Labels of love: the story of the pioneering record labels that saved 70s rock

As the 70s rock scene exploded, an increasingly out of touch music business lost its stranglehold on the music scene – here, we tell the story of how it happened

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4.9

Alan Wright

09:20 05 Aug 20

Highly knowledgeable staff means that you can be sure of buying the precise item you need for your collection. Stock is... always well described, reliably excellent in condition, extremely well packaged and promptly dispatched. Always a pleasure to deal with.read more

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16:08 03 Aug 20

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11:29 30 Jul 20

Always first class service. I usually check this site out when looking for vinyl. Good prices and well packaged so... never had any damaged albums.read more

Dan Maxim

11:33 29 Jul 20

This amazing album was at a bargain price so I couldn't resist buying it. It is a Zappa compiled collection of odds and... sods, all of which is interesting to the Zappa fanatic and some of which is musically sublime. As someone who has been a big fan for 30 years I am being regularly amazed at finding previously unheard music from this man.read more

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07:13 27 Jul 20

Have purchased several records from eil.com and have never been disappointed. Everything I have gotten has been quality... merchandise in fantastic shape...will definitely continue to be a customer.read more

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10:44 26 Jul 20

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Alan Morgan

10:29 26 Jul 20

Good arrive every time securely packed. This is a must when ordering vinyl. Have found that the covers are not always... as stated , in excellent condition , small niggle but has to be said.read more

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12:31 24 Jul 20

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07:54 24 Jul 20

Fast delivery. Great customer service when I had some questions regarding shipment. Product as described.

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14:02 22 Jul 20

A really good experience, fun hunting through the website and a very comprehensive and diverse stock. My item arrived... early, that’s always good news.read more

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07:40 21 Jul 20

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01:17 21 Jul 20

Great experience. My record was received on time and in pristine condition as it was described on the website. Would... definitely buy from EIL again.read more

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20:34 20 Jul 20

I have always found EIL’s assessments & gradings validated when the records arrive in the mail, enveloped in their... quality cardboard mailers. I am an EIL repeat customer and will remain so. Many thanks!read more

Stephen Hewitt

13:27 20 Jul 20

I live in the States and ordered a couple of record I had as a teen. Unfortunately, when they arrived they had been... damaged in transit. I contacted EIL immediately with photos and one they replaced immediately and the other issued a full refund. They are so professional and I will definitely order from them again. I was apprehensive at first being in England but those fears are completely gone. Highly recommend them.read more

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14:54 17 Jul 20

My album arrived very quick, in great condition. I would rank Esprit top notch

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17:04 15 Jul 20

Good price and good quality. Fast and efficient service. Thank you.

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16:46 13 Jul 20

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11:14 10 Jul 20

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06:55 07 Jul 20

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16:49 06 Jul 20

Perfect condition as promised. Considering we're in a covid19 situation I was pleasantly surprised to receive my... records the next day and very safely wrapped. I would use eil again.read more

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13:33 06 Jul 20

Never been disappointed with a purchase from Esprit & have picked up some rare vinyl to add to my collection. Always in... great condition with a quick response & speedy delivery. Fully recommend.read more

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07:23 03 Jul 20

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06:56 26 Jun 20

Website is a bit dated and prices are a little steep however it doesn't matter as these guys have all the juicy... rarities in superb quality! Highly trustworthy, will definitely be using them again for any rare vinyl purchases! Thanks fellas.read more

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15:52 23 Jun 20

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14:14 21 Jun 20

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12:07 21 Jun 20

I have now started my record collection thanks to EIL. The quality of the records is excellent and as described. The... service is quick and each record is packed in its own sleeve. All very professional.read more

Phil Tennant

06:32 18 Jun 20

A superb site for vinyl enthusiasts like me. All the LP's come property packaged within a couple of days from initial... purchase. The quality of these records is so good that there is hardly any interference when played. The big sleeves that we all remember are all neat and tidy with hardly a blemish. Nice one eil. I'll keep ordering.read more

Rhys Wilson

09:41 16 Jun 20

Excellent service and delivery. Considering it’s age this album was in fabulous condition. Realistically it needed a... couple of deep cleaning runs on the Nitty Gritty machine to clear out some ‘crud’ but now it is silent and flawless. Excellent purchase.read more

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08:29 06 Jun 20

Been buying of eil for a few years and cannot fault them. They are super responsive and great to deal with. I buy from... Australia and package always arrive on time and well wrapped, never had an issue. Would 100% recommend this company for all your record needs. They are the best!read more

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14:26 04 Jun 20

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10:36 04 Jun 20

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10:58 31 May 20

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09:28 31 May 20

A great Service, from a company I have used and been very satisfied with before. The disc was sent out quickly and... in my hands in a couple of days. This was a Japanese Import and disc came sealed and in a new conditon with all the relevant bits and pieces. Awesome pieces of Music by two superb Musicians. What more can I say ... Excellentread more

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06:59 29 May 20

Yep, what I ordered showed up in a very reasonable amount of time considering it had to travel the Atlantic and the US... to reach me on the West Coast...Quality of the LP was excellent and the price more than fair...Pleased? Yeppers!read more

Joel McClure

04:41 24 May 20

I've made many purchases from EIL. Always find something, great selection, more every day. Very glad to have EIL as a... go to source for hard to find and quality vinyl priced competitively plus service is always excellent. Delivery to US is quick and reliable, can't wait for my next purchase !read more

James T

10:11 19 May 20

Order arrived promptly and just as described. Reasonable price for the condition of the LP too! A great first buying... experience. Thanks!read more

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11:46 12 May 20

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11:53 11 May 20

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13:51 10 May 20

Excellent service. Great condition as described.

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21:38 07 May 20

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13:17 05 May 20

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17:17 01 May 20

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08:23 28 Apr 20

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Pam Bellis

11:01 23 Apr 20

I was very pleased with my recent order. The condition of my record was exactly as stated and arrived in good time. ... Thank youread more

Alastair Barrow

09:14 20 Apr 20

I recently had to replace my original 1974 pressing of T. Rex Zinc Alloy album that I bought on release day. ... Unfortunately over time it had become unplayable. I was looking for a really good copy of this 46 year old album and that is exactly what I got. The vinyl and cover exceeded my expectations and fully warranted the sales description. What's more having ordered it on a Sunday it arrived well packed on Tuesday. Based on this experience I fully recommend eil.read more

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11:16 11 Apr 20

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09:34 11 Apr 20

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12:49 10 Apr 20

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11:06 15 Jan 20

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