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Stories from independent record shops across the UK & Ireland.

Behind the Counter is our film series exploring the wonderful worlds of some of the UK & Ireland's most-loved indie record shops. Each episode goes behind the racks to meet the shopkeepers, collectors and communities that make independent record shops so special.

Season 7

2026

Ep 12

Episode 12 Behind the Counter 2026: Carnival Records

The final episode of Behind The Counter season 7 features Carnival Records in Malvern. "I've got a personal memory, which is quite a sad one. My dad dies, on the eve of Record Store Day 2017. I was getting ready to roll for the big day and just couldn't stop it. It turned out to be the most beautiful day. He's such an intrinsic part of my journey to the record shop because of what he gave me with his love of music." Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories from the w

14 April 2026

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Ep 11

Episode 11 Behind the Counter 2026: Black City Records

This week's episode of Behind The Counter season 7 features Black City Records in Bristol. "Back in the 1950s, this used to be a pub and it was frequented by the city's sex workers - and run by them (so I'm told). It would be nice to think that the ghosts of the past are still living here. Long may it continue as an independent business." Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories from the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays

7 April 2026

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Ep 10

Episode 10 Behind the Counter 2026: Wrecking Ball Music and Books

This week's episode of Behind The Counter season 7 features Wrecking Ball Music and Books in Hull "I think this project of ours is a benefit to Hull; it's a community hub. There's a large local music scene in Hull. It's somewhere people can come in, they can browse, chat and meet friends." Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories from the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day, in partnership with Bowers

31 March 2026

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Ep 9

Episode 9 Behind the Counter 2026: Roan Records

This week's episode of Behind The Counter season 7 features Roan Records in Teddington "While I was in Australia, I came across a record shop - a small shop with a coffee bar. I was like, maybe that's something I could do when I go back home to England. Now, two years later, I'm the owner of Roan Records and spend all day listening to music." Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories from the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sun

24 March 2026

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Ep 8

Episode 8 Behind The Counter 2026: Saturnalia Records

This week's episode of Behind The Counter season 7 features Saturnalia Records in Faversham "Faversham dates back to the Roman times, so I wanted to have the name Saturnalia. Saturnalia itself is a time of festivities and celebration of music. I've made so many friends. There's nothing that I don't like about working here." Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories from the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Sto

17 March 2026

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Ep 7

Episode 7 Behind the Counter 2026: Applestump Records

This week's episode of Behind The Counter season 7 features Applestump Records in Nantwich "We look after the people in our town. We judge nobody; we talk to everybody. There's nothing prouder than a dad bringing their daughter into a record shop for the first time." Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories from the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day, in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins. A new epis

10 March 2026

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Ep 6

Episode 6 Behind the Counter 2026: Monorail Music

This week's episode of Behind The Counter season 7 features Monorail Music in Glasgow. "It feels like a very vibrant, happy place. We just want people to leave the shop discovering something new, something that has been recommended by someone who genuinely loves it." Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories from the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day, in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins. A new episod

3 March 2026

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Ep 5

Episode 5 Behind the Counter 2026: Vinyl Guru

This week's episode of Behind The Counter season 7 features Vinyl Guru in Newcastle "People my generation and younger got into video games and we play video games. So, you're listening to the soundtrack for a long time, you sort of get emotionally invested. We get quite a lot of video game music in and import stuff from all over the world." Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories from the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sunda

24 February 2026

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Ep 4

Episode 4 Behind the Counter 2026: A Slice of Vinyl

This week's episode of Behind The Counter season 7 features A Slice of Vinyl Record Shop in Gosport. "We knew we wanted to run a family buisness. A lot of people say, I can never work with my other half. They are wrong! It is one of the most fantastic things you could ever do, and we base the shop around out lives." Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories from the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day U

17 February 2026

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Episode 3 Behind The Counter 2026: VinylFetishes

This week's episode of Behind The Counter season 7 features VinylFetishes in Manchester "We create a safe space for our community, chilled out, so you can just come chat with us about music. We don't shame anybody when it comes to Pop, so if you love it, we love it" Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories from the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day, in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode

10 February 2026

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Episode 2 Behind the Counter 2026: Underground Solution

This week's episode of Behind The Counter season 7 features Underground Solution in Edinburgh "We were part of a network of great DJ stores keeping vinyl alive through the 90s.Sharing music to make people feel better is one of the reasons we're here." Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories from the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day, in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode will drop ever

3 February 2026

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Episode 1 Behind the Counter 2026: Far Land Records

This week's episode of Behind The Counter season 7 features Far Land Records in Penzance. ““Records stores are one of the few places that creates a cross-generational bridge. Where else can you go where you’ll get teenagers, crate digging dads and nostalgic grandparents all talking and looking at the same things?" Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories from the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK,

