Kolkata, IN | Hindustan Record (Inreco) Leads the Way as the Best Destination for Buying Vinyl Records in India: In the age of digital music streaming, vinyl records have experienced a remarkable resurgence, capturing the hearts of audiophiles and music enthusiasts worldwide. In recent years, vinyl records have made a glorious comeback in India, mirroring a global trend. Music enthusiasts in the country have rediscovered the joy of owning vinyl, appreciating the analog warmth and distinct sound quality that vinyl offers. This revival has not only reignited interest in classic vinyl but has also led to contemporary artists releasing their latest works on this cherished format. Hindustan Record, or Inreco, boasts a musical legacy dating back to 1933. For nearly nine decades, Inreco has played a pivotal role in preserving and promoting Indian music culture. Today, Inreco stands as the torchbearer of the vinyl revival in India, offering an extensive and diverse collection of vinyl records that caters to every musical taste.
Eau Claire, WI | Take a Wax at It: New Record Store Opens in Downtown Eau Claire: Abraxas Wax aims to be a spot for people to listen to new music and relax. Filled to the brim with vivid colors and funky patterns, Abraxas Wax is much more than the average vintage record store. Owner Seth Larson wants the space to be a unique hub for the community, somewhere people can not only jam out to new musical finds but also enjoy a cup of coffee and play a video game or two. The new store, which officially opened Sept. 30, is at 320 Graham Ave., Eau Claire. Folks can peruse the extent of Larson’s wide record collection – approximately 8,000 records! – and other so-called “vintage” forms of media such as cassettes, CDs, VHS tapes, and books. Larson has been collecting records since high school, gathering what he calls an “eclectic range” of music. He has often traveled across the Midwest to treasure hunt for records and build his impressive collection. Recently, Larson has been interested in finding music from various global genres.
Colorado Springs, CO | Independent Records closes after 45 years in Colorado Springs—though a rebirth might be possible: Independent Records, whose eclectic mix of music, videos, smoking accessories, gifts, clothing and posters made it a Colorado Springs favorite for generations of customers, closed its doors last week after 45 years — though a revival of the business remains possible. The retailer’s last day was Saturday, said Lewis Lambert, who, along with his brother, Orville, came to Colorado from California in 1978 and started Independent Records. The brothers had owned record stores in California and other states. Orville, who had taken over as sole owner of Independent Records the past few years, died Aug. 24 after a short illness, according to an obituary notice. He was 78. A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd. in Colorado Springs. The closure of Independent Records, at 195 N. Academy Blvd., potentially marks the end of what had been one of the last remaining locally owned record stores in the Colorado Springs area.
Medford, MA | Light of Day Records shifts its stock to Deep Cuts in Medford: A new era is dawning for Light of Day Records. The record and accessory shop has moved its stock from Bone Up Brewing in Everett to the interior of Deep Cuts, a Medford music venue and sandwich shop that opened earlier this year. The store announced the news on social media yesterday (October 1), sharing that the staff was “psyched, amped and positively stoked” about their new home in Medford Square. According to the post, guests will be able to browse Light of Day Records’ selection of new and used vinyl during Deep Cuts’ dining and show hours. Exclusive records released via the shop’s eponymous label, such as titles from Boston artists Rah Zen and Field Day, will also be for sale. The announcement marks the second time the shop has relocated this year, following a shift from Monumental Market in Jamaica Plain to Bone Up Brewing in January.
Danny Tenaglia Auctioning Off Collection of Studio Equipment, Albums & Memorabilia: Starting Oct. 2, the sale is happening via Amplifyd, an online auction house for artists and music brands to sell collections and experiences. Dance music legend Danny Tenaglia is selling a collection of his albums, production equipment, memorabilia and other gear spanning his nearly 50 year career. Bidding on the collection starts Monday (Oct. 2), via the online auction house Amplifyd. The items available now are largely pieces of studio equipment, with bidding on much of it starting at $1; the auction will be online for the next 28 days. A second bidding phase launching in November will feature items from Tenaglia’s vinyl collection, which spans his nearly 50-year history in electronic music. “It’s been an incredible journey to have all of this in my possession for decades,” Tenaglia said in a statement, “and I’ve been thinking for quite some time now that these items and records might be better served in the hands of others who will continue to love and appreciate them just as much as I have.
Hightstown, NJ | Where is Randy Now? In Hightstown, running his Man Cave store and concert space: Randy Ellis is tired. After all, the guy has booked literally 5,000 bands over the course of 44 years in the music business. He has reason to want a break. “When I was working in the club at night and as a mailman by day, I didn’t sleep for two decades,” says Ellis, a local underground music icon and owner of Randy Now’s Man Cave in Hightstown. The club was the raucous rock repository, City Gardens in Trenton, where Ellis ran the shows and anything else that needed attention. The decades were the slam-dancing, stage-diving ‘80s and ‘90s, during the punk/alt-rock era. And the bands were either on their way up or on their way down. The Ramones, Blue Öyster Cult, The Replacements, The Dead Kennedys, Green Day. It’s a list that seems to have no end. And Ellis seems to have a story about every one of them.
South Bend, IN | Music lovers gather at South Bend Record Show: Music lovers united Sunday for the South Bend Record Show! It happened at the Gillespie Conference Center. There were more than 30 vendors from across the Midwest showcasing all different types of musical genres through vinyl, CDs, posters… you name it. “For me, vinyl I think a lot of people will tell you it just sounds better,” said Jeremy Bonfiglio, owner and organizer of the South Bend Record Show. “It’s a richer, warmer sound than compressed files, digital or CD. You know it is just also to the appeal of being able to hold something in your hand, reading the linear notes. It’s just a more active listening experience.” The next South Bend Record Show is happening on Dec. 3.
Austin, TX | Austin Record Convention preserves music history, brings together vinyl community: Beyond heavy metal doors, a new world unfolds ushering its visitors in with the smell of aging cardboard and walls of ordinary valuables. Vendors familiar with this land speak in another dialect, throwing around words like “prog,” “psychedelia” and “the Gizzverse.” Engraved wooden crates, plastic bins and repurposed produce boxes hold their ancient treasures, discussed and bartered by the travelers of this world. Palmer Events Center carefully preserves this world. The Austin Record Convention gathered the vinyl and music collector community to buy records, CDs, band merch and other music memorabilia on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. “It’s a preservation of music history,” anthropology sophomore Katelynn Kadera said. “Everyone can find something here. Everyone can find their niche here.”
