Global Vinyl Record Market Sees Increased Demand, Fueled by Rising Disposable Incomes and Urbanization: The “Vinyl Record Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2023-2028” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global vinyl record market, which reached a size of US$1.7 billion in 2022, is poised for substantial growth in the coming years, with an anticipated market size of US$2.8 billion by 2028. …Several key factors are contributing to the growth of the global vinyl record market: Rapid Urbanization: Urbanization is on the rise globally, and vendors are adopting omnichannel retailing practices to expand their consumer base. Music Enthusiasts and Collectors: Music collectors, audiophiles, and DJs value vinyl records as prized possessions, using them for concerts, shows, and music recordings. Vinyl records also hold significant cultural and historical value in the world of music…
Collingswood, NJ | Collingswood Record Shop Inner Groove Debuts House Label with Lost Soul Album Re-Release: You Hear Me Knocking wasn’t an instant classic when it first hit record store shelves some 50 years ago, but thanks to the neighborhood record shop, audiophiles can check out a rare work in a limited re-release. Behind the counter of Inner Groove Records in Collingswood, store manager Steve Maygers spends a lot of time learning about people through their record collections. …“It’s a personal narrative; music touches everybody’s life in a different way.” Maygers hears a lot about the collections his customers are building, but he might even hear more about the ones they no longer have. Divorce. Flooding. Extended borrowing. Outright theft. A record collection can disappear from your life a lot of different ways. But if you run a record store, you stand a good chance of seeing things a second time around.
Austin, TX | Living in Stereo relocates, reopens in South Austin: Living in Stereo, a record and mid-century modern furniture shop, has relocated and reopened in South Austin. The shop is owned by Austin natives Robert and Enzo Johnson. Living in Stereo was previously located at 4361 S. Congress Ave. and opened in September 2021. Robert Johnson noted the new space was a lot bigger. “We envisioned doing something bigger, so this is it,” he said. Living in Stereo sells vintage stereos, vinyl records, coffee, mid-century modern furniture and collectible artwork.
Washington, DC | An Artist Is Recreating Classic DC Album Covers: Alex Halaszyn’s solo show is a comics ode to Washington music history. Recently a shopper at the Chevy Chase DC record store art sound language was chatting with owner PJ Brownlee about a book for sale. It tells the story of Arlington’s Inner Ear studio, and the customer mentioned he’d recorded there with a long-ago band. The group’s name, he told Brownlee, was No Trend, so the owner whipped out his phone to show him some artwork that will be shown in the shop this weekend: Artist Alex Halaszyn has recreated the covers of dozens of classic DC-area albums in his distinctive style. One of them was No Trend’s “Teen Love” seven-inch single from 1983. “He was kind of dumbfounded,” Brownlee says. “You know, you feel like you’ve stumbled into a dream. I’ve seen this with people who really get what I’m doing.”
Baroness Unveil Deluxe Edition of Stone, Add Acoustic Record Store Gigs to Fall Itinerary: The deluxe edition adds six live tracks and can be streamed now. Baroness have released a deluxe edition of their latest album, Stone, and added eight acoustic record store performances to their fall tour itinerary. The in-store gigs will each take place in the afternoon at independent record shops prior to previously announced evening shows in the same or nearby cities. The dates include October 25th (Mesa, Arizona, at Zia Records); October 31st (Portland, Oregon, at Music Millennium); November 9th (Salt Lake City at Graywhale); November 14th (Minneapolis at Down in the Valley); November 15th (Chicago at Reckless Records); and November 19th (Toronto at Sonic Bloom). “Independent music stores are a huge part of our musical background,” said Baroness singer-guitarist John Baizley.
Norwich, UK | Man accused of record theft from Norwich’s Chantry Place HMV: A man has been accused of stealing vinyl records worth hundreds of pounds from the HMV store in Norwich. from the store in Chantry Place shopping centre. He is accused of having stolen records worth £513 on a single visit on August 28. On a previous occasion, on July 6, is also said to have stolen several vinyl records and the tote bag he used to carry them off in. The 47-year-old, from Wellington Close in Brandon, was due to appear at Norwich Magistrates’ Court on October 20 to enter a plea to two charges of shop theft. However, he failed to attend despite police officers required to give evidence and an interpreter being in court. Magistrates issued a warrant for his arrest that will see him brought to court in custody. A boom in vinyl albums has seen them become sought after items, outselling CDs last year for the first time in decades.
Chicago, IL | NW Chicago Record Show: The sounds of Fall are up to you to decide. It’s like a craft fair, but music instead of decorations! Tables and tables of vinyl records, CDs and DVDs.Rare performances on CD & DVD. Bargain vinyl and used CD’s too. Buy, sell, trade your records! Hours: 10 AM to 4 PM, best selection before 2 PM. Admission $2. Early Bird Admission starts at 8:30 AM for $10. Contact Bill at 847-409-9656 to book a table. Beginners and experts welcome!
Record Rebound: The Jesus and Mary Chain reissue ‘Munki’ on its 25th anniversary: Just over 25 years ago, The Jesus and Mary Chain released their sixth studio album, Munki. The expansive double album holds 17 tracks spanning nearly 70 minutes but offers a ubiquitously absorbing listening experience thanks to stylistic diversity unprecedented in prior releases. As with every record put out by this mercurial Scottish outfit, Munki is an uncompromising reflection of the Reid brothers’ darkest passions. …The album will hit the shelves on October 20th and is available for pre-order online now. The Pete Maher remasters will be available across streaming, CD and vinyl platforms. A special “splatter” collectors edition limited to just 1000 copies is also available exclusive to the Fuzz Club and Mary Chain stores.
