Sunderland, Hartlepool and South Shields has had plenty of choices over the years and we would love to know which was your go-to shop for the latest hits.
Was it a small local business or a bigger store which had rows and rows of hits?
Did you love to browse round for hours or get straight to that disc that you needed to have in your collection?
Take a look at these shops from our North East archives and then get in touch with your own memories.
5. Was Chartz a hit for you?
Chartz in Sunderland is pictured in March 1986. Do you remember buying your favourite records there? Photo: SE | SE
6. Another King Street favourite
Woolworths in King Street, South Shields, in January 1968. Did you beat the winter blues by shopping for records there? Photo: Shields Gazette | SG
7. The Other Record Shop in Hartlepool
John Little is pictured at the Other Record Shop in Hartlepool. Was it a favourite place for you to visit? Photo: FLR | FLR
8. Taking a trip to King Street
Here's a view of Savilles music shop in King Street in South Shields. Does this bring back great memories? Photo: Shields Gazette | SG