hmv (UK) Reviews 150,923

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Review summary

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Looking at 31,398 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the efficient delivery service, noting that orders often arrive sooner than expected and are well-protected. The products themselves are consistently described as high quality, with many appreciating the wide selection available, especially for music and films. Reviewers also highlight the excellent customer service, commending the staff for being friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, whether online or in-store. However, some customers also noted occasional issues with order fulfillment, such as delays in dispatch, items arriving damaged, or receiving incorrect items. A few other people also felt that packaging could be insufficient, leading to products being damaged during transit.

What people talk about most

Delivery service

Consumers find delivery service to be positive, frequently praising the speed and efficiency of deliveries.... See more

Product

Clients share positive opinions on product, often highlighting the great selection of music, films, and... See more

Order

Users describe positive interactions with order, highlighting the ease of finding items and the efficiency of... See more

Service

People report positive experiences with service, consistently praising the brilliant, excellent, and... See more

Staff

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of staff, consistently praising their helpfulness, politeness, and... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As an online retailer of music, films, and related products, you can't do much better than HMV. A great choice, although you may want to compare their prices. My order was delivered sooner than expe... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It is always a pleasure to shop in store or on-line, but do prefer in store as the help and information is there always and easy to get. I always get good customer care, thanks to everyone who works... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It is difficult for me to shop as I am a person with Autism and being in public has its drawbacks with so much ignorance and lack of humanity. HMV has been a place where I have been shopping since I w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dea Matrona CD launch gig at the Birmingham Vaults. My pre ordered CD arrived on the due date and the Dea Matrona live show and meet n' greet was well organised and the HMV staff were polite and helpf... See more

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Company details

  1. #47 of 60 best companies in Music shop
  2. #11 of 19 best companies in CD Shop
  3. #2 of 4 best companies in DVD Shop
  4. #19 of 26 best companies in Record Shop
  5. #22 of 31 best companies in Home audio shop
  6. #13 of 27 best companies in T-shirt Shop

About hmv (UK)

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At hmv, we’re totally obsessed with entertainment and pretty thrilled that we get to discover amazing new music, films and pop culture every single day. And of course we want to be able to share our top finds with other entertainment fans like you!

Discover new bands and artists, read about the latest films, find out about all the great live signings and gigs going on in your local area and own the music, film and pop culture you love.

Make yourself comfortable in the real home of entertainment.

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4.6

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

151k reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top Store!

Always great service and competetive prices.

16 June 2026
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Reply from hmv (UK)

Hi Andy

Thanks for getting in touch with such a positive 5 star review; we really appreciate your comments and hope to see you again in the near future.

Cheers!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service.

Prompt deliver of ordered product. No problems.

13 June 2026
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Reply from hmv (UK)

Hi Mr

Thank you for leaving a 5 star review! We pride ourselves on offering our customers the best experience and we’re so pleased to hear this has paid off.

See you soon :-)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My vinyl LP arrived extremely quickly…

My vinyl LP arrived extremely quickly just as promised and I am delighted with it. I would definitely recommend and use HMV again

16 June 2026
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Reply from hmv (UK)

Hello Liz

Thanks for leaving us a great review, we’re delighted to read your kind comments and can’t wait to see you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick

Quick, efficient delivery, well within the stipulated time.

16 June 2026
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Reply from hmv (UK)

Hi John

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

Thank you for shopping with hmv and we hope to see you again soon :-)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve used this service several times…

I’ve used this service several times and once again it has been excellent Good communication prior to delivery and safe delivery

16 June 2026
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Reply from hmv (UK)

Hi Christine

Thanks for getting in touch with such a positive 5 star review; we really appreciate your comments and hope to see you again in the near future.

Cheers!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful, friendly and efficient

The staff are EXREMELY helpful friendly and efficient. The shelves are well stocked and if they havent got what I want they can get it for me.

15 June 2026
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Reply from hmv (UK)

Hi Mr

Thanks for leaving us a great review, we’re so pleased to hear you’re loving our Woking store!

Our colleagues work hard to offer our customers the best shopping experience in our stores and they’ll be delighted to read your kind comments, so we’ll pass this over to them.

Thanks so much and we hope to see you again soon :-)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful staff

16 June 2026
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Reply from hmv (UK)

Hi Kevin

Thanks for leaving us a great review, we’re so pleased to hear you’re loving our Norwich store!

Our colleagues work hard to offer our customers the best shopping experience in our stores and they’ll be delighted to read your kind comments, so we’ll pass this over to them.

Thanks so much and we hope to see you again soon :-)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Hi Jane

Thanks for your review, we love seeing 5 stars and happy customers!

Hope you choose to shop with us again soon,

Thanks.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

restarted my vinyl collection

restarted my vinyl collection, and collecting what i like, instore. and if they dont have it in stock they have it delivered to my house . cant get better than that.

15 June 2026
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Reply from hmv (UK)

Hi Mr

Thanks for getting in touch with such a positive 5 star review; we really appreciate your comments and hope to see you again in the near future.

Cheers!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super quick and easy to use and deal…

Super quick and easy to use and deal with. Will definitely use again!

15 June 2026
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Reply from hmv (UK)

Hello RM

Thanks for leaving us a great review, we’re delighted to read your kind comments and can’t wait to see you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 star vinyl order

Easy to complete the online order and delivery was very quick, which was great as I needed this vinyl for a gift .

13 June 2026
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Reply from hmv (UK)

Hi Caz

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

Thank you for shopping with hmv and we hope to see you again soon :-)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delivered as promised.

Delivered as promised.
Very happy customer
Thank you

16 June 2026
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Reply from hmv (UK)

Hi Amanda

Thanks for your review, we love seeing 5 stars and happy customers!

Hope you choose to shop with us again soon,

Thanks.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Surprising finds

Picked up a signed Dub pistols 12” album for a great price the other day whilst having a rummage through the Dance section, Just a little win win situation I thought to myself 👌

16 June 2026
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Reply from hmv (UK)

Hi James

Thank you for leaving a 5 star review! We pride ourselves on offering our customers the best experience and we’re so pleased to hear this has paid off.

See you soon :-)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pre ordering was easy and straight…

Pre ordering was easy and straight forward arrived on the day they gave me packaging was first class

16 June 2026
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Reply from hmv (UK)

Hi Leighton

Thank you for leaving a 5 star review! We pride ourselves on offering our customers the best experience and we’re so pleased to hear this has paid off.

See you soon :-)

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Stitch Fan

Ordered Stitch keyrings. They were fine. The stitch fan was obviously preowned. Scratches on base and an eye scratched. Disappointed.

16 June 2026
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Reply from hmv (UK)

Hi Lisa

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to hear your item was damaged, apologies for any disappointment caused. Please contact us at website.service@hmv.co.uk so we can assist you with this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt efficient service

Prompt efficient service, competitively priced. Excellent response when unable to supply an item. My money returned immediately.

13 June 2026
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Reply from hmv (UK)

Hi Mrs

Thanks for your review, we love seeing 5 stars and happy customers!

Hope you choose to shop with us again soon,

Thanks.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful and polite service

Very helpful and polite service, I couldn't have asked for more.

16 June 2026
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Reply from hmv (UK)

Hi Mr

Thanks for getting in touch with such a positive 5 star review; we really appreciate your comments and hope to see you again in the near future.

Cheers!

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