Testimonials

 

 

Needless to say, the following testimonials are all genuine,

but frankly if I had fabricated them, I could not have written better ones!! :-)

 

Simon Sterland,  MyFirstRecord.co.uk Proprietor

 

 

Hi Simon  Thank you very much for the framed single, I'm really pleased with it. Also thanks for your

help and advice, you really provide an efficient and personal service. Best wishes, Debbie

 

Debbie McCauley, London

( Debbie's framed vinyl single choice was "Buy Me A Rose" by Luther Vandross as a wedding first dance gift for the bride & groom )

 

 

Hi Simon, Thanks. Just off the phone from the birthday lad and I'm positive he will be really appreciative of the pressie. Thanks for your help and I will be very happy to recommend you. Regards and take care, Vonnie

 

Siobhain Crosbie, London

( Siobhain's framed vinyl album choice was "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd as a 50th birthday present )

 

 

The framed disc is brilliant, so I am looking forward to seeing the framed cover. Best wishes, Mandy

 

Amanda Turner, Cambridge

( Amanda's framed vinyl single choice was "Rappers Delight" by Sugarhill Gang as a xmas gift )

 

 

Perfect!! Thank you so much!! My mum will be over the moon. It's a very special song for her. Nikki :-) 

 

Nikki Thompson, Upper Heyford, Oxon

( Nikki's framed vinyl single choice was "Simply the Best" by Tina Turner as a mother's day present )

 

 

Hi Simon  Just unpacked your two parcels and I have to say I am impressed. They both look really great and I am very pleased with the finished article. Thanks very much. Kind regards Andy

 

Andy Wassell, Solihull, West Midlands

( Andy's framed vinyl single choices were "Go Buddy Go" by the Stranglers as a housewarming gift & "YMCA" by the Village People" as a 40th birthday gift )

 

 

Hi Simon. The framed single arrived this morning.  It's fabulous, it looks even better than it does on the website!  We're really pleased with the result so I just thought I'd say thanks. Cheers, Helen

Helen then e-mailed us later to say.......

Hi Simon, Last Thursday (10th) was the evening we presented our Station Manager with his framed copy of "On the Rebound". The reaction from him and the volunteers at the event was fantastic. Everyone thought it was an excellent idea and a lovely looking gift. It really made the presentation very special. So thanks for sourcing the 45" and for doing such a lovely job of mounting it etc. Cheers, Helen
 

Helen Harris, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

( Helen's framed vinyl single choice was "On the Rebound" by Floyd Cramer as a retirement present )


 

Hi simon. That's great, thank you for getting it done so quickly. Kind regards, Morena
 
 
Morena Thomas, County Antrim
 
( Morena's framed vinyl single choice was "Young at Heart" by The Bluebells as a 21st birthday gift )
 
 
 

Hi Simon, Thank you for your prompt service, it's very much appreciated. Unfortunately,the postman didn't knock twice yesterday so I have arranged a redelivery, earliest being tomorrow! I shall be on the doorstep awaiting the parcel!! .........The postman knocked again. Very happy with your product and service! Thanks again!  Leeah

 

Leeah Keay, Aberdeen

( Leeah's framed vinyl single choice was "Seasons in the Sun" by Terry Jacks as a 40th birthday gift )

 

 

MyFirstRecord was the third website I looked at and opted for it because the exemplar products looked fantastic which I felt held an edge over its competitors. I was also drawn by the personable description of how the bespoke service was established and my subsequent experience is that the business really cares about the product and the way it is delivered to the customer.

Matt Grouse, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

 

 

My step mum absolutely loves the gift, she can't wait to give it to my dad for their fifth wedding anniversary!  We were both really impressed with the quality of the gift and the promptness of the delivery. Will be back again! Many thanks, Leanne

 

Leanne Bridges, Hyde, Cheshire

( Leanne's framed vinyl single choice was "Never Knew Love Like This" by Alexander O'Neal as a 5th Wedding anniversary gift )

 

 

Hi Simon, I am so impressed with the product and I am sure my friends will be to. I don't usually go out of my way to leave feedback but on this occasion I was so pleased with the product I went to your website to write as such, but I couldn't find where to go. Can you point me in the right direction so I can share my positive experience? Thank you again.
 
