“Number of physical music stores reached all-time high in 2014: According to a new report, supermarket and generalist retailers stocking CDs and vinyl for the ‘impulse market’ meant the ways customers could access music hit an all-time high last year.”
“The smug, judging record clerk is a sad cliche, but the stereotype exists for a reason…Ask anyone who has worked in music retail, especially the old-timers, and they’ll tell you. We all have a story to tell.”
“MOJO Led Zeppelin Vinyl Edition: A limited deluxe version of this month’s issue featuring Physical Graffiti Redrawn on two discs, with free replica poster and a special magazine cover…”
“New permanent home for successful pop-up vintage record shop: …Owner Ros Sidaway is looking forward to welcoming customers to the shop, which just happens to be a few doors down from her childhood home and also from the house where Led Zeppelin drummer, John Bonham was born…”
“Record fair to launch in Stourbridge: The historic Talbot Hotel in the heart of the town centre will be the venue where several traders will have rare, interesting and classic vinyl records for sale. Visitors will also be able to get their hands on a multitude of music memorabilia including programmes, books, magazines and clothing…”
“Music lovers flocked to Schertz today for the San Antonio Record Show. They packed the Schertz Civic Center to buy, sell and trade vinyl records. Dealers and private collectors from across Texas turned out for the show. It was all organized by Jesse Galvan. He’s the owner of Music Connection, an independent music store here in San Antonio…”
