What a shame...
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A long-running record store in Norwich has been forced to close after 30 years amid the impact of rising costs and the owner's ill health.
Fine City Sounds in Pottergate is planning a huge 'everything must go' sale in April and will offer big discounts on its vast selection of records.
Owner Mark Long, who has been running the business for the last 18 years after taking it over from Paul Fisher, said it has been a "fantastic" experience and was sad to close.
He said: "It has been absolutely fantastic and I've met some amazing people and made some amazing memories.
"It is really sad we are having to close but it came to a point where there was no other choice."
Fine City Sounds has been keeping music lovers happy for more than 30 years with its large selection of vinyl and CDs covering a range of genres.
The store has been visited by a number of famous faces over the years, with musician Jools Holland, actor John Hurt and Baywatch star David Hasselhoff among those who have visited.
Mr Long has been unable to work in the shop for the last two years due to health reasons with business partner Andrew Watson taking over the reins.
He added: "As well as my health, the cost of everything that has made it difficult to keep going.
"The running costs are so high right now that every time we open the doors it costs a big amount of money."
Mr Long is planning to hold a big sale in April in order to get rid of all their stock, with all LPs on offer for £3 a piece and six singles for £10.
The sale will take place on Friday, April 7, and Saturday, April 8, and will be open from 10am.
Posted By: DrDublin on February 6th 2023 at 14:14:45
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- What a shame... (General Chat) - DrDublin, Feb 6, 14:14:45
- I can remember the days when practically every other shop in Norwich was a record shop (General Chat) - Bravo win or die, Feb 6, 15:01:27
- What was the one on Davey Place called? (General Chat) - Winged Eel Creosote, Feb 6, 16:54:35
- Lest we forget this place. Always an interesting walk round.... (General Chat) - DrDublin, Feb 6, 15:20:22
- Robin's Records, Andy's Records, Wilson's, Top Deck (too cool for me) and Backs (Swan Lane (n/m) (General Chat) - Old Git, Feb 6, 15:15:40
- Before the internet this is where you would line up for your concert tickets. (n/m) (General Chat) - usacanary, Feb 6, 16:49:46
- Ace records, lower goat lane (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Feb 6, 16:36:12
- And let us not forget Norwich Record Exchange on St. Ben's... (General Chat) - Pixelman, Feb 6, 16:26:42
- Don’t remember Wilson’s but I do remember HMV upstairs at Top Shop (General Chat) - Bravo win or die, Feb 6, 16:17:27
- Wilsons was the one for me in the 60s and early 70s (n/m) (General Chat) - Old Splat, Feb 6, 15:06:30
- That led me to wonder what happened to Andy's Records on Lower Goat Lane (General Chat) - Old Git, Feb 6, 15:00:55
- That is a shame, nice chap as well 😢 (n/m) (General Chat) - Augustus Pablo, Feb 6, 14:58:42
- I can remember the days when practically every other shop in Norwich was a record shop (General Chat) - Bravo win or die, Feb 6, 15:01:27
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