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Where it all started. Rough Trade was founded by Geoff Travis in 1976 as a London record shop and began releasing as an independent label in 1978. In 1982, the retail outlet broke with the A&R and distribution divisions and became an independent entity, as it remains today. In 1982 Rough Trade West relocated from its original site on Kensington Park Road to nearby Talbot Road. Rough Trade Neal’s Yard opened in 1988 and closed its doors in 2007, ahead of the opening of a new flagship store, Rough Trade East, which opened in 2007 in Brick Lane. Rough Trade NYC opened in Williamsburg, Brooklyn in 2013 and relocated to Rockefeller Center, Manhattan in 2021. Rough Trade Nottingham opened in 2014. Rough Trade Bristol opened in 2017. We host live shows, sell records, merchandise, hardware, beer and coffee. Come say hello!
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- 01172051436
- enquiries@roughtrade.com
- www.roughtrade.com
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Great sale price and arrived really…
Great sale price and arrived really quickly.
My preorder was days late than…
My preorder was days late than expected, but I was notified about this and sent a apology,which was appreciated
There was an unexpected delay in…
There was an unexpected delay in receiving the LP I ordered. However as soon as I queried why the delay the contact sorted things out immediately and I received the package within a few days. Packaging was excellent and the Zawinul all analogue reissue is superb.
We are lucky having a store in…
We are lucky having a store in Nottingham - but I also make use of the web store for special editions and sometimes new releases. Never disappointed, good comms, site is easy to use (too easy if anything) and records arrive quickly with good packaging. Keep up the Rough Trading
Fast shipping and well packaged
Fast shipping and well packaged. Couldn’t ask for more.
Always a pleasure buying from Rough Trade
It is consistently a pleasure to conduct business with Rough Trade, both through their physical retail locations and their online platform. They offer a wide selection of products, including exclusive variations, at competitive prices. All orders I have placed have consistently arrived in pristine condition.
Lacking customer support
Item ordered in March which has not been fulfilled. Their customer service does not respond to emails or chats. Stock auto generated reply received which does not address my query. Very hard to get any meaningful human reply.

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Great to deal with
Great to deal with. Loving the variety of music and options, colours etc, coming through. I think I'm addicted.
This was my first purchase
This was my first purchase, and I was impressed with the delivery to Southeast Asia—the item arrived in perfect condition.
My order arrived with no problem
My order arrived with no problem. I usually have issues with my address and I could place my order without any problem. 100% would recommend and I will buy from them again!
Really cool retro items
Really cool retro items, slight delay on delivery (not rough trades fault) but always kept updated on progress of order.
Brilliant
I was very happy with my purchases from Rough Trade they have a good selection I will be visiting their website again
Friendly helpful and flexible and most…
Friendly helpful and flexible and most importantly item was in stock. Thanks
Even though I haven’t gotten my full…
Even though I haven’t gotten my full order they’ve sent an email apologizing that the items haven’t been dispatched yet but over all the tracking is great through Shop
Great Service
Great service as always, kept up to date continuously on my order & very well packaged & fast delivery.
Great service from you guys
Great service from you guys! Have been collecting vinyl since 1979. Will deffo be using you again. Cheers Chris.
perfect condition
As per normal vinyl arrived as stated
As per normal vinyl arrived as stated, was notified once shipped. Overall a very easy process with a vast library of vinyl to choose from.
Gday from OZ
Gday
Have been dealing with Rough Trade for ages. They’ve never given me any reason to be not coming back. I’m in Australia. Always been packed safely. Highly recommend
Two Orders - Two Packages Received in Great Condition
I ordered a pink copy of Boys of Dungeon Lane and later a White Label Third Man copy. Both came packed securely so nothing was damaged in transit. When I made inquiries, they were answered promptly. My albums play great!
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