27 January 2026

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Behind the Counter is back in 2026

Did you miss us? Behind The Counter returns for season seven on 27th January! For the last six years, we've taken you 'Behind the Counter' of over 70 independent record stores across the UK, racking up over 5.5million views in 2025 to boot. From southern beach towns to the edge of the highlands, it's been a road trip of the weird and wonderful world of UK record shops. Now, Behind the Counter is back to celebrate the unique stories of 12 more indie record shops from across the UK! The 12-par

22 January 2026

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Season 6

2025

Ep 12

Episode 12 Behind the Counter 2025: Capsule Records in Brighton

This week's episode of Behind The Counter season 6 features Capsule Records in Brighton. “A record shop just ends up being a kind of hub for creative people to coalesce around. They come in on a Saturday to buy stuff, for sure, but also because they just want to be involved in music. We almost have to arm wrestle as to who’s going to come in and open up. It’s so much fun.” Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories from the wonderful world of independent record shops.

8 April 2025

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Episode 11 Behind the Counter 2025: Phoenix Sounds in Devon

This week's episode of Behind The Counter season 6 features Phoenix Sounds in Devon. "This shop is the only one really around here, so it’s all about community. People come in, we know everyone by name. We love what we do. To actually be behind the counter and see the new releases and be a part of the industry without playing an instrument or being able to sing.” Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories from the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented

1 April 2025

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Ep 10

Episode 10 Behind the Counter 2025: Lucky’s Record Bar, Redruth

This week's episode of Behind The Counter season 6 features Lucky’s Record Bar in Redruth, Cornwall. “You’re getting something different coming into a shop, talking to someone, hearing something new; its that’s kind of interpersonal thing you don’t get with the internet.” Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories from the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by @classicalbumsundays and @recordstoreday UK, in partnership with @bowerswilkins. A new ep

25 March 2025

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Ep 9

Episode 9 Behind the Counter 2025: Off the Record, Milton Keynes

This week's episode of Behind The Counter season 6 features Off the Record in Milton Keynes. "Off the Record is a charity shop and it raises funds for Willen Hospice which is a local charity that is very dear to the community.’ Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories from the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by @classicalbumsundays and @recordstoreday UK, in partnership with @bowerswilkins. A new episode will drop every Tuesday in the run up t

18 March 2025

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Ep 8

Episode 8 Behind the Counter 2025: The Musical Box, Liverpool

This week's episode of Behind The Counter season 6 features The Musical Box in Liverpool "There's nothing better in the world than selling music. The Musical Box has been in our family since 1947 and we're on our fourth generation. Same building as well, we never moved!" Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories from the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK, in partnership with Bowers and Wilkins. A n

11 March 2025

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Ep 7

Episode 7 Behind the Counter 2025: Out of the Attic Music, Hull

This week's episode of Behind The Counter season 6 features Out of the Attic Music in Hull. "I met Andy at school, we'd end up realising that we both had a love for records. We always laughed, "wouldn't it be great to one day have our own record shop?" Forty years later, it was reality." Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories from the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK, in partnership with Bowers

4 March 2025

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Ep 6

Episode 6 Behind The Counter 2025: Raven Records, Camden

This week's episode of Behind The Counter season 6 features @ravenrecords_camden "So with Raven Records, we wanted to create a record buying experience that wasn't just about the music itself but everything that surrounded the music. Have a space where people can hang out and build a community at the same time." Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories from the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by @classicalbumsundays and @recordstoreday UK, in

25 February 2025

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Ep 5

Episode 5 Behind the Counter 2025: Bending Sound, Bangor

This week's episode of Behind The Counter season 6 features Bending Sound Records in Bangor, Northern Ireland. "I think every town needs a record shop. It's really important that like minded people, who have a passion for music and vinyl have somewhere physical to go. We opened on Record Store Day in 2017. The Taylor Swift year was incredible, it brought a whole new audience who are so enthusiastic and embracive of the format." Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the storie

18 February 2025

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Episode 4 Behind The Counter 2025: Thirteen Records, Dundee

This week's episode of Behind The Counter season 6 features Thirteen Records in Dundee. "I always really wanted to own my own record store, it was always my kind of dream. As soon as we knew Groucho's was closing, definitely at the forefront of my mind was that this is probably our only chance.If we're ever going to do it, we need to do it now." Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories from the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album

11 February 2025

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Episode 3 Behind The Counter 2025: Spinning Around Records, Telford

“I started collecting records in 2015, and I loved going into my local record shop. I struck up a friendship with the owner and from then I got to do things like helping out on Record Store Day. It just gave me a taste of, yeah I could do this, but do it with a feminine, Pop twist." Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories from the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by @classicalbumsundays and @recordstoreday UK, in partnership with @bowerswilkins