 
Vicki Ladds, Enderby, Leicester

( Vicki's framed vinyl single choice was "Let's Stay Together" by Al Green as a wedding first dance gift for the bride & groom )

 

 

I was looking for an anniversary gift for a man so I was really pleased to find this product as the other websites did not offer exactly what I wanted. I found the service provided to be excellent and to have that 'personal' touch. The product was just as described and delivered promptly. Very pleased with the finished item and hoping it will be well received!!
Thanks for all your time and effort Simon!
 
 
Zoe Griffiths, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

( Zoe's framed vinyl single choice was "Close to you" by The Carpenters as a wedding anniversary gift )

 

 

Morning Simon, Just a quick email to let you know that the CD arrived safely this morning -- I am well impressed! Thank you! Rob

 

Rob Eyre, Sleaford, Lincs

( Rob's framed CD single choice was "Cat's in the Cradle" by Ugly Kid Joe as an unspecified gift )

 

 

Hi Simon. Just wanted to say thank you! The framed CD arrived yesterday and my wife absolutely loved it, its already up in the living room! I've written a review on your website and will like your facebook page next time I log on. Thanks once again for making the perfect gift for us. Kind Regards, Paul

 

Paul Maynard, Wembley, London

( Paul's framed CD single choice was "At Last" by Etta James,  which was his wedding first dance song & a wedding gift for his bride )

 

 

Hi Simon. Just wanted to leave you some feedback regarding my purchase of a framed vinyl single with engraved plaque. As you know I purchased this for my brother & sister in law as a  wedding gift, as they love vinyl, Their first dance at their wedding was to Andy Williams " Can't take my eyes off you". Well I would have liked you to have seen their faces when they opened it as they totally loved it. Thank you for creating such a special gift for their special day. Kind regards Melanie 
 
 
Melanie Scotney, Wollaton, Nottingham
 
( Mel's framed vinyl single choice was "Can't take my eyes off you" by Andy Williams,  which was her brother & sister in law's wedding first dance song & as such a memorable wedding gift )

 

 

Simon, thank you so much, I'm absolutely delighted with the framed vinyl single. I hope Russ loves it as much as I do. I'm so glad its here in time for his birthday - I can't believe you turned it around at such short notice inside a day. Regards Jo

 

Jo Anam, Wigan, Lancs

( Jo's framed vinyl single choice was "Is this love" by Whitesnake,  which was a birthday gift for her boyfriend )

 

 

Hi Simon, Firstly, thank you for the amazing gift - it went down as planned, absolutely perfectly!! We gave the framed vinyl to the happy couple at breakfast the day after the wedding, and they were really touched by the thought that had gone into it and the individuality, which was exactly what I was going for! Many Thanks! April 

 

April Gibb, Hutton, Essex

( April's framed vinyl single choice was  "At Last" by Etta James,  as a wedding first dance gift for the bride & groom )

 

 

Hi Simon.What a fantastic job you've done on my Husbands 60th birthday gift. Had searched for some time for the perfect gift and you haven't disappointed. Wish more services out there were as good as MyFirstRecord. Top man!!!

