Bridgeport, WV | Roundabout Records is Open in New Location on East Main: With a week under his belt at his new location, Chris Lacaria is adapting and is adamant that Roundabout Records will be a continued success. “I’m confident that Roundabout Records will still do great things,” he said. “This shop is what we call a collector’s dream. It has all the top-notch classic rock must-haves down to the super rare stuff you would never expect to see in person.” Some of those rare, obscure titles include Dexter Wansel, Life on Mars and The Beatles White Album Mono, British Press. In mid-July, the well-known record shop moved from 103 West Main Street to 103 East Main Street, just next door and on the east side of Center Street. Formerly in a basement location, Roundabout Records is now on the top floor with store entrance and ample parking in the rear of the building.
Sydney, AU | 7 Of Sydney’s Best Vinyl Stores For The Music Lover In Your Life: The extinction of old-school vinyl is a conversation of the past—it’s alive and well in Sydney/Eora, and it’s being played everywhere, from bedrooms to bars. Whether you are planning a day of flicking through vintage records, searching for a gift for the music lover in your life, or simply looking to break into the scene (and finally use that record player for more than home decor), here are Urban List’s top picks for the best vinyl stores in Sydney. Red Eye Records: Boasting the title of Sydney’s largest independent record store and one of Australia’s oldest, there’s a reason Red Eye Records is first on the list. Since its opening in 1981, this vinyl haven has operated out of its York Street location, helping both local and global customers find rare, out-of-print and unique items…
Washington, DC | New and Noteworthy: Spin Time Records. “It’s all my mom’s fault,” said Spin Time Records proprietor Jon Lottman. Lottman had turned six when his mother returned from a trip to Jamaica with an LP the soundtrack to the famous reggae crime epic, “The Harder They Come.” “You’re six years old and that dude is speaking your language,” Lottman recalled about first hearing Jimmy Cliff’s rendition of “You Can Get It If You Really Want It.” He was hooked for life. Growing up on the Hill in the 70s, Lottman attended Capitol Day School. He purchased his first record at a now closed branch of Olsson’s, “September” by Earth, Wind and Fire. Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumors” was his second. At age 14, he began seeing bands at the old 9:30 Club and DC Space, the venues made famous by DC punks. “It’s easy to fall in love with the Hill,” Lottman said of moving back in 1994, working as a nonprofit policy analyst.
Chicago, IL | Miyagi Records’ DJ School To Celebrate 10th Graduating Class This Weekend: Eight novice DJs who have spent weeks learning from three veteran performers will show off their new skills with original sets during an all-day party Saturday at the South Side record shop. Budding DJs who have been learning the tools of their new trade at a South Side record shop will celebrate graduating from their courses by soundtracking a daylong party this weekend. DJs Hameedullah, RTST and Will To The will host the graduation for the 10th cohort of their DJ classes 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at Miyagi Records, 307 E. Garfield Blvd. in Washington Park. The event features 30- to 45-minute sets from the eight DJ students who participated in the most recent session: J45, Srimaye, The Ether, BigAl, DJ Lil g, DJ th3m, laysh and Cocoa B. The program teaches the basics of DJing, from song structures and tempo to manipulating audio frequencies, beat-matching and working with vinyl and digital setups.
Newport, UK | New vinyl record shop opens in historic market: A new record shop catering for vinyl lovers has launched in a city’s historic market. Mint and Sealed, which caters for all kinds of music genres, has opened its doors in Newport Market. The business first took off as a pop-up stall operating in the market and made appearances at record fairs across South Wales, but has now decided to take the plunge and lease a permanent unit in the market, to establish a proper shop. Now Mint and Sealed has officially opened the doors to its permanent unit at the traditional Victorian indoor market. The new vinyl store now takes its place in the Grade II-Listed building in the city centre, which reopened in 2022 after a £6 million renovation. The record shop is the passion project of owner Chris Seal, a former DJ who performed across Plymouth, Cardiff, and London throughout the 1990s and early 2000s.
Cloverdale, BC | Elevated Music owner reflects on 5 years in Cloverdale: Record shop started out in middle of pandemic. Elevated Music is celebrating five years in August. The Cloverdale record and music shop was opened by Bill and Jenn Haggerty on Aug. 14, 2020. Reflecting on the last five years, Bill told the Cloverdale Reporter, hitting the milestone “means everything” to both he and Jenn. “To be here doing what we love to do, and to have the brand growing the way it has throughout the years has been absolutely incredible,” said Bill. He noted that while the journey from Day 1 to Year 5 has been circuitous at times, he’s very humbled by the route he and Jenn have travelled to get to today. “It’s been really wild,” Bill explained. “For the first year-and-a-half, we worked seven days a week—the move just after two years, and pivoting, making it all happen—it feels like the universe is really aligned.”
Philadelphia, PA | VINYL HEAVEN! South Street Vinyl Block Party! Outdoors on South St in Philadelphia, Sat August 2nd. VINYL RECORD SALE! The South Street Vinyl Block Party is an outdoor market of vinyl records and MORE! 50 tables LPs CDs. Plus crystals, vintage clothes, jewelry and more. Between 5th and 6th Streets! Attention Philly area vinyl fans! Come shop at over 50 tables of LPs, CDs OUTDOORS on South Street in Philly! Saturday August 2nd from 9 AM to 5 PM! Dealers from all over the area converge on South Street between 5th and 6th Streets (the street will be closed to cars!). We’ll also feature a variety of local vendors, including some South Street businesses too. Jewelry, t-shirts, knick-knacks, who knows what else. Meet new music friends, find that special LP you’ve been looking for. All types of music: punk, funk, country, classical, blues rock, hip hop and more. FREE ADMISSION!
Youngstown, OH | Vinyl Record Sale! The Youngstown Record Riot! Sun October 5th at Holiday Inn Boardman 10 AM-4 PM. Don’t miss the Youngstown Record Riot! It’s a BIG VINYL RECORD POP-UP sale at the Holiday Inn in Boardman! Over 15,000 vinyl records in ONE ROOM! 40 tables of LPs, CDs, 45s, tapes & more. VINYL FUN! The Youngstown Record Riot is HERE! It’s a MAD VINYL DIGGING PARTY! Dealers from far and wide converge for a giant music sale! All types of music from punk to funk to country to classic rock, hip hop, soul/jazz, and more. Dust off that turntable and come on down. DOOR PRIZES TOO! Regular admission starts at 10 AM ($5) with early admission at 9 AM ($15). Family ticket discount on Eventbrite! Don’t miss the BIG VINYL DIG!
Cheektowaga, NY | The Buffalo Record Riot! Vinyl Records! Sat Nov 1st, Knights Hall, 2735 Union Rd, Cheektowaga NY. The Buffalo Record RIot! It’s a GIANT vinyl record POP-UP sale at the Knights Hall in Cheektowaga! Over 15,000 vinyl records in ONE ROOM! Great music and amazing family fun. LPs/CDs/45s, DOOR PRIZES. The Buffalo Record Riot returns! It’s a GIGANTIC vinyl record POP-UP sale at Knights Hall, 2735 Union Road in Cheektowaga! Over 15,000 vinyl records in ONE ROOM! Great music and amazing family fun. LPs, CDs and 45s. Dealers from far and wide converge for a giant music sale! All types of music from punk to funk to country to classic rock, hip hop, soul/jazz and more. Dust off that turntable and come on down. DOOR PRIZES TOO! Regular admission starts at 10 AM ($5) with early admission at 9 AM ($15). Don’t miss the BIG VINYL DIG!
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