Rough Trade Reviews 

3,317
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Review summary

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Evaluating 2,105 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the extensive product selection, including unique exclusives and special editions, often noting the excellent quality of items. Many people appreciate the efficient delivery service, with orders arriving quickly, securely packaged, and in pristine condition. Reviewers frequently highlight the helpful customer service and user-friendly website, making the overall purchasing experience smooth. However, some customers also noted significant delays with order fulfillment, especially for pre-orders, experiencing multiple postponements and unclear communication. A few other people also reported issues with product quality, such as receiving items not matching descriptions or having defects.

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Product

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Delivery service

Customers consistently note positive experiences with delivery service, frequently praising the quick arrival... See more

Order

Customers had ambiguous experiences with order, with many reporting easy online ordering and quick dispatch... See more

Quality

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Service

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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

Written by the company

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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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

There was an unexpected delay in…

There was an unexpected delay in receiving the LP I ordered. However as soon as I queried why the delay the contact sorted things out immediately and I received the package within a few days. Packaging was excellent and the Zawinul all analogue reissue is superb.

June 24, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We are lucky having a store in…

We are lucky having a store in Nottingham - but I also make use of the web store for special editions and sometimes new releases. Never disappointed, good comms, site is easy to use (too easy if anything) and records arrive quickly with good packaging. Keep up the Rough Trading

June 23, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always a pleasure buying from Rough Trade

It is consistently a pleasure to conduct business with Rough Trade, both through their physical retail locations and their online platform. They offer a wide selection of products, including exclusive variations, at competitive prices. All orders I have placed have consistently arrived in pristine condition.

June 25, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Lacking customer support

Item ordered in March which has not been fulfilled. Their customer service does not respond to emails or chats. Stock auto generated reply received which does not address my query. Very hard to get any meaningful human reply.

June 23, 2026
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Reply from Rough Trade

Hi Jonathan,
Thanks for the feedback.
We appreciate it whether it's good or bad.

I have forwarded this on to the US team and have asked that they get back to you as soon as possible.

All the best

Sam @ RT

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gday from OZ

Gday
Have been dealing with Rough Trade for ages. They’ve never given me any reason to be not coming back. I’m in Australia. Always been packed safely. Highly recommend

June 17, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

There’s a reason they’re legends in the…

There’s a reason they’re legends in the game, and it’s not just because their label signed The Smiths. Always get my orders on time - if not before -, never had a single issue with my orders, absolute legends.

June 18, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Keeping it real with Rough Trade

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 of the multinational mega corps! Post purchase updates were good and the CDs were delivered safely in a pretty bombproof cardboard mailer.

June 18, 2026
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