AppyDAZE Posted March 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: I used to go to the place in that weird set of shops in a sort of basement precinct next to the bus station. I cant remember that name either The original Virgin. What a place that was They used to play tapes of last night's Peel programme. ******* hell, i'm getting nostalgic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 4 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: I used to go to the place in that weird set of shops in a sort of basement precinct next to the bus station. I cant remember that name either The bit with Paradise Garage and maybe Boney Maronie (sp?). Don't recall a record shop there. Did used to go into Rival, was that on Park Street, other side from Forbidden Planet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: I used to go to the place in that weird set of shops in a sort of basement precinct next to the bus station. I cant remember that name either Was that Replay? Or was Replay the other one, a bit further up Park Street from Tony's. Wherever it was, I must've gone there plenty as I have at least 5 LPs with Replay stickers on them. Lords of the New Church "Is Nothing Sacred" for a princely £2.79! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: The original Virgin. What a place that was They used to play tapes of last night's Peel programme. ******* hell, i'm getting nostalgic It changed names and carried on until they closed the whole precinct though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted March 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 Tried to buy Alice Cooper's School's Out album in the old Virgin shop, i was a teenager and the girl / woman serving came back to me and told me they didn't have any of them with the original knickers sleeve. I'm sure i must have turned the brightest shade of red you could imagine Just one of those snippets of life that you always remember for what ever reason. Loved that shop, was still good at the bottom of Union St. and even where Curry's ended up being. Went downhill after the Galleries was built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, One Team In Keynsham said: The bit with Paradise Garage and maybe Boney Maronie (sp?) Boney Maroney There was also Sounds in East Street they were pretty good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted March 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 10 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: Was that Replay? Or was Replay the other one, a bit further up Park Street from Tony's. Wherever it was, I must've gone there plenty as I have at least 5 LPs with Replay stickers on them. Lords of the New Church "Is Nothing Sacred" for a princely £2.79! I bet Made in Japan - Deep Purple sold a bomb, i always think of Woolworths and it being 99p or something. I never did buy it, strangely I beg your pardon, it was 24 carat Purple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 7 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: The original Virgin. What a place that was Now the Mayflower, best Chinese in Bristol IMHO . Bought the original" tobacco tin" Ogden's Nut Gone in there ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted March 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 7 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: Now the Mayflower, best Chinese in Bristol IMHO . Bought the original" tobacco tin" Ogden's Nut Gone in there ! Then you are older than me great memories though PIL nicked the idea in 1979. I WAS there for that release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: Then you are older than me great memories though TBF it wasn't 68, but still bought it in early 70's . I was surprised I found it with the original sleeve . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted March 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: TBF it wasn't 68, but still bought it in early 70's . I was surprised I found it with the original sleeve . Yeah, a good find. You're still old though :laugh: An old fart even? For me, i still associate that underground original Virgin shop with punk and new wave happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted March 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 I can see it now... In the year 2025, if man is still alive.. 2525 even Remember that cool shop, folks, Fopp? Where you could buy CDs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: Yeah, a good find. You're still old though An old fart even? For me, i still associate that underground original Virgin shop with punk and new wave happening. I'm 68, you know ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted March 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: I'm 68, you know ! I'm only 58 you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: I'm only 58 you know Talking Revolver, my other claim to fame is that I bought the very first Roxy Music to be had in Bristol. Ordered it and had to wait for it to be delivered to the shop early Saturday morning. The guy told me I was the first to own a copy in Bristol! Great album . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted March 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: Talking Revolver, my other claim to fame is that I bought the very first Roxy Music to be had in Bristol. Ordered it and had to wait for it to be delivered to the shop early Saturday morning. The guy told me I was the first to own a copy in Bristol! Great album . That is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 4 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: Talking Revolver, my other claim to fame is that I bought the very first Roxy Music to be had in Bristol. Ordered it and had to wait for it to be delivered to the shop early Saturday morning. The guy told me I was the first to own a copy in Bristol! Great album . Did you buy it for the cover? What was her name? She wasn’t Virginia “Plain” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 6 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: Did you buy it for the cover? What was her name? She wasn’t Virginia “Plain” No, Kari- Anne Muller . