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TVD Radar: Supertramp, Crime of the Century & Crisis? What Crisis? 50th anniversary reissues in stores 8/29

VIA PRESS RELEASE | Both albums have been half-speed remastered at Abbey Road Studios and mark the first two releases in a series of reissues from their catalogue.

Originally released on 25 October 1974, Crime Of The Century was Supertramp’s era-defining third album, catapulting them to global success, breaking them into the UK top five and U.S. Billboard top 40 for the first time. As the album fast-tracked the band’s global popularity, they would write and record Crisis? What Crisis?, which was released on 28 November 1975, 13 months after Crime Of The Century.

With the band and co-producer Ken Scott overseeing, Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios remastered these 50th anniversary reissues at half speed, giving them greater detail and the best possible clarity. Both are set to release on 29 August and are available for pre-order now from here.

Crime Of The Century followed the release of their self-titled debut in 1970 and 1971’s Indelibly Stamped albums, neither of which had garnered much commercial success, and their record contract had expired.

It may be hard to believe now, but Crime Of The Century was not an instant hit upon its original release. “Bloody Well Right” was the first single released in the US reaching number 35 in the Billboard Hot 100, but it wasn’t until the release of “Dreamer” in February 1975 that the track caught the imagination and momentum truly began to build.

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TVD Radar: ZZ Top, From The Top (1979–1990) 5LP box set in stores now

VIA PRESS RELEASE | ZZ Top delivers the fireworks on July 4 with From The Top (1979–1990), a limited-edition collection from Rhino High Fidelity (Rhino Hi-Fi) that trails the Texas trio on the road to worldwide fame. Following the first volume’s sellout last year, the sequel features five albums from the height of the band’s mainstream success.

From The Top (1979–1990) includes Degüello (1979), El Loco (1981), Eliminator (1983), Afterburner (1985), and Recycler (1990). Lacquers for each album were AAA cut from the original stereo master tapes by Kevin Gray and pressed on 180-gram heavyweight vinyl at Optimal. The albums are housed in a faux-leather slipcase, and the collection is limited to 3,000 individually numbered copies. The collection is available today for pre-order exclusively at Rhino.com and select WMG stores worldwide. Order HERE.

ZZ Top came together in Houston with vocalist and guitarist Billy Gibbons, bassist Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard behind the drums. Blending electric blues, boogie, and humor, the trio steadily built a following through relentless touring and a streak of increasingly confident records. From The Top (1979–1990) picks up as the band entered a new decade—one where their sound expanded, their videos took over MTV, and their beards grew right along with their fanbase.

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In rotation: 7/8/25

Warwick, RI | Doomed Records get comfortable in their new location in Warwick: In an age of streaming and downloading, the best way to get a genuine experience when purchasing music is by going to an independent record store. It’s a place where you can find that gem of an album you’ve been looking for, or where you can buy a t-shirt or a collector’s item. There are a bunch of these places still operating around Rhode Island, including Doomed Records. Initially located on Broad Street in Edgewood, the business made a move down Warwick last fall. They are now located on 101 W. Natick Road, downstairs from the tattoo and piercing shop Cream BodyMods, directly across from the Warwick Mall. I spoke with owner and operator Eric Browning about how the move happened, rounding out his inventory and what makes Doomed Records stand out from other stores.

Hamden, CT | Replay Records closing in Hamden after more than 30 years in business: For 36 years, Doug and Mary Snyder have been slinging records out of Replay Records — a staple record shop located on Hamden’s Whitney Avenue. First opened in 1989, the shop moved from its original Whitney Avenue location to West Haven before moving back to Hamden for nearly the past two decades. Now, at the end of the month, the record store will be closing down and transitioning to online sales. “So many people have come through our doors in the last 36 years. It’s truly been a remarkable adventure for us both. We’ve always done our very best to bring you quality vinyl at affordable prices. I hope it’s been an enjoyable ride for everyone. I know Doug and I sure loved it,” reads a post on the store’s Facebook page.

Hagerstown, MD | Hagerstown’s Hub City Vinyl expanding its live music venue: Watch out Nashville! A live venue in Hub City has really taken off since it opened three years ago, where Jed Duvall will be performing this weekend. Hub City Vinyl may not be the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame, but it’s a venue Hagerstown has warmly embraced. Duvall, a Paul McCartney tribute artist, is performing at Hub City Vinyl Saturday night. “It says something about how much Hagerstown needs and wants live music,” Duvall said. Duvall performs all around the mid-Atlantic region but loves Hub City Vinyl, in the heart of the city’s Arts 7 Entertainment District. Calvin Staley has been with Hub City Vinyl since its inception. “There just haven’t been a lot of options [in Hagerstown] to see a live show without having to go to Frederick or D.C.” Hub City Vinyl is expanding its live music venue. The project is expected to be completed this fall.

