Indianapolis, IN | Record Store Day 2024: Here’s everything you need to know to shop vinyl records in Indy: Record Store Day, the day where music lovers and vinyl record collectors line up outside their favorite record store for exclusive pressings of their favorite albums has been announced for 2024. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re shopping in Indy. Record Store Day (RSD) was started to celebrate the culture of independent record stores, not owned by corporations. By partnering with musicians to release exclusive pressings of records, it encourages record lovers to show up o support their favorite local record stores instead of shopping at big box stores. Record Store Day is celebrated at independently-owned brick-and-mortar record stores around the world. There are 23 participating record stores in Indiana. The full list of participating RSD stores can be found on their website at recordstoreday.com/Stores. You can find the stores closest to you by typing in your ZIP code.
Louisville, KY | Record Store Day 2024: Here’s everything you need to know to shop vinyl records in Louisville: Record Store Day—when music lovers and vinyl record collectors line up outside their favorite record stores for exclusive pressings of their favorite albums — has been announced for 2024. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re shopping in Louisville. Record Store Day (RSD) was started to celebrate the culture of independent record stores, not owned by corporations. By partnering with musicians to release exclusive pressings of records, it encourages record lovers to show up o support their favorite local record stores instead of shopping at big box stores. Record Store Day is celebrated at independently-owned brick-and-mortar record stores around the world. …There are 22 participating record stores in Kentucky. The full list of participating RSD stores can be found on their website at recordstoreday.com/Stores. You can find the stores closest to you by typing in your ZIP code.
Austin, TX | Waterloo Records looking to move to new location: This beloved old-school store will need a new address in coming years. Waterloo Records, a beloved bastion for record collectors, music fans and the artists they love, has weathered many challenges throughout its more than 40 years of doing business. From major shifts in consumer trends and media formats to ever-increasing real estate costs, the shop has been through it all. Now, Waterloo faces another hurdle—finding a new home for the years to come. John Kunz, Waterloo’s owner, said he is weighing his options following Endeavor Real Estate Group’s 2019 acquisition of the 600 N. Lamar Blvd. shopping center that the record store has called home since 1989. The 1-acre site at the northwest corner of West Sixth Street and North Lamar Boulevard is coveted as one of downtown’s most high-profile spots.
Stroud, UK | The Final Spin: How The Trading Post Records Became a Vinyl Sanctuary in Stroud: Imagine walking into a place where the air is thick with history, every corner crammed with stories spun from vinyl. For nearly half a century, The Trading Post Records has been that magical spot for the residents of Stroud. Nestled between the rolling hills of Gloucestershire, this small record shop has not only been a business but a community hub, a sanctuary for music lovers. Next month, however, the needle will lift from the record for the last time, as the shop closes its doors, marking the end of an era. …”I took over from Jo Walters in 2001, and it’s been an honor to keep the music playing,” Vincent shared, his voice heavy with nostalgia. Through the decades, the shop has seen the evolution of music, from the dominance of vinyl to the rise of CDs and DVDs, and back again to the vinyl resurgence. It’s been a witness to the changing times, yet its essence remained untouched – a haven for those seeking solace in music.
Reno, NV | Nostalgic and modern: Recycled Records transcends generations: One might think a record store was the epitome of nostalgia—a throwback to times when music media was physical and had to be purchased to be heard, not a hangout for Generation Z to discover tunes. So perhaps the most surprising aspect of Recycled Records is its clientele, which includes patrons under 10 years old with Walkmans and teenagers buying cassette tapes and LPs. “It’s just a vast array of different age groups and different types of people,” owner Eric Jacobson said. “It’s neat that young people are wrapped up in The Beatles and Pink Floyd and [Led] Zeppelin. I never thought it would go like this.” While records are the most popular inventory item in the shop, including both new and used albums, Recycled Records, which relocated to the Crossroads Shopping Center, 4048 Kietzke Lane, nine months ago from its long-time Midtown store, also sells CDs, cassette tapes, DVDs, Blu-rays, record players, music equipment, posters and stickers.
Grand Rapids, MI | VP Kamala Harris visits small, Black-owned business in GR: Vice President Kamala Harris made an unannounced stop at a small business during her trip to Grand Rapids Thursday. The VP’s office says she stopped at Della Soul Records, the first Black woman-owned vinyl record store in Grand Rapids. Vice President Harris also bought a few things at Della Soul Records, including a Miles Davis record. “VP Harris immediately shared that she had heard about me and my journey and wanted to meet me while she was in town. That’s dope!” the owner of Della Soul Records shared in a Facebook post Thursday after the visit. VP Harris was in town Thursday for a stop on her “Fight for Reproductive Freedoms” tour.
Palm Springs, CA | Explore Palm Springs Vinyl Record Stores: Shopping for vintage vinyl records is like embarking on a treasure hunt through musical history. Each record tells a story, not just through the music etched into its grooves but also through the artwork on its cover and the memories it holds for those who once owned it. The experience of browsing through crates in search of that elusive gem is a nostalgic journey back to a time when vinyl reigned supreme as the primary medium for music lovers. Vinyl records first gained popularity in the 1950s and peaked in the 1970s and 1980s. This era was known as the “Golden Age of Vinyl,” where record stores lined the streets, and top artists released their music in this iconic format. People would flock to record stores to purchase the latest albums and singles, often spending hours flipping through stacks of records in search of their favorite artists.
Oxford, MS | This is Only the Beginning: The End of All Music Marks 12 Years of Vinyl Vibes. This year marks the 12th anniversary of the opening of beloved local record store End of All Music, located on the northeast corner of Oxford Courthouse Square, on the second floor of the Duvall’s building. End of All Music opened on March 12, 2012, at its original location, about a mile and a half up the road on North Lamar Boulevard in a small building that had formerly been a Mexican grocery store. Owner David Swider, along with friends Bruce Watson and Patrick Addison, who both worked at local record label Fat Possum, had been discussing how Oxford needed a record store. Swider would complain that he had to drive to Memphis to go to record stores, because there were none in town. There had previously been Hot Dog Records, which went out of business in 2006. “There was a pretty good period of no record store in Oxford, so I had the idea, and Bruce had the money,” said Swider. “He didn’t have the time, but had a little money and some records. And I had the time, but no money. We got together and found a little spot on North Lamar. They were moving, so we got the place.”
Northampton, MA | Northampton Record Fair returning after 4-year break: The Northampton Record Fair is making a comeback after a four-year hiatus, promising a treasure trove of music finds for collectors and enthusiasts alike. The event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 3rd, at Union Station, located at 125 Pleasant Street in Northampton, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local and regional record dealers from across the Northeast will converge at Union Station, showcasing thousands of vinyl records and CDs for sale. With 55 tables spread across three rooms, attendees can expect to browse through a vast selection of music spanning various genres. For the die-hard collectors eager to snag rare finds, early admission is available from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. for $8. Early admission ticket holders will also receive a raffle ticket, offering a chance to win gift certificates to local record stores and three $50 shopping sprees for the fair.