4 February 2025

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Episode 2 Behind The Counter 2025: Dash the Henge, Camberwell

This week's episode of Behind The Counter season 6 features Dash the Henge in Camberwell, London. “Records are quite fascinating objects when you look at them. Before you truly understand what's going on, it's just magic. It's not just about collecting but it's about listening as well." Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories from the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK, in partnership with Bowers

28 January 2025

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Episode 1 Behind the Counter 2025: Sound Records, Isle of Man

This week's episode of Behind The Counter season six features Sound Records in Isle of Man. “I needed somewhere to buy my records, so I thought, well, I'll start selling them then! Finding new music through people that come into the shop and reccommending music to them is what really drives you every day." Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories from the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK in partn

21 January 2025

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Behind the Counter returns in 2025!

The video series celebrating the heart of the UK’s record shop culture is finally back. Premiering on 21st January 2025, this year’s 12-part series promises to shine a spotlight on the unique stories, passion, and dedication that make record shops the soul of their communities. Now in its sixth season, Behind the Counter has captivated audiences with over 2.5 million views to date. It brings music fans closer to the people and places that have fuelled the vinyl revival and is a love letter to t

14 January 2025

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Season 5

2024

Ep 12

Episode 12 Behind The Counter 2024: Thorne Records, Edinburgh

This week’s episode of Behind The Counter features Thorne Records in Edinburgh. "A record shop should be the centre of any community they’re in. It should be a safe space, somewhere that’s inclusive and everyone’s welcome. My ethos is I want them to be happier on the way out the door than the way in, and if I have achieved that, then I can sleep soundly!" Mark Thorne, Thorne Records. Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent

16 April 2024

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Ep 11

Episode 11 Behind The Counter 2024: Tangled Parrot, Caerfyrddin

This week’s episode of Behind The Counter features Tangled Parrot in Caerfyrddin. "I'd always dreamt of doing a record shop. So, one day in 2000 I just thought, I’ll go and give it a go! Before that I was what you call a new age traveller. I always sort of loved that sort of sense of community that I felt record shops had.” Matt Davies, Tangled Parrot. Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Cla

9 April 2024

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Ep 10

Episode 10 Behind The Counter 2024: Level Crossing Records, Mortlake

This week’s episode of Behind The Counter features Level Crossing Records in Mortlake. “I feel like an independent record store is vital for an area because music brings people together. From the moment I opened the door, I was surrounded by people with knowledge of music that I didn’t know. I have learned so much, to the point of like, my brain explodes sometimes. And having that knowledge and having them people in here really makes this shop!” Mark Buckle, Level Crossing Records. Behind Th

2 April 2024

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Ep 9

Episode 9 Behind The Counter 2024: Defend Vinyl, Liverpool

This week’s episode of Behind The Counter features Defend Vinyl in Liverpool. “Defend Vinyl was inspired by a couple of trips I took to New Orleans. There’s a place there called ‘Defend New Orleans’, which is all about maintaining the spirit of the city. And I really liked the idea of keeping the spirit of records alive. It’s been amazing!" Graham Jones, Defend Vinyl. Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops.

26 March 2024

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Ep 8

Episode 8 Behind The Counter 2024: Dark Earth Records, Wallasey

This week’s episode of Behind The Counter features Dark Earth Records in Wallasey. “It’s lovely when people come and buy records, we always have conversations, the music is just sort of a seed of further dialogue. We’ve built a community of people now who have taught us things, got us into music we didn’t even know existed. It’s about having a tribe. We found our tribe. We want to provide that tribe for other people.” Jim Brady, Dark Earth Records. Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series

19 March 2024

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Ep 7

Episode 7 Behind The Counter 2024: Blitzkrieg Shop in Glasgow

This week's episode of Behind The Counter features Blitzkrieg Shop in Glasgow “I see Blitzkrieg shop as a hub rather than a shop, and one of the best things about being the owner of Blitzkrieg shop is that every day is like Christmas! You come in, and there’s a delivery and you can’t wait to open that box. The music coming out of the box always excites me!” Tony Gaughan, Blitzkrieg Shop. Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independ

12 March 2024

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Ep 6

Episode 6 Behind The Counter 2024: Raves From The Grave in Frome

This week's episode of Behind The Counter features Raves From The Grave in Frome. “We have a few groups of customers who have definitely become friends over the years, mainly from like, meeting in the Record Store Day queue. It’s a place for people to meet, to come and talk about similar music or talk about new music for each other that they’ve not experienced before and share their love for something someone else might not know about." Tom Coates Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series