Rockland, ME | Private Press brings old-school records to Rockland’s Main Street: Like most Gen Xers, Justin Miller remembers his first vinyl record, The Germs. Back in the 1970s and early 1980s, before cassette tapes became overwhelmingly the popular choice for playing music, vinyl was king. Private Press, a 200-square foot space on 385 Main Street, which opened June 13, has been Miller’s dream business for some time. A private collector of vinyl records for more than 30 years, he began buying and selling records online before deciding to move the business to a brick-and-mortar location. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, I had a lot of time and dove even deeper down the well, discovering music,” he said. “As long as I’ve been interested in music, this felt like a natural progression and [the store] brings me a lot of happiness. I was working two remote jobs and resigned from one to open up this shop.”

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TVD Radar: The Dream Syndicate, Medicine Show: I Know What You Like (Deluxe Edition)
in stores 10/17

VIA PRESS RELEASE | In 1982, The Dream Syndicate started their own record company, Down There Records, to release their self-titled 4-song 12-inch EP that included the first versions of “When You Smile” and “That’s What You Always Say.”

They went on to sign with Slash for Days Of Wine & Roses, followed by A&M for the Medicine Show album. After a long, protracted debate with the massive Universal Music Group, the band has earned the right to reissue Medicine Show as a 42-song 4-CD box featuring 29 unreleased recordings from that 1983–’84 era. For this special occasion, The Dream Syndicate is resurrecting their Down There label, which will be distributed by Fire Records.

The Dream Syndicate’s Medicine Show album has always been controversial, even before it was recorded. Indie-rock darlings become the first Paisley Underground band to sign to a major label, hire a mainstream rock producer, change bass players, and spend months recording it after banging out the previous album, Days of Wine and Roses in mere hours.

What this new box set reveals—is that as a live band—between Steve’s (then) new songs and his animated vocal performances, Karl’s expanded guitar playing (taking it to outer space and beyond), various new bassists (Dave, then Mark) holding it down (while pumping it up), and of course Dennis holding it rock steady—The Medicine Show era was the shit!

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TVD Radar: The
Jesus and Mary Chain, Psychocandy 40th anniversary reissues available through 7/31

VIA PRESS RELEASE | Third Man Records is proud to announce the 65th installment in their long-running quarterly vinyl subscription service The Vault, The Jesus and Mary Chain’s Psychocandy 40th Anniversary Edition.

Included in this set is a 2xLP version of Psychocandy cut at 45rpm, a live recording from St. Andrew’s Hall in Detroit from 1987, and a metallic gold 7” featuring “Jesus Fuck” b/w an early (and previously unreleased) demo of “Just Like Honey.” Sign-up is open now through July 31 at midnight CST.

1985: As the last detached murmurs of post-punk slowly crest into the earliest whispers of shoegaze, standing there in a world all their own, cutting a profile both unique and incomparable is The Jesus and Mary Chain. With equal influence gleaned from The Stooges and The Shangri-Las, The Velvet Underground and The Beach Boys, the band released the unassailable godhead album, Psychocandy.

In celebration of this recording, one of the most important and watershed albums of all time, Third Man Records is humbled to announce Psychocandy: 40th Anniversary Edition as the 65th release of their Vault quarterly subscription series.

Anchoring this set is a 2xLP version of Psychocandy cut at 45rpm. It is not hyperbole to say this might be the loudest cut…not only of this record but of any record…you will ever hear. The high-speed treatment here affords the sonics a heretofore-unseen clarity in the band’s utilization of controlled feedback.

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TVD Radar: Oasis, (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? 3LP reissue in stores 10/3

VIA PRESS RELEASE | Oasis has today announced details of deluxe formats of (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? to celebrate the era-defining album’s landmark 30-year anniversary. It will feature new unplugged versions of five classic recordings “Cast No Shadow,” “Morning Glory,” ” Wonderwall,” “Acquiesce,” and “Champagne Supernova.”

