Orlando, FL | East West Records hosting massive closing sale: After more than 50 years in business, East West Records (Facebook) is calling it quits. The beloved record shop sold to a long-time customer, Robert Serros, Jr., in 2018, but according to a recent post on social media, it’s time to shut down. The store will host a 50% off sale on everything inside from 10 a.m. Friday, August 9 through Sunday, August 11. That includes records, CDs, DVDs, cassettes, posters, and merchandise. East West Records is located at 4895 South Orange Avenue.
San Antonio, TX | Crescent Moon Music & Collectibles sells all things vinyl, collectibles and antiques: As a teenager, owner Martha Nagel dreamed of owning her own record store one day. She also had a job at a record store in the 80s. As she got older, Nagel said going to estate sales with her mom became a fun hobby. Before opening Crescent Moon in 2021, Nagel and her mom would sell their estate sale finds at vendor malls. Since opening her store, she enjoys sharing her passion with her daughter Marissa, who manages the store. “I really wanted Marissa to experience being able to work in a record store because I had so much fun. It was just the best time of my life,” Nagel said. “My mom and I would go into estate sales and get vintage items and sell them, so I always loved that part too.”
Savannah, GA | Record store owner prepares for Tropical Storm Debbie: Businesses on the islands prepared for any impacts from Tropical Storm Debby. One record store on Wilmington island said it was mostly concerned due to some of the priceless records they carry. Thankfully, Coastal Empire records’ owner said the store hasn’t been too impacted by Debby yet. Preparation for the storm took them hours yesterday, but that prep work started over the weekend with grabbing sandbags. The owner said he spent hours yesterday getting all records off the floor, and out of any potential harms way. “It’s a big price tag on some of these items, it’s a small business, this is our business we’ve worked hard to build so we don’t want anything to happen to it,” said store owner, Ken Jordan.
The Music Collector’s Guide: record collecting documentaries: The world of music collecting and the stories that dive deep into histories and experiences of the collector’s world, are far and widely documented on the world wide web. As music collectors, whether on a casual level or on a level of dedication and lifestyle, we tend to, not only gravitate to, but even befriend on intimate levels, those of like-mindedness. We faithfully peruse the music publications of our choices, we linger in fellowship with others (employees and patrons alike) at our favorite local records stores, and we spend time entertaining ourselves in communion with those who contribute and create content on music collecting forums and throughout the plethora of channels within the illustrious YouTube Vinyl Community.
Marquette, MI | A “back to school” vinyl record show is happening this August in Marquette: The “Geoff and Jon Vinyl Record Show” returns to the Ore Dock Brewing Company in Marquette this August. Geoff Walker and Jon Teichman will host a four-day vinyl record show on the 2nd-floor community room of the Ore Dock Brewery with new and used vinyl records, CDs, posters, cassettes, and more available to purchase. The ongoing event between Ore Dock Brewing Company and the NMU Vinyl Record Club continues in its 11th year. Visitors can talk with Jon and Geoff about trading old records and tapes or finding a new home for unused media. The four-day show starts on Thursday, August 8th, with Marquette musician Noah Bauer’s Album Release Show starting at 8 pm. Friday evening’s entertainment comes from the DayDreamers group, and Saturday evening will host the Ore 2 Shore 25th Anniversary Celebration with live music from Adam Carpenter and the Upper Hand from 5 to 8 pm, followed by Slowfoot at 9 pm. Sunday will feature a mystery matinee movie and pop culture trivia.
New Haven, CT | The New Haven Record Riot! Sun Sept 22nd at Annex YMA! Over 15,000 LPs in one room. CDs too. Dig! The New Haven Record Riot RETURNS! 40+ tables of LPs, CDs & 45s. A giant record store lands in New Haven. 15,000 LPs in one room! Join the Record Riot community. Meet you in the bargain bins! Did you just buy a turntable? The Record Riot is a PERFECT event for you. Dealers from New England and beyond will bring all sorts of musical surprises. From punk to funk, classic rock to hip hop and soul/jazz too. Cheap records and expensive vinyl too. CDs as well, plus 45s for your jukebox. $5 admission at 9:30 AM, $10 early at 8 AM. Plenty of free parking! And great music all day! Hope to see you diggin’ in the crates!
Silver Spring, MD | Montgomery County Public Library’s ‘Just for the Record: A Vinyl Day’ on Saturday, Aug. 10, in Silver Spring Will Feature DJ Johnny ‘Juice’ Rosado as Keynote Speaker. Montgomery County Public Library’s “Just for the Record: A Vinyl Day” will feature DJ Johnny “Juice” Rosado—composer, producer, turntablist, engineer, musician, educator, lecturer, mentor and hip-hop pioneer—as the keynote speaker for the free annual event at the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library in Silver Spring on Saturday, Aug. 10. Mr. Rosado’s diverse skills have left an indelible mark on the hip-hop culture, earning him an Emmy and NAACP Image Award nomination. Raised in the Bronx, Mr. Rosado was at the heart of hip-hop’s birth and progression. …“Vinyl Day: Just for the Record” is dedicated to the record and DJ culture in the County. The family-friendly music festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mr. Rosado will speak from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Levine Music space on the library’s second floor.
Victrola Stream Sapphire takes wireless vinyl streaming to new heights – a great upgrade for Sonos: The Victrola Stream Sapphire can stream records wirelessly in lossless audio to additional Wi-Fi music systems and speakers, not just Sonos. It will be available in the US in mid-August for $1,299 and the UK from 1 October. First announced during CES in January, the Victrola Stream Sapphire will soon be able to buy—indeed, you can pre-order it now for delivery in August in the US, October in the UK. The vinyl deck is the latest from Victrola that’s capable of streaming your records to Sonos speakers and systems, but can also send your music wirelessly to UPnP-compatible Wi-Fi enabled alternatives. It is also able to send the audio in a lossless format—24-bit / 48kHz FLAC. That ensures every crackle and pop on your LP is played back perfectly, no matter how subtle. For me, this is essential for successfully streaming vinyl—to capture the personality of a pressing. After all, it’s why I prefer to listen to records in the first place.
Stereophonic Will Release Cast Recording on Vinyl This October: The vinyl will be available on Friday, October 18. A special, limited-edition vinyl will be released for Stereophonic (Original Cast Recording), an album of music from the 2024 Tony® Award-winning Best Play. The album will be available on vinyl on Friday, October 18. Available to preorder now, the release features the Tony-nominated score written by Will Butler, formerly of Arcade Fire, as performed by the original cast of the play including Will Brill, Andrew R. Butler, Juliana Canfield, Eli Gelb, Tom Pecinka, Sarah Pidgeon, and Chris Stack. A limited-edition run of only 750 copies, the album’s vinyl edition arrives newly pressed on crystal clear, 180-gram vinyl housed alongside a special insert featuring images from the play. Produced by Playwrights Horizons, the album is available digitally and on CD now.
