Cd Shop - Music Junction , Sembawang Music

[sws]

Hi there,

Any ideas (whereabouts )of both cd shop named music junction n sembawang music ? Few years ago, saw MJ in causeway point, SM in junction 8 n lot 1 .........

[Guest Guest]

sembawang music closed down already.

[member_757]

In this age and time, its all about digital copies. I also dont see alot of people in hmv nowadays.

[bigdanbeam]

Sembawang wound up about 3 years back. The last time I saw MJ was at vivo but I think also no more liao. Go CD rama lor. Before they close down

[Hcir]

I miss the days of browsing tru tower records, sembawang etc.

[Guest MJ]

I think you can still find Music Junction on 2nd floor of Vivo, along the same stretch as Golden Village.  At least, it was still there a few months back.

[yhm_zzh]

Sembawang Music went bankrupt in 2009. I remember they were running a half-year long storewide 50% discount at all outlets, before suddenly announcing that they were closing at end 2009.

 

Music Junction... the last "pure" Music Junction outlets were in Jurong Point and Tampines Mall... both have been closed down in 2010.

The rest of its outlets have been renamed as MJ Multimedia. The only ones left are at AMK hub and Vivocity.

The Suntec City outlet closed down due to renovations, not sure if it will return ornot.

Anyway don't get your hopes high on buying music CDs in MJ Multimedia... 90% of their stock now are DVDs and VCDs.

 

Seems like the only places left are CD Rama, Gramophone and HMV.

[Guest maxiplay]

Gramophone also seen like going to die soon also, HMV still survive but the price and selection not as much then before...... sian also

[yhm_zzh]

Gramophone also seen like going to die soon also, HMV still survive but the price and selection not as much then before...... sian also

 

Yup... gramophone's now left with only 3 outlets, they closed their JP one early this year.

As for HMV, I rarely go there, except during the summer sales when the prices are abit more "normal". Even then the sales selections and variety is not as rich compared with the summer sales a few years ago.

 

Guess the only one thats going strong is CD Rama...

[Guest maxiplay]

Yup, i agree, MJ was take over by laser flair and renamed as MJ Multimedia but then now laser flair also going to close down their first outlet at Lot 1. TS also closed a few outlet due to poor business. Haiz ~~~~~ digital copies kill discs, no wonder they always mentioned, support original, stop priated. 光碟的輝煌時代已經過去........ I like hard copies then download~~~~

[abang]

Over the past 40 years since I started buying music, I have seen the changes in market trends.

First it was vinyl that gave way to cassette tapes.

In turn, CD ruled the world between 1985 to 2000.

MP3 came and the rest is history.

 

Gone were the days of browsing through the many items in Da-Da (Funan), Valentine Music (in Parklane), FuLeong (Chinatown), Sembawang (Raffles City - double duty with cruising), Supreme @ the old Plaza Singapura. Nostalgic, leh?

Even now as CD prices plummet to just SGD 11, the sales are really very bad/poor. 

 

MP3 is convenient.. however to the true audiophiles, vinyl rules...

I still have a small collection of vinyls bought in the 80s.... I just need a turn-table...to relieve those memories..

[azimuth]

The Internet killed a lot of businesses. I think the next wave of salvage would be the general retailers (supermarkets, travel agencies, department stores, etc) who are not quick enough to latch onto this platform to serve their customers. True that there will always be people who like to go mall shopping, but sometimes there are times we just want to shop from the comforts of our home without pressurizing sales tactics. :-) 

[glowingember]

I used to buy from the first Sembawang Music Centre at Sembawang Shopping Centre in 1988/1989. Their business was huge then. Also bought from Chua Joo Huat at Far East. Though CJH was smaller in comparison to SMC, I could always get the CD I'd wanted. The  young and tall boss was quite cute in an Ah Beng way. There was also Dada with a slightly more eclectic choice. Thought I saw Music Junction at Heartland Mall at Kovan. Not sure if the shop's still there.

 

Looks like with 'free' music and iTunes, CDs and shops will vanish like the cassette tapes.

[yhm_zzh]

Nah, I doubt CDs will completely vanish from the market. It's just like vinyl, there'll always be demand for them, but it'll probably be a niche market with abit of revivals now and then. For those who are into the lossless music format, warm analogue sound etc.

