The Etsy community has long recognized the importance of supporting independent business. This year, help us celebrate Record Store Day, an international event that brings independently owned record stores, artists and fans together to honor the art of music. Today we talk shop with Phoenix record store owner Kimber Lanning, an active community organizer and proud proponent of local business. We’re also pleased to announce the Record Store Day Poster Design Contest. Read on for details on how you can enter!
In 1987, at the young age of 19, Kimber Lanning opened Stinkweeds in Phoenix, Arizona. Offering a heavily curated selection of independent and experimental music, Stinkweeds is a record store with a lot of heart; its open courtyard encourages locals to hang out, perform and exchange musical interests. You may not find your average classic rock, smooth jazz or easy listening, but Stinkweeds holds many hidden gems for those willing to treat their ears to something new. “We don’t have a big store, but we’re solid — we’re lean and mean,” says Kimber.
With large music retailers disappearing and Best Buy and Wal-Mart shrinking their floor space for music, independent record shops are growing once more, infused with new customers who desire a more personal, rewarding experience when shopping for music. Kimber continues: “The media can be so uninformed and lazy, they just keep beating this death drum for record stores.”
Even after nearly 25 years in the business, Kimber still enjoys coming into work every day. “I absolutely love my customers. I love being there. I run our statewide local coalition called Local First Arizona that I founded in 2003, so I’m speaking in front of audiences at least 3 times a week, talking about economics and the future of the state. I can be down at the capital, debating a bill or expressing frustration with the rules committee, but I’ll make it back in time for my evening shift with a smile on my face.”
Photo by Steve Weiss
To celebrate Record Store Day, Stinkweeds will be taking over their entire parking lot and serving up delicious barbecue while delighting your ears with such bands as Menomena, Kinch, Prime 8S and more. Tumbleweeds, an organization that provides emergency shelter and services for runaway youth, will offer screenprinting on site — bring a T-shirt or a canvas tote bag and have it screenprinted for free. Also, canvas record totes will be given to anyone who spends $100 or more. It promises to be a most excellent day, so for those in the Phoenix, Arizona area, check out Stinkweeds online for more information!
Not in the area? Find a record store that’s participating near you.
Record Store Day Poster Design Contest — Calling Etsy Artists!
If you aren’t located in the Phoenix, Arizona area, never fear — there’s another way to get involved! We’re challenging the Etsy community to submit their most creative Record Store Day poster designs to us and we’ll be publishing the submissions that best channel the spirit on the Record Store Day Facebook page.
The winning design will be posted on RecordStoreDay.com on April 19, 2011, and fans will then be able to enter to win the custom printed Record Store Day poster from the Etsy designer.
Etsy members, here’s how to enter:
- Send your design in jpeg form to: EtsyRSD@gmail.com
- Be sure to include your contact info and Etsy username.
- Last day to submit designs will be April 18, 2011 at 12 p.m. ET
- Not an Etsy member? Become one!
Record Store Day logos and art are available here. Now get designing and rock on!
168 comments
Sign in to add your ownkristieb says:
My good friend owns a record store in Edmonton called Freecloud (shameless plug). While I haven't been in the store for ages (I live in another city), I've always loved the musky smell and the personal service. You don't get that at the bigger stores. For those of us who still like to flip through album jackets and see our music on a shelf - thanks for your tireless work keeping the independent stores running. We really do appreciate it.
1 year ago
ThePolkadotMagpie says:
Old school record stores. Nice name of the one in Phoenix. Great blog!
1 year ago
HouseOfMoss says:
Awesome! Good to hear that indie record stores are still quite alive!
1 year ago
DecadesOfVintage says:
i love vinyl and always have great article thanks
1 year ago
Parachute425 says:
Very High Fidelity. Great work Kimber. Glad to see an independent store doing so well. Congrats on doing something you're so passionate about. Continued success to you and Record Store Day.
1 year ago
creativityismessy says:
What an amazing store. I wish I lived closer, but might have to check it out the next time I am down in AZ to visit family. My 12 year old has recently began collecting old records and I have been having so much fun helping her find them.
1 year ago
ChrissiesRibbons says:
I love my local old style record shop.. It reminds me of being a teenager and making eyes at the cute boys behind the counter who were oh-so-cool! Great article. Record store day sounds like a lot of fun!
