Stores in london?

[British]

I'll be in London in 2 weeks. Any music shops I should hit for the rare stuff?

[schwenko]

[quote]Originally posted by British
[br]I'll be in London in 2 weeks. Any music shops I should hit for the rare stuff?
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[Surly]

In addition to the variety of stores on Berwick (pronounced "Berrick") Street, be sure to go to the Music & Video Exchange in Kensington. Easy to get to via the Tube. I've heard this store is the inspiration for "High Fidelity" by Nick Hornby. They have a

[Ollie Stench]

Obviously you must go to Rough Trade. I was there in '01 and found a few goodies. There's another shop down the street called (I think)Intoxica Records. They had alot of punk, powerpop and early new wave stuff. Also check out some of the weekend flea

[LadyLazarus]

The best London area for record-collecting loons is Notting Hill Gate. There are loads of quality record shops literally shoulder to shoulder, with plenty of ultra rare original punk 7"s from the Stiff, Step Forward, Fast, Damaged Goods, and Chiswick labe