[Guest maxiplay]

Anyone still remember Song Ching cassette shop at old Marina Square 2nd floor? Used to buy rare title from there but the price for cassette tape n CD's were quite ex at that time

[Guest Guest]

Anyone still remember Song Ching cassette shop at old Marina Square 2nd floor? Used to buy rare title from there but the price for cassette tape n CD's were quite ex at that time

There used to be a Song Ching at AMK central too, but closed long long ago, missed the good old days where people bought vinyl, CDs and cassettes and no rampant downloading of illegal music

[gstc82]

I do miss the days when I can go to center music point at wisma or that cd shop n discover new bands n music

I discovered Oasis, Jewel, Dust Brothers( now chemical bros), neneh cherry, puddle of mud, pearl jam, teenage fanclub n many many more thru these shops, it's very exciting to discover these musicians before they became famous.

Apple killed music. When CDs , vinyl n tapes were the norm. The concept of an " Album" was paramount. Now it's a singles market. The thrill of going out to buy a cd, the booklet, the thrill of listening to the entire album is now gone.

[中年馬]

除了CD-Rama现在都在这里买http://www.yesasia.com/global/zh_TW/music-concerts-videos.html。  

Edited August 11, 2013 by 中年馬

[Guest Guest]

I do miss the days when I can go to center music point at wisma or that cd shop n discover new bands n music

I discovered Oasis, Jewel, Dust Brothers( now chemical bros), neneh cherry, puddle of mud, pearl jam, teenage fanclub n many many more thru these shops, it's very exciting to discover these musicians before they became famous.

Apple killed music. When CDs , vinyl n tapes were the norm. The concept of an " Album" was paramount. Now it's a singles market. The thrill of going out to buy a cd, the booklet, the thrill of listening to the entire album is now gone.

It's whether u still wanna listen to vinyl and cd or not. I go to Adelphi very often where there are cd and vinyl shops. The cd are mostly audiophile cds so the price is on the high side but quality of sound is much better. I particularly enjoy listening to vinyls of the 50s to 80s. I'll never listen to download mp3 music.

[rotikawin]

I used to when I was in my late teens, frequent tower records, hmv and borders where I can spend the whole afternoon there sampling the cds with my fren. But then he's my secret crush so main purpose really was to spend time with him...hehe

[nissan123]

Try going to "That CD Shop". Still has a reasonably well stocked variety.

But It might be cheaper to find CDs online

[Guest maxiplay]

I used to when I was in my late teens, frequent tower records, hmv and borders where I can spend the whole afternoon there sampling the cds with my fren. But then he's my secret crush so main purpose really was to spend time with him...hehe

Wa............. 對喔！！！忘記當時還有Tower Records在 Scott Road..... first CDs supermarket in Singapore, then follow by HMV, borders range actually lesser then both but they have alternative genre

[sws]

Being overwhelmed by technology changes that beyond our control....Significant impact to music industry.

Had been MJ @ Vivo n "That CD Shop " @ Great World yesterday .... fewer patrons

Try going to "That CD Shop". Still has a reasonably well stocked variety.

But It might be cheaper to find CDs online

[Guest maxiplay]

What's next after mp3.........?

[Guest Guest]

Wa............. 對喔！！！忘記當時還有Tower Records在 Scott Road..... first CDs supermarket in Singapore, then follow by HMV, borders range actually lesser then both but they have alternative genre

 

 

haha... used to work at Tower Records @ Pacific Plaza. So long ago, almost 20 years back...

 

 

 

 

Gone were the days of browsing through the many items in Da-Da (Funan), Valentine Music (in Parklane), FuLeong (Chinatown), Sembawang (Raffles City - double duty with cruising), Supreme @ the old Plaza Singapura. Nostalgic, leh?

 

 

Used to buy from Dada a lot, although the uncle and aunty owners were so bloody grumpy all the time. The 1st vinyl album I bought was Pet Shop Boys "Please" from Supreme... so nostalgic indeed. I miss that era so much.

[darkflame]

I was upset when Sembawang & Music Junction closed down. I don't really go to HMV much so I order my stuff online these days.

[steppenwolf]

Try going to "That CD Shop". Still has a reasonably well stocked variety.

