Guy Norris

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Name: Quercusrobur.
Comment: Guy Norris in the shopping precinct that in 1977 installed a video player in the shop. It always seemed to be showing promos of The Carpenters and Little River Band on constant rotation, but we used to stand in there gawking at it every Saturday afternoon anyway because it was such an exciting and dazzling new technology. A year later, inspired by Rock Against Racism and the Anti Nazi League we used to stand outside selling 'Socialist Worker' every Saturday, but luckily they never seemed to mind.

Name: Andrew Thorpe
Comment: I bought a DG album of Beethoven's Missa Solemnis from Guy Norris in 1975. Still have this recording.
(2020)

Name: Bernie Briffa
Comment: I bought my first single, 20th Century Boy by T.Rex, from Guy Norris in Gants Hill in March 1973, aged 8. I had seen it being performed on Top of the Pops a couple of days before but wasn't sure of the title when I went in. I asked the lady for 'I Wanna be your man' and she ushered me over to the listening booth they had in there so I could listen to it before parting with my pocket money. I think singles cost 35p then.
(2022)

Andy

19 Oct 2023 at 06:49

I recently bought a Beefheart LP with a Guy Norris record coupon in the sleeve. 'Get ten coupons for a single and thirty for an LP".

Dave Harwood

13 Dec 2023 at 10:26

This piece, about Ashford's record stores, in the 'Kentish Express' dated 26th November 1976 mentions Guy Norris: “Every taste in music from Bowie to Beethoven is catered for in the town's record stores. The Turntable, Record Corner, Guy Norris, Boots, Woolworths and Burnage’s. Burnage, proudly displaying the sign “‘House of Music,’’ has a fine tradition of selling musical instruments, music and records. It moved from North Street to the High Street (now Woolworths) in 1923 and then on to its present site in Bank Street.”

Dave Harwood

13 Apr 2024 at 04:09

I found this advert in the 'Kentish Express' dated 29th August 1975: “GUY NORRIS RECORD SHOPS requires SALES ASSISTANTS for their new Record Shop opening at unit 35a Tufton Centre, High Street, Ashford. Previous experience is not essential as full training will be given, but preference will be given to the applicant of smart appearance and good common sense. We are offering good wages, generous staff discount and 3 weeks' annual holiday after qualifying service. In return we require hard work and reliability. Write, giving details of age, experience etc. to: Mr. S. Palmer, 13 Station Parade, Barking, Essex.”
... and this advert in the 'Kent Evening Post' dated 16th March 1976: “GUY NORRIS RECORD SHOPS Require an experienced MANAGER/MANAGERESS to supervise the very busy store in the Arndale Centre, Dartford, Kent. We are looking for a smart industrious person who is fully conversant with all aspects of current retailing and record shop management and have the ability to increase turnover while maintaining optimum stock levels. Previous experence with one of the multiples would be an advantage. We are offering a good salary, a 6 day week and 3 weeks annual holiday. In return we expect hard work, a proper sense of responsibility and complete integrity. Please write, giving full details of experience to date to: Mr. S. Palmer at 13 Station Parade, Barking, Essex.”

08 Feb 2025 at 03:12

I recently bought a three-album box set from Revolution Records in Bath. 'Festival of Sacred Music' on the Decca Ace of Diamonds label. Inside the box were two receipts from Guy Norris Records dated 12 Feb 1975 and the original label from the boxset. In 1975 it cost £3.50.