A BRAND new HMV store has opened in Redditch, located in The Kingfisher Shopping Centre.

The new store, which opened earlier today, sells not only a wide range of vinyl, CDs, turntables, earphones and speaker docks but Blu-ray, DVDs, books and an extensive collection of music and film related T-shirts and merchandise.

The store is located opposite PEP&CO in Walford Walk - opposite the where the old HMV store used to be.

That store closed in 2013 after it was announced that the music chain would go into administration.

It was later bought out of administration by Hilco UK for an estimated £50 million.

Store manager John Price and his dedicated team were up through the night making the final preparations for the grand opening.

"It's fantastic to be back," he said.

"We're expecting it to be a really busy day. It's very exciting for everyone."

Mr Price added that he and his new team of friendly and knowledgeable staff are looking forward to welcoming new customers.

A spokesman from the Kingfisher Shopping Centre said: "Welcome back HMV. We are delighted the store has come back to the shopping centre.

"It's the most asked after shop by our visitors. Many people ask us if we have one so its great to be able to now say yes."