Rough Trade Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Looking at 2,105 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the wide selection of products, including exclusive editions, and the excellent quality of items received. Many highlight the superb packaging, ensuring products arrive safely and in pristine condition. The service is frequently described as outstanding, with consumers appreciating the easy ordering process and helpful communication. However, some customers noted issues with order fulfillment and delivery times, experiencing significant delays or items arriving later than expected. A few others mentioned incomplete orders, with missing components or items not shipped. Additionally, some reviewers received products with minor damage, like a damaged spine or faulty record. When issues arose, some reported a lack of clear communication or unresponsive support.

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Delivery service

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Quality

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It’s Rough Trade. They’re an institution. You don’t get to stay in business for half a century by being average. Even if occasionally something IS wrong, it gets sorted. They also have s... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The RT website is well laid out and contains the CDs I am after at reasonable prices. Maybe not the cheapest on the market, but I would much rather a traditional UK company gets my business than one o... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love Rough Trade. Always promoting amazing musical experiences, and never disappoint. The two Warpaint albums I have just received are a perfect illustration. Heard one track by Warpaint, brought... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I typically use 3 record sites/stores for my purchases, after years of trawling. One of the best is Rough Trade & I’ve just received my new Temples & Fcukers albums. Always delivered on time, perfectl... See more


Company details

  1. Record Store
  2. Book Store
  3. Event Venue

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Where it all started. Rough Trade was founded by Geoff Travis in 1976 as a London record shop and began releasing as an independent label in 1978. In 1982, the retail outlet broke with the A&R and distribution divisions and became an independent entity, as it remains today. In 1982 Rough Trade West relocated from its original site on Kensington Park Road to nearby Talbot Road. Rough Trade Neal’s Yard opened in 1988 and closed its doors in 2007, ahead of the opening of a new flagship store, Rough Trade East, which opened in 2007 in Brick Lane. Rough Trade NYC opened in Williamsburg, Brooklyn in 2013 and relocated to Rockefeller Center, Manhattan in 2021. Rough Trade Nottingham opened in 2014. Rough Trade Bristol opened in 2017. We host live shows, sell records, merchandise, hardware, beer and coffee. Come say hello!


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The lp was very well packaged and in…

The lp was very well packaged and in great condition- when it finally arrived. It was a preorder for release on 3rd July but didn't arrive until 8th July, every other company I preorder from arrives on the actual release day or the very next day at the latest.

July 8, 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

What happens when the disc arrives in bad condition

I have mail ordered several records over the years and all has been good until the latest delivery which included a vinyl disc in unplayable condition and I am now encountering the automated process for registering the problem and requesting a replacement, which I have to say is crap

Out of the blue I have heard a replacement is on its way to me so I guess I am placated

July 8, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordering was simple

Ordering was simple, was kept informed
about the progress of the order, item was
well packaged and delivered on the
delivery date I was given.
Everything up to the very high standard we
always get from Rough Trade, what’s not
to love.

July 8, 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I pre-ordered this one and yet...

I pre-ordered this one and yet, a month after the release date, I still hadn't received word that it shipped. After a bit of back-n-forth with customer service, including me asking if I was supposed to be doing their job for them, they finally shipped it. And... it turned out to be a crummy pressing of the record. (That part's not Rough Trade's fault.) Oh well...

July 6, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Stores great, online useless

I want to love Rough Trade but my recent experience has been so infuriating I felt compelled to write this.

Made an order online and the dispatch date has kept on being pushed back. Emails to their inbox you get the same AI generated response and the same for the help chat function.

The stores are great but online is really useless and unhelpful.

July 8, 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Ordered a signed record

Ordered a signed record. Received not signed. Thankfully they accepted my return request. If you run out of signed copies, list the item as unsigned-or at least show that it is limited signed copies, please. That way customer isn't expecting it to arrive signed as stated. Otherwise, thank you for working with me on a refund/return. Would buy from again if I'm not wanting a signed copy.

July 1, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Ordered an item on the 29th of July and…

Ordered an item on the 29th of July and on the website it said it would be dispatched within 1-3 days which was a complete and utter lie as it took them around a week and a half to ship my order which I still haven't received. I will admit I emailed their customer support and got a response back very quickly but come on id expect it to get shipped quite quickly after that but it still took a few days for it to be shipped

June 29, 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Disappointed

Firstly, superb packing with 2 stiffeners to stop movement and seam splits.Great pressing of Hunky Dory. Disappointed with Hendrix. It’s a DeAgostini Italian pressing, not the Grundman master (per catalogue number on website). Also Steely Dan is a US press that’s lifeless. Quite a delay from ordering and expected better pressings.

July 6, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rough Trade is great!

Good choice, easy to order, order delivered on time, like the special editions, I also enjoy Rough Trade gigs and signings are great, pricing could be more competitive

July 6, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Customer service doesn't exist

I love this site, I love that they get fun variants, their customer service is non-existent that I can see. I ordered from the German site, one item didn't ship (out of stock, they held the order for a month first, not great). They then kept the additional cost of the shipping for that item, refunded to store credit, and the only response I have gotten which wasn't automated was from the UK version of the site to say I had gotten through to them, not the German version (I responded to an email they sent me). It has been nearly a month now since I started trying to get in touch. Total nightmare.

July 6, 2026
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