One of the best parts about running the shop is resurrecting long defunct media - and sounding awesome today is this Otis Redding 8 Track tape. It’s about as analogue as you can get. Pop in to hear it - open 11-5 every Saturday. And don’t forget that we offer a hifi repair service as well!

Anyone want to play my new party game? I call it ‘picture disc or quiche’ I’ll go first..

Merry Christmas!

Last minute Christmas gifts required? We’ve got tons of affordable vinyl, vinyl care products and record vouchers at our, frankly ace, local record shop. Open this Monday 22nd 11-5 for last minute purchases then closed until Saturday 27th. 124 South Road, Waterloo, L22

Nice original press of this in the shop, never stays around for long so pick it up while you can. Open Saturday 11-5. 124 South Road, Waterloo, L22.

Strange nonny album from the early 70’s with uncomfortable lyrics and a half decent cover of Along Comes Mary. Apparently the dude lived in a castle which probably tells you all you need to know. Available from my shop, 124 South Road, Waterloo. Open Saturday 11-5

Mostly great record from a comically dull movie based on an indecipherable book. If anyone has any other cultural sacred cows they want me evaluate over the festive season then just let me know. Available from my record shop, open Saturday 11-5. 124 South Road, Waterloo, L22.

A sample of some of the fantastic second hand records just in - plus an Imagine Dragons album. Don’t know what to get great Aunt Gertrude for Chrimbo? Inflammable Material by the Stiff Little Fingers or Cut by The Slits should fit the bill nicely. Open Saturday 11-5 124 South Road, L22 0ND

We like to enter into the spirit of things at @collectsurvive and no more so than Christmas. I think this price sticker reveals our true feelings for the big day. Spend! Spend! Spend! Open Saturday 11-5. 124 South Road, Waterloo, Liverpool, L22.

I popped to the shop for a pint of milk today and these are already for sale. The world is going to hell in a handcart and only Earth, Wind and Fire can save us.. Open today 11-5 #easter #ffs #earthwindandfire

Some of the new stock being expertly shown off by Liv All this hitting the shelves this Saturday - open 11-5 124 South Road, Waterloo, L21 I may even play more than one Steely Dan tune - if my fillings can take it. It’s so sickly sweet it’s like having five sugars in your tea.. See ya Saturday.

I’ll be getting some this #Prince collection out tomorrow which includes albums, singles, posters, vinyl printing lithographs and the one you’re all waiting for…. Cassingles. Open Saturday 11-5

It was a fun day down at the shop today with some interesting records coming in including this one. We like to test all of our records here at the shop and this one is no different - luckily it came with handy instruction manuals, although I fear I may have put my hip out during the process.

Here’s a spooky thing - see those lights on the album sleeve? They’re not actually printed on the sleeve! Is it a supernatural phantasm manifestation? This spectral subterfuge is out in the racks along with loads of other new vinyl this Saturday between 11-5. ‘Monster Mash’ is also in the jukebox

What a lovely surprise today to catch up with @paul_baines who came down to visit the shop. Paul and I worked at Crown Records in Crosby way back in the day. Thanks to everyone else who came down today - see ya next week: Open 11-5 every Saturday or online at www.collectsurvive.co.uk

Today we be mostly playing hip-hop with @livwds and I showing our true East/West loyalties. Find these records plus many, many more at my record shop @collectsurvive 124 South Road, Waterloo, L22. Open Saturday 11-5.

Soz, but I’m not opening today. The wind and that causing disruption. Putting up some shelves instead. Stay safe and see you next Saturday 👍🏼

Do you like Roses? I like the ones with caramel and hazelnut, but I also have these available at the shop - all near mint and some with postcards so you can post one to yourself in 1988 advising against those hemp dungarees and smiley bucket hat. Open Sat 11-5. 124 South Road, Waterloo, L21 0ND.

Fancy doing a bit of vinyl sleuthing? I picked up a Prince collection with this set of vinyl sleeve design boards and metal printing sheets. It’s for a boot of The Black Album with altered track titles and issued by ‘Embassey Productions’ but I can’t find any evidence of it online. Any ideas?

Potty about Prog? Nutty about New-Wave? Mad about Metal? Then you should come to my record shop. We have tons of used vinyl covering a vast amount of genres from Acid Jazz to Zydeco and everything in between. Open Sat 11-5. 124 South Road, Waterloo, L22.

Want to come to my record shop but have your kids in tow and don’t want them interrupting you whilst you browse? No problems! Feel free to use our friendly crèche area with loads of VHS movies for the kids - here’s a favourite! Open Saturday 11-5, 124 South Road, Waterloo, L22 and on Discogs.

Busy day of VHS quality assurance at the shop - with biscuits and tea. I think some records were priced, I was too busy messing with the tracking. Open again next Sat with more records going out and more VHS action.

A new flick through video is up on the tube RIGHT NOW. It’s been a while but I have not lost any of my ability to produce tedious and mirthless flick through videos. Some of the records are ok though. Enjoy! youtu.be/7-QoFzG0XMI?...

The metal is flying out the door and this lucky punter even has a chance of winning a Judas Priest Suzuki. Always wear a crash helmet kids - one with Viking horns obviously, but wear one all the same. Open until 5pm today.

Just some of the new stock going out at the shop this week. Open Saturday 11-5. Come dressed as Manowar and win a free 7” of Agadoo by Blacklace. You’re welcome. Collect & Survie Record Shop, 124 South Road, L22.

