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It didn't take Sainsbury's long to jump on the band wagon!

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Record Store Day is fast approaching (April 16th).  Two David Bowie picture discs are being released!

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Always take care of your records! (1964)

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Next time you’re passing through Bexley, Kent, why not pop into AJ Antiques and Collectables. They have a nice little collection of vinyl for sale.  I try to pop in once week as its always being updated.  

There is a nice range of Dylan and the Beatles, Bowie, Clapton, Lennon and more.

Address: 71 Bexley High St, Bexley DA5 1AA

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The official Discogs app gets its release today! 

Other than being able to search the database, you can now use your phone’s camera to search for a release by the barcode.  This should hopefully cut down the time you spend matching up your records.

The Discogs app is out on iOS today (29 February) in the morning, Pacific Standard time.

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Lucky Madlib, he’s gained early access and gets to hunt through this massive vinyl collection that Radio France is to auction of this summer. There are approximately 1.5 million records up for grabs.

Source: The Vinyl Factory

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So I have finally got round to setting up my online store at Discogs. I will be adding records on a daily basis so feel free to stop by and see what I am selling, and thanks for stopping by!

www.therecordjunkie.com

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For some time now I have been on the lookout for a vinyl record storage unit. There are so many options available.  I managed to find this storage unit on eBay.  It holds approximately 150 records.

Here’s a great article for vinyl record storage and shelving solutions I came across during my search.  http://coloredvinylrecords.com/blog/vinyl-record-storage-and-shelving-solutions/

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Just finished watching Episode 1 of Vinyl, the new drama series from Martin Scorsese, Mick Jagger and Terence Winter.  Definitely worth a watch. 

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If you are a music fan please help to spread the word about the UK’s latest record shop Rare Trade. You can buy in store or online anywhere in the world. For more details go to http://thebritishsubcultures.com/rare-trade-records/

SUPPORT INDEPENDENT RECORD STORES!!!!

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I haven't attended the Recollect Music Fair in Whitstable before, but I thought I would post the dates for 2016. See you at the next one!

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Amazing!

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The Bexley Record Fair is held every few months and is a great place for record collectors and music enthusiasts to visit. Held at The Freemantle Hall, Bexley High Street, this record fair hosts a wide variety of music genres with vinyls from Rock to Pop and more.

The next record fair is Sunday 27th March 2016.

Travel Info: By Train - Bexley railway station is in the London Borough of Bexley in south-east London, in Travelcard Zone 6 and is operated by Southeastern. (The Freemantle Hall is 5 minutes from the station)

By Car - Bexley is located just off the A2 at the Black Prince interchange 5 miles from Junction 2 of the M25 towards London.

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A great article about the White Album from Christian Gerard, contributing Editor for PopMatters. 

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Next stop was the awesome Rebel Rebel Records on Bleecker Street, West Village.  27 years old and still standing strong!  Records stacked high in cramped conditions made this such a fun place to dig for records.

Rebel Rebel stocks a wide range of records, old and new. I could have spent a day in here and the owner is very knowledgable and friendly too.  

This is a must visit for any vinyl lover!

Address: 319 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014, United States

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On a recent holiday to New York, I took a trip to Williamsburg, Brooklyn to Rough Trade Records for some vinyl. The last time I was here, Rough Trade NYC didn't exist, so I thought I would see what New York's biggest record store has to offer. The great thing about Rough Trade NYC is it's not just a record shop but a music venue as well, fully licenced, holding an estimated 250-300 people. Records Purchased The Remains - The Remains Fleetwood Mac (Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac) Fleetwood Mac - Mr Wonderful The Beatles (White Album) Address: 64 N 9th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249, United States Opening Times: Monday - Friday 11am-11pm, Sunday - 11am-9pm.

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If you’re ever visiting Bangkok, Thailand, pop in and take a look at ZudRangMa Records. They specialise in the vintage sounds of Thai Funk, Luk Thung and Molam, alongside music from Jamaica, West Africa and the world.  

Awesome Record Shop!

Records Shop Address : 7/1 Sukhumvit 51 Wattana, Bangkok 10110