 

Pauline Capocci, London

( Pauline's framed vinyl single choice was "Wondrous Place by Billy Fury, as a 60the birthday gift for her husband )

 

 

Hi Simon, It’s arrived! And it’s wonderful – thank you! I am so excited about Kristian opening it at Christmas, and I now want lots more special records framed lol! I have no doubt I will be in touch with an order in the future! Thanks again! Louise

 

Louise Hunt, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffs

( Louise's framed vinyl single choice was "911" by Wyclef Jean as a Xmas gift for her boyfriend ) 

 

 

Hi Simon, The framed vinyl single is fantastic. Thank you once again for such excellent customer care and communication. A first class service. Happy new year to you and your family. Kind regards, Daniel Irving

 

Daniel irving, Skipton, Yorkshire

( Daniel's framed vinyl single choice was "My Son, My son" by Vera Lynn as a gift for his Dad's 60th Birthday )

 

 

Simon, thank you for this amazing gift and exceptional service! Arrived ahead of schedule and is of superb quality. I firmly believe this is the best service on the market for this product, thanks to the thought and care that goes into the whole process. Could not be more thrilled and my Dad adored it!! Thank you again, a very satisfied customer. Sally

 

Sally Moores, Burton on Trent, Staffs

( Sally's framed vinyl single choice was "Break on through" by the Doors as her Dad's 50th birthday gift )

 

 

We have received it and its great. Thank you so much for your brilliant service. Can't believe it only took two days from order to delivery. We are so pleased and I'm sure the bride and groom will love it. Thanks again, Leanne

 

Leanne Ryder, Warrington, Lancs

( Leanne's framed vinyl single choice was "What a wonderful world" by Louis Armstrong as a first dance wedding gift )

 

 

Hiya. The gift arrived today - thanks it looks brilliant. She loved it. It’s my parents golden wedding in September so will be in touch for that. Cheers Wayne

 

Wayne Read, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

( Wayne's framed vinyl single choice was "Go Now" by the Moody Blues as a 50th birthday gift )

 

 

Hi Simon. Athan really liked his leaving present, so thank you very much. It was packaged and presented really well. It looked great and was well received – just wanted you to know that. Thanks Ceri 

 

Cerian James, Bromborough, Wirral

( Ceri's framed CD single choice was "When You Tell Me That You Love Me" by Westlife & Diana Ross, as a leaving gift )

 

 

Very happy indeed. A personal service from an on-line purchase - very rare in my experience!! Absolutely ***** 5 Star from order being placed to received. Thanks & will use again.

 

Stuart Parker, Rochester, Kent

( Stuart's framed vinyl single choice was "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran as a wedding first dance gift for the bride & groom )

 

 

What a service!! Fantastic. Nothing short of fantastic. Couple of phone calls from the guys at My First Record just to make sure they had the correct information. And started to process the order for me even before I had finalised the payment. I will defiantly be back. Thanks again. James

 

James McCall, Cambuslang, Glasgow

( James' framed vinyl single choice was "The Last Time" by the Rolling Stones as a 50th birthday gift - No1 on day of birth )

 

 

Many thanks for your prompt attention to my order and for the outstanding service I received, matched only by the quality of the item purchased. This was a great and unique gift which was very much appreciated by the recipient. I will certainly be returning and would recommend your services wholeheartedly. Many thanks. Dave

 

Dave Hornby, St Helens, Merseyside

( Dave's framed vinyl single choice was also "The Last Time" by the Rolling Stones as a 50th birthday gift )

 

 

Excellent service and excellent finished product, even sourcing something not even released in this country from abroad. Could not be more happy and as it was a 30th birthday gift for my husband from our children, it had to be outstanding and this certainly is. I cannot recommend My First Record highly enough. Thanks once again. Emma

 

Emma Cox, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

( Emma's framed vinyl single choice was "The Chain" by Fleetwood Mac as a 30th birthday gift for her husband )

 

 

Hi Simon, thanks for all your help and excellent customer service. I am very pleased with the framed CD & cover and cannot wait to give it as a present. It looks brilliant! It was wrapped and packed very carefully and delivered well on time. I cannot fault the service. Thanks again, Rachel.

 

Rachel Fane, Thornton, Fife

( Rachel's framed CD single choice was "Slide Away" by Oasis as an anniversary gift for her partner )

 

 

Thank you for an excellent service...although I was working to a tight deadline you were able to deliver an excellent product. My wife is very happy and we can celebrate our 20th Anniversary with fond memories! Thank you!

