How and why did you buy the shop? Both of us have been metal fans since young children and owing a record store has always been a dream of ours. After Ben was made redundant in 2022 he decided that he wanted to change career paths. After doing several graphic design courses, one of which […]
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Congratulations to Erika Brennan, our Legal & Business Affairs Director who was inducted into the Roll of Honour for the Music Week Women in Music Awards 2024 which took place last Friday. The Roll of Honour aims to highlight individuals who are ‘game changers’ in the music industry – dozens of execs have been added […]
101 Collectors Records in Farnham was established by Andy Hibberd in 2002. He toyed with the idea of calling it ‘Andy’s Record Selling Emporium’ or ARSE for short. It would have been interesting to have seen the logo. Common sense prevailed and he settled on the current name. Current owner Richard Stone and his partner […]
James Horwood owns one of the UK’s more unusual record shops. I asked James about the history of the shop and which of our releases he is currently enjoying Slab Records is situated above Soundlab Studios in Loughton Essex on Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate. The studio has been here for 15 years and has recorded […]
We’re thrilled to be a finalist for the Sales Team of the Year award at this years Music Week Awards 2024. The awards take place at the the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London on May 2, 2024 and celebrate the best in the music business. Pat Howe, our Head of Sales said: “I’m delighted that […]
Nigel Barton and Derek Westwood met whilst both working at a High Street building society. They also have a shared passion for music with both separately dreaming of one day opening their own stores. Meant to be some would say! Before working at the Building Society, Derek had been providing mortgage advice for other companies, […]