1 year ago
ikabags says:
Awesome !
1 year ago
ikabags says:
I have very old one , still working :)
1 year ago
JasmineLund says:
Cool! It's great to see small businesses surviving and even thriving in a day when chain stores are taken for granted.
1 year ago
DanaMarshallDesigns says:
If you are in the LA area check out Origami Vinyl in Echo Park. They just celebrated their 2 year anniversary! They will be offering a 10% discount on Record Store, Day - Sat April April 16th.
1 year ago
DanaMarshallDesigns says:
oops - don't want to give out wrong info. the 10 percent discount was for their 2nd anniversary, which was April 3rd.
1 year ago
TipsyTimeMachine says:
I've been on the lookout for a record player, because I miss playing my vinyl!
1 year ago
silkstory says:
I love the story - nostalgy about vinyl...
1 year ago
thegetupvintage says:
Love this! My vintage shop is located inside of a record store and wouldn't have it any other way! Most agreed Kristieb! I can't wait for record store day!
1 year ago
BeatificBijoux says:
Yay vinyl! Yay analog! I'm totally on board with this. I've got so many friends for whom records are their life and livelihood, and have been so saddened to read of record stores that have recently closed their doors after years of being neighborhood fixtures. Thanks for this post!!
1 year ago
Verdurebydesign says:
Great post. Love your passion Kimber. It's great to see independent record shops growing again and creating a culture with a new generation. Have a great Record Store Day!!
1 year ago
ShoponSherman says:
The1960s-80s had some great cover art. Although I dont listen to vinyl any more I do buy lps for their covers. just to display them. Glad to hear indendent stores are making in some business. We have enough cookie cutter big box stores!
1 year ago
artemisartbiju says:
wow!!! this article reminded me of my childhood.... thank you for this article.
1 year ago
LittleWrenPottery says:
Man I love shopping for records! My boyfriend and I have quite a large vinyl collection. There's just something in the warmth of LP's that you can't replicate in CDs, there's such a thrill in digging for bargains at our local record shops!
1 year ago
sonyarasi says:
My favorite music is on vinyls
1 year ago
mazedasastoat says:
I spent a lot of my misspent youth in record stores, listening to new music, pestering them to order indie-label punk rock & new wave records, & generally hanging out. While my local record store closed down many years ago, I'm really glad to see kids (& adults) today can still experience the atmosphere of the whole record store way of life. It's way more than just retail!
1 year ago
jewelrybyjackie says:
WOW!! Kimber's store looks absolutely amazing.... sure do wish there was a store like that in my neighborhood! Continued success Kimber!!
1 year ago
Slowshirts says:
How awesome! I designed a shirt for stinkweeds years & years ago with my friend Corianton and i would have totally forgot about it if i hadn't seen this article.
1 year ago
SatinandBirch says:
This is the coolest thing Ive ever heard, Besides saving the beautiful art of playing a record, the art on these old record covers is priceless. I love the record album, and I love holding books, the smell and feel of them. You won't find me downloading my books or my music.
1 year ago
SkateBetty says:
Nice looking shop. Makes me want to visit. I worked in record shops here in Canada for years & had some of the best experiences of my life. I met so many amazing & passionate music enthusiasts. I understand what a special service record shops provide to a community. i am so happy to have come across this post!
1 year ago
aBreathofFrenchair says:
Our local vintage record store closed not too long ago. I really miss it!
1 year ago
accentonvintage says:
Love the old records. You can't beat those old rock and roll ones!
1 year ago
bellachicdesigns says:
wish I had one of those near my house, very cool.
1 year ago
Waistland says:
I heart Stinkweeds!
1 year ago
TimeBanditsVintage says:
aside from vintage, we also sell a small but eclectic mix of wax in our brick and mortar store-front, which we hope to offer our vinyl via Etsy real soon!
1 year ago
Ryanplz says:
this is so awesome. i love that building. i love record store day so so much! if you're from west michigan, check out vertigo record shop! awesome deals, new release just for record store day, and live music!
1 year ago
TimeBanditsVintage says:
Also, anyone interested in documentaries should check out "I Need That Record" , very informative on the importance of supporting your local record shops as there is a rapid decline since the introduction of downloadable music.
