Melanaie Martinez #RSD15 Sleepers

We are all getting really excited about The List this year. Great Dylan, Doors, and Phish releases. The only complaint we have with RSD releases is that if you as vinyl lover are not up at the crack of dawn and waiting in front of a record shop by 5:00 AM all the “a-Stock” will. be. gone. by 8:15. So …

Western Ave, 1980

The year is 1908, err.. 1980, and the cold war is at its peak. Beverly Records has been in a fierce battle with Beverly Costumes over parking rights on 116th street. Back in 1980 we settled the score a little differently than how we do these days. Yep, a good ole fashioned bowling tournament at Evergreen Towers.  Bowling in 1980 …

Take a Look Around!

Ever wonder what a 48 year old record shop looks like? [panoramic panoid=”Fv3YNd9tP-0N_87evy6UVw” x=”160″ y=”0″ z=”1″ ezoom=”1″ eclick=”1″ escroll=”1″ ecompass=”1″]

DIY Record Player

Have you ever been cleaning out the junk drawer and found an old dc motor, a pin, and a piece of paper?  Well don’t throw them out!  Make your own record player, here’s how:   Don’t have that kind of time?  Just buy one, they’re cheap.  

The Peanuts Record Plater Lives On!

 Internet Only Father’s Day Sale – In Store pickup available Maybe because it’s awesome, maybe because our parents told us aw h’all no! when they came out, or maybe they were just cool because they were released as a Record Store Day exclusive.  Whatever the reason we never sold record players as fast as this one.  We sold out of …

ANSWER 3 – JACK JOHNSON TICKET GIVEAWAY

The answer to today’s question “Name the year and title of Jack Johnson’s first major record release.” is Brushfire Fairytales released in 2001. This was released on vinyl.  One of only a handful of Jack’s recordings to make it to our preferred format!    No winners today so we roll on to tomorrow!

Answer 2 – Jack Johnson Ticket Giveaway

The answer to today’s Twivia question; “Name the Clear Lake, IA intersection which was home to the funeral parlor that took in the body of Buddy Holly after the plane crash.” is 7th and 7 is the intersection that was home to the funeral parlor that took in the body of Buddy Holly after the plane crash.  Today it is offices. …

Celebrating our 47th Year on Western Ave

The year was 1967, All hell was breaking loose as far as Christine “Mrs. Dee” Dreznes knew.  the television news was full of riots, revolution and war. So every day when John “Mr. Dee” Dreznes arrived home from work he heard all about riots, revolution and war at the dinner table.  In Mrs. Dee’s defense she had two draftable sons …

Answer 1 – Jack Johnson Ticket Giveaway

The answer to today’s Twivia question; “The album released the year we opened inspired the “marching tune” and featured a hidden track. Name the album & the artist”  is Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band by the Beatles. The sergeants played a “marching tune” references this album in Don McClean’s famous song, American Pie. Read the Harvard dissertation here No …

See Jack Johnson in Chicago!

J. Johnson Twivia Contest, how fun! #vinylversary To help celebrate our 47th anniversary on Western Avenue, yes that’s right 47 years on Western Avenue! We are giving away two tickets to see Jack Johnson May 31st in Chicago on Northerly Island!  For those that don’t know Jack, he is the quintessential ladies man and “Hey Why Ann” rock and roller. …