Fort Worth Texas

[Baz Atkinson]

Gonna have a good dig about FORT WORTH shortly 5 weeks time anyone know the area for record contacts-stores-colectors etc,not just northern Funk-sweet-gospel [the lot really lol]all help appreciated!!

BAZ A.

[Baz Atkinson]

WELL isnt this encouraging lol!!!!

BAZ A

[Guest TONY ROUNCE]

Never found a record shop (or a record!) in Fort Worth in maybe 20 or 30 visits to the place, Baz. In the early 90s I used to get quite a bit o stuff from a shop in Grand Prairie, about half way between Fort Worth and Dallas, but I can't remember what it was called now (bloody senior moments).

Nice place, though, is Fort Worth. Especially since they restored downtown...

[Cheapsiderecords]

Forever Young Records

2955 South Highway 360 - Grand Prairie, Texas 75052

Phone: