In the 80s we used to go around the market looking for any old dodgy tape of out takes and would pay through the nose for the less than standard gems. We would go to the Electric Ballroom to the record fair and find great stuff and even if we didnt the expectation was part of the fun.

In the 90s the tapes turned to Cds and I remember waiting with thousands of others outside of the store waiting for Prince to cut the ribbon, Mayte looked so beautiful standing with him on the balcony...

Any other memories?

Ive only ever seen the photos.

rolling said:

Well as usual he kept us waiting ages - but it was worth it! shame the store ran out of steam

oh the memories, i used to basically live in that store on chalk farm road, got to know a lot of the staff and was the first place i met prince, loved it. also i was in the market across the street one sunday years ago and chaka khan was stood next to me, chatted to her for ages and we went to the shop togheter, and a few big bodyguards, oh the memories of old camden town!

stay funky

Rhythm and Blues are used to enjoy yourself...and Rock and Roll is used for punishment...I once found a piece of gravel on a road and when I picked it up I had to reach for the lupe in my pocket...and it read...please skip over me...I am not a rock that you step own.

Tame said:

HUH?

Yes, great memories. I lived in London as a student in the early 90s, and what an excitement it was to see the various bootlegs offered there (the days before internet...). And then of course always the question, does the student budget have space for this...

At the end of '89 I bought in Camden a "Red Rose" vinyl long-playing 7" with Just my Imagination, Red House, etc.

Krid said:

Yep I was a poor uni student in the late 80s so would save my coins to get them hissy tapes off that big biker dude on a sunday! then back to the tube for the 14 minute wait for the next Northern Line train!

Tame said:

Wipe your mouth, you're talking shit again...