Since 1988, this store has been home to a wide variety of labels. Reckless Records originated in London and now has three Chicago locations in three distinct neighborhoods - among them, the Wicker Park location. Snag a signature blend from Groundwork’s Coffee across the way and let the all-day hunt for record treasures ensue. It occupies an entire city block and houses a diverse collection, the kind that will send vinyl enthusiasts into a fit of glee. With locations in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district and the original on Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley (which also boasts a weed dispensary), the Hollywood location makes this list as one of our favorites.įrom vinyl to videos to live shows, Amoeba Music off Sunset Boulevard is their biggest store yet. Photo: Courtesy of The GrooveĪmoeba Music prides itself on being The World’s Largest Independent Record Store. Simply wander up the wooden staircase and find yourself in a homey living room filled with vinyl. With a quaint location in a refurbished home, The Groove provides a comfortable, cozy, and organized environment for crate digging. It’s no surprise that Nashville, which is also known as Music City, is home to an array of musical shops, jobs, and innovation. With the slogan ‘ Music is for Everyone ’-The Groove off Calvin Avenue in Nashville is an inclusive shop that offers a little something for collectors of all kinds. Photo: Courtesy of Shangri-La Records The Groove (Nashville) Grab a burger and brew from Huey’s Midtown across the street, then spend the afternoon getting lost in Shangri-La’s friendly vibes and fantastic selection. With a knowledgeable staff and a selection of all genres, this local landmark boasts a particularly hefty selection of blues, country, and rock - an ode to the history of Memphis music. This little record store in Memphis, Tennessee is known as one of the top shops in the state. Toss your favorite record on, turn it up, and let’s dive in! Shangri-La Records (Memphis) A mix of old and new, all with their own unique hints of nostalgia, these stores serve so that dedicated vinyl fanatics can expand their always-growing collections. What I found nestled among plates of culinary art and sandwiched between coffee shops and burger joints were some of the best vinyl purveyors in America.įrom Portland, Oregon, across the coast to New York City, here are 10 of the Best Independent Record Shops in America. A few years back, I did an around-the-county road trip in search of food. Indeed, one of the greatest joys of life (and travel) is the art of record collecting. Founding member of Depeche Mode, Martin Gore put it perfectly when he said - “It was so exciting to go to the record shop and buy a piece of vinyl and hold it, read the liner notes, look at the pictures.
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