by Rick Coste | Nov 28, 2021 | Record Stores
There’s nothing better than New England on a cool fall day. To pass the time on a relaxing weekend, one can admire the changing foliage and its bright colors or stroll the streets of Boston, looking for a warm cup of coffee and a good deal. If you happen to venture a...
by Rick Coste | Nov 28, 2021 | Record Stores
When jazz singer Mary McHugh’s relatives walked into Elk City Records, they did not know they were stepping into a special place. Their “Aunt Mary”, as she was known, had sung in Johnny Hodges band back in the 1930s on songs which included “I Let a Song Go Out of My...
by Rick Coste | Nov 28, 2021 | Record Stores
New Orleans is no stranger to music. Its rich history in blues, jazz, soul, and cajun music is too much to capture in the space of a few paragraphs. The city has also overcome hurricanes, floods, and fires. With each setback, it emerges stronger. That is why it was no...
by Rick Coste | Nov 28, 2021 | Record Stores
Imagine you owned a record store and received an offer to buy a collection of 10,000 records. As a store owner, you’re always looking for quality used product to stock your shelves with, so you jump at the chance. You’ve done this before, you know the drill, and...
by Rick Coste | Nov 28, 2021 | Record Stores
Used records have stories to tell. I recently purchased a used copy of a 1967 pressing of The Rolling Stones Between the Buttons, and in the top left was written the name “Rebecca”. The last name was barely legible. I googled various iterations of the name to see if I...
