Cool Vintage Record Shop Signs - Photos

Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by Tribute, Mar 29, 2017.

  1. Tribute

    Tribute Senior Member Thread Starter

    This thread is for some of those cool independent record store signs of yesteryear. Exterior shots of storefronts even if the sign is not that cool are also interesting

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  2. Tribute

    Tribute Senior Member Thread Starter

    This one is in Texas

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  3. Tribute

    Tribute Senior Member Thread Starter

    The photos don't have to be too vintage (note the web address on the sign) and the stores can still be around. Only maniacs can enter this store, which obviously does not hurt business (location unknown, if anyone knows, please post)

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  4. Tribute

    Tribute Senior Member Thread Starter

    Oh my God! I gotta go to the cash machine before heading to this place!

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  5. Tribute

    Tribute Senior Member Thread Starter

    This is what many visitors to my home call it after entering

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  6. That's been in North Beach San Francisco for about 25 years. The basement record section is crazy, nothing really great, and lots of crap, but occasionally you find something. Used to be $4 per LP. His other store up on Grant Ave is nicer.
     
  7. Tribute

    Tribute Senior Member Thread Starter

    The guard dog keeps thieves away:

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  8. Tribute

    Tribute Senior Member Thread Starter

    Other photos of this legendary Nashville store are welcome. This is obviously 1960's (8 track tape mention)

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  9. Tribute

    Tribute Senior Member Thread Starter

    This Greenwich Village, NYC shop is still there, and the owner is just as cranky as ever. I would not be surprised if it becomes the very last record shop in NYC

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  10. Tribute

    Tribute Senior Member Thread Starter

    I'm guessing this is in LA. Did Specialty have its own shop?

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  11. Tribute

    Tribute Senior Member Thread Starter

    I have had numerous fender benders when I drive by places like this. Usually, I get rear-ended and end up spending my insurance claim on vinyl rather than car repairs

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  12. Tribute

    Tribute Senior Member Thread Starter

    My only interior shot, but I have met seven out of eight of my wives in record stores.

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  13. Tribute

    Tribute Senior Member Thread Starter

    Whenever you shop here, you have to inspect the vinyl very carefully for glop. Pumpkin is easier to clean off than apple (the sugar bonds to the grooves)

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  14. Tribute

    Tribute Senior Member Thread Starter

    True vintage in Salt Lake City!

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  15. Obtuse1

    Obtuse1 Forum Resident

    Location:
    Florida
    Here's a Toronto 2-fer:

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  16. Tribute

    Tribute Senior Member Thread Starter

    Music Stores had everything, records included

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  17. Tribute

    Tribute Senior Member Thread Starter

    There you have two of the greatest ever (Toronto) with another next door)!
     
  18. Obtuse1

    Obtuse1 Forum Resident

    Location:
    Florida
    ...and a bit more vintage:

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  19. Tribute

    Tribute Senior Member Thread Starter

    The principal record store in Pittsburgh, which lasted for many years

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  20. lightbulb

    lightbulb Not the Brightest of the Bunch

    Location:
    Smogville CA USA
    Ummm, Excuse Me !
    I need to grab all the records on the top shelf!
    By the way, get a motel room!!!
     
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  21. Tribute

    Tribute Senior Member Thread Starter

    And another! I love Toronto!

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  22. Tribute

    Tribute Senior Member Thread Starter

    England loves American pop balladeers!

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  23. Tribute

    Tribute Senior Member Thread Starter

    I hate it when I open the record and find out that it is square! I have been to garage sales where I ask if they have any records, and get back: "Do you mean the Round ones?" But I have a special fondness for square musicians

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  24. Tribute

    Tribute Senior Member Thread Starter

    Now this one does NOT qualify! Very un-cool in any music fans mind

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  25. Tribute

    Tribute Senior Member Thread Starter

    This was my eighth wife. She never minded my record collecting.

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