5 March 2024

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Ep 5

Episode 5 Behind The Counter 2024: JM Records, Exeter

This week's episode of Behind The Counter features JM Records in Exeter. “I quite like the idea of my customers being able to come in here and seeing that I am predominantly pop and not be afraid to buy Britney Spears or Ariana Grande, like you could do. It can feel quite intimidating walking in, and I just want this to be a safe space for customers.” James Maclean Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Pr

27 February 2024

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Ep 4

Episode 4 Behind The Counter 2024: Dreamhouse Records, Leyton

This week's episode of Behind The Counter features Dreamhouse Records in Leyton. “A record shop in a community is really important, I think. It’s a good place for people to meet, discuss music, and get projects going. I know most of the regulars and I know people from around the area, so I think it works really well, with a more personal touch.” Jon Clifford, Dreamhouse Records. Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent reco

20 February 2024

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Episode 3 Behind The Counter 2024: Tough Love, St Leonards on Sea

This week's episode of Behind The Counter features Tough Love in St Leonards on Sea. “I decided I wanted to open the kind of shop that I couldn’t find. Part of the important thing for me was to make this shop a safe space. I want to encourage females to come and feel comfortable in that kind of space. I wasn’t always made to feel that way when I was younger, I felt very intimidated, so I definitely wanted to create the opposite vibe in here.” Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that

13 February 2024

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Episode 2 Behind The Counter 2024: Hey Joe Music and Coffee, Essex

This week's episode of Behind The Counter features Hey Joe Music and Coffee in Essex . "I was born into the music industry really. My parents had a record shop in the 80s and 90s called Sgt. Pepper's. They had branches around Essex and East London, and I remember being in there most of my childhood to be honest!" Marc Sardinha, Hey Joe. BTC tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by @classicalbumsundays and @recordstoreday UK, in partnership with

6 February 2024

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Episode 1 Behind The Counter 2024: Vinyl Van, Dorchester.

Episode 1 of Behind The Counter features Vinyl Van in Dorchester. “So, the shop started by me taking out my van with my partner and selling a few records at festivals. Had the day job, just thought it was gonna be a bit of fun at the festivals and it grew from there!” Marcia Smith Behind The Counter tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK, in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins. New episodes every T

30 January 2024

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Season 4

2023

Ep 12

Behind The Counter UK 2023: Ventnor Exchange, Isle of Wight (Episode 12 of 12)

Behind The Counter Episode 12 features Ventnor Exchange in Isle of Wight. “It’s kind of a feedback loop. Somebody comes in and says “Oh, do you have this?" Then you start playing it in the shop and people go “what’s this, this nice music?” And then it starts feeding back into one another.” Marty Stevens, Ventnor Exchange Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Sto

18 April 2023

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Behind The Counter UK 2023: Truck Store, Oxford (Episode 11 of 12)

Behind The Counter Episode 11 features Truck Store in Oxford. “It’s an oft-used word, community, but it really, really is. Musicians meet each other, artists meet each other… and it really is a real, proper community”. Gary Smith, Truck Store. Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode will drop every

11 April 2023

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Ep 10

Behind The Counter UK 2023: 81 Renshaw, Liverpool (Episode 10 of 12)

Behind The Counter Episode 10 features 81 Renshaw in Liverpool. “I think that’s the thing about record shops that people don’t realise, we’re part of the local music scene. We sell records to people who spend money, every week, on music.” Al, 81 Renshaw. Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode will

4 April 2023

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Ep 9

Behind The Counter UK 2023: Sound Records, Stroud (Episode 9 of 12)

Behind The Counter Episode 9 features Sound Records in Stroud. “I think in this community a record shop’s really important because it enables people to come together, share music and turn each other onto music… to form those relationships that lead to the creative hub.” Tom Berry, Sound Records. Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK in partnership w

28 March 2023

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Ep 8

Behind The Counter UK 2023: Sister Ray, London (Episode 8 of 12)

Behind The Counter Episode 8 features Sister Ray in London. "The record shop has got a certain mystique about it. It's difficult to put into words. It's kind of, yeah, a certain magic about it and I think that's why every record shop’s different as well." Steve Sexton, Sister Ray. Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK in partnership with Bowers &

21 March 2023

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Ep 7

Behind The Counter UK 2023: The Vinyl Whistle, Leeds (Episode 7 of 12)

Behind The Counter Episode 7 features The Vinyl Whistle in Leeds. "I think the social aspect of it, you'll never find that again, meeting the musicians and people that come along here, I think it's amazing." Freddie Noonan, The Vinyl Whistle. Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode will drop ever

14 March 2023

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Ep 6

Behind The Counter UK 2023: Starr Records, Belfast (Episode 6 of 12)

