Recordstore.co.uk Reviews 2,421

TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.9

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Review summary

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Evaluating 69 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Many customers report prompt and efficient service, often receiving their orders quickly and in excellent condition. Reviewers frequently highlight fast delivery, with items arriving well-packaged and as described, sometimes even next day. The protective packaging used for products, especially vinyl, is often praised for ensuring items arrive undamaged. However, some customers experienced significant delays in dispatch and delivery, with orders taking weeks to process or not arriving at all. There are also instances where products arrived damaged despite good packaging, or pre-order details were changed without clear communication. A number of people were dissatisfied with the customer service, citing generic responses, lack of updates, and unfulfilled promises regarding order issues.

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Order

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Product

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Delivery service

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Response time

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Service

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Really good order and delivery Will use again

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Dismal customer service. Sent a £250+ box set out damaged. Was returned to them almost two weeks ago. Still no sign of a replacement or a refund despite multiple attempts at communicating with them.... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Prompt and efficient service. Excessive charge for delivery though.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Not in any way to downplay the negative reviews, but just to give my own personal experience for some balance. Ordered 3 vinyl's (at a great price in the sale) at around 10pm Monday night. Woke up Tue... See more

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Company details

  1. Music Store
  2. CD Store
  3. Record Store

Written by the company

We're really into music. The home of exclusive, signed and limited edition vinyl records & cassettes. Specialising in the best new bands and established artists. Shop the newest releases and exclusive, limited-edition music products. We bring you closer to the artists, empowering you to become the ultimate music fan. Never miss an exclusive and join our mailing list! Enjoy 10% off your first order.


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3.9

Great

TrustScore 4 out of 5

2K reviews

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Replied to 87% of negative reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Damaged items from poor packaging

Ordered 2 items to U.S, packaging was terrible damaging both products. They offered a refund but wouldn't pay shipping return so a complete loss to actually send items back for a "refund."

1 August 2024
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Reply from Recordstore.co.uk

Hi Tina

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. 

We are sorry to hear about the issues with your order, apologies for any disappointment caused. 

We can see you have already contacted us. We are looking into this issue and will get back to you shortly.

Many thanks,
Sarah

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome as always

Awesome as always

1 August 2024
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Reply from Recordstore.co.uk

Hi Pauline

Many thanks for the 5 star review, much appreciated!🙂️

We hope you shop with us again soon.

Many thanks again,
Sarah

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Will use again

Great price, dispatched on time and well packaged.

25 July 2024
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Reply from Recordstore.co.uk

Hi Matthew

Thank you so much for the 5-star review.

It's great to hear your order arrived on time and well packaged!🚚️📦️

We look forward to serving you again 🙂️

Many thanks,
Sarah

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast excellent service

Fast excellent service

1 August 2024
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Reply from Recordstore.co.uk

Hey Paul,

Thank you for your kind review!

It has made our day to know you were pleased with our service, we hope you choose to shop with us again soon!

Many thanks,
Niamh

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Arrival on release day

Arrival on release day

25 July 2024
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Reply from Recordstore.co.uk

Hey Andrew,

Thank you for your review and feedback.

We can see this order was delivered to you on the release date as promised. We are unable to ship orders before the item has been released, I am sorry about that.

If you have further questions about our delivery, please reach out via email or live chat so we can advise further.

Many thanks,
Niamh

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast shipping and amazing vinyls

Bought 3 amazing vinyls and very happy with them :)
Fast shipping definitely will buy again

1 August 2024
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Reply from Recordstore.co.uk

Hey Devendu,

Thanks so much for your kind words and review!

It is so great to hear you are happy with the vinyl's you purchased, we hope you enjoy listening!!

Thank you for your support, we hope to see you shopping with us again soon!

Many thanks,
Niamh

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Arrived in excellent condition and…

Arrived in excellent condition and super fast. Very happy I bought from them.

24 July 2024
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Reply from Recordstore.co.uk

Hey Alexander,

Thank you for your review!

It's great to hear your order arrived in excellent condition and super quickly, we are delighted that you are happy with your purchase!