 

James Peachey, Daventry, Northants

( James' framed vinyl single choice was "These Arms Of Mine" by Otis Redding as a 20th anniversary gift for his wife )

 

 

Thanks Simon, the framed record was waiting for me when I got back to Oakham last night. I'm really pleased with it and I'm sure Paddy will love it so thanks for your efficiency and good service - and also putting up with a slightly frazzled bride! Best wishes, Pippa

 

Pippa dos Santos, London

( Pippa's framed vinyl single choice was "Wouldn't It Be Nice" by the Beach Boys - the song she was walking down the aisle to at her wedding )

 

 

Hi Simon .Thank you for such a quick turnaround and the care taken with the packaging.  I am really pleased with it and can't wait to see my husband's face when he opens it. I am sure he is going to love it. Nice touch, providing the sleeve cover on the back of the frame ☺. I will definitely be recommending you to my family and friends. Again thank you so much. Andrea
 
 
Andrea Holgate, Leeds, West Yorkshire
 

( Andrea's framed vinyl single choice was "Crazy For You" by Madonna - her wedding first dance song, as a 25th wedding anniversary gift for her husband )

 

 

Thank you so much! The vinyl looks great and I'm sure the happy couple will love it. The communication, packaging and delivery were all exceptional. Will definitely return for other special occasions. Thanks again

 

Marie Nickalls, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

( Marie's framed vinyl single choice was "You've Got The Love" by Florence & The Machine as a wedding / first dance gift for the bride & groom )

 

 

I ordered a framed vinyl single for a very good friend and her husband for their 25th wedding anniversary. I was over the moon with it, when it arrived. More importantly,so were they!! A fantastic gift for anyone.

 

Colette Bruford, London

( Colette's framed vinyl single choice was "Just The Way you Are" by Billy Joel as a 25th wedding anniversary gift )

 

 

Hi Simon, I am sorry that I have not been in touch sooner........we finally collected our framed record from the post office this weekend. It's great!! We love it and we are confident that our friend will love it as well! Thanks! Celandine

 

Celadine Northey, Farnham, Surrey

( Celandine's framed vinyl single choice was "Frankie" by Sister Sledge as a 40th birthday gift )

 

 

I am so pleased with my framed record. My sister in law Angie will love it. I am more than happy to recommend your company to everyone. Regards, Toni

 

Toni Coker, Avery Hill, London

( Toni's framed vinyl single choice was "Do You Love Me?" by Brian Poole & The Tremeloes as a 60th birthday gift )

 
 
Hi Simon. Received the framed record. Many thanks for all your follow up communication, after my initial stress!! Much appreciated. I know my husband will love this, he's vinyl mad. Thank you for your excellent service. Kind regards, Becky
 
 
Becky Timmins, Yorton Heath, Shrewsbury
 
( Becky's framed vinyl single choice was "Something" by The Beatles as a wedding anniversary gift )
 
 
 
My item has arrived and it really is perfect! Thank you for providing such a wonderful service. The personal touch, communication and reassurance are the reasons I chose your site along with your obvious passion for music - all very good reasons as to why I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you. I'm sure I will be back as soon as I get the opportunity! Thanks again Danielle 
 
Danielle Williams, Ramsgate, Kent
 
( Danielle's framed vinyl single choice was "We don't have to take our clothes off" by Jermaine Stewart as a Valentine's Day gift )
 
 
 
Hi Simon. Mum & Dad absolutely loved it!!!!! Brilliant!!! It was the perfect way to mark their 40th anniversary.Thank you very much for the fabulous service. Jo 
 
Jo Dale, Sevenoaks, Kent
 
( Jo's framed vinyl single choice was "True Love Ways" by Buddy Holly as a 40th anniversary gift for her parents )
 
