I was somewhat dismayed on my visit to the recently opened HMV store in Solihull today.

Most of what was on offer was anime and comic-book related merchandise. More surprising was the significant vinyl availability compared to CD stock. It very much reminded me of a typical record store from the 1970’s. Moreover, CD stock was limited to pop/rock, with little, if any, classical or jazz CD’s.

I certainly wouldn’t pay just under £40 for Adele’s latest vinyl album.

Thank goodness for Tidal, Qobuz and Roon.