Golden Valley, MN | This Funky Minnesota Store Has Been Selling Music And Pop Culture Collectibles For Over 50 Years: Down In The Valley, a Minnesota record shop located (not surprisingly) in Golden Valley, MN, has been selling music and collectibles – ranging from pop culture items and toys to crystals and rocks and much more – for over half a century. This funky store’s selection of merchandise is so varied and eclectic that it’s difficult to describe, but I’ll do my best to try and convey to you the wonder that is Down In The Valley. Over the years, it’s had a few satellite locations. Currently, the Maple Grove shop is the only other DITV outside the flagship Golden Valley location. The best way to get a feel for this fantastic shop is to experience it for yourself!
Winnipeg, CA | Dropping the needle on a decade: Winnipeg vinyl aficionado has truly found his groove as record-and-tape shop celebrates milestone. Everybody remembers their first time. A 15-year-old high school student recently called on the Winnipeg Record & Tape Co., a new-and-used music store at 1079 Wellington Ave. that toasted its 10th anniversary in business in June. Cavin Borody, the store’s owner, correctly surmised it was the fellow’s initial visit to a physical record store, based on how overwhelmed he appeared to be, as he nervously moved from bin to bin, without laying a finger on any of the thousands of titles in front of him. It was only after Borody let him know it was perfectly acceptable to handle the merchandise that he began reaching for this record or that, to inspect each more closely. “There’s an entire generation of kids that do all of their record shopping online and have never experienced picking up an actual album and studying it, front and back, versus clicking on an image on the internet…”
Edinburgh, UK | Edinburgh record shops: Umbrella Vinyl store to open in Valleyfield Street, Bruntsfield on August 5: One week countdown is on for new record store’s grand opening. Music lovers in Edinburgh will have a new favourite shopping spot to visit from next month, as a second-hand vinyl store is set to spin into the city. Founded by Nick Langford and husband and wife duo Laura and Josh Thomson, Umbrella Vinyl is getting ready to open its doors in Valleyfield Street, Bruntsfield, on August 5. After dropping hints about the new venture earlier this year, the Umbrella Vinyl trio are now adding the finishing touches to their standout blue store. Making the announcement on social media back in May, the friends said: “Coming soon… Edinburgh’s newest second-hand record shop. Opening in August 2023. We will be selling: Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul, Latin, Highlife, Ska, Reggae, Dub, World, Experimental, Soundtracks, Bollywood, Library Music and beyond.”
Jericho, UK | Floating record shop will be open on the Oxford Canal: A floating record shop will be open for crate diggers on the Oxford Canal in Jericho this weekend. Luke Guilford, who runs The Record Deck, will be mooring his narrowboat between St Barnabas Church and the rail station. He has already been selling records outside The Punter pub on Osney Island and after this weekend he will gradually head north to the Cropredy Festival, near Banbury, which runs from August 10-12. Mr Guilford keeps his followers on Facebook and Twitter informed about where he will be heading to next. He said: “The weather has been mixed lately – I’m hoping there will be some sunshine at the weekend. “People who are into vinyl come and seek me out – sometimes they come along and sell me their records. “Cropredy is always good for me because there are lots of music fans all in one place.”
San Antonio/Schertz, TX | Vinyl Record Show Of San Antonio, TX/Schertz, TX: Vinyl LP Records by the tens of thousands. Over 50 vendors from across Texas and surrounding states selling their Vinyl and merchandise on over 100 tables. There will also be plenty of 45’s, CDs, T-shirts, posters, some cassettes and a few 78’s as well. You will find LP’s priced as low as $1.00 for the budget-minded buyer as well as collectible records for hundreds of dollars for the more serious collectors. Something for everyone! There will be an ATM available on-site as well as a food truck. Plenty of FREE parking. Early Bird showtime begins at 8:00 AM until 10:00 AM priced at $15.00 and is good for the entire day. General admission begins at 10:00 and is only $8.00 and is good for the entire show. Kids under 13 have free admission. There will be an ATM available on-site.
Queens, NY | New Record Store Pops Up On Steinway Street: The opening comes after HiFi Records & Cafe, also on Steinway Street, closed its doors in late January. A new record store popped up on Steinway Street last weekend, filling up a musical gap left after a beloved store shuttered in January after eight years in business. Pancake Records opened its doors on Saturday, July 22, at 20-77 Steinway St., featuring an art gallery, cake, and live music for local customers. The shop will be run by the same owners of HiFi Records & Cafe, which was also on Steinway Street and closed its doors in January. “Our neighborhood deserves its record shop back, and we will continue HiFi’s legacy with Pancakes Records,” the owners wrote on Instagram. Pancake Records will be hosting musicians and DJs spinning records throughout some nights. On Friday, Pancake Records invited singer Curly Brown to perform at 6 p.m.
A guide to the best vinyl accessories: Your expert guide to must-have vinyl accessories. Vinyl records have made an impressive comeback in recent years, captivating music lovers with their warm, nostalgic sound and tangible charm. As vinyl continues to regain its popularity, the demand for vinyl accessories has surged, catering to a diverse audience ranging from novices to seasoned collectors. Whether you are new to vinyl or a seasoned aficionado, vinyl accessories offer a multitude of benefits that can elevate your listening journey. One of the primary advantages lies in preserving the quality of your vinyl records. Vinyl can be delicate and susceptible to dust, dirt, and static, leading to diminished sound quality and even potential damage over time. However, with the right vinyl accessories, you can safeguard your records and maintain their pristine condition.
Tori Amos’ Scarlet’s Walk issued on vinyl for the first time: Tori Amos’ 2002 album Scarlet’s Walk will be issued on vinyl for the very first time, in September. Tori’s seventh studio album was self-produced and was her first record with her then new label, Sony/Epic Records (2005’s The Beekeeper and 2007’s American Doll Posse would be the only two other original albums she’d issue on the label). The record was an 18-track concept album (a “sonic novel about a road trip”) which details the cross-country travels of Scarlet, a character loosely based on Amos, and was greatly inspired by the changes in American society and politics post 9-11 world. Topics explored on the album include nationalism, personal relationships, and the death of a close friend. Amos also took inspiration from the stories of her grandfather, who she claims was Cherokee and told her of the abuses against Native Americans throughout the United States’ history.