Behind The Counter Episode 6 features Starr Records in Belfast. “It's such a connector and it's such a way to make friends for life. You can bond with people over the music that they like… people that I know who collect records are fanatical about it, it means everything to them, it's their life.“ Sinead Elizabeth Green, Starr Records. Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sun

7 March 2023

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Behind The Counter UK 2023: Music From Big Blue, Glasgow (Episode 5 of 12)

Behind The Counter Episode 5 features Music From Big Blue in Glasgow. "I don't think a community exists unless it's got a record shop in it." Ian Smith, Music From Big Blue. Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode will drop every Tuesday in the run up to #RSD23, which will share the unique stories

28 February 2023

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Behind The Counter UK 2023: Winyl, Manningtree (Episode 4 of 12)

Behind The Counter Episode 4 features Winyl in Manningtree. “I always used to say you're not just selling a record, you’re selling a feeling, you're selling a future memory.” Steve Tattam, Winyl. Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode will drop every Tuesday in the run up to #RSD23, which will sh

21 February 2023

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Behind The Counter UK 2023: VoxBox Music, Edinburgh (Episode 3 of 12)

Behind The Counter Episode 3 features VoxBox Music in Edinburgh. "The happiest time of my life has been when I've been working in the record shop... It's just a real place where I can find a bit of extra happiness in life I suppose." Darren Yates, VoxBox Music. Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins. A new epis

14 February 2023

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Behind The Counter UK 2023: Soul Brother Records, Putney (Episode 2 of 12)

Behind The Counter Episode 2 features Soul Brother, in Putney. “We’re very fortunate, we have a lot of really loyal customers who’ve been coming in since the store first opened 30 years ago and are still coming back.” Laurence Prangell, Soul Brother. Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode will d

7 February 2023

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Behind The Counter UK 2023: Vinilo Record Store, Southampton (Episode 1 of 12)

This years series of Behind The Counter launches with Vinilo Record Store in Southampton. “We brought Record Store Day to the city and that was incredible… when we turned the corner and saw a queue and as soon as we walked through people were just clapping and cheering, just the faces were incredible. It was like a really good day.” Virginia Coe, Vinilo Record Store. Behind The Counter is a 12 part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Pre

31 January 2023

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Season 3

2022

Ep 12

Behind The Counter UK 2022: Some Great Reward, Glasgow (Episode 12 of 12)

This week’s episode features Some Great Reward in Glasgow. “What makes it working in a record shop for me is, it’s just having that sort of personal connection to the people that come in.” Angus Lawson Behind The Counter is a 12 part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode will drop every Tuesday in the run up to #RSD22​​ which wi

19 April 2022

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Ep 11

Behind The Counter UK 2022: Loafers, Halifax (Episode 11 of 12)

This week’s episode features Loafers in Halifax. “A lot of our customers are friends now. They’ll come to our gigs, they’ll all meet here. It’s brought together that kind of sense of community and shared passion for the music and artwork and culture.” Mark Richardson Behind The Counter is a 12 part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins. A new

12 April 2022

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Ep 10

Behind The Counter UK 2022: World Of Echo, London (Episode 10 of 12)

This week’s episode features World Of Echo in Columbia Road, London. “I really feel like the shop has become a bit of a hub, because everybody kind of migrates to the record shop, that’s like the heart of where it all starts.” Natalie Judge, World Of Echo. Behind The Counter is a 12 part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode wil

5 April 2022

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Ep 9

Behind The Counter UK 2022: Black Star Records, New Forest (Episode 9 of 12)

This week’s episode features Black Star Records in Lyndhurst, New Forest. “You have invest in the art, you have to invest in the future… we invite people to get involved with owning music.” Fran Jones, Black Star Records. Behind The Counter is a 12 part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode will drop every Tuesday in the run up

29 March 2022

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Ep 8

Behind The Counter UK 2022: The Record Café, Bradford (Episode 8 of 12)

This week’s episode features The Record Café in Bradford. “I think a record shop’s important to a community because it’s keeping the high street alive, you can’t beat just staring at a shelf and physically going through things, that’s the way you pick up stuff you might not have done.” Keith Wildman, The Record Café. Behind The Counter is a 12 part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Da

22 March 2022

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Ep 7

Behind The Counter UK 2022: Shrubs & Dubs, Shoreditch (Episode 7 of 12)

This week’s episode features Shrubs & Dubs in Shoreditch. “When we were first putting the shop together we wanted it to be inclusive. We wanted it to be that anyone’s welcome.” Kieran Wilson, Shrubs & Dubs. Behind The Counter is a 12 part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode will drop every Tuesday in the run up to #RSD22​​ whi

15 March 2022

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Ep 6

Behind The Counter UK 2022: Peckham Soul, Peckham (Episode 6 of 12)

