Massive range of CDs, including back catalogue titles that we have not seen on other sites. Also DVDs and games.
Post free to UK.
Broad selection of CDs including singles, vinyl and DVDs. Not the best prices for chart CDs or DVDs but check for less common titles. Free delivery.
Good back catalogue and non-chart bargains. Links to other suppliers of new and used titles. UK delivery free over £15 otherwise from £1.45 for CDs and DVDs.
Chart CDs are typically £6.99 but there are frequent extra discounts. CDs only released in the UK are dearer. Free worldwide delivery.
Previously known as DVD.co.uk, but changed their name to reflect that they also sell CDs and memory as well. Often the lowest prices for DVDs. Free UK delivery
CDs, DVDs, computer games. Typical Chart CD price £8.95. Free delivery.
Probably the best known but recently changed ownership and not as cheap as it was. Typical top 50 price £7.99. Free delivery worldwide.
Better known for DVD rentals, they now sell DVDs, CDs books and games. DVD prices usually better than CDs. Free delivery to the UK.
Not usually best value for chart CDs but always some excellent special offers. Free standard UK post.
CDs, DVDs and games mostly at relatively modest discounts but a few at really good prices. Worth looking for less common titles. Post free in the UK
CDs, DVDs, games and gadgets. Also a few cameras, books, TVs etc. Free delivery.
British supplier of discount CDs and DVDs. Not usually the cheapest for chart CDs but look out for really good offers. Free delivery to the UK.
Not best for chart CDs but some bargains in less topical genres and they stock CD singles. Free UK delivery.
DVD and CDs. Good if you want American versions of CDs or DVDs but not price-competitive for popular titles. Free delivery.
CDs DVDs Games and collectables. A rather narrow range and prices are not unbeatable, but worth a browse for unusual titles. Free delivery.
Not usually cheapest for chart titles, but frequent offers on other music and film. Free delivery to a store or sent to your home, free over £25, otherwise £3
The new name for Virgin Megastores with deals on DVDs, games, music and books. Free delivery to the UK
If you want to buy CDs online there are plenty of options.
Most of the online stores have chart CDs in stock at promotional prices. By and large, the best prices for chart CDs that are available internationally are offered by the mail-only megastores such as BangCd.
CDWOW used to be amongst the cheapest and is probably the best known supplier of discount chart CDs but they have recently been taken over and their prices are not as cheap as they used to be - often a full £1 more than BangCd. These online stores source their CDs internationally so albums that are only released in the UK can be quite a lot more expensive. For UK-only releases, stores based in the Channel Islands, such as 194U and Love Film are often best value.
Although BangCd is generally the cheapest for top 50 CD albums it is worth looking out for frequent offers made by the other suppliers.
If you want something a little less contemporary, the choice is more limited. CDWOW have increased their range recently, but it is still a little narrow. We don't think you will find any difference between 101CD and Blah!
101CD, the hut, Blah! and Play.com tend to have more non-chart titles in stock or available at short notice, even back-catalogue titles and albums that you didn't know made it to CD.
If Play.Com don't have a title in stock themselves, their web site finds others that might. Similarly, Amazon have a massive selection themselves but also refer you to new and used versions available elsewhere. Their chart album prices are certainly beatable but they have some bargains in titles that were released less recently, as well as in compilations and boxed sets.
Powerplay are also not too good on chart album prices, but they usually have some very good offers on all-time big names. HMV are particularly good at major offers on a narrow range of promotions, especially boxed sets. Prices on their web site are usually lower than their shops and as they deliver free, you are generally better off ordering from them online.
If you can't wait for the post, take a look at the downloads page for a choice of ways to download your music and many films immediately.
For DVDs, it is hard to beat Base.com, formerly known as DVD.CO.UK, on price. HMV have really good offers on boxed sets and a narrow range of other titles and their online prices are usually better than their store prices. With free delivery as well, it is cheaper to buy online from HMV. Play.com also have excellent offers on selected DVD titles including some major films. LoveFilm, better known for DVD rentals, also have some excellent prices on DVDs to buy. Worth a look.