An effin’ huge amount of effin’ G N’ effin’ R vinyl only available to cool mofo’s with regrettable tattoos, leather kex and oversized cowboy boots. Remember, swearing is cool and pretending to swear in a social media post so as not to offend anyone is even cooler. Open Saturday 11-5.

Guess the artist and song of this 1983 picture disc and win the undoubted praise of your entire household and a packet of salt and vinegar Ringo’s.

Who the hell are ‘Saga’ I hear you ask? Well, only the band Rush could have been! A lot of these albums were import only meaning they aren’t that common in the UK and some go for as much as £5 second hand. Find them at my shop on Saturday between 11-5 in the ‘where are they now’ section.

I remember Iron Maiden absolutely milking the singles market with multiple formats back in the day. Here’s some of the picture discs they released from the one that goes ‘bom-de-bom-de-bom klang’ to the one that goes ‘diddly-bom-diddly-bom-diddly-bom klang’. Available on Saturday - open 11-5.

Going through a behemoth metal collection that just came in - here’s a selection of some titles starting with A. I will now rewatch the Anvil documentary which is the greatest film about Metal ever made. All titles available from my shop on Saturday between 11-5.

You wait for one set of Motörhead autographs and then two turn up at once. Some interesting stuff in this collection that just come in - loads of it will be going out at the shop next Sat. Open 11-5.

New punk collection is going out in the racks and, In the true spirit of the punk rock ethos, they can be yours for cold, hard, cash. Open 11-5 today. Records bought for cash, HI-FI repaired. 124 South Road, Waterloo, L22

Something for the weekend? If it’s from 1977-1979 then we’ve got you covered. Open 11-5 today. Vinyl records bought for cash so drop me a line if you have a collection to sell.

Glasto is here! And what better way to pretend you actually enjoy festivals by adding this 1972 triple album celebrating the first Glastonbury Fayre to your collection. I hope they tidied that litter up. Open Saturday 11-5, 124 South Road, Waterloo, L22

Got a great new copy of Let it Bleed in! Oh, hang on, that’s my cake from Father’s Day.. and what better accompaniment to, somewhat dried out, cake than some NWOBHM and garage rock. These plus loads more new stock available at the shop today - open 11-5, 124 South Road, Waterloo, L22.

Brucie bonus! Are you after some Bruce on vinyl? Look no further as we have a variety of original vinyl, tape, CD’s and even minidisc at the shop. This, plus loads of other great records, only at @collectsurvive 124 South Road, Waterloo, L22. Didn’t he do well.. Open today 11-5.

I hear Pulse by Pink Floyd is 30years old this month. I have two copies for sale and I’ve arranged them in the shape of this terrifying face - which resembles the expression of most cosmics listening to a Syd track. Get them at my shop today! Open 11-5, 124 South Road, Waterloo, L22.

Giving the 8track a once over today with the best fabs album they made and which includes my fave mop top track; “Everybody’s Got Something To Hide Except For Me And My Monkey”. Ask to hear the 8 track in the shop to fully appreciate the analog beauty of it. Open Saturday 11-5.

Closed today ‘cos I’m having a weekend away with the family and frankly that’s more important than pricing up another copy of Rumours. Back next week with more new stock and more old jokes. P.s. Don’t forget about the hifi repair service:. Message @rectifyhifi on insta with enquiries 👍🏼

Something for everyone here - new stock getting priced up to go out today. Get them at my record shop - 124 South Road Waterloo Liverpool L22. Open today 11-5.

Some decent stuff going out this Saturday including this 1991 limited edition release of Blue Lines in a special mailer sleeve. If you like your trip-hop downtempo, then this is the very record for you.. Open Saturday 11-5, 124 South Road Waterloo L22.

Did you know that we repair hi-fi and specialise in vintage equipment? About to land on the workbench next is this classic Quad 33 & 303 which is a truly magnificent bit of gear. If you have any hifi that needs repairing or servicing then drop me or a message for a quote today!

“And when Allan saw the breadth of his domain, he wept, for there were no more guitars to conquer.” The 1988 Charvel Model 6 in burgundy mist. Optional extra rising sun strap to ensure you get the most spectacular guitar swings..

New member of staff starting today. I’m so bad at pricing 70’s cosmic prog that I needed to bring the big guns in.. Open 11-5 today, 124 South Road Waterloo L22.

Literally no expense spent keeping my customers up to date with the latest stock on offer at the shop. If you think this is bad, wait until you see the descriptions on the records.. Open today 11-5. 124 South Road, Waterloo, L22 0ND

The pixies have the eyes on you. Original presses - available at the shop today. Open 11-5: 124 South Road, Waterloo, L22.

One for the spine sniffers. New stuff being priced up today which sadly does not include the new ‘spine sniffers’ EP but does include loads of other good stuff. Stop by for a browse, open 11-5. Collect & Survive Record Shop, 124 South Road, Waterloo, L22 0ND.

The great thing about celebrating independent records shops is the new music that you can find. It’s even better when they have a great back story - like this one. I don’t stock RSD releases, but I do stock amazing records like this. Pop by today to have browse, open 11-5, 124 South Road L22.

Are you looking for decent second hand vinyl? Look no further! I have lot’s of great records at @collectsurvive.bsky.social - here I am looking confused at Radiohead. Open today 11-5, 124 South Road, L22.

I got carried away with all the excitement about this ace Liverpool Record Store map and did another flick through video. You can see it on that YouTube now: youtu.be/Sw8acD1D76I?... A warning - it’s 30minutes you won’t get back.. Open tomorrow 11-5 with more new stock. See ya then.