The queue – stretching round the corner and half way across the front of the shopping centre at its peak – was full of people chatting, some of them making new friends and reacquainting themselves with old ones.

The biggest release this year – arguably one of the biggest ever – was the Led Zeppelin 7”. From that, via classic reggae, soul, punk and hip hop, to Florence & The Machine, David Bowie and a box set of contemporary classical and electronic music from Erased Tapes, there was enough diversity to bring together music fans of all tastes.