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Glasgow Live
Glasgow Live
National
David McLean

22 incredible throwback photos of Glasgow's original Union Street HMV store in 1985

Captured in June 1985, these rare colour pictures show Glasgow's original HMV store at 72 Union Street inside and out - and they are utterly fascinating.

In the 1985 photos, which appear to have been taken following a refit, the inside of the store is dominated by wall-to-wall vinyl, and it’s interesting to note that the scene is strikingly similar to what you might expect if you visited an HMV outlet today thanks to the recent resurgence of the 12-inch format.

Only the prices, very ‘80s décor, the presence of "no smoking" signs and the incredibly limited - but soon-to-expand - video and compact disc shelves give the true decade away.

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