What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mark taking control of record store (5)" mean?

The definition is "Mark". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). EP (synonym="abbreviation for extended-play record") in DOT (synonym="a mark") = DEPOT; definition: "store" The answer is DEPOT.

Mark taking control of record store (5)

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