But It might be cheaper to find CDs online

 

 

Check out Wow HD,

it comes with international free shipping,

& gives out discount coupons from time to time too!

 

http://www.wowhd.co.uk/music/0/0/top-100

[alien]

Even cd rama u dun really see many pple there browsing CDs. Wondering how long can they survive?!

[azimuth]

Even HMV is pretty quiet these days. I wonder how long can they survive.

[alien]

Even HMV is pretty quiet these days. I wonder how long can they survive.

HMV was my fav hangout place to look see CDs, but now I also seldom go liao.

[Guest maxiplay]

HMV was my fav hangout place to look see CDs, but now I also seldom go liao.

same here....

[onlylonely]

CDs will still hv its demand as some prefer owning physical copies of albums. My bet is cd rama is here to stay.

[onlylonely]

Hmv might exit sg mkt if the profits are eroding

[alien]

I think HMV will pull out from sg market sooner or later. Cos nowadays really cannot see CDs shops crowded with pple. Always empty n quiet no matter which cd shop.

[azimuth]

I think HMV will pull out from sg market sooner or later. Cos nowadays really cannot see CDs shops crowded with pple. Always empty n quiet no matter which cd shop.

 

I agree. I am quite surprised they didn't bother to revitalize their business to stay relevant. Eventually they might just have to bite the dust.

[nissan123]

I agree. I am quite surprised they didn't bother to revitalize their business to stay relevant. Eventually they might just have to bite the dust.

 

Take a look at what they have to offer this days... A brick and motar store cant win in terms of variety but other things like customer service aren't even improved on... so ya.

[bigdanbeam]

HMV is shutting down its somerset outlet. I think marina will follow suit. Just a matter of time

http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/hmv-close-outlet-somerset-shift-business-marina-square-store-20130929

[dragonboater]

I'm more surprised that there are still CD shops around, who still buys Cd when YouTube has free music anytime anywhere?

[alien]

HMV is shutting down its somerset outlet. I think marina will follow suit. Just a matter of time

http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/hmv-close-outlet-somerset-shift-business-marina-square-store-20130929

HMV is closing their 313 outlet?! Looks like HMV also cannot escape!

[Guest maxiplay]

Haiz ~~~~~~downloading killing business..........

[Guest Guest]

Gone were the days of browsing through the many items in Da-Da (Funan), Valentine Music (in Parklane), FuLeong (Chinatown), Sembawang (Raffles City - double duty with cruising), Supreme @ the old Plaza Singapura. Nostalgic, leh?

 

Valentine Music Center... they used to have this vinyl to cassette dubbing service charging at $10 per 90 min mix tape...         

[henryt1]

ya, really miss d days spending hrs in a music shop n feeling d anticipation of getting home to listen to d cds in d comfort of my bed.  

[Guest Guest]

Used to buy from Dada a lot, although the uncle and aunty owners were so bloody grumpy all the time. The 1st vinyl album I bought was Pet Shop Boys "Please" from Supreme... so nostalgic indeed. I miss that era so much.

 

That bitch at Valentine Music Center also same.

"Excuse me, what's the second disc inside huh?"

"The single lor." Then turned and continue with her thing expressionless.

What to do? Die die also must have this special limited edition and only they carried it, so have to buy lor. 

 

[mith]

all gone now... popular cdrama, and that's cd shop still around! fuleong also.

[Guest Guest]

Hmm... still keeping the CD long boxes, nicely tucked in somewhere.

 

[mith]

Hmm... still keeping the CD long boxes, nicely tucked in somewhere.

 

 

oh. rare items now... a product design of around 1990-1992. must keep!

[bigdanbeam]

You guys think HMV will reopen at another location or gone for good?

[Guest Guest]

You guys think HMV will reopen at another location or gone for good?

In HK , they have turned it into a life style concept store , selling audio /video related stuff , cafe , etc . Hope they do the same here ....

[Guest Guest]

In HK , they have turned it into a life style concept store , selling audio /video related stuff , cafe , etc . Hope they do the same here ....

And live band area , promotion event area for related CD and books , hope we will have it here where French songs , Cantonese songs ,etc can be heard from the live band area ....

[FirsTimer]

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