1 year ago
blueskyclouds says:
I live in AZ and have been by Stinkweeds many times, but never IN it! I need to do that next time!
1 year ago
KettleConfections says:
This makes me want to buy a vintage record player, think my parents still have a big giant collection of records from the 60s and 70s hidden somewhere in their house I should recover.
1 year ago
RoseyFinch says:
If you are in the Bangor Maine area check out Dr Record on Main Street in Orono! Rare records and all at really great prices :)
1 year ago
cataboliqueordinaire says:
Vinyl, so many good things to say; high fidelity stereo channel (quadraphonic if you're crazy) evokes good crisp thoughts. Considering that a lot of cd's and mp3 formats remain in the Loudness Wars camp, hearing the dynamic of older recordings and vinyls is always refreshing, static, skips, cracks, and all. Digging is also an art, so hearing that a record store is closing is knowing that a lot of good tracks & people go with it. Two of my dream shops I wished to visit closed down last year after the producer passed (two shops packed with hard to find tracks from all over the world). So it's great to hear many shops are still going strong.
1 year ago
SailThouForth says:
I love record stores! Vinyl has a quality you don't get with any other medium. Happy Record Store Day!
1 year ago
prisonbreak007 says:
great article
1 year ago
theroyal says:
i will get right on that. thanks
1 year ago
lindasmile007 says:
awesome !
1 year ago
collectiblesatoz says:
Enjoyed your article. I too have lots of vintage vinyl.
1 year ago
BlackAndGoldGifts says:
I am new at Etsy and love what I see. I am excited about growing my business. I enjoyed reading the success stories and it gives me hope. thanks for sharing.
1 year ago
iowajewel says:
records will always live on!!!!
1 year ago
TheMillineryShop says:
Great post. Cover art has always been amazing. It was so much fun to disappear into a record store and go through the albums. Ah, days gone by.
1 year ago
PixelGallery says:
Great article. I love my vinyl collection. The cover art alone makes it special.
1 year ago
Tanith says:
It's great to see that there is still an interest in vinyl.
1 year ago
gabbygailsgoodies says:
I really enjoyed this article and the blogs! I , too, love my vinyl collection! I still LOVE playing my records! A few years ago at Halloween, I dug out my 45 of 'MONSTER MASH'....and me and my older sister danced to it just like we did back in 1962! (Oh, no, I just gave away my age--LOL!) What fun! :-)
1 year ago
LeGift says:
Thank you for sharing the article. I love vinyl records! So many good memories. I still remember how excited I was to go to the record store after school. Each time I look at one of my vinyls, there is a story behind it.
1 year ago
bedouin says:
love love this article ~ my mom worked at capital records in the 1960s and would get a 45 with each paycheck ~ her collection was outstanding and sought out by late night radio stations. I'm vinyl for life!
1 year ago
gilstrapdesigns says:
Wow this brings back lots of fund memories when I was growing up and a teenager we went to record shops and there was nothing like going to your favorite record shop (and yes they were independently owned) back then and thumbing through the records especially the albums and looking at all of the life size posters and props back then.
1 year ago
poorjimsvintage says:
We have an amazing set of childs records I have yet to put on.
1 year ago
AZCreativeStudio says:
Great shop! I will soon come and visit!
1 year ago
zwzzy says:
Nice! I work at a local independent record store, it's always fun on RSD. Limited releases on vinyl really gets the kids going! :)
1 year ago
vintagemaison says:
I really MUST get a replacement turntable for all my old records. My kids don't even know how to play a record...they are into music in a big way - both play and sing in bands - so this is on my list of 'Things To Teach The Kids Before I Get Too Old' and get my old vinyl out of the loft.
1 year ago
QuiteFrankie says:
I am the Co-Owner of a Record Store in Portland Oregon called 99 Cent Records. We just celebrated our One Year Anniversary in March. For us Record Store Day is a great way to celebrate our Independent Spirit. Since all the Mega Record Stores are mostly long gone now it is the local neighborhood stores that keep that heart-line beating. I Heart Record Store Day. And the Beat goes on.....
1 year ago
thesunandtheturtle says:
The dream of my beloveth turtle is to have a records store, I hope one day we can have a very colorful one. Interesting article, thanks!
1 year ago
Seymour says:
Loved your article, great blog.
1 year ago
JesseMosher says:
That's great , thank you .
