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Say hi to July's record shop exclusives👋
Featuring an interview with Scott Buckle owner of The Orpington
Thom Yorke Anima
(XL Recordings)
B Boys DuDu
(Captured Tracks)
Palace Life After
(Fiction Records)
Jamie Lenman Shuffle
(Big Scary Monsters)
Khruangbin Hasta El Cielo (Night Time Stories)
School of Language 45
(Memphis Industries)
Tycho Weather
(Mom + Pop / Ninja Tune)
METZ Automat (Sub Pop)
...And you can find a full list of record shop exclusive releases over on our website.
The Orpington
161 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0LW @theorpington
Festival season has kicked off and the weather has perked up, we're seven months in to the year and there's plenty of releases still to come. Here's a couple that Scott at The Orpington is particularly looking forward to hearing this month... Van Morrison - Moondance A pure selfish one here. My favourite Van Morrison album and on orange vinyl. I’m going to enjoy selling this one. I also think it’s a great one for new fans. Prince - Originals We’re getting a lot of interest in unheard tracks from legends. This will be really exciting to play in the store on a busy Saturday afternoon. Graham Nash - Over The Years... The Demos A lot of requests for the demos on vinyl. The vocals on this will be amazing.
In conversation with owner Scott Buckle
Give us the background... when and why did you decide to open your store The Orpington? SCOTT: I’ve always dreamed of opening a record store since childhood, throughout which I would visit my Nan in Bourne End, Buckinghamshire during school holidays. In that small town was a toy shop that had a record counter within the shop. I was mesmerised by the way this was presented and can clearly remember the deep red colour of the counter and the illuminated, backlit sign on the back wall of this small section of what was a tiny store in a very small town.
I felt so relieved for this oasis of vinyl heaven during my long summers at my Nan's. Then when the opportunity presented itself to combine my career experience with restaurant operations to include a record store, I took the leap and set myself up. I’ve modelled my record store as best as I can possibly remember to closely resemble that toy store’s record counter.
The engagement I have with my customers is what keeps me excited and I’ve put my heart into the shop. I can feel the same excitement and enjoyment in my customers that I felt as a child and still do now. It’s about discovering that record you've been searching for - it might have been year or may be the anticipation of a brand-new release you've been looking forward to. Providing that opportunity for people to feel the buzz that I get, it's absolutely magic for me.
Tell us a bit about your store, what's the vibe?
SCOTT: The reason I chose Orpington to open my record store was largely due to the diverse and eclectic community that merges in this town. It’s a real hub of many different communities - I have customers aged 10 buying classic re-issues from Bruce Springsteen, then a similar aged customer asking for a Stormzy release.
I’ll take requests to source a title and I have the most amazing team to help. George Stephen is our head retail assistant. He’s got great banter with our regular customers. My customers can enjoy a home cooked meal in our café or relax in the lounge with a beverage. I really enjoy seeing our customers browse the racks with a drink in hand.
Can you remember the first record you sold in the shop? And the last? SCOTT: Roger Daltrey – As Long As I Have You was the very first record we sold on Thursday 22 November 2018.
Kylie Minogue – Step Back In Time was the last vinyl we sold yesterday. Clearly her performance at Glastonbury this year hasn’t done her any harm at all.
Do you remember the first record shop you went in to? And do you remember the first record you bought? SCOTT: My very first record was Whitney by Whitney Houston. The fascination with music on vinyl format started from the age of eight. I was given a Record Token for my birthday, so my mum took me to Woolworths in Paignton whilst we were on holiday. I had no idea what I was meant to do with the token. My mum advised me to buy Whitney. A good girl, clean pop image I think was the driving reason for this. It had just been released in the summer of 1987. That kicked started my love for strong female vocals and, all things Whitney!
What is your favourite record shop (apart from your own!) and why? SCOTT: Cliffs in Margate – A great community space has been created here, they’ve done wonders for the town and should be really proud of their work. The team are amazing.
What's your most memorable record store experience? SCOTT: Not fully believing the hype (and friendly warnings) about how busy we’d be for our first Record Store Day. Wow, everyone wasn’t exaggerating!
AND SOME ONE-LINERS TO GET TO KNOW YOU BETTER... What's the best gig you've ever been to? SCOTT: Tina Turner – Wembley Stadium 1997 – Wildest Dreams tour What's your all-time favourite book? SCOTT: Roald Dahl – The Witches What's your all-time favourite film? SCOTT: Shawshank Redemption
What would make up your desert island discs? SCOTT: Whitney’s full catalogue of course
Who would form your all-time Festival line-up? (past & present) SCOTT: Kelis – Grace Jones – Basement Jaxx – Pet Shop Boys
What's your all-time favourite record? SCOTT: My Love Is Your Love – Whitney Houston
ICYMI: National Album Day is returning for a second year on
Saturday 12th October 2019
Great news announced earlier this week that the British music community will come together again to celebrate our love of the album. So pop it in your calendar and start digging out your favourites for Saturday 12th October 2019! Albums mean everything to us and they are at the heart of what we do all day, every day at RSD HQ. We look forward to celebrating National Album Day with the best releases of the year so far, as well as the classics that we know and love so well.
Give @AlbumDayUK a follow for the all the updates:
National Album Day Album Champions 2019
Lewis Capaldi
Mahalia
Mark Ronson
Elbow
Record Tokens
We've got the music lover in your family sorted, give the gift of choice.
Look out for a record shop who sells and redeems Record Tokens.
Accepted nationwide across the UK.
For more information head over to: http://www.recordtokens.co.uk/ @RecordTokens
#RecordTokens
Get yourself some official RSD Merch through our website or in your local independent record shop!
Remember 1) Everything in the newsletter was correct at the time it was sent. But
sometimes things can change, so double check with your record shop for updates on the releases.
2) Not all shops will have the same titles in. We'd recommend checking in with your local shop in advance to see if they've got the release you're after
in stock. They might be able to order it in for you, or you may find it in another shop using the store locator above!
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