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Which record shop is your preferred destination?(The big question)
Virgin has radically revamped the one-time Tower Records store in London's Piccadilly. It is one of the most famous music shops in the world, but which is your favourite?
Michael McClatchey, Moshi Moshi
"It's hardly a secret, but my favourite has got to be Rough Trade in West London, which has staff who are both knowledgeable and friendly (a rare combination). And if you're an A&R scout, they'll do your job for you."
John Smith, Musicians Union
"HMV Oxford Street has been my stomping ground ever since I was a student at the Royal Academy of Music. It's where my heart is and I used to spend hours in there. It's like a football team--you don't change your allegiance, so I always go back."
Gideon Coe, BBC DJ
"I love the Rough Trade shop on Talbot Road in London All of the staff know more about music than I ever will, but they don't rub it in. They also don't mind when I go in and tut at omissions from their otherwise excellent top 101 albums of the year list I could spend all my money and most of everybody else's in there."