1 year ago
RicochetShop says:
Love vinyl! Great read & awesome shop! Have fun on Record Store Day!
1 year ago
MarleyLondon says:
Yes! I miss going into record stores! I remember the old mom and pop ones where everyone knew your name...I will say there is still a market for record stores especially among older people who are not so computer savvy....
1 year ago
AMarketCollection says:
Ahhhh, such wonderful memories - Loved the article, a great read to start my day - I will be smiling all day!
1 year ago
vantiani says:
Oh this is just so so cool! My ex has his record shop in our living room for years and I was so excited to share this with him! Yay! Thanks much! (And I just tweet this to my record-store-fan friends and they get so excited too!)
1 year ago
abelabodycare says:
Great story! So glad to hear local, independent stores are making it, and the big boxes are on their way out. If you're near Columbia, SC, check out my friend's store, Papa Jazz Record Shoppe. Best wishes on Record Store Day!
1 year ago
letterhappy says:
the crackling of vinyl.. one of my favorite sounds EVER.
1 year ago
carousel2 says:
yippee for your store...we are packing up to move cross country now and i just packed 12 huge boxes of records:) vinyl vinyl vinyl
1 year ago
ShesaGem says:
love it
1 year ago
daisyvortex says:
I am having insane nostalgia right now.
1 year ago
silkoak says:
Great article. I met Kimber last year at the BALLE conference (Business Alliance for Local Living Economies). She's a dynamic, committed person. Glad to see a discussion of Local economy and independents. It's a perfect fit for Etsy!
1 year ago
silkoak says:
In Ithaca, NY. check out Angry Mom Records.
1 year ago
lrobertas says:
Woow im amazed. music is inspiration!!! and u realy can see it in my paintings.
1 year ago
daweigreat says:
Wow,very beautiful,Thanks for share~ I also have my own unique designs and welcome to visit my Etsy shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/daweigreat
1 year ago
SparklePaw says:
So glad people are still buying vinyl. There's just something about it that's awesome.
1 year ago
RageoftheAge says:
Giving props to our local, Mom & Pop record shops that have been around for YEARS and are still the vinyl's ridges!~!!: Ear Xtacy Electric Ladyland Better Days and I love Vintage Vinyl in St. Louis, too!!
1 year ago
silversamba says:
super cool. thx for great article.
1 year ago
GaHaToe says:
great article!!! its something about good music that's played on vinyl that can't be replaced...
1 year ago
SheppardHillDesigns says:
Still have all my old vinyl. Some of my favorite times were dipping into a record store and getting lost in the stacks, searching for favorite music on 45's and lp's. There was nothing like getting an album on Christmas morning; when music colored the era in the best way possible. Support your local record store. (if you have one)
1 year ago
shopgrandmajune says:
Record Store Day was created by a friend of mine from Maine! So cool.
1 year ago
Art2ArtColorado says:
love this! it is so heartening to know that young people really appreciate records and that indie stores are on the rise again. i've kept all my vinyl and even took back the small record collection my parents built... my mother tried to get rid of them in a garage sale in the 80s. no way.... they were mine! ;) *still have the old stereo system/turntable, too. Best wishes for Record Store Day & beyond!
1 year ago
inspiredartisan says:
Very cool...there something special about old vinyl, still have mine too. About the poster design challenge...the logos available for download are only 72dpi....not big enough for printed media.
1 year ago
FinleyandOliver says:
Stinkweeds is a phenomenal store and Kimber Lanning is a huge asset to Arizona. How fun to see her featured here.
1 year ago
rarebeasts says:
Vinyl nice!
1 year ago
johnpurlia says:
Though I absolutely LOVE Record Day, I celebrate vinyl 365 days of the year. My photography relies heavily on vinyl and vintage LP covers along with all kinds of other elements of pop culture to tell wonderful, strange, and complex stories. You can also see my entire collection of (nearing) 500 vintage records albums online: http://tinyurl.com/3pavo9s Enjoy!
1 year ago
SewTechnicolor says:
Whenever I go thrifting, I head straight for the record section. :)
1 year ago
tomokotahara says:
I love vinyl. Great article!
