Behind The Counter

Our 7th season spotlighting the UK's independent record shops

“A record shop just ends up being a kind of hub for creative people to coalesce around."

"We love what we do. To actually be behind the counter and see the new releases and be a part of the industry without playing an instrument or being able to sing.”

“You’re getting something different coming into a shop, talking to someone, hearing something new; its that’s kind of interpersonal thing you don’t get with the internet.”

This week's episode of Behind The Counter season 6 features Off the Record in Milton Keynes. "Off the Record is a charity shop and it raises funds for Willen Hospice which is a local charity that is very dear to the community."

The Musical Box has been in our family since 1947 and we're on our fourth generation."

"Wouldn't it be great to one day have our own record shop? Forty years later, it was a reality."

"We wanted to create a record buying experience that wasn't just about the music itself but everything that surrounded the music."

"I think every town needs a record shop. It's really important that like minded people, who have a passion for music and vinyl have somewhere physical to go."