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Toast - Our Price Records

Nov 21, 2024
Discover the fascinating rise and fall of Our Price Records, a once-thriving music retailer. Explore its innovative strategies that attracted young audiences and supported indie labels. Hear personal stories from former employees about the brand's community impact. Delve into challenges it faced during technological shifts and competition from larger chains. The discussion also considers potential revivals for brick-and-mortar music shops in the age of vinyl resurgence, emphasizing the need for passionate leadership and unique customer experiences.
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Quick takeaways

  • Our Price Records thrived in the 1980s by addressing an untapped market with affordable music sales and strong customer engagement.
  • The chain's decline stemmed from mismanagement post-acquisition and failure to adapt to digital music trends, leading to its disappearance.

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The Rise of Our Price Records

Our Price Records became a significant player in the UK music retail scene when it opened its first store in 1971, initially launched as the Tape Revolution. The founders, Gary Nesbitt and Michael Isaacs, identified an untapped market while searching for a cassette, leading them to establish a chain that focused on affordable music sales. By capitalizing on the rising popularity of cassettes and vinyl, they undercut competitors by offering lower prices and emphasizing volume sales, which resonated with the youth of the time. Their commitment to customer engagement and knowledgeable staff helped create a loyal customer base, setting Our Price apart from mainstream retailers.

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