1 year ago
MadebyLinLin says:
Me too, love vinyl. Great story :)
1 year ago
beadbarnsupplies says:
Thank you for the wonderful walk down memory lane! As a teenager in the 60's, I practically lived in our small town record shop. Just like reading, this shop helped connect us to the world through music. What a great era in my life.
1 year ago
CrankIt says:
I LOVE all of the great record stores here in Austin! And there are a lot of them! My husband and I love listening to vinyl especially with some wine and cheese. That is a great date night for us. Being DIY musicians and recording artists we immersed ourselves in vinyl recordings while mixing and mastering our last album trying to get that open feeling that is so difficult to attain with digital recordings. Yay for record store day! BTW Stinkweeds sounds awesome and amazing and wonderful and I want to go there!
1 year ago
ArtMadeByTammy says:
Awesome!
1 year ago
Tigerseyecrafts says:
I am glad that we have held onto our records all these years. We bought a record player a couple of years ago when a few stores were carrying them. Love being able to hear my songs again.
1 year ago
girliepains says:
I wanna go!
1 year ago
blueorder says:
Stinkweeds is my favorite shop here!!
1 year ago
BirdsOnMyShoulders says:
Wonderful! I've been worried about independent stores slowing being sifted out by larger companies. Keep it local and personal!
1 year ago
twigandsprout says:
Yay for record stores! Album cover/insert art is sadly becoming a thing of the past, with mp3 albums downloaded instead of bought. I remember the luxury of a new CD in high school (suddenly I'm sounding old...), taking the time to look at all the inserts and art, read all of the lyrics, and listen with intention the first time, and the next few times. Sadly, I have to admit I'm more likely to listen to a mix of individual favorites than the flow of a whole album these days. The only glimpse of accompanying art I generally get is the image of the album cover on my mp3 player. I need to remedy this! As a result, I think, I've recently gotten into vintage vinyl albums for the sake of the covers, as art themselves. I've been playing with grouping sets of album covers with similar designs, elements, or colors. The large format of a vinyl album cover really adds a pop of color, and a grouping is a great way to add something decorative and interesting to a wall space... I find they're often an instant conversation starter. I'm starting to list them in my Etsy shop, so if that sounds fun to you too, check them out!
1 year ago
twigandsprout says:
Not to understate the sound of vinyl, I love the richness of the sound, even the clicks and pops and scratches themselves. As well as the purposeful feeling of putting needle on track... pushing play on any kind of player/stereo just isn't as satisfying.
1 year ago
artyfakt says:
Record Store Day is better than Christmas!
1 year ago
plaidpearls says:
I LOVE old school record stores! There's nothing like listening to some Pink Floyd or Led Zeppelin on vinyl.
1 year ago
conspiracytheory74 says:
Big vinyl collector here, i'll have to favorite your shop right now!
1 year ago
ARTSTRUMENTS says:
Vinyl makes the world go round! Long live Vinyl!
1 year ago
SheilasVintage says:
I think this store is awesome like a museum of music. Congrats for never giving up! :)
1 year ago
LakesEdge says:
Yay for Record Store Day!
1 year ago
GrooveDirk says:
It's great that people are so supportive of RSD--and vinyl records. But, I just wanted to point out that it's "Record Store Day" not "Celebrate the vinyl LP" day. The indie music biz (stores, distro and labels) needs people to come out to record stores and buy new music. Ideally not just on Record Store Day but all year long. Pulling out your old records on RSD doesn't help your local indie store (that's singular as there's probably only ONE left near you...) stay in business. And most (though not all) record stores sell CDs too, so even if you don't have a turntable anymore you can still go out and buy some tunes on RSD to show your support. Indie record stores need your money not just your encouragement. And indie distributors (like me) need indie record stores to stay in business. :) Dirk V Groove Distribution, America's Largest Dance Music Distributor/Importer www.groovedis.com
1 year ago
VidGirlsandDolls says:
Great story! Nice to see your business blooming
1 year ago
geralyngray says:
We are supporting Record Store Day and visiting local stores to see the releases that day........very exciting!!!!! Since we are on etsy selling handmade items using vintage vinyl......we are also celebrating Record Store Day by keeping vinyl alive!!!!!!