This week’s episode features Peckham Soul in Peckham. "There's two things which diaspora always bring with them, music and food. You can actually demonstrate how multicultural areas have always been if you explore the musical heritage" Craig Jamieson, Peckham Soul. Behind The Counter is a 12 part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins. A new ep

8 March 2022

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Ep 5

Behind The Counter UK 2022: Vintage & Vinyl, Folkestone (Episode 5 of 12)

This week’s episode features Vintage & Vinyl in Folkestone. "I just needed to get out and talk to people, and what better place to do that than in a music shop" Alison Wressell, Vintage & Vinyl. Behind The Counter is a 12 part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode will drop every Tuesday in the run up to #RSD22​​ which will shar

1 March 2022

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Ep 4

Behind The Counter UK 2022: Wax and Beans, Bury (Episode 4 of 12)

This week’s episode features Wax and Beans in Bury. “This is what I want to do. This is not like going to work… I want to be part of this crowd”. Ben Soothill, Wax and Beans. Behind The Counter is a 12 part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode will drop every Tuesday in the run up to #RSD22​​ which will share the unique stories

22 February 2022

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Ep 3

Behind The Counter UK 2022: Intense Records, Chelmsford (Episode 3 of 12)

This week’s episode features Intense Records in Chelmsford. “The reason why I set up the record shop is because I love listening to records. I’ve turned a hobby into my job. Every day is the perfect day.” Jon Smith, Intense Records. Behind The Counter is a 12 part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode will drop every Tuesday in

15 February 2022

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Ep 2

Behind The Counter UK 2022: Vinyl Revival, Manchester (Episode 2 of 12)

This week’s episode features Vinyl Revival in Manchester. “I don’t think the shop would be here if it weren’t for the Hacienda. I think it had that impact on everyone in the city, it was the place to go to, it was our church back in the day.” Colin White Behind The Counter is a 12 part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode will

8 February 2022

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Ep 1

Behind The Counter UK 2022: Lion Vibes, Brixton (Episode 1 of 12)

This week’s episode features Lion Vibes in Brixton. “The reason Brixton is important is because it’s a pretty core part of reggae history… we get people coming from Europe on these kind of reggae pilgrimages. They’ll come over to see Jah Shaka or Channel One Soundsystem. They’ll come out, hit all the record shops and then take the first plane back home the next day.” Ben Bell, Lion Vibes. Behind The Counter is a 12 part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independe

1 February 2022

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Behind The Counter UK 2022 Trailer

We're really excited to announce the return of the #BehindTheCounter with Record Store Day UK and Bowers & Wilkins! Ahead of Record Store Day on April 23rd, the series celebrates the culture of vinyl collecting at 12 of UK's most unique indie record stores. #RSD22 #RecordStoreDay #Vinyl #Records #Music Join our monthly Album Club, Classic Album Pub Quiz, Safe & Sound Hi-Fi webinar and receive rewards here: https://www.patreon.com/classicalbumsundays Read more about your favourite albums h

25 January 2022

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Season 2

2021

Ep 12

Behind The Counter UK 2021: Elsewhere, Margate (Episode 12 of 12)

This week’s episode features Elsewhere in Margate. “Last year the Nubya Garcia record that came out, I love that record, that was one of my favourite albums of the year. I would never have listened to that had I not opened a record store.” Alex Barron Behind The Counter is a 12 part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode will dr

13 July 2021

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Ep 11

Behind The Counter UK 2021: Empire Records, St. Albans (Episode 11 of 12)

This week’s episode features Empire Records in St. Albans. “I love working in a record store, it’s amazing you know, the music you listen to, people you meet, you’re surrounded by the things you love all day.” Dave Burgess Behind The Counter is a 12 part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode will drop every Tuesday in the run up

6 July 2021

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Ep 10

Behind The Counter UK 2021: Diverse Vinyl, Newport (Episode 10 of 12)

This week’s episode features Diverse Vinyl in Newport. “All round the world there’s these little shops still trying to cling on to the idea that like minded people can come and hang out as a community. ”Paul Hawkins Behind The Counter is a 12 part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode will drop every Tuesday in the run up to #RS

29 June 2021

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Ep 9

Behind The Counter UK 2021: Bear Tree Records, Sheffield (Episode 9 of 12)

This week’s episode features Bear Tree Records in Sheffield. “We just wanted it to feel like a space people could come in and enjoy and it not be dark and dingy and dusty and messy. We care about everything to do with the shop in terms of you know down to the labels, the way the genres are split out, sound quality in the shop, the way we keep it tight really helps in terms of, you’re not sifting through loads of stuff that nobody really wants.” Joe Blanchard Behind The Counter is a 12 part vid

