Buffalo, NY | Elmwood Avenue business is moving, but not very far: There was no immediate word as to when the move would take place. Revolver Records on Wednesday announced that it will move out of its current Elmwood Avenue location. The record store won’t move far, though. They’re going to move across the street, basically, from 831 Elmwood Avenue to 810 Elmwood. “Along with a comprehensive stock of new and vintage records, the new store will feature a bar and space for in-store performances, all coalescing to forge a new hotspot to share and enjoy music in Buffalo,” Revolver Records said Wednesday in a post to social media. Revolver Records said it would release more information at a later date. There was no word as to when the move would take place.
Whanganui, NZ | Vinyl Room extends its groove to Palmerston North: It’s been 14 years since crate digging and George St have gone hand-in-hand, but the revered pastime of record-lovers returns on Saturday with the opening of Vinyl Room. Owner Ron Fisher said he only had to observe the number of Manawatū people migrating to his Whanganui record shop on a daily basis to realise venturing into Palmerston North was a natural expansion. The shop, located between Munchkins and the library, would trade in a mix of new and second-hand records, CDs and tapes, with an emphasis on fostering community through music and conversation—just as record stores used to. When Mango Music closed across the road in 2010 it was considered the bleak end of an era, as sales of music on physical media slumped amid the surge of digital formats and streaming. But never count out nostalgia, nor the tangible, tactile appeal of taking a record from its sleeve and dropping the needle in the groove.
Dayton, OH | Dayton’s Record Stops: Dayton may be nationally recognized as the Funk capital of the world, being the birthplace of bands like the Ohio Players and Zapp, but the city’s record stores offer a wide range of different music genres and events. All of these stores are locally owned and operated, so if you are a music fan and want to support local businesses, be sure to check these spots out. They also put on events, so be sure to check out their social media to stay up to date on what’s going on. Omega Music | 318 E 5th Street, Dayton, OH 45402 (six minute drive from campus, accessible by the Flyer) Omega Music is located in the heart of Dayton’s Oregon District. Definitely Dayton’s largest record store, it offers CDs, vinyl, and cassettes from every genre you can think of. “We carry a little bit of everything,” Omega shift lead Jack (they/them) said, “but because we get used stuff from the general public of the area we end up coming up with a lot of older jazz, funk, and soul which is pretty sweet.”
Toronto, CA | Sabrina Carpenter just made a surprise visit at Toronto record store: Sabrina Carpenter is currently in Toronto as part of her Short N’ Sweet concert tour. The pop superstar will perform at Scotiabank Theatre tonight, but prior to her performance, the singer is taking time to explore the city — including making a pit stop at Kops Records on Queen Street West, one of the city’s oldest independent vinyl record stores. “@sabrinacarpenter just came by. Thank you for your love and support!” a Kops Records employee posted to Instagram on Tuesday, alongside selfies of the employee with the “Espresso” hitmaker. The post received thousands of likes and comments, with fans super excited that the singer randomly popped into the store. “NO WAY SHES JUST CASUALLY AT KOPS WHAT,” one user wrote. “SHES JUST CASUALLY AT KOPS WHAT,” another user wrote. Another gushed, “this is so iconic wow!” Others referred to Carpenter as their “comfort pop star” and to Kops as their “comfort record store” while more than a few simply commented with “OMG.”
Alliance Entertainment Goes From Loss to Profit on D2C Sales, Cost Savings: The entertainment distributor’s gross profit and net profit improved on slightly lower net revenue of $1.1 billion. Alliance Entertainment recovered from a post-pandemic slowdown through higher demand for direct-to-consumer (D2C) fulfillment, cost savings and continued demand for vinyl LPs and CDs. …Music accounted for 42% of Alliance’s consolidated revenues—30% for vinyl records accounted and 12% for CDs. AMPED, Alliance’s independent music distribution business, had net sales of $78 million in fiscal 2024, up from $75 million. AMPED is the exclusive distributor for over 90 record labels and has exclusive relationships with such artists as Usher and ATEEZ. Video games were the company’s biggest segment, accounting for 31% of consolidated revenue in the fiscal year. DVDs and Blu-Ray products were 19% of revenue. Collectibles and consumer products were 4% of consolidated revenues.
