Well, one thing is for sure. I shall go to an English speaking country next year... I've never been to one.
Indie stores are everywhere over there, and you find some great rarities. I've got lots of cool stuff from little American record stores, and dirt-cheap too.
There's only 3 decent indie record stores in Edinburgh. I've bought one thing and that was TUF on vinyl for £5.
It seems they're all going outta business though. My favourite, where I scored many an obscure album, closed down a few months back. Now you can pick up the same albums at the only other stores for about 16 times the price. eBay / Discogs FTW.
Currently listening to Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses (The Temple Bar Edit) on 7" vinyl. Sounds so good
How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb on vinyl is currently on eBay. Already got 4 bids and at £24 (+£4 postage) and has about 6 days left.
One of the record stores in town has had a Vertigo Promo vinyl on my last two visits. I'm tempted to get it.