Was it a rare import that came from Sheffield's legendary Violet May, a trip to the record counter at Woolie’s on The Moor with your pocket money to buy a hit single for 45p, a cool stroll to Impulse, a flip through the CDs at HMV or Fopp - or did you download it off the internet? Record shops are making a comeback, of course, so here’s a look at some golden oldies and newcomers.
1. Junkee Georgia!
Georgia Rawson, manager at Sheffield city centre shop Record Junkee in 2016. The Earl Street shop also has a live music venue and a music shop, Music Junkee Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
2. Vintage star
Singer and actor Anthony Newley on a promotional visit to Cox Radiovision (Sheffield) on Attercliffe Road in 1959 Photo: submitted
3. On the record
Chris Mabbs of Forever Changes record shop on Hickmott Road in 2007 Photo: Barry Richardson
4. Long player
Barry Everard in 2018, when his much-loved Broomhill shop Record Collector celebrated its 40th anniversary Photo: Scott Merrylees