Slate grey beenie with Piccadilly Records logo embroidered in silver grey.

Black beenie with Piccadilly Records logo embroidered in silver grey.

Black sweatshirt with dark red flock logo on front.

We love a good celebration at Piccadilly, but you might have noticed we're less keen on organisation. We're the kind of relative who leaves you hanging without even a text on your birthday, only to remember the following week and sweep you off your feet in a whirlwind of ponies, princess outfits and/or tickets to the football. We're so disorganised, we almost forgot our 40th Anniversary - but not quite.

So to commemorate these forty harmonious years in your company, and to put a big tick on our bucket list, we give you our very own EXCLUSIVE VINYL ONLY compilation with tracks handpicked from our various End Of Year charts of 2018. Limited to 500 copies, lovingly adorned in a regal Mark Brown sleeve, and packed with cross genre gems from the last twelve months.

Local hero, ambient master and thoroughly nice chap Phil France extends a warm welcome with the cinematic shuffle and evocative melody of "Mr Jackal" before the silken vocals, sloppy funk and inspired arrangements of "Wings" explain exactly why Kadhja Bonet topped our Piccadilly playlist this year. Keeping it consecutive we turn our attention to Mike Lindsay and Laura Marling's LUMP, whose drifting, dreamy and slightly disorienting "May I Be The Light" marries pointed lyricism, infectious hooks and all sorts of electro-acoustic goodness, segueing perfectly into Tim Burgess's sublime cover of Suicide ballad "Cheree", an opiated lullaby for androids, sheep and humans alike. SFA-related GULP stick to the stoned tempo with the West Coast via Wales psych pop of "Spend Time Right Here With You", while Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever close out the A-side with a little of the chiming guitars, propulsive rhythm and all round indie excellence we've come to expect from them.

Our B-side begins with the kraut-funk exuberance of Christiane F's "Wunderbar", lifted from JD Twitch's compilation of the year "Kreaturen Der Nacht", before veering left of centre and down of beat thanks to Prins Emanuel's Durutti-styled acoustic vignette "Jordkällaren". Next you get "Brockley" a bass heavy, brassy blast of explosive jazz from London newcomer Theon Cross, as heard on Brownswood's fantastic "We Out Here" collection. Closing in on the finish line, Khruangbin come through with a red hot shot of Tarantino-pleasing desert funk in the form of "Maria Tambien", Jon Brooks goes New Age with his Advisory Circle synthscape "Flight Capture" and VHS obsessed, electro-psych renegade TVAM plays us out with the epic and ecstatic "Psychic Data".

Not only have we nailed it with our first ever vinyl comp, but at the bargain price of £9.99 we've given you the perfect stocking filler. Happy anniversary!

STAFF COMMENTS

Barry says: Oh Yes! It's finally here, the day has come. Featuring some of our favourite tracks from our favourite albums of the year, this little purple beaut reads like a what's what of the best music around today. Completely essential and superbly priced fun for all the family.

FORMAT INFORMATION

Ltd LP Info: Limited to 500 copies.

Limited edition! Burgundy tote bag with 2018 End Of Year Booklet logo printed in white.

Back in the day (the late 90s!), confronted from October onwards by a raft of Christmas-related albums from the major labels, and barely a squeak of a release from the independents, we decided to compile our own top 50 albums of the year, and promote that over the festive season instead. 

Now over two decades on, and with the arrival of the World Wide Web, Piccadilly Records Top 100 has become one of THE essential end of year charts to check out. Our End Of Year Review booklets have also become increasingly sought-after, and now comes packed with our Top 100 albums, Top 20 compilations, Top 10 reissues/collections, Genre charts, staff charts, Celeb charts, and reviews of our favourite albums all wrapped in lush perfect bound artwork by Piccadilly pal Mark Brown (www.markbrownstudio.co.uk). 
The perfect read for any music lover over Crimbo.

This booklet is free instore or just 1 pence (plus p+p) via the website. 

Heavyweight fair-trade cotton canvas bag with 12cm (4 1/2") gusset so it's plenty big enough and strong enough to hold a fair chunk of records and also doubles as a rather nice groceries bag.

