whole weeks.
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