record store

Definition

A retail shop specializing in the sale of vinyl records, often also stocking CDs, cassettes, or related merchandise like posters and collector's items. Record stores serve as cultural hubs where music enthusiasts browse, discover rare pressings, and socialize with like-minded collectors.

Example Usage

Every Saturday, he'd spend hours digging through bins at the local record store looking for out-of-print jazz albums.

Origin

Record stores proliferated globally from the 1950s onward as vinyl became the dominant music format; many independent shops closed in the 2000s as streaming rose, though revival has occurred.

Fun Fact

'Record Store Day' is celebrated annually on a Saturday in April, with participating shops releasing exclusive vinyl editions and limited pressings.

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