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A record shop opened today with the help of cash from West Midlands County Council

A record shop opened today with the help of cash from West Midlands County Council. Alpha Records is the brain-child of two young West Indians who saw that there was an untapped market for West Indian music in Coventry. The shop, on Foleshill Road, has been set up as a co-operative - and the county council has given the enterprise a grant of £ 5, 000 from money set aside to support co-ops. Alpha Records has also received a loan of £ 4, 000 from Industrial Common Ownership Finance, an independent body which helps co-poeratives. It will also draw £ 40 per week per worker from the governments Enterpprise Allowance Scheme, set up to help new businesses get off the ground. Tony McCook (24) right of photo, of Hillmorton Road and Philmore Duke (23) of Brook Close, Hillfields, who run a travelling black music disco, came up with the idea for the shop more than nine months ago. They took theeir scheme to the Coventry Co-operative Development Agency and with its help drew up a business plan and conducted a market research survey. Their research showed that youngsters from Coventry, Leamington and Rugby were travelling to London and Birmingham to get hold of West Indian music.
25th June 1983. © Mirrorpix

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Framed Prints of A record shop opened today with the help of cash from West Midlands County Council

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Photo Prints of A record shop opened today with the help of cash from West Midlands County Council

Step back in time with this vintage photograph from the Memory Lane Prints collection, featuring Alpha Records' grand opening. Captured by Mirrorpix, this image showcases the excitement of the day as the record shop opened its doors with the support of West Midlands County Council. Add a touch of nostalgia to your home or office with this beautifully printed photograph from the Media Storehouse range.

Poster Prints of A record shop opened today with the help of cash from West Midlands County Council

Step back in time with our vintage poster print from Memory Lane Prints. This collectible piece showcases the excitement of a record shop opening day in the 1960s, funded by the West Midlands County Council. Alpha Records, the brainchild of two visionary young West Indians, brought a fresh sound to the community, celebrating an untapped market for West Indian music. Revive the nostalgic atmosphere of this iconic moment and add a touch of history to your space with our high-quality, authentic reproduction. Get yours today and let the music take you back!

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