Seven pictures of shoppers and VIPs at HMV over the years as the music giant invests in Sunderland's future

What a great time it is to take a look at retro HMV scenes from the Echo archives.

Were you at the store when the Futureheads, Hometown, Hungover Stuntmen or Sheena Easton visited?

We have reminders of them all so why not browse through our collection before you get in touch to share your memories.

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Having a ball at HMV. Remember these scenes? Photo: se

The Futureheads met fans and signed copies of their new CD at the store 14 years ago. Were you there? Photo: AB

Boy band Hometown met their fans at Sunderland's HMV store in 2015. Photo: Stu Norton

Fans of Hometown with copies of the band's CD at the HMV store in 2015. Recognise anyone? Photo: Stu Norton

Pop star Sheena Easton at HMV in January 1981. Remember this? Photo: Sunderland Echo