Pure Pleasure Records Limited Reviews 17

TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

While we don't verify specific claims because reviewers' opinions are their own, we may label reviews as "Verified" when we can confirm a business interaction took place. Read more

To protect platform integrity, every review on our platform—verified or not—is screened by our 24/7 automated software. This technology is designed to identify and remove content that breaches our guidelines, including reviews that are not based on a genuine experience. We recognise we may not catch everything, and you can flag anything you think we may have missed. Read more

Company details

  1. Record Company

Written by the company

Dedicated to Vinyl


Contact info

4.2

Great

TrustScore 4 out of 5

17 reviews

5-star
4-star
3-star
2-star
1-star

How this company uses Trustpilot

See how their reviews and ratings are sourced, scored, and moderated.

Companies on Trustpilot aren't allowed to offer incentives or pay to hide reviews. Reviews are the opinions of individual users and not of Trustpilot. Read more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top notch

Very good service and excellent LPs. I did have an issue with one album but it was replaced very quickly and the second one is perfect.

September 18, 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Customer service, what customer service?

I recently purchased the Boz Scaggs reissue from Pure pleasure records, this cost me in the order of over £40 including the postage.
When I received it the central paper information disc was all bubbled, but it had managed to set hard, so the record was unplayable on one side. The side with the track "loan me a dime" which was why I had actually bought it.
I emailed Pure pleasure records, explaining the problem. I got a reply from Jessica which basically said that usually this doesn't make the record unplayable, please could I send a video of the record playing. If filmed the record wobbling about and sent it to Jessica.
Weeks have passed, I have gently prompted them to respond, but up to press I have been ignored. My last email stated that if I didn't get a reply then a bad review was last option. I got no reply.

May 17, 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class for Speakers Corner records!

I'm really pleased I found Pure Pleasure this year!. The records I've received have been well packed and delivered quickly, and the customer service has been 1st class. The only place to buy Speakers Corner records!!!! Many thanks

December 14, 2021
Unprompted review
Pure Pleasure Records Limited logo

Reply from Pure Pleasure Records Limited

Thank you Mark, much appreciated. Pleased to hear our packing & service is 1st class. All the best

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I brought two Chet Baker LPs on Sam…

I brought two Chet Baker LPs on Sam records, one of the LPs had a damage sleeve. I returned the LP and they refused to give me a refund or a replacement.
They told me that there was a note in the listing saying that there was some damage to the sleeve.
I told them to keep it and I brought a copy from Sam Records in France. They had no interest in resolving my issue; this was a revolting experience from a revolting company.

June 17, 2021
Unprompted review
Pure Pleasure Records Limited logo

Reply from Pure Pleasure Records Limited

Dear David, We're Sorry to hear you've been disappointed with our service. There was a note on the title page that the lp had a bent corner but sealed & the price was discounted because of this aswel as being a final sale with no returns. As a customer you have a choice to purchase or buy elsewhere. At the time this was our last copy & out of print at SAM records.
Emails were exchanged (13th-16th April) explaining this to which your response was "you can keep it" as you mentioned.
We can appreciate that this may be a disappointing outcome to yourself and for this we apologise. The lp was returned to the original address. Please feel free to get in contact if you wish.
We wish you well and thank you for your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lightnin' Hopkins - Lightnin' In New York

Was this a casual recording session? It sure feels like it. It's Lightnin’ Hopkins, his guitar and his piano and the recording puts you sitting right in front, listening as he runs through the tracks. It’s wonderful to listen these performances. The recording sounds so present and the pressing is as good as it gets. Top marks to Lightnin’ Hopkins, the recording engineer and Pure Pleasure Records! It's my new favorite record ...

June 2, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb!

Everything you want from music specialists: superb product that sounds and looks great, excellent packaging so the records arrive in perfect condition, very quick (2 day) delivery, great selection on the website - experts in their field with a justly deserved reputation for quality. Use without hesitation.

March 17, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not a pleasurable experience

I received a Booker Ervin record that was badly warped, the vinyl was barely in contact with the platter and the stylus bobbed up and down. I contacted Jessica at Pure Pleasure who emailed me to ‘send it back, we’ll have a look at it.’ I did so and the record was delivered and signed for. That was more than two months ago. I have sent repeated follow up emails and had no response. Now they have my cash and my record.
I would add that the mastering quality of some releases is poor – Muddy Waters’ I'm Ready was unlistenable, I then bought the Music On Vinyl version which was vastly better. So ended up buying it twice.
Be warned – quality control is lacking and when problems arise they would rather ignore you and hope you go away.
I will now be opening a chargeback case with my bank.
Alienating your customers - what a bizarre way to run a business.

February 25, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If you are looking for all analog records that don't arrive damaged

If you are looking for all analog, remastered records that are pressed well with beautifully reproduced sleeves then check out Pure Pleasure Records. Fast delivery and the packaging is first class - which is needed these days. I've bought so many records where the sleeve has been bent by the delivery company - not had any issues with Pure Pleasure.

January 21, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I must say I am very delighted with the…

I must say I am very delighted with the service provided by Pure Pleasure Records (Jessica). It is that small personal touch that makes the difference, She has no issues going an extra mile for us - customers. Appreciate it is a small business, however, no job is too small or too big for Pure Pleasure Records! Keep it that way. I would definitely recommend you to my friends.

January 20, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID!! Buy your audiophile LP's elsewhere

AVOID!!! These people are scammers. Purchase a vinyl with any kind of defect (which is inherent with this format), be it jumping or poor transfer/pressing they will refuse to deal with it, blaming your equipment or ears. Send them audio files as proof and they refuse to acknowledge what can be clearly heard. You know something is wrong when you are doing all the running, they never return calls or emails and claim 'the office was closed that day', it's run from their home!!! Also they ship audiophile LP's in corrugated cardboard only, what kind of care is that when you're buying a premium product, an LP for £30+, they take no care to make sure it reaches you in good condition, then forget trying to return it without the above issues. Buy your music elsewhere!!!

January 3, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful label and business

A stellar label that manage to have a personal touch to their online business. Wonderful to deal with and amazing attention to detail with orders. The product quality is top notch audiophile standard, and packaged to the highest standards too. But more than this there is a real sense of personal curatorship of what they put out. A real favourite of mine, and a label that I actively look forward to buying from.

November 30, 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great quality LPs

Great quality LPs, well mastered and well pressed. I went searching to buy one and ended up with more than 10! All money well spent. Great selection of music to choose from. I will certainly be going back for more once I have the cash!

November 24, 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great records and great customer service

Great records and great customer service.
I've bought records on several occasions from Pure Pleasure this year.
The records are always wells packaged which means that arrive safely and in good condition.
The records themselves are great quality and the covers are always superb.
I've dealt with Pure Pleasure by email. The response is always quick, friendly and helpful.

November 21, 2020
Unprompted review

The Trustpilot Experience

Anyone can write a Trustpilot review. People who write reviews have ownership to edit or delete them at any time, and they’ll be displayed as long as an account is active.

Companies can ask for reviews via automatic invitations. Labeled Verified, they’re about genuine experiences.

Learn more about other kinds of reviews.

We use dedicated people and clever technology to safeguard our platform. Find out how we combat fake reviews.

Learn about Trustpilot’s review process.

Here are 8 tips for writing great reviews.

Verification can help ensure real people are writing the reviews you read on Trustpilot.

Offering incentives for reviews or asking for them selectively can bias the TrustScore, which goes against our guidelines.

Take a closer look