great value for money, with a wide range of music and dvds to cater for all tastes…read more the staff can keep you waiting in the queue to pay though, but they are helpful in fidning items for you.

I would not recommend using their mail order or eBay ordering service. You are told to leave items…read morein your basket and request invoice for combined shipping. When I did this for 2 items the price of one item increased by £10. When I cancelled the order and told them why they denied that they changed it calling me a liar. A long backwards and forwards of messages then ensued asking me to reorder, pay and they will refund difference. They say combine postage but then say they cannot do it. The change was made on eBay outside of shop hours so only the owner or manager of the store could have done this. They then got nasty and barred me from ordering from them because I caught them out.

Fives is a an excellent independent record shop and has been part Leigh's high street for years…read more Sandra and Tony are passionate about music and give great advice and service. Fives are also a champion for local music and are a real help to local unsigned bands, offering in-store showcases, selling vinyl/ CDs with little or no mark up and always promoting gigs. With an excellent selection of vinyl and a really great catalogue of blues, jazz and classical as well as all the new releases there really is something for everyone if you have time to browse. Also if you need something they will order it in and call you when it's in. Great service, great shop and independent! Hope it's around in Leigh for many more years.

A mediocre record store at best. There is quite a big selection of discs available with all of the…read moremajor artists covered and there is a big discount DVD/Music DVD section, but it wouldn't hurt if the store had a bit of a makeover. From the prices that they charge you'd think that you were getting some great service but they don't seem particularly interested in making either conversation or recommendations so all the times I've visited its been somewhat of a sombre affair. I must be honest I don't even remember them having music playing which is odd for a record shop??? Its a shame because with a bit of love and attention it could be truly great. The stock is there, its just laid out in such a drab fashion that it makes you forget it existed. Get rid of the dull grey cantilever wall racks, make it look a bit more airy and up to date and perhaps involve some customer service and it would go far!

This shop is always very dark, and has music deafening you, (not to mention some of the staff don't…read morelook like they're too bright), but aside from that the ship is actually quite good. Offering a good price on most games and hardware, as well as special deals and half-price offers on many things, including chart games, you can sometimes find bargains in the store, (such as 5 HD-DVD movies for £10 new). They do need to get more staff in though, as there is often a queue, and it doesn't move as fast as it does in their sister-store: GAME. Some decent lighting and softer music would be nice too.

Gamestation, the first word for cheap, preowned games and peripherals. It's been this way since the…read moreplace opened and, although it's since been taken over by the people who own 'Game', Gamestation still can't be beaten for price on preowned games. If you need the cash, or just want some new games, they also give excellent prices on trading in your own games. The problem, though, is that the place is perpetually busy, and you will usually have to queue to get anything done - especially as it takes time to trade anything in.

A definite must stop for the vinyl junkie when visiting London…read more Once upon a time record stores dotted the landscape on this side of the pond, but, as in the US, that is no longer the case. This store is a passion project and while physically it's not a huge location, browsing here you'll find loads of attractive vinyl, of both the 7" and 12" variety, all reasonably priced. You'll also find an owner (and I'm sure a staff, though I was fortunate enough on my visit to meet the owner Claudia) who is passionate about music and happy to chat with you about your favorite artists. She may even share some of hers as well. I have to say, she has great taste. Classic 60's soul (Al Green, Aretha, Motown and Stax), all are present here, as are so many other classic artists. The selection is primarily used, though there is plenty of new vinyl to be found, and while it skews on the Soul, R&B, and Reggae side, you will find Pop, Rock, as well as Dance and other genres represented. If you don't see what you're looking for, be sure to ask the staff. If it can be ordered, they'll be happy to do so. Brixton is lucky to have Pure Vinyl, and when I visit next I'd love to see more of this type of music outlet in London. Maybe even another location?