Piccadilly Records

Description: 51 Oldham Street; Tel : (0161) 834 8789

Newest Review: ... it will more likely be the latest new rock sensation from the States or a electroclash 12". Piccadilly Records is more than just another records shop. It's shapes the city's musical culture and if it wasn't for this shop you can imagine that most of the bands in the city wouldn't have even picked up instruments and formed bands in the first place. If you're into ... more

... music make sure you take a whole day and plenty of cash with you as Picaddilly Recor ds is an Aladdins Cave of new releases and indie classics. ...more

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Piccadilly Records: Manchester's Music Scene Was Built On This Shop (373 words)
by - written on 31/01/03 (Very useful, 814 readings)
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PICCADILLY RECORDS - Smithfield Buildings 51 Oldham St Manchester - (0161) 834 8789 As a obsessive music fan Piccadilly Records was heaven on earth while I was growing up. From the very moment I heard "Sit Down" by James and discovered this new world called indie suddenly the likes of Michael Jackson and Kylie were to be no more and i'd spend the whole of Saturday afternoon buying obscure singles from even more obscure lo-fi indie bands. It was a weekly ritual where I would save my school dinner money up all week just so I could buy a few more records than my pocket money allowed. Back in those days of course Piccadilly records was situated ... Read the complete review

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