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Record Greetings - record and greetings card shop, Croydon
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Record Greetings - record and greetings card shop, Croydon
Record Greetings, a record and greetings cards shop at 77 George Street, Croydon in the days when vinyl was king, long before the advent of digital streaming... The shop is now a branch of Boots the Chemists. Date: 1980
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1980 Advent Days Record Store Vinyl
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In this evocative photograph, we step back in time to the vibrant and eclectic shopping scene of Croydon, South London, in the year 1980. The focus of our attention is Record Greetings, a quintessential record and greetings cards shop located at 77 George Street. The shopfront, adorned with a charming display of colorful records and playful greeting cards, beckons passersby with the promise of unique finds and heartfelt expressions. Record Greetings was a cherished hub for music enthusiasts and card collectors alike, a place where the joy of discovering new sounds and sharing heartfelt messages intertwined. The shop's windows, filled with an array of vinyl records, showcased the latest releases and timeless classics, while the shelves inside held a vast selection of greeting cards for every occasion. As the 1980s progressed, the record industry was on the cusp of a seismic shift. The advent of CDs was just around the corner, threatening to disrupt the traditional record store model. However, in the days when vinyl was undeniably king, Record Greetings thrived, offering a warm and welcoming space for music lovers to explore and connect. Today, the shop has been transformed into a branch of Boots the Chemists, a testament to the ever-evolving retail landscape. Yet, the memories of Record Greetings and the magic it brought to the lives of its customers continue to resonate, making this photograph a poignant reminder of a bygone era in the rich tapestry of British shopping history.
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