22 June 2021

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Ep 8

Behind The Counter UK 2021: Reflex Records, Newcastle (Episode 8 of 12)

This week’s episode features Reflex Records in Newcastle. “I think people got a little bit bored with CDs back in the day and they started to want to look at a piece of art and really play with the artefact that is a record.” Alan Jordan Behind The Counter is a 12 part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode will drop every Tuesda

15 June 2021

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Ep 7

Behind The Counter UK 2021: Tallbird Records, Chesterfield (Episode 7 of 12)

This week’s episode features Tallbird Records in Chesterfield. “I think it’s really important to get behind local artists and acts, there is just a wealth of local talent that otherwise wouldn’t necessarily be heard… that’s why we set up Tallbird as a record label as well. We’re very proud of the artists that we’ve championed and brought to the shop.” Maria Harris Behind The Counter is a 12 part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presen

8 June 2021

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Ep 6

Behind The Counter UK 2021: Le Freak Records, Dundee (Episode 6 of 12)

This week’s episode features Le Freak Records in Dundee. “Record Store Day… it’s kind of like Halloween to a fancy dress shop, in terms of its the one week or month where you actually kins of feel like you’re making money!“ Jack LeFeuvre Behind The Counter is a 12 part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode will drop every Tuesda

1 June 2021

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Ep 5

Behind The Counter UK 2021: Flashback Records, London (Episode 5 of 12)

This week’s episode features Flashback Records in London. “The great thing about working in a second hand record shop is that you’re not part of the whole sort of industry machine. You’re working within music, dealing with great music the whole time, but you’re not part of that whole horrible promotional machine that surrounds all of music it seems.” Mark Burgess Behind The Counter is a 12 part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Pres

25 May 2021

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Ep 4

Behind The Counter UK 2021: Wilderness Record Store, Manchester (Episode 4 of 12)

This week’s episode features Wilderness Record Store in Manchester. “Our whole ethos has always been that we don’t want to be a stuffy music shop… we want everyone to feel comfortable, and definitely as a women who works in music, we want to go against that whole idea that record shops are very masculine.” Hannah Tinker Behind The Counter is a 12 part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store

18 May 2021

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Ep 3

Behind The Counter UK 2021: X Records, Bolton (Episode 3 of 12)

This week’s episode features X Records in Bolton. "Even though I've been doing it for so long, it still doesn't really feel like a job, it's more of a passion, it's something I still enjoy doing everyday." Steve Meekings Behind The Counter is a 12 part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode will drop every Tuesday in the run up

11 May 2021

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Ep 2

Behind The Counter UK 2021: Love Vinyl, London (Episode 2 of 12)

This week’s episode features Love Vinyl based in London. “It’s not work, it’s something I started because it’s precious to me, I love working in a record shop, I love meeting new people, I love turning people on to music” Jake Holloway. Behind The Counter is a 12 part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode will drop every Tuesday

4 May 2021

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Ep 1

Behind The Counter UK 2021: Jumbo Records, Leeds (Episode 1 of 12)

This week’s episode features Jumbo Records based in Leeds. “I felt like I had a place where people understood my music taste and I could develop to find more stuff than I would have done on my own” – Cody Behind The Counter is a 12 part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of independent record shops. Presented by Classic Album Sundays and Record Store Day UK in partnership with Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode will drop every Tuesday in the run up to #RSD21 which

27 April 2021

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Season 1

2019

Ep 12

Pie & Vinyl in Southsea Portsmouth (Behind The Counter Episode 12/12)

"Every in-store we have, we ask the band or artist in advance what kind of pie they would like and how does that best describe their sound." - Steve Courtnell, Pie & Vinyl. This is the 12th part of our 'Behind The Counter' video series which tells the stories behind the wonderful world of the independent record shops presented by Classic Album Sundays, Record Store Day UK and Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode will drop every Tuesday in the run-up to Record Store Day 2019 which will share unique

9 April 2019

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Ep 11

Crash Records in Leeds (Behind The Counter Episode 11/12)

"Every morning I get up, come in, put on whatever album you're loving at the moment and pack some records and that is fantastic!" Scott Gamble - Crash Records Leeds. This is the 11th part of our 'Behind The Counter' video series which tells the stories behind the wonderful world of the independent record shops presented by Classic Album Sundays, Record Store Day UK and Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode will drop every Tuesday in the run-up to Record Store Day 2019 which will share unique stories

2 April 2019

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Ep 10

Spillers Records in Cardiff (Behind The Counter Episode 10/12)

“Independent record stores are proven to be important to the community in my opinion, they’re places where people can share their passion” Ashli Todd owner at Spillers Records Cardiff. This is the 10th part of our 'Behind The Counter' video series which tells the stories behind the wonderful world of the independent record shops presented by Classic Album Sundays, Record Store Day UK and Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode will drop every Tuesday in the run-up to Record Store Day 2019 which will s