Released on the 3rd October on Big Brother Recordings, (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? (30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) is available for pre-order here on limited edition 2CD and 3LP formats as well as digital formats to pre-save. This special anniversary format follows last summer’s release of the 30th Anniversary Edition of Definitely Maybe which reached number 1 in the Official UK Album Chart for the second time in that album’s history.

The new unplugged versions were produced and mixed by Noel Gallagher and Callum Marinho from the original master recordings at Noel’s studio, Lone Star Sound, in London. The new interpretation of ‘”Acquiesce” is revealed today.

The deluxe album features new artwork shot by original sleeve designer Brian Cannon and new sleeve notes. Exclusive coloured vinyl formats will be available, including indie record store exclusive “Cast No Shadow” inspired Crystal Clear 3LP, HMV “Morning Glory” inspired blue marble 3LP, Amazon Exclusive “Wonderwall” inspired sepia marble 3LP, and official store exclusive “Acquiesce” inspired neon orange 3LP. All formats will include the 2014 remastered version of the album alongside the new bonus versions.

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In rotation: 7/7/25

Dayton, OH | Belmont record shop moves to the Oregon District: ‘I underestimated how emotional I would be.’ After nearly five years and two locations in Dayton’s Belmont neighborhood, Blind Rage Records — “Dayton’s Third Best Record Store” — is moving to the Oregon District. Its last day in Belmont was Friday, June 27. The store’s first day at the new location, 508 E. 5th St., is Saturday, July 5. The opening coincides with the “Independents” Day Block Party in the Oregon District, an annual celebration that supports independent businesses and local street vendors. Blind Rage Records was originally located at 734 Watervliet Ave. in Dayton. After eight months, it moved a few storefronts down to 740 Watervliet Ave., a bigger location with a stage for local and touring bands. …Although Blind Rage is as much a venue as it is a record store, the new location doesn’t have an obvious stage. While that doesn’t necessarily mean there won’t be shows in the store’s future, the focus is on the records.

Shepherdstown, WV | Admiral Analog’s Audio Assortment finds new home, plans expansion to inventory. Admiral Analog’s Audio Assortment closed the doors to its storefront at 141 East German Street on June 15, after seven years in the location. Over the following four days, the business underwent a move to a location down the street, at 119 West German Street. On Friday, the business opened its new doors to the public. “It was a whole lot of work,” said owner Andrew Barton. “We’re not completely done yet, but everything essential to us selling and being in business is here.” According to Barton, this is the second move his 11-year-old business has had to make. The reason for this move, to the former home of Dickinson & Wait Craft Gallery, is to enable the business to expand its inventory. The new location is over twice the size of his previous one.

Bethlehem, PA | ‘Super excited!’: New Bethlehem record store looks to open in time for Musikfest. A retail shop coming soon to Northampton County is music to the ears of vinyl record collectors. Railroad Records, offering vinyl records, CDs, books, memorabilia, antiques, vintage clothing and more, is expected to open in early August at 335 Vine St. in south Bethlehem, owner Asa Blynn said. Blynn, 26, has been collecting vinyl records since he was 13 and previously worked at a couple of local record businesses, including a former Carbon County farmers market stand. “I had a lot of fun and learned a lot over the couple of summers I spent there,” Blynn said of the farmers market stand. “The owner gave me store credit, and I was just a young teenager. So, it was an awesome experience. About three days a week, I’d also go to an awesome shop in Allentown, called Double Decker Records. The shop closed a few years ago, but the owner became a friend of mine, and I got kind of a degree in running a record store…”

Minneapolis, MN | After 37 years, Hymie’s in Minneapolis spins its last record: After nearly four decades of serving the Twin Cities’ vibrant music scene, Hymie’s Records has decided to close its doors. Originally opened in the 1980s, the Longfellow neighborhood shop once praised by the Beastie Boys and Rolling Stone, announced that it has no plans to reopen. Adam Taylor, the store’s fourth owner, bought Hymie’s in 2019. Taylor says that throughout the pandemic, record shops around the Twin Cities were hit hard, experiencing financial hurdles that put some out of business. While Hymie’s managed to stay afloat, Taylor says that added financial pressures chipped away at the business’s future. “Rent is astronomical. I can’t afford 4,000 bucks a month,” Taylor said, “I’m out of spirits. My tank is empty.”

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We’ve closed TVD’s HQ this week for the Fourth of July holiday. While we’re away, why not fire up our Record Store Locator app and visit one of your local indie record stores?

Perhaps there’s an interview, review, or feature you might have missed? Catch up and we’ll see you back here on 7/7.

