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Sunday, 12 June 2011

Groove Records 2011

Things done changed.
Groove Records, Greek Street, London, W1 in 2011 sure looks a sorry and, yes sordid little place now.
Just what Auntie Jean would say about this I dread to think.

The sign on the door ain't advertising the new MC Shy D 12" either




Pics courtesy of Simon Harris 2011. Yes. THAT one!

11 comments:

  1. Hurk13 June 2011 at 09:42

    Its a crying shame!
    PS: is that leggy lola in the upstairs window!?

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  2. Ruse One13 June 2011 at 20:11

    Oh dear god......

    Does anyone else think of Paul's Boutique?

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  3. Feverpitch13 June 2011 at 21:35

    Depressing. My goodness I spent some money in there (when it sold records!)

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  4. Repo13 June 2011 at 23:44

    Haha, Paul's Boutique, exactly!

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  5. Anonymous14 June 2011 at 21:32

    sad indeed, wont be long before theyre all gone (independants)...

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  6. Anonymous22 June 2011 at 01:13

    Indeed anonymous,its all on line now so the shops will dissapear soon also cause of crippling rents...I used to be in Groove every Thursday after getting paid...I still have one of their yellow bags somewhere too....Guess it may be worth a bit on E-Bay...lol
    Jerry,London

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  7. moe22 June 2011 at 10:40

    Good memories of that place. Took my now wife there on our first date ;)

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  8. DJ Ego24 June 2011 at 14:37

    Amazing. I was just recalling some great 'vinyl times' when I happened across this! Groove was the place to be. I bought Chosen Ones and 5ive-O-Posse vinyls here, as well as Robert Brookins' (RIP) first album. I used to love the groovy orange bags! At least it's being put to good use, eh. Eternally great memories.

    Nice blog, guys. Keep it up.

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  9. Jiglo10 July 2011 at 13:50

    A lot of the better shops have gone for good in the North West of England too. It's sad indeed as i've built quite a large collection, mainly from spending a lot of time in shops looking through racks and crates and even now I find it impossible to pass a record shop without venturing inside.

    I'm going to be hitting some of the record shops of London before the Street Sounds event next weekend if any of you good people can point me in the right direction. I thought Camden and Notting Hill, as i've picked up some gems before in those 2 areas, but i'm open to checking out new places.

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  10. The Scribe of Rotten Hill23 July 2011 at 00:54

    And who was the lovely old dame who used to sit in the shop nodding her approval or shaking her head in disagreement at every new track that came in?

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  11. Anonymous25 April 2012 at 11:07

    Spent so much money in there as a kid thanks mum for all the hard earned cash

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Hey, this is REPO! While I love to see your comments, if you leave one under ANON why not put your real or chosen name at the end of the message?

Peace.