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 14 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: No, Kari- Anne Muller . So you did buy it for the cover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted March 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 11 hours ago, AppyDAZE said: The original Virgin. What a place that was They used to play tapes of last night's Peel programme. ******* hell, i'm getting nostalgic I know I got that wrong last night. Virgin was opposite this place i'm talking about. Both shops were great though. The original Virgin and the "Peel" place opposite, in later years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 19 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: I know I got that wrong last night. Virgin was opposite this place i'm talking about. Both shops were great though. The original Virgin and the "Peel" place opposite, in later years. I recall the Virgin store, corner unit at the far end of Broadmead from Debenhams, across from what became the Galleries? Don't remember another record store opposite. Was there a record store up Union Street, other side from the Odeon? Or is my mind playing tricks on me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted March 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 5 minutes ago, One Team In Keynsham said: I recall the Virgin store, corner unit at the far end of Broadmead from Debenhams, across from what became the Galleries? Don't remember another record store opposite. Was there a record store up Union Street, other side from the Odeon? Or is my mind playing tricks on me? No, no this was back when Virgin was in the Bear Pit. There were two shops in there, but not at the same time. Virgin were there first, but moved to the bottom of Union st around 1978 ish i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted March 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 My god, i would kill for there to be loads and loads of music shops about like there used to be. I loved those places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 6 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: My god, i would kill for there to be loads and loads of music shops about like there used to be. I loved those places. For Christmas last year my wife bought me a new deck, amp and speakers. I have loved being able to revisit my vinyl collection that was away in storage for 20 years. I was in Halifax (Nova Scotia, not Yorkshire) for work a while back and wandering around town the first weekend I was there, I happened upon a vinyl store. Had not been in one for many years, and spent an age mooching about. Right now, I treat myself to a purchase now and then from www.thesoundofvinyl.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 2 hours ago, AppyDAZE said: No, no this was back when Virgin was in the Bear Pit. There were two shops in there, but not at the same time. Virgin were there first, but moved to the bottom of Union st around 1978 ish i think Certainly remember queueing outside the Virgin store to get tickets for the Clash for the Londons Calling tour in 79 so could be right on dates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted March 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 10 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: Certainly remember queueing outside the Virgin store to get tickets for the Clash for the Londons Calling tour in 79 so could be right on dates. That's right. I remember buying tickets in that very same shop for various stuff. Happy memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Dazzler Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 Anyone remember the record shop in Picton Street that specialised in Reggae, Dub, Northern Soul etc, this would have been from the mid 70s? Used to share driving duties to Ashton Gate with a few mates, one of whom was really into that genre, and always insisted on stopping there after a Saturday afternoon match, went in there few times but I was more interested in Punk/New Wave at that time. Just can't remember the name of the place. Also remember the Virgin shop in the bear pit, as mentioned this was by Paradise Garage. They outgrew that shop and moved into the Galleries, not sure if they had another outlet in Central Bristol in between. I also remember the HMV at the bottom of Union Street, and getting my tickets for The Stones at Ashton Gate (1982) during my lunchbreak (used to work in Union St so quite handy). They also hosted a few signing sessions, although never went to any. I remember The Thompson Twins causing a bit of stir with the sheer number of fans trying to get in (TTs were playing the Colston Hall that night) and, one to forget, Rolf Harris doing a book signing. It is really bugging me that I can't remember the name of the Picton Street shop!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted March 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 5 minutes ago, New Dazzler said: Anyone remember the record shop in Picton Street that specialised in Reggae, Dub, Northern Soul etc, this would have been from the mid 70s? Used to share driving duties to Ashton Gate with a few mates, one of whom was really into that genre, and always insisted on stopping there after a Saturday afternoon match, went in there few times but I was more interested in Punk/New Wave at that time. Just can't remember the name of the place. Also remember the Virgin shop in the bear pit, as mentioned this was by Paradise Garage. They outgrew that shop and moved into the Galleries, not sure if they had another outlet in Central Bristol in between. I also remember the HMV at the bottom of Union Street, and getting my tickets for The Stones at Ashton Gate (1982) during my lunchbreak (used to work in Union St so quite handy). They also hosted a few signing sessions, although never went to any. I remember The Thompson Twins causing a bit of stir with the sheer number of fans trying to get in (TTs were playing the Colston Hall that night) and, one to forget, Rolf Harris doing a book signing. It is really bugging me that I can't remember the name of the Picton Street shop!! No no, they moved to Union St first, and then to Broadmead by where the market is now, bang in the middle (well was i guess)and those were fine shops too. HMV went in where the second Virgin shop was, I'm pretty sure... but now you've got me wondering if I'm confusing it with HMV :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: No no, they moved to Union St first, and then to Broadmead by where the market is now, bang in the middle (well was i guess)and those were fine shops too. HMV went in where the second Virgin shop was, I'm pretty sure... but now you've got me wondering if I'm confusing it with HMV Were HMV on the corner of Union Street and Broadmead? I guess diagonally across from the Odeon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted March 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, One Team In Keynsham said: Were HMV on the corner of Union Street and Broadmead? I guess diagonally across from the Odeon? Yes. But I thought virgin were in there before, but i think @New Dazzleris right on this and not me now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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