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TVD Radar: Jack White Collected Lyrics & Selected Writing Volume 1 by Jack White in stores 10/21

VIA PRESS RELEASE | “I wish I read more people who talked about Jack White as a writer of lyrics, or as a narrator of a very specific kind of interior…Evil and optimism wrestle with each other, longing and a hunger for loneliness tussle in the same bed. Cynicism and desire, rage and tenderness. All of these things seamlessly stitch together and come alive on the page.”Hanif Abdurraqib, author of A Little Devil In America

Third Man Books is proud to announce the publication of Jack White Collected Lyrics and Selected Writing Volume 1 by Jack White and edited by Ben Blackwell. The upcoming collection compiles lyrics from White’s solo recordings thus far, alongside his acclaimed work with The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather, and other collaborations.

The anthology further includes selected poems and writing by White, rare and exclusive photos, and new essays written especially for this book by award-winning, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-nominated poet Adrian Matejka, award-winning, Detroit-based filmmaker and writer dream hampton, and Third Man Records co-founder Ben Blackwell. Jack White Collected Lyrics and Selected Writing Volume 1 arrives at Third Man Records digital and physical storefronts and booksellers in the United States on Tuesday, October 21. Pre-orders are available now at thirdmanbooks.com.

Jack White Collected Lyrics and Selected Writing Volume 1 follows 2023’s The White Stripes Complete Lyrics (Third Man Books), definitively collecting White’s extensive and acclaimed lyrical work. In addition, the collection also gathers rarely seen poetry written by White throughout his life, along with assorted writings on such diverse subjects as music, art, politics, and more.

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TVD Radar: Swell Maps, The John Peel Sessions in stores 9/12

VIA PRESS RELEASE | Officially available for the first time in 40 years, Swell Maps’ The John Peel Sessions will be released on CD and digitally on September 12, 2025 via Mute. Listen to “Midget Submarines” from the band’s second Peel Session, recorded just before the release of their 1979 debut, A Trip To Marineville below.

Noisy, chaotic, and defiantly experimental, Swell Maps may not have found commercial success in their time, but their impact on music is undeniable, they went on to be an inspiration to bands such as R.E.M., Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr., Pavement, The Pastels, Stereolab, and Nirvana (Kurt Cobain was often seen sporting a Swell Maps t-shirt). A democracy within the confines of punk’s “anything is possible” maxim, members Biggles Books, Jowe Head, and brothers Nikki Sudden and Epic Soundtracks, helped shape the landscape of post-punk and DIY music.

Formed in the early ’70s and fully realized by 1976, Swell Maps embodied the DIY ethos, launching their own label and self-releasing the jagged, frenetic debut single “Read About Seymour” in 1978. Peel was an early supporter, playing their record as soon as it landed on his desk, a moment the band described as one of disbelief and elation. His regular airplay of their music helped solidify their cult status, and these sessions capture the raw energy, off-kilter melodies, and boundary-pushing creativity that defined them.

The John Peel Sessions brings together all three of their recordings for John Peel’s sessions—from October ’78, May ’79, and March ’80—that were originally broadcast on his show on BBC Radio 1, a vital document of Swell Maps at their most unfiltered—three sessions of unpredictable, exhilarating noise.

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In rotation: 6/27/25

Watch Out Vinyl, Tariffs Are Coming For You: As we all know, one of the many bright spots in the music industry recently has been vinyl sales. Even though the sales figures can be deceptive as to the actual number, it’s still a large revenue source for the just about everyone in that particular food chain. That said, the growth of vinyl is threatened today thanks the the new tariffs the government has recently put in place, thanks to increased production costs. It turns out that the raw materials required to press a record in the U.S., which include nickel, PVC, paperboard, and steel, are directly affected by these extra fees. Not only that, lacquer disc production (the master disc that make the stampers) are only made outside the United States these days since the Apollo Masters fire, and there are no Direct Metal Mastering machines operating in the U.S.

Golden Valley, MN | Down in the Valley: Four Minnesota businesses, four different tariff tales. All four of these businesses are weighing uncertainty. …Back up to Golden Valley, at Down in the Valley record store, tariffs are striking a blue note. “The problem is as a small retailer, we can’t just absorb these small added costs,” said Scott Farrell, general manager of Down in the Valley. “We are already running on thin margins the way it is. So, we have to pass that onto the consumer.” Sixty percent of the products he sells are imported. Suppliers of action figures, toys, incense and turntables are already charging higher prices. “The entry-level turntable retailed at 129. Now it’s at 179,” said Farrell.