1 year ago
KitKatCabaret says:
We have some awesome book stores here in Texas Album covers created a venue for delicious artwork also history of music/bands as they creatively changed and morphed through their illustrious careers~ I love Film soundtracks, Film Noir anything
1 year ago
oddballartco says:
Theres nothing more inspiring when I paint then popping an old record on to the player to listen to, and there isn't anything else quite like it, great post! :)
1 year ago
cjbcollectibles says:
Being only 27, I have very few memories of records. I do however, remember a few records my grandfather had. He was very Italian and had classic albums from Dean Martin and similar artists. I used to play them all the time when I was at his house because I loved the sound a record produced. Every now and then I put on one of the old records just for the memories.
1 year ago
SugarCubeVintage says:
nothing beats old record album covers....so entertaining!
1 year ago
stepbackink says:
I love record stores and they continue to sell really well for me for all kind of buyers artist, music, collectersetc., and now the younger generations are really into old records.
1 year ago
amarillosky says:
oh how cool! Wish we had something ike that around here
1 year ago
HeavenlyNaturalSoap says:
LOve the aWeSome Records!
1 year ago
DropTheNeedle says:
Great article! Long live vinyl! :-)
1 year ago
BlackStar says:
We were at a party a few weeks ago and the dj played nothing but albums. I love the crackling sound of an LP.
1 year ago
GoodStoreandCompany says:
Vinyl can not be beat. It has soul. Check out SOUNDGROUNDS!!!
1 year ago
ohbabydotcom says:
Great article! Boy, that brings back memories. Can't beat the vinyl.
1 year ago
tripperdungan says:
Vinyl is pretty sweet. Good article and picks.
1 year ago
hippywife says:
This is wonderful! I love music so much and it's great to hear that the indie record store still lives just like back in the day. :0) I'm a little confused tho, this says it was just published today, but there are responses to this story dated a week ago. I'm really new to exploring more of Etsy than I've previously had time for, so maybe someone can steer me in the right direction here. :0)
1 year ago
expressyourself says:
great artice!
1 year ago
theroyal says:
totally cool
1 year ago
blessedvintage says:
I AM SHOWING MY AGE, BUT IT WAS SO AWESOME TO GO TO RECORD STORES WHEN I WAS YOUNG. BRING HOME THAT FAVORITE ONE!
1 year ago
EllaBands says:
Love this...wish we still listened to records. They are so cool. I love cover art, missing it with all of the ipods today ;/
1 year ago
VintageZen says:
awesome!
1 year ago
BrianWoida says:
I just spun records for record store day at my local record store!!! in my art i use my records: http://www.etsy.com/people/BrianWoida?ref=si_pr check it out!
1 year ago
TheIDconnection says:
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1 year ago
L2Country says:
Excellent Article. TXS!! L2
1 year ago
L2Country says:
PS: ......"Blessedvintage"--->> ditto! :-)
1 year ago
wearebandits says:
It was raining very hard today so I missed all the free compilations!
1 year ago
Bumbleweedz says:
very nice article, thank you
1 year ago
theroyalvintage says:
yay record store day
1 year ago
LeatherheadOriginals says:
I was "late to the party', so to speak, but I miss the record/ CD stores, too! Cool to have RSD to raise awareness of local mom and pop stores! I feel nostalgic for CDs like many do for vinyl(I do remember listening to/ playing vinyl as a kid in the '80s!) Th is motivates me to pay Strawberry Alarm Clock(in Merced, CA) a visit! I was in there last time 5 years ago, when they just opened, had very little stock of music.
1 year ago
susanjbrown says:
i purcased a braclet from knottyandnyce great craftmanship i love it!
1 year ago
jungledread says:
Vinyl love!!
1 year ago
VinylAffliction says:
I've been afflicted with vinyl a while! Have 6 record stores around me and by far the customer service can't be beat in most of them. Most of my records I use in my own art are the cast aways that they have no interest in buying and/or that they can't sell. Great working relationship!
1 year ago
VinylAffliction says:
I've been afflicted with vinyl a while! Have 6 record stores around me and by far the customer service can't be beat in most of them. Most of my records I use in my own art are the cast aways that they have no interest in buying and/or that they can't sell. Great working relationship!
1 year ago
BarnshopAntiques says:
Kimber continues: "The media can be so uninformed and lazy, they just keep beating this death drum for record stores." I love this quote! Great article and effort to make others aware.