 
 
Just received the item. I am beyond impressed, it looks fantastic. Thank you so much for all of your hard work here. She will love it.​
 
Sean Monahan, Formby, Merseyside
 
( Sean's framed vinyl single choice was "Submarine" by Alex Turner as a leaving gift for a work colleague )
 
 
 
Hi Simon, I've just received my order and it's fantastic! I love it and I'm sure my hubby will too. I will certainly be recommending your gifts to my friends.Thank you. Gilly
 
Gilly Adams, Swindon
 
( Gilly's framed vinyl single choice was "Stuck in the middle with you" by Stealer's Wheel as a 20th wedding anniversary gift for her husband )
 
 
 
Oh my goodness!  I've just collected it from the post office and it is beautiful! Thank you so much. They are going to love it!
 
Nicki Coates, Whitstable, Kent
 
( Nicki's framed vinyl single choice was "Unchained Melody" by the Righteous Brothers as a 25th / Silver wedding anniversary gift for friends )
 
 
 
My experience with My First Record was perfect from start to finish. I ordered the Framed Vinyl Single and needed to have it within two weeks (I'm not only a procrastinator; I'm an indecisive procrastinator, which is even worse!).  Simon was very communicative, responsive and understanding.  He shipped the framed single that day (from the U.K. to the U.S.) and provided me with the tracking number.  The product arrived with a couple days to spare and was just perfect as I had expected.  Everything was packaged very well and there was no damage to the product at all, which is impressive considering the distance it had traveled.  I would definitely recommend this site to anyone who loves music and / or personalized gifts.  And I will definitely order again.  Thank you for a terrific experience!
 
 
Erin Collins, Nashville, Tennessee
 
( Erin's framed vinyl single choice was "Fooled Around And Fell in Love" by Elvin Bishop as a wedding first dance gift for her groom )
 
 
Hi Simon. Just to let you know Kenny and Liz were absolutely delighted with their gift. Another satisfied customer. Many thanks, Lesley 
 
Lesley Macleod, Bearsden, Glasgow
 
( Lesley's framed vinyl single choice was "Three Times A Lady" by the Commodores as a 25th / Silver wedding anniversary gift for friends )
 
 
 
I would just like to say thank you for your brilliant service and help in organising my wife Donna's anniversary present. By the way she absolutely loved it. Thanks again, Paul
 
Paul Baker, York
 
( Paul's framed CD single choice was "You're Still The One" by Shania Twain as a wedding anniversary gift for his wife )
 
 
Hi Simon. We had a lovely honeymoon and now (unfortunately) we are back to reality! Daniel absolutely loved his gift!!! Between you and I, he cried. It was just beautiful and so special - we are planning to hang it up along with our wedding photos in the next month or so. Great gift idea and so many people have commented on it since! Thank you again - and perfect timing for delivery too (we got home the night before). Cheers, Nicole
 
Nicole Senior, Eagle Vale, New South Wales, Australia
 
( Nicole's framed vinyl single choice was "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" by Frankie Valli as a wedding first dance gift for her groom / new husband )
 
 
Hi Simon. The framed vinyl single was perfect. Ben loved it and thought it was a great present, especially as it was a real vinyl record. Service and delivery were spot on, and even though I ordered it at short notice you did your best to get it to me on time, which it did, and was very much appreciated. The framed single will be going up on our wall very soon. Thank you. Rita 
 
Rita Venus, Harpenden
 
( Rita's framed vinyl single choice was "Let's Stay Together" by Al Green as a 10th wedding anniversary gift for her husband )
 
 
 
Hi Simon. Sorry it took me a while to get back to you but just wanted to say a big thank you for the framed vinyl record for my friend in Australia for his 50th birthday. He loved it. I was so pleased and impressed with your service from start to finish, in particular the way you contacted me asap about the order and how quickly it got to Australia. Thanks again and I have no hesitation recommending you to others.
 


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