Victoria, AU | Record Store Profile: Dutch Vinyl VIC. The Music’s search for Australia’s best record store is on. If this is your favourite, or you’d like to discover more great shops to visit, head to vote.themusic.com.au and go into the draw to win a $200 voucher to spend at the store. …We have about 12 staff members at Dutch Vinyl, forming a dynamic and diverse team. Our crew is a mix of shop staff, secondhand record pricers, a new record buyer, and the online order team, among other roles. Everyone brings their own unique skills and passion for music to the table, making Dutch Vinyl a vibrant and welcoming place for both customers and staff alike. …The store opened in 2016. After arriving in Australia with just a bundle of CD’s in my backpack I soon moved on to MP3. Within a few years I had such a large iTunes library that it became difficult to choose what to play. This led me back to vinyl records and I fell in love with them all over again.

Tokyo, JP | A music lover’s guide to Tokyo: Shop for your favorites at a record store. Ask anyone who has visited Tokyo about record shopping and they will all mention Disk Union. The behemoth music retailer has been around since 1967 and has multiple stores across the city. In Shinjuku alone, we’re talking four separate buildings within a three-block radius, containing various levels that cover 18 different genres. Music lovers will need a map—and fortunately, you can find one online or at the front of any of their stores. Tokyo is also home to several independent record stores. Shimokitazawa is a neighborhood revered by crate-diggers, and you’ll find plenty to peruse at Pianola Records, Jet Set, Flash Disc Ranch (featured in the Wim Wenders’ film Perfect Days), and City Country City—a bar, café, record store, and small venue owned by Keiichi Sokabe, the frontman of revered Japanese band Sunny Day Service.

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TVD Radar: Joan Baez, Diamonds & Rust 45 RPM 2LP reissue in stores 7/11

VIA PRESS RELEASE | Diamonds & Rust, Joan Baez’s introspective, poetic, and musically lush 1975 album, returns in a definitive 180-gram 45 RPM edition to be released July 11 via Analogue Productions, the esteemed imprint of Acoustic Sounds.

Strictly limited to 2,000 individually numbered copies, this collectible reissue is cut from a ½” flat tape copy of the original analog master tape by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab and pressed at Quality Record Pressings. It delivers the most vivid, tonally rich listening experience of Baez’s timeless classic to date.

This deluxe reissue is housed in a tip-on old-style gatefold jacket with textured stock, crafted with care by Stoughton Printing, offering both a stunning visual and tactile presentation to match the sonic excellence within. The 45 RPM format allows for deeper grooves and greater fidelity, capturing Baez’s pristine voice and evocative arrangements in their most natural and immersive form.

Originally released at a pivotal point in her career, Diamonds & Rust bridges Baez’s folk roots with the sophisticated production of the mid-’70s, bringing a new sonic dimension to her songwriting and interpretations. Anchored by the iconic title track—a bittersweet reflection on her past relationship with Bob Dylan—the album finds Baez at her most personal and expressive, balancing intimate storytelling with bold sonic ambition.

The record also showcases Baez’s interpretive power on tracks like Jackson Browne’s “Fountain of Sorrow” and Stevie Wonder’s “Never Dreamed You’d Leave in Summer,” both rendered with striking emotional clarity and nuance. “Winds of the Old Days” and “Dida” reveal Baez’s evolution as an artist and her willingness to explore new textures and lyrical perspectives.

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TVD Radar: Joni Mitchell, Joni’s Jazz 8LP, 4CD sets in stores 9/5

VIA PRESS RELEASE | Joni Mitchell introduces Joni’s Jazz, a passion project years in the making. This career-spanning collection features recordings chosen by Mitchell that reflect jazz’s profound influence on her music.

The release arrives September 5 as an 8LP vinyl box set and will also be available as a 4CD edition and across all digital and streaming platforms. Both the vinyl and CD versions include liner notes with rare and previously unseen photos and original artwork by Mitchell. Pre-order HERE. An exclusive Joni Mitchell Archives fine-art print is available as a gift-with-purchase exclusive from jonimitchell.com.

Spanning 61 tracks, Joni’s Jazz includes studio recordings, live performances, rare alternate takes, and material drawn from multiple decades and record labels. Among them are two previously unreleased 1980 demos, including one for “Be Cool” that is available today digitally.