1 year ago
rockysprings1984 says:
I love thinking about all my vinyl records still in their sleeves out in the barn. My husband was a rock 'n roll disc jockey in the 70's and I a copywriter down the hall at the FM station. We both still love our records to this day and are getting ready to sell on Etsy.
1 year ago
HandyDuo says:
it's so great you still enjoy your business!
1 year ago
thepinkswan says:
Wow what a cool business!!! I actually have 1 record for sale at The Pink Swan! - Gone with the Wind!!!! - http://www.etsy.com/listing/71861197/gone-with-the-wind-vintage-soundtrack
1 year ago
marjudesignsforyou says:
That was interesting bog... thanks for sharing
1 year ago
TheNightjar says:
yeah for albums!! We just moved and had to figure out what to do with all of my old LPs- Rolling Stones Sticky Fingers, Kiss, The Ramones......yep, kept them! Now they are stored in the basement of our new home! LOL!!! long live the LP!!
1 year ago
hillbillyhulagal says:
great article and great comments/there is a store like this,but smaller right around the corner from me,I am going to vist tomorrow and tell him all about record store day.
1 year ago
hillbillyhulagal says:
great article and great comments/there is a store like this,but smaller right around the corner from me,I am going to vist tomorrow and tell him all about record store day.
1 year ago
magnesina says:
what a great and inspiring article! gives me power to work better & more!
1 year ago
Iammie says:
Cool!
1 year ago
RomanceCatsAndWhimsy says:
Great shop! Had my first dance with the 45's playing what are now "oldies but goodies" :)
1 year ago
RageoftheAge says:
Yay for the old school record Mom & Pop stores! The vintage vinyl records I have in my small collection are some of my treasured keepsakes and I hope to add many more to them, thanks to the following Louisville-area record stores that have been around since before it was cool to have them: Ear Xtacy (and first to coin the term "KEEP LOUISVILLE WEIRD" 5+ years ago) Electric Ladyland Better Days Records Root N Roll Records and more! Must give a shout out for Vintage Vinyl in St. Louis!!
1 year ago
CatchMeDesigns says:
Fantastic article! Keep up the good work!
1 year ago
LesasPlunderPlace says:
This reminds me of the kind of shops I most want to emulate in my Etsy shop. I love the laid back, browse at will, kick off your shoes and sing the Blues feel. Fantastic! Keep on keeping on!
1 year ago
thisisblaise says:
every day is record store day!
1 year ago
thisisblaise says:
also, i miss my long gone but not forgotten record stores like nuggets, mystery train, and soundtrack!
1 year ago
bedouin says:
Woo hoo and well done !
1 year ago
auctionjunkies says:
Great article. Love the vinyl.
1 year ago
KMalinka says:
wonderful article ant work!
1 year ago
prisonbreak007 says:
that's amazing
1 year ago
simplyhandmadeBySCA says:
love the old records!
1 year ago
BambuEarth says:
so cool. love the records and the little shop. :) ♥ ♥
1 year ago
jpharrower says:
Just tried to submit a poster design but was told the email account doesn't exist! Any ideas on who to contact? Thanks!
1 year ago
BrianWoida says:
record store day was on the 16th.....i have an entry.... but it's kind of confusing because it says on the 19th????
1 year ago
whittenjewelry says:
I like this idea and I collect old vinyl records. Cool!
1 year ago
againstthewoodgrain says:
Mmmmmmm vinylgasim!
1 year ago
ValintheValley says:
Vinylsyummmyummmm.. Your record shop looks fantastic ! Great article and makes me want to hug my stash of 80's records :D Val
1 year ago
VintageGlobal says:
The store looks great! Its wonderful to hear someone who loves what they do. Keep up the good work. It's inspiring
1 year ago
thunderbirdwine says:
i love my vinyl collection and love hunting for that special record...even if i don't know what i am looking for i still like the hunt...
1 year ago
EmuArtTile says:
We love vinyl. Playing an old crackling 78 RPM Jazz record while making tile in the studio sends us back in time.
1 year ago
ahmahsheila says:
my husband and i have a collection of over one thousand records. we've had them for over 40 years, nothing beats vinyl. i love independent mom & pops, best of luck Kimber!
1 year ago
mimisrecycledesigns says:
Great read !
1 year ago
KristyLynnJewelry says:
Great items!
1 year ago
girliepains says:
Nice!
1 year ago