26 March 2019

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Ep 9

Jacaranda Records - Phase One in Liverpool (Behind The Counter Episode 9/12)

"I think people are getting back into vinyl, just because its nice to have something in your hands, with vinyl you have a nice big canvas, big artwork that you can look at and its just great to see your collection growing." - Mina Koroma store manager at Jacaranda Records - Phase One. This is the 9th part of our 'Behind The Counter' video series which tells the stories behind the wonderful world of the independent record shops presented by Classic Album Sundays, Record Store Day UK and Bowers &

19 March 2019

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Ep 8

Banquet Records in Kingston (Behind The Counter Episode 8/12)

"We care about this town and we want our town to be better, so it's not just about rinsing people for money, it's about giving back to the community too!" Jon Tolley - Banquet Records. This is the 8th part of our 'Behind The Counter' video series which tells the stories behind the wonderful world of the independent record shops presented by Classic Album Sundays, Record Store Day UK and Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode will drop every Tuesday in the run-up to Record Store Day 2019 which will sh

12 March 2019

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Ep 7

VOD Music in Mold (Behind The Counter Episode 7/12)

"It's brought me happiness running a record shop. I mean, I think it's a dream job!" Colin Trueman owner of VOD Music in Mold. VOD Music in Mold, it has been officially recognised as the UK's smallest Independent Record Shop (just 67 square feet). This is the 7th part of our 'Behind The Counter' video series which tells the stories behind the wonderful world of the independent record shops presented by Classic Album Sundays, Record Store Day UK and Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode will drop eve

5 March 2019

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Ep 6

Love Music in Glasgow (Behind The Counter Episode 6/12)

"It's knowing your customers, it's knowing your market, knowing what's out there, what's new. It's a personal service." Sandy McLean owner of Love Music Glasgow. Love Music Glasgow is featured in the 6th part of our 'Behind The Counter' video series which tells the stories behind the wonderful world of the independent record shops presented by Classic Album Sundays, Record Store Day UK and Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode will drop every Tuesday in the run-up to Record Store Day 2019 which will

26 February 2019

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Ep 5

Specialist Subject Records in Bristol (Behind The Counter Episode 5/12)

"We get to basically live our lives through what is our hobby and our passion and yeah, definitely better than having an office job!" Kay Stanley co-owner Specialist Subject Records. We head to Bristol's community based Specialist Subject Records for the 5th part of our 'Behind The Counter' video series which tells the stories behind the wonderful world of the independent record shops presented by Classic Album Sundays, Record Store Day UK and Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode will drop every Tu

19 February 2019

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Ep 4

Pure Vinyl in Brixton (Behind The Counter Episode 4/12)

"I want someone to come in with £2 in their pocket and its their last £2 and they want something that makes them happy!" Claudia Wilson owner of Pure Vinyl in Brixton. We continue our Behind The Counter series with a look at Brixton's Pure Vinyl which opened in The Department Store in September 2017, having relocated from Brixton's iconic Reliance Arcade. Pure Vinyl is not only a record shop but a place where music comes alive, from meetings of musicians to a place where young people get their

12 February 2019

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Ep 3

Eastern Bloc Records in Manchester (Behind The Counter Episode 3/12)

"I think human interaction is really important and that's the essence of what we do here really." - Jim Spratling manager of Eastern Bloc Records in Manchester. The third video in our Behind The Counter series features Eastern Bloc Records in Manchester which has been operating in the city since 1985. Behind The Counter tells the stories behind the wonderful world of the independent record shops presented by Classic Album Sundays, Record Store Day UK and Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode will dr

5 February 2019

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Ep 2

Action Records in Preston (Behind The Counter Episode 2/12)

"I didn't make any money for years out of it, I don't make that much money out of it now (laughs), but it's still great just to be able to do it as a living!" - Gordon Gibson, owner of Action Records in Preston. Behind The Counter continues with the second video of twelve in our series telling the stories behind the wonderful world of the independent record shops presented by Classic Album Sundays, Record Store Day UK and Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode will drop every Tuesday in the run-up to

29 January 2019

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Transmission Records in Margate (Behind The Counter Episode 1/12)

'They start relying on you to hand them that next bit of excitement.' - Kimberley Dunne, co-owner of Transmission Records in Margate. Behind The Counter is a 12-part video series that tells the stories behind the wonderful world of the independent record shops presented by Classic Album Sundays, Record Store Day UK and Bowers & Wilkins. A new episode will drop every Tuesday in the run-up to Record Store Day 2019 which will share unique stories from around the UK featuring the shops who have st

22 January 2019

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