Record Buying in Hove
This is a topic dear to my heart and unfortunately one whose out look is getting grimmer and grimmer. It wasn’t that long ago we hada proper record shop in the shape of the MVC on George Street. First that went and a while later, so went Woolies. All is not lost though. There are still a few places out there where you can sate your Cd buying urges. Scores shown are the chances of finding a Go-Team CD there.
Tescos. Ok, they only really stock the top 40 and they only stock it on CD. You can still pick up the odd interesting disc while you are doing your weekly shop. 2/10
Fine Records. Technically it is a record shop but you would only shop there if you were after something for a grandparent who listened to Radio 3. Lots of classical and operatic boy bands. Their collection of tape cassettes is soon to achieve “historical monument” status. 0/10
Oxfam. Of all the charity shops in Hove the Oxfam Bookshop on Blatchington Road is probably the best one to visit. Their CD selection may be small but is as eclectic and usually has a few items worth checking out. 5/10
The Library. You can’t actually buy the records there but you can borrow them, rip them to your iPod and then return them. 7/10
Breaking News. There appears to be a new shop opening up just down from Hove station. The sign outside mentions funk/soul collectibles so it is probably one for the crate diggers than the N-Dubz crowd.
Have I missed anywhere else?
