Independent Record Store Treasure Hunt

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Two of the most fun things one can get up to on a lazy Saturday afternoon - with your pants on, anyway - are visiting one of the few remaining independent record stores, or going on an elaborate treasure hunt for awesome prizes. Imagine our delight then, to find out that the cheerful directory-specialists over at Yell (that's like a digital Yellow Pages for those of you reading in black and white or watching on VHS) have organised a treasure hunt in the UK's indy record stores. About ruddy time.

We all know that independent record stores have hit hard notes in the age of austerity. What were once the feeding grounds for thousands of wannabe John Cusacks with an encyclopaedic knowledge of tropicalia, no wave, or jazz-dubstep (ok, I made the last one up) have now, for the most part, become grimly boarded-up reminders that those who still have any money choose not to spend it on CDs.

Me? I still get excited about rummaging around for that first vinyl pressing of Bowie's Space Oddity with the blue cover and '(Don't Sit Down)' at track 3. In this instance, the Golden Ticket you'll be looking for is a copy of (fictional) '90s dance thumper 'Pulse & Thunder' by Day V Lately. Nevermind the ruse, whoever put together this little gem certainly listened to their fair share of Grace, plus a sizeable dose of Shamen for good measure.

Have a sneak peak below:



The folks over at Yell reliably inform us that the best way to locate your local independent record store is using their Yell app for Android and iPhone. There are ten copies of 'Pulse and Thunder' hidden up and down the country, and £10,000-worth of prizes to be won. Sounds like a win-win situation to me...

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