Rob’s Records

A classic shop and a Nottingham institution. If you like records then you can lose yourself for hours in here as literally everywhere is filled with records to the point where even the walls seem like they are made of records. There isn’t much in the way of order and I can’t say I’ve ever found a huge amount of interesting stuff, but almost always walked out with something. The owner, Rob, is a real person who actually exists and normally stands there gleefully whilst his mates rabbit on about Status Quo singles or something like that. A good friend of mine loves this place so much, he actually had a dream that Rob had started a love affair with his father and on discovery of this news was totally ok with it. Worth a visit if you’re ever passing through the East Midlands.

The ultimate Galactic Ramble.
But, the shop (Rob has tidied up, and now) is a lot more easier to negotiate.
He’s been there since the? late 70’s or (from my custom) the early 80’s.
I have bagged so much stuff from Rob over the years its untrue. And continue to visit at all oportunities.
ps., (to the old timers)
How are we to get Pete hitched., I’ll see you at the next meeting !!!

Just approach anyone in Nottingham and ask them about record shops. They’re bound to name Rob. He’s so well known and respected in the city that he had his own interview in the free local magazine LeftLion.
Entering this place is an experience. You’ve probably never seen so many records in your life. The place is like a mine. The cold, the mess, Radio 1 on the go. you will never forget what you see. This place can be your heaven or hell.
Some record diggers will shake in fear at the thought of digging in this place and some will accept the challenge willingly. Bring a cup of tea in a flask, a portable turntable and try and get through every record in this shop. You’d be there for years!