New for Summer 2018, this shirt features a vanilla print on a burgundy Gildan Softstyle Rinspun t-shirt.

FORMAT INFORMATION

S Info: To fit chest 28"/30".

M Info: To fit chest 32"/34".

L Info: To fit chest 36"/38".

XL Info: To fit chest 40""/42".

New for Summer 2018, this shirt features a silver print on a navy Gildan Softstyle Rinspun t-shirt.

FORMAT INFORMATION

S Info: To fit chest 28"/30".

M Info: To fit chest 32"/34".

L Info: To fit chest 36"/38".

XL Info: To fit chest 40""/42".

One colour 'mono' print (CORAL RED) of the Piccadilly Records logo on a grey tote bag.

One colour 'mono' print (aqua) of the Piccadilly Records logo on a burgundy tote bag.

New for Summer 2018, this shirt features a coral red print on a heather navy Gildan Softstyle Rinspun t-shirt.

FORMAT INFORMATION

S Info: To fit chest 28"/30".

M Info: To fit chest 32"/34".

L Info: To fit chest 36"/38".

XL Info: To fit chest 40""/42".

Piccadilly Records logo and white 'Cityscape' print on black felt slipmat. Designed by Mark Brown (markbrownstudio.co.uk), the design is a features a graphic representation of the Manchester cityscape, which also looks like an electronic waveform created by music.

One colour 'mono' print (VANILLA) of the Piccadilly Records logo on a navy blue tote bag.

One colour 'mono' print (GREY) of the Piccadilly Records logo on a navy blue tote bag.

One colour 'mono' print (white) of the Piccadilly Records logo on a black tote bag.

Back in the day, confronted from October onwards by a raft of Christmas-related albums from the major labels, and barely a squeak of a release from the independents, we decided to compile our own top 50 albums of the year, and promote that over the festive season instead.

Now over two decades on, and with the arrival of the World Wide Web, Piccadilly Records Top 100 has become one of THE essential end of year charts to check out. Our End Of Year Review booklets have also become increasingly sought-after, and now comes packed with our Top 100 albums, Top 20 compilations, Top 10 reissues/collections, Top 10 box sets, (new for this year) Top 20 singles, staff charts and reviews of our favourite albums all wrapped in lush perfect bound artwork by Piccadilly pal Mark Brown (www.markbrownstudio.co.uk).
The perfect read for any music lover over Crimbo.

This booklet is free instore or just 1 pence (plus p+p) via the website. 

Slate grey beenie with Piccadilly Records logo embroidered in silver grey.

Blue marl beenie with Piccadilly Records logo embroidered in silver grey.

Grey marl beenie with Piccadilly Records logo embroidered in silver grey.

The latest Piccadilly Records T-Shirt featuring our new logo, complete with snazzy 'PICCADILLYRECORDS.COM - MANCHESTER' sleeve print.

Printed on a Gildan Softstyle Adult Ringspun dark red T-Shirt.

FORMAT INFORMATION

S Info: To fit chest size 34/36".

M Info: To fit chest size 38/40".

L Info: To fit chest size 42/44".

XL Info: To fit chest size 46/48".

Black hoodie with front pocket and Piccadilly Records logo embroided in sliver grey on the left breast.

FORMAT INFORMATION

M Info: To fit chest 38/40" approx. (Underarm width 22")

L Info: To fit chest 42/44" approx. (Underarm width 23.5")

A pair of Piccadilly Records slipmats including one each of the 'Cityscape' and 'Half Record' designs.

Slipmat 1: Piccadilly Records logo and white 'Cityscape' print on black felt slipmat. Designed by Mark Brown (markbrownstudio.co.uk), the design is a features a graphic image of the Manchester cityscape, which also looks like an electronic waveform created by music.

Slipmat 2: Piccadilly Records logo and white 'Half Record' print on black felt slipmat. Designed by Mark Brown (markbrownstudio.co.uk), the design is a features a graphic representation of the Manchester G-MEX Centre combined with half a vinyl record.

Piccadilly Records logo and white 'Half Record' print on black felt slipmat. Designed by Mark Brown (markbrownstudio.co.uk), the design is a features a graphic representation of the Manchester G-MEX Centre combined with half a vinyl record.

