Vintage HiFi Audio Forum
Audio Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Sir Thrift-a-Lot on September 06, 2013, 09:30:32 PM
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Nice little shop with a well curated selection of post punk and power pop. Everything that falls outside of those "core" categories gets sold at really reasonable prices. Today I got an absolute steal. The Atlantic Rhythm & Blues box set, 14 albums, in stone cold mint condition (they really don't look like they have ever been played) for $18! I've wanted this on vinyl for years. I loved the CD box set back in the day.
The owner said that he knew he could have gotten $75-100 on eBay, but he believes he will only make locals happy if he gets a reputation for keeping the good stuff in the store and off the auction sites. He made me very happy today and I wanted you all to know. Go check him out.
BTW, he is a former marketing rep from WEA and will keep you in interesting conversation as you browse. He is a good guy who knows a lot about music and music retail.
My score...
http://www.amazon.com/Atlantic-Rhythm-1947-1974-Various-Artists/dp/B000M4YFPA/ref=sr_1_1_title_1_lp_?ie=UTF8&qid=1378516819&sr=8-1&keywords=ATLANTIC+RHYTHM+%26+BLUES+1947-1974 (http://www.amazon.com/Atlantic-Rhythm-1947-1974-Various-Artists/dp/B000M4YFPA/ref=sr_1_1_title_1_lp_?ie=UTF8&qid=1378516819&sr=8-1&keywords=ATLANTIC+RHYTHM+%26+BLUES+1947-1974)
Pittsburgh is a great place to be a vinyl lover.
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So where is Unifawn Records?
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5417 Butler Street, Lawrenceville.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Unifaun-Records-Lawrenceville-Pittsburgh/391793407568510 (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Unifaun-Records-Lawrenceville-Pittsburgh/391793407568510)
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Last time I was in there he had a really rare French EP by Alex Chilton for some absurd price ($6 or $8, IIRC). Every time I stop there I find something even though it is a small shop. Either it is extremely well curated or the owner and I just have the same taste in music.
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He regularly posts on CL-advertising the store, not specific music
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I need to check that out, but first I need a new record cabinet... out of room in my 4 section Ikea thing.
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I stopped in there earlier this summer. It is a nice shop and the owner is a nice guy with
way more music knowledge than I. And parking is very easy...hes just at the edge of Lawrenceville.
Plenty of street parking.
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Yeh,
I live on 41st and butler, go there all the time. I listen to the same kinda stuff. Anyway what other record stores do you guys frequent? I'd like to find more if possible. Here are my regulars:
Unifawn - Lawrenceville
Attic Records - millvale
Mind Cure - Polish hill
The exchange - Squirrel Hill, robinson, southside
Eides - Strip District
Out of the Ordinary Music - Glassport
Jerry's - Squirrel Hill
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Thanks for the list. I was just about to post a request for information about who/where I might new hi-end releases, open reels, etc.
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For new releases, that list doesn't cover the (IMHO) best seller of new vinyl...
Soundcat Records (formerly Paul's CDs) in Bloomfield.
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Thanks. The food in that area is great as well.
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A burger at Tessaros is one of this city's greatest delights.