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- Memories of Record Stores Past: Where Have All the Good Times Gone?Tom Martinelli delves into his personal memories and how they contrast with today's youth.
Why You Should Support Record Store Day 2011Record Store Day for 2011 is on April 16th.The music community comes together to offer special records and deals on Record Store Day to encourage purchases from your local record store.- Why One Chain of Record Stores in Northern California is Able to Stay in BusinessI describe the major reason why Rasputin Music is still in business while other record stores are not able to compete with online music stores.
"Fringe" Producers Scatter Series Clues at Local Record StoresFans wanting to find out what's coming up in the future on "Fringe" may have the clues waiting for them -- at their local record store.- The Rise and Fall of the Independent Record StoreWe love our music. But not all of us are fans of the big chain stores with their bright lights and drones behind the cash registers.
- Denver's Best Independent Record StoresDenver has a host of great places to buy tunes without buying them from "the man." Here are just a few.
The Northeast Ohio Record Store ExperienceIndependently operated music retailers cater to loving, appreciative audience clamoring for more- National Record Store Day"Record stores can't save your life. But they can give you a better one."
- Hollywood's Best Independent Record StoresHollywood has some of the best independent record stores.
- Independent Record Stores in the Philadelphia AreaLiving in the age of technology, digital and pirated music has replaced the need for record stores, causing the mere existence of them to decline in extreme numbers over the past ten years.
- Top Record Stores in Quakertown, PAA review of the top record stores near Quakertown, PA. Includes contact information for all stores, as well as handy information from an experienced shopper.
- Vacation Vinyl Record Store in Los Angeles: ReviewA review of Vacation Vinyl Record Store in Los Angeles, California.
The Best 10 Record Stores in Austin, TexasAustin is home to some of the hottest music and they have even better record stores. Here is a top ten list of the best places to find rare LPs and pretty much anything else.- Top Record Stores in Austin, TexasThe following are listed as the best vinyl and cd stores in Austin. Whether you choose to buy or sell, all of these stores welcome your business!
- Top 10 Record Stores in Austin, TexasRecord stores in Austin, Texas are famous for their selection. Before buying, though, check out Austin's top ten record stores.
- The Ultimate Death of the Neighborhood Record StoreA brief reflection on the coming years and the death of the neighborhood record store.
- My Favorite Record Stores in ChicagoA listing of a few of my favorite record stores in Chicago. They are my personal faves because they have zero attitude.
- Celebrate Record Store DayMusic/record shops are part of our culture, and while many seem to be closing up shop, there are still those record stores that endure and keep the historic tradition alive. let's explore what is being done to help record stores gain national attention.
- American Oldies Record Store in Newport News, VirginiaA small record store on a corner, visited only by those fond of what seems to be a forgotten medium.
Why I Am Through with Brick and Mortar Record StoresTraditional outlets for records have been on the decline for a decade now. Perhaps the worst enemy of record stores is themselves?
The Five Best Indie CD and Record Stores in the CountryAmoeba, Lou's, Waterloo, Floyd's, and the Princeton Record Exchange are five of my favorite indie music stores.
Record Stores in the Washington, DC AreaSick and tired of shopping for music at those big box stores? I found stores in the Washington, DC Area that will forfill your music needs.- Tower Records in the City of Brea Closes After Only a Brief Stay on the Birch Street PromenadeThe Tower Records store sitting at the corner of Birch Street and Brea Boulevard in Orange County is closing proving it is not just independent record stores taking a beating. Will music stores, in general, survive among the iPod generation?
- My List of the Top 4 Used Record Stores in New JerseyMy greatest passion in life, other than working as an indentured servant for the Associated Content people, is music. And it's not just listening to music, it's a collecting thing
- Charlotte's Best Independent Record StoresCharlotte is not yet totally taken over by the Best Buys and Borderses of the world; a few independent record stores, new and long-standing alike, come together to provide music lovers with anything they could be looking for.
- Independent Record Stores in PhiladelphiaIf you are a serious record collector, a fan of independet music, or just looking to try something different, then these are three independet record stores worth checking out in Center City, Philadelphia.
- Top Three Independent Record Stores in St. LouisThe top 3 independent record stores in the St. Louis area offer a great selection of used vinyl records, CDs, 45's and 78's you can't find at the chain stores.....
- Top 15 Films About MusicThroughout film history, we have seen many movies covering music. here is the best 15 of these films, ranging from comedies to biographies, the dark to the light- and all music in between.
The Best Independent Record Shops in the U.SThere's no experience like buying your favorite record at an independent record shop.
StrandedLate one night, Billy finds himself stranded at a gas station, alone in the darkness.- What Record Store Day Really MeansSince 2008, the third Saturday in April has become an annual celebration of Record Store Day, a shout out to the little mom and pop records stores that were once part of the fabric of the music industry.
- Music Singles Charts: How They Started, How They WorkReview of the beginnings and methodology of singles charts in the U.K. and U.S.
- Brooklyn's Best and Brightest Independent Music StoresIn the music laden borough of Brooklyn, there are a handful of vinyl havens alive and well.
- 3 Reasons Why You Don't Need a Record DealWhy sign away the rights to your music when you can do it yourself?
Halcyon Record Store Brings Vinyl to Dumbo for Music LoversHalcyon is DJ heaven in DUMBO. That's right, a reasonably priced record store stocked full of vinyl. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He's wearing hipster jeans and diamond headphone.- Royal Oak home to new record storeA new record store in Royal Oak will sell new and used vinyls.
Does Anybody Buy CDs Anymore?Sometimes I feel like I'm the last person on Earth who still purchases CDs. Here's why I do so.
Empire Records: A Fun, Music Filled MovieRead this review of a fun and entertaining movie from 1995.
The Record RanchWith eBay continuing to raise their listing fees, even long time eBayers are looking for an alternative online venue to sell their vinyl records and music memorabilia.
Wuxtry Records and Ella GuruHow many vinyl records are on your music shelf? That may seem like a crazy question in the age of digital music, but believe it or not, vinyl is coming back in a big way.