Celebrating 25 years as Manchester’s leading independent record shop, this book asks ‘What makes Piccadilly Records so special?’

Whilst music is the heart of Piccadilly Records, the soul is most definitely the people.

Self-published by Piccadilly Records’ Michael and Gwen Riley Jones, this photo-book is a celebration of people, place and music.

Alongside current and ex-staff, the book features a host of Manchester musicians and DJs including Johnny Marr, Marc Riley, Tim Burgess and Duncan Wallis (of Dutch Uncles) and regular customers, all of whom have played an integral role in the history of the shop.

‘This book is a testament to the Piccadilly Records attitude to business. It’s not about just the staff who work there or the ‘pop’ stars and DJs that pass through. It’s about the music lovers that come in on a regular basis putting money through the tills and buying all those inspiring albums.” Richard Hector-Jones

The latest Piccadilly Records T-Shirt featuring our new logo, complete with snazzy 'PICCADILLYRECORDS.COM - MANCHESTER' sleeve print.

Printed on a Gildan Softstyle Adult Ringspun black T-Shirt.

FORMAT INFORMATION

S Info: To fit chest size 34/36".

M Info: To fit chest size 38/40".

L Info: To fit chest size 42/44".

XL Info: To fit chest size 46/48".

The latest Piccadilly Records T-Shirt featuring our new logo, complete with snazzy 'PICCADILLYRECORDS.COM - MANCHESTER' sleeve print.

Printed on a Gildan Softstyle Adult Ringspun heather navy T-Shirt.

FORMAT INFORMATION

S Info: To fit chest size 34/36".

M Info: To fit chest size 38/40".

L Info: To fit chest size 42/44".

XL Info: To fit chest size 46/48".

GIFT VOUCHER - UK CUSTOMERS ONLY - £6.50 POSTAGE VIA ROYAL MAIL SPECIAL DELIVERY GUARANTEED.
ONLINE E-VOUCHER - UK & INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS - E-VOUCHERS ARE EMAILED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF PURCHASE.

See Fomat Info for more details.

Both types of vouchers can be redeemed either online or instore.

Our ‘free postage over £50’ offer does not apply to gift vouchers, it does still apply to the goods bought with the voucher though.

FORMAT INFORMATION

Gift Voucher Info:
Gift Vouchers are available to UK customers only. They are posted out using Royal Mail Special Delivery which is £6.50. This is a next day signed for service, so someone needs to be available to sign for the delivery.

Pick up in-store option is not available for gift vouchers.

IMPORTANT!:
We will always post the vouchers to the card holder’s address.
If you want us to post them direct to the recipient, then please provide their name, address and any greetings you wish us to add to their card in the ‘customer comments’ section of the order page. Please DO NOT put their details in the 'post to' fields on the order page.

Online e-Voucher Info:
e-Vouchers are available to UK and international customers.

e-Vouchers will be e-mailed to you within 24 hours of purchase as a .pdf attachment.

Please make sure you have mail@piccadillyrecords.com in your contacts to avoid the email being sent to your junk mail.

These rather lovely greetings cards feature Ben Lamb's amazing illustration of our shop front.

They're printed on recycled paper and blank inside, so you can add whatever message you like.

GIFT VOUCHER - UK CUSTOMERS ONLY - £6.50 POSTAGE VIA ROYAL MAIL SPECIAL DELIVERY GUARANTEED.
ONLINE E-VOUCHER - UK & INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS - E-VOUCHERS ARE EMAILED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF PURCHASE.

See Fomat Info for more details.

Both types of vouchers can be redeemed either online or instore.

Our ‘free postage over £50’ offer does not apply to gift vouchers, it does still apply to the goods bought with the voucher though.

FORMAT INFORMATION

Gift Voucher Info:
Gift Vouchers are available to UK customers only. They are posted out using Royal Mail Special Delivery which is £6.50. This is a next day signed for service, so someone needs to be available to sign for the delivery.

Pick up in-store option is not available for gift vouchers.