Serato to revive its iconic Scratch Live Control Vinyl for a limited-edition anniversary reissue: Just 1,500 units will be released, with five colour variations available. In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Serato is launching a limited-edition reissue of its Scratch Live Control Vinyl. Serato Scratch Live first launched in 2004, becoming the first digital vinyl system to allow DJs to mix and scratch digital music using specially designed control vinyl or control CDs with DJ hardware. The brand itself was founded by New Zealand natives Steve West and AJ Bertenshaw, with its first product, the Pitch ‘n Time, landing back in 1999. In honour of its birthday milestone, just 1,500 units of the Scratch Live Control Vinyl are to be launched as part of this commemorative reissue. Buyers will receive a pair of 12” 140g control vinyls, encased in a special 25th-anniversary jacket. Five classic colours will also be available, including black, transparent red, transparent blue, orange, and grey marble—though this will remain a surprise until you unwrap the package.
Dungeons & Dragons to Release 50th Anniversary Double Vinyl Record: The 12-track album is inspired by the Forgotten Realms. Dungeons & Dragons is getting a new record album. Today, Hasbro announced DUNGEONS & DRAGONS—Bardic Inspiration: A Musical Journey through the Forgotten Realms, a new 12-track album with songs that takes inspiration from the Forgotten Realms. All 12 original songs on the album pay homage to various iconic locations in the Forgotten Realms and more specifically the Sword Coast. The album was composed by Michael Gatt, co-produced by Jeremy Jarvis, and visually artistically directed by AJ Hanneld. The album will also feature a 40-person choir. The release is scheduled for “Fall 2024”. The physical album release will feature a double vinyl with new artwork and designs by TBWA/Chiat/Day. Digital versions will also be available.
Dusty Springfield’s ‘Dusty, The BBC Sessions’ Coming To Vinyl For The First Time: The 2LP set presents recordings from 1962-1970 by the British blue-eyed soul singer. Dusty Springfield’s Dusty, The BBC Sessions will soon be available on vinyl for the first time. First released on CD in 2007, the compilation is set for release on Nov. 8 as a 2LP set through Universal Music Recordings, remastered at Abbey Road from the archive session tapes. Dusty, The BBC Sessions traces the British singer’s career via radio recordings from 1962-1970, starting with three tracks as a member of singing group The Springfields (alongside her brother Tom Springfield and Tim Field) and continuing into her legendary solo career. The tracklist also charts Springfield’s stylistic evolution from folk and country into the development of the blue-eyed soul that became her signature sound—an aesthetic that, decades later, remains more closely associated with Dusty Springfield than arguably any other singer.
Bromsgrove, UK | Vinyl and CD fair returns to Bromsgrove: Bromsgrove’s popular vinyl and cd fair is returning this month. The fair takes place on Sunday, September 29 at the Bromsgrove Hotel and Spa from 9am to 3pm. There will be a selection of over 20 traders selling on the day, with tens of thousands of vinyl records catering for all budgets from 50p bargains to rare collectibles. Whether you are looking for 90s Brit pop, rock, punk, naughties collectibles, reggae, hip-hop, dance, soul or new vinyl there will a seller to scratch your itch. Free on site car parking will be available when registering inside the hotel. There will also be a cafe and restaurant for refreshments.
Ontario, CA | Get your vinyl fix at the North Bay Record Show: Bi-annual event takes place this Saturday, and the bins will be stacked. Record lovers rejoice as the North Bay Record Show is on the horizon. This Saturday, September 28th, get your vinyl fix at the Elks Lodge at 325 Elks Lane, off Trout Lake Road. Admission is $5 and the show is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. However, for those on a true record quest, you can pay $10 for an early bird admission at 9 a.m. The record show is organized by Kristi Pearce and Jamie Strawn, who run Callander Bay Records on Callander’s Main Street. “It’s a lot of fun,” Pearce said, speaking of putting together the event, which takes place each Spring and Fall. “It’s fun to get together with all the other dealers and talk records. It’s nice to meet up a few times a year and see how everybody’s year went, see what’s hot and what’s not” on the record front. Besides Callander Bay Records, there will be around 10 other vendors on site, Strawn noted. Each will have its own stacks of records, so prepare for some serious bin-diving.
