Record Trader 1

I’m always torn on what I think of Record Trader…
First, it’s TINY but it has a TON of viny. However, nothing is organized, which is overwhelming and frankly kind of annoying. There’s a zillion boxes of vinyl randomly stacked everywhere and when I’m in there I think «if these guys got their act together this would be an amazing record store» because they really have some GREAT stuff if you dig. Unfortunately they don’t so it’s kind of a crap shoot.
Be prepared for high prices and the guys behind the counter constantly telling you how valuable everything is that you pick up. Some of it is valid… I have seen some stuff in there you don’t see real often. But most of the time they over-​value what they have. Also be SURE you look at the vinyl before you buy. Alot of it is never cleaned or even inspected before it’s priced and I’ve paid over $ 10 for records that have a deep scratch it in because I forgot to look (my fault… AND theirs if they want to be good to their customers).
I’ll probably return, but I always tell myself to be prepared to have patience and a sense of humor when I walk in… because I always need it.

Record Trader is a must-​see and is musty, too. What a place. Upon entering I had a little bit of the creepies. The store itself is shoe-​horned into what I would say is 30’x20’ (600 sq ft) space. There is one aisle that winds to and fro between stacks and stacks of crates, plastic bins and other non-​traditional holders for all things vinyl LP. Laying atop the crates as well as hanging from shelves or just stacked atop each other are plastic models from the Marvel and DC Comic line. Wolverine, Spiderman, Hulk, … on and on they go and they’re in great shape. Comic books in plastic sleeves are in the back corner. As a friend of mine and I were there along with 2 — 3 others… you have to jockey for position in the aisle. Yes,… one aisle that winds its way from the front door back, to the left and like a corkscrew ends up a dead end in the middle of the store. LP vinyl selections are distinctive and the owner knows his SH*T or knows where to get it. The store carries many remastered works, mostly rock n roll or jazz. Don’t go for classical. Nope, it won’t do you any good. But rock ‘n roll … it’s there, all there. Dusty, a little bit unkept is Record Trader. But if you’re seeking some good vinyl… get off your duff and visit the place. You’ll like what you find… so long as Freddie Krueger or Michael Meyers doesn’t come out from behind some screened curtain.