Many thanks,
Niamh

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick delivery

31 July 2024
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Reply from Recordstore.co.uk

Hey Douglas,

Thanks so much for your review

We are happy to hear you were pleased with our speedy delivery ⚡

We hope you chose to shop with us again soon,

Many thanks,
Niamh

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great delivery time

Great delivery time , packing is also good

24 July 2024
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Reply from Recordstore.co.uk

Hey Nicole,

Thank you for your review!

We are glad to hear your order arrived quickly and safely, we hope you enjoy your items!

Many thanks,
Niamh

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

…good mail service good service+

Yes you did they mentioned you to mail man turned back around gave me the package on surprise met him second trip back to me it's was amazing 😄

31 July 2024
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Reply from Recordstore.co.uk

Hey Isreal,

Thank you for your 5-star review!

We are so happy that you were pleased with our service and delivery!

We hope you choose to shop with us again soon.

Many thanks,
Niamh

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Record Store in U.K. delivers to North America

I've purchased from Recordstore.co.uk several times. They deliver! Perfect packaging every time to the U.S.
Thank you for being there! Vinyl is important!

Team Recordstore.co.uk rules! Many thanks. (I apologize for all of the exclamation marks, but you guys rock)

24 July 2024
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Reply from Recordstore.co.uk

Hey Grant,

Thanks for your continued support and kind words, your review has made our day!

We are thrilled to hear that you've been satisfied with our packaging and service, and we agree, vinyl is important, so we hope you can continue to find joy from our selection and continue to use us as your go-to store! 😃

We hope to see you again soon!

Many thanks,
Niamh

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Recordstore.co.uk

Hey Lee

Thank you so much for your kind words and review,

It makes our day to know you were pleased with our customer service!

We hope you choose to shop with us again soon,

Many thanks 
Niamh

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Packaging & 5 Star Service

Excellent packaging and service, on this occasion! Thank you kindly.

26 July 2024
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Reply from Recordstore.co.uk

Hi Marcodacious

Thank you so much for the 5-stars and sharing your positive experience with us - much appreciated!

We hope you shop with us again soon 🙂️

Many thanks,
Sarah

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product

Great product. Arrived on time. Thank you.

29 July 2024
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Reply from Recordstore.co.uk

Hi Sidney

Thank you so much for your 5-star review.

We're happy to hear your order arrived on time!😀️

We hope you choose to shop with us again soon.

Many thanks,
Sarah

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service. Though there was a shipping delay of my purchase (Miki Berenyi's signed "Fingers Crossed" book), I received updates of when the book would be shipped. Received "Fingers Crossed" in excellent condition!

19 July 2024
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Reply from Recordstore.co.uk

Hi Ernie

Thank you so much for your 5-star review.

We're thrilled to hear you found our service excellent!

We apologise for the shipping delay and happy to hear you received updates when your order shipped!

We hope you choose to shop with us again soon 🙂️

Many thanks,
Sarah

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and simple process

Searching and ordering was a quick and simple process. Delivery was good as well,

29 July 2024
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Reply from Recordstore.co.uk

Hi Tracy

Thanks for your review. We love seeing five stars and happy customers!🙂️

We hope you choose to shop with us again soon.

Many thanks,
Sarah

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service.

Great Service.

29 July 2024
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Reply from Recordstore.co.uk

Hi Graham

Thanks so much for leaving us a 5-star review – we’re over the moon about it!

We hope you choose to shop with us again soon.

Many thanks,
Sarah

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service arrived ontime and…

Great service arrived ontime and cheaper than anywhere else I could find the record.

21 July 2024
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Reply from Recordstore.co.uk

Hi Dax

Thank you so much for the 5 stars and sharing your experience with us.

We're glad you've had a great experience with our service!

We hope you choose to shop with us again soon 🙂️

Many thanks,
Sarah

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Recordstore.co.uk

Hi Tam

Thank you so much for the 5-stars and positive comments - much appreciated!

We hope you choose to shop with us again soon 🙂️

Many thanks,
Sarah

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

great service good value

Great service good value

18 July 2024
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Reply from Recordstore.co.uk

Hi Steven

Thank you so much for the positive review.

We're glad you found our service great and good value!

Your feedback means a lot to us 🙂️

Many thanks,
Sarah

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