The Gramophone Shop
My first record shop was The Gramophone Shop - just opposite the City Hall - beside the Linenhall Library. I bought my first single there 'I'm A Boy' - The Who - at the ripe old age of 12. It was especially notable for the listening booths. We would drop in after school to regularly listen to the latest sounds. It was there I decided between 'Harvest' and 'A Nod's As Good As A Wink'. I chose the Faces. I also remember first hearing Led Zeppelin there (LZ II)and Rory Gallagher with Taste - 'On The Boards'. Aah nostalgia, it ain't like it used to be.
I worked there in the 1970s. This was my first job after leaving school and I loved it. Went to see Bowie in London 1975 with Wesley Graham who also worked there. Happy times. Comment: Gerry McGarry.
Keith M. 'Great shop. Bought madness and specials after school in 81&82 there. Loved listening headphones. Etched in memory.' (April 22, 2016).
I worked there in the 1970s. This was my first job after leaving school and I loved it. Went to see Bowie in London 1975 with Wesley Graham who also worked there. Happy times. Comment: Gerry McGarry.
Keith M. 'Great shop. Bought madness and specials after school in 81&82 there. Loved listening headphones. Etched in memory.' (April 22, 2016).