The set features contributions from some of Mitchell’s most important collaborators in jazz, among them Wayne Shorter, Jaco Pastorius, Herbie Hancock, and Charles Mingus. Mitchell, who calls Shorter her favorite collaborator, dedicates the collection to him following his passing in 2023. “It was a joy to play with him,” she writes. “He will be missed, but he will remain alive for me in this music.”

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TVD Radar: Lou Bond, Lou Bond clear yellow vinyl in stores 8/8

VIA PRESS RELEASE | Lou Bond only made one album but what an album it was.

Politically charged, deeply introspective, and wonderfully lyrical, 1974’s Lou Bond is reminiscent of the Eugene McDaniels releases Headless Heroes of the Apocalypse and Outlaw (both out previously on Real Gone) in its outspoken, idiosyncratic social commentary. But there is a sensitivity here that’s devastating; Bond’s falsetto soaring over his strummed acoustic guitar brings to mind Bill Withers (whose “Let Me into Your Life” he covers) at his most affecting, while the arrangements summon What’s Going On vibes.

With comparisons like those, you know this record is special, but Lou Bond is a one-of-a-kind album that really defies comparison (despite our best efforts). For this ALL-ANALOG reissue, we had our friends at Well Made Music cut lacquers directly from the original tapes and pressed the record at Gotta Groove Records.

Available either in black vinyl or clear yellow. Both Outkast and Mary K. Blige sampled Lou Bond…that’s because it’s one of the lynchpin albums of Memphis soul.

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In rotation: 6/26/25

New Orleans, LA | Indie Record Store Camp Coming in July: Hotel Monteleone will be busy July 28-Aug. 1 hosting Record Store Day Camp, a conference for indie record stores and those who keep them spinning. 33 1/2 Record Distribution, AudioTechnica, Rhino Records, Sub Pop and Victrola are just some of the companies confirmed to attend. Record stores including Amoeba Records (Los Angeles), Criminal Records (Atlanta), Epitaph (Los Angeles) and locally loved Euclid Records will be attending, as well. The indie record store event will kick off at The Black Penny on 700 North Rampart. Special rates will be available at The Hotel Monteleone. The conference is organized by Redeye Distribution which aims to “connect independent artists and labels to an expanding global marketplace through sales and marketing expertise along with impactful customer relationships.”

New York, NY | ‘Vinyl NYC: 33 1/3 of the Best Record Stores Across All Five Boroughs’ Celebrates the Soul of Music Shops. Perhaps there is nothing so modern as the vinyl record, its streamline design elegantly enclosed in a dazzling 12” cardboard sleeve that promises untold pleasures. For record collectors like the husband and wife photography team of James T. and Karla L. Murray, it all begins with the thrill of the hunt: a trip to the local record store. Following the success of Store Front NYC and Great Bars of New York, the Murrays now team up with music journalist and critic Hattie Lindert for Vinyl NYC: 33 1/3 of the Best Record Stores Across All Five Boroughs (Prestel, September 9, 2025), the newest volume by husband-and-wife photography team James T. and Karla L. Murray devoted to the indelible Mom & Pop shops that form the heart and soul of New York.

Munich, DE | Munich’s Riviera Records raising funds to cover costs of relocation: The record shop hosted a farewell in-store event earlier this month. Riviera Records is raising money to cover the costs of relocating to a new space. The Munich record shop has launched a crowdfunder, aiming to raise €10,000 “to create a financially viable foundation for the future,” the team shared. “It strengthens our ties to the community, increases Riviera’s visibility and ensures we can get off to a great start in the new location.” A farewell in-store event at the current Rosental space took place on June 13th. Launched in 2020, Riviera Records stocks a wide range of first and second-hand vinyl. Some of its equipment and records were damaged during a warehouse flood last May. The shop’s new location is yet to be revealed.

Philadelphia, PA | The Free Library of Philadelphia is Launching a New Vinyl Record Listening Club With a New Theme Each Month: There’s no doubt that streaming platforms have made listening to music easy and accessible. However, there’s just something about holding a physical copy of an album that just hits different. For those that enjoy listening sessions, especially with vinyl there is now a club that meets monthly. The Free Library of Philadelphia just launched their Vinyl Record Listening Club that will gather once-a-month starting on June 25th at the Parkway Central Library (1901 Vine Street). Headed by the Music Department, the club is “for folks to listen to and discuss vinyl records. We welcome music lovers of all levels, whether you are brand new to vinyl records or an old hat at crate digging,” states Jane Lippman of the Music Department.

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