IMPORTANT!:
We will always post the vouchers to the card holder’s address.
If you want us to post them direct to the recipient, then please provide their name, address and any greetings you wish us to add to their card in the ‘customer comments’ section of the order page. Please DO NOT put their details in the 'post to' fields on the order page.

Online e-Voucher Info:
e-Vouchers are available to UK and international customers.

e-Vouchers will be e-mailed to you within 24 hours of purchase as a .pdf attachment.

Please make sure you have mail@piccadillyrecords.com in your contacts to avoid the email being sent to your junk mail.

GIFT VOUCHER - UK CUSTOMERS ONLY - £6.50 POSTAGE VIA ROYAL MAIL SPECIAL DELIVERY GUARANTEED.
ONLINE E-VOUCHER - UK & INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS - E-VOUCHERS ARE EMAILED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF PURCHASE.

See Fomat Info for more details.

Both types of vouchers can be redeemed either online or instore.

FORMAT INFORMATION

Gift Voucher Info:
Gift Vouchers are available to UK customers only. They are posted out using Royal Mail Special Delivery which is £6.50. This is a next day signed for service, so someone needs to be available to sign for the delivery.

Pick up in-store option is not available for gift vouchers.

IMPORTANT!:
We will always post the vouchers to the card holder’s address.
If you want us to post them direct to the recipient, then please provide their name, address and any greetings you wish us to add to their card in the ‘customer comments’ section of the order page. Please DO NOT put their details in the 'post to' fields on the order page.

Online e-Voucher Info:
e-Vouchers are available to UK and international customers.

e-Vouchers will be e-mailed to you within 24 hours of purchase as a .pdf attachment.

Please make sure you have mail@piccadillyrecords.com in your contacts to avoid the email being sent to your junk mail.

GIFT VOUCHER - UK CUSTOMERS ONLY - £6.50 POSTAGE VIA ROYAL MAIL SPECIAL DELIVERY GUARANTEED.
ONLINE E-VOUCHER - UK & INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS - E-VOUCHERS ARE EMAILED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF PURCHASE.

See Fomat Info for more details.

Both types of vouchers can be redeemed either online or instore.

Our ‘free postage over £50’ offer does not apply to gift vouchers, it does still apply to the goods bought with the voucher though.

FORMAT INFORMATION

Gift Voucher Info:
Gift Vouchers are available to UK customers only. They are posted out using Royal Mail Special Delivery which is £6.50. This is a next day signed for service, so someone needs to be available to sign for the delivery.

Pick up in-store option is not available for gift vouchers.

IMPORTANT!:
We will always post the vouchers to the card holder’s address.
If you want us to post them direct to the recipient, then please provide their name, address and any greetings you wish us to add to their card in the ‘customer comments’ section of the order page. Please DO NOT put their details in the 'post to' fields on the order page.

Online e-Voucher Info:
e-Vouchers are available to UK and international customers.

e-Vouchers will be e-mailed to you within 24 hours of purchase as a .pdf attachment.

Please make sure you have mail@piccadillyrecords.com in your contacts to avoid the email being sent to your junk mail.

Samson & Delilah are a 5 piece folk-rock band from Manchester led by the songwriting partnership of husband and wife Sam Lench and Anna Zweck. Their self-titled debut album of 2009 was well received by press, getting airplay on Tom Robinson (6 Music), sessions with BBC Manchester and BBC Nottingham, and led to shows at Greenbelt and Limetree Festivals and supports to Horse Feathers, A Hawk & A Hacksaw, 3 Daft Monkeys and Mick Turner (Dirty 3).

"Black Dog" is the first single from Samson & Delilah's new album "And Straight On Till Morning", scheduled for release in January 2011. Immaculately recorded live in a Victorian concert hall, the album shows the band's progression from a duo vehicle for Zweck and Lench to a full band capable of shifting in a heartbeat from mournful piano laments to Byrds-like psyche-drone to recalling 'Arcade Fire after a country-folk makeover' (City Life). The single "Black Dog" is a perfect introduction to a stunning record.

FORMAT INFORMATION

Ltd CDS Info: Exclusive limited CD single, only available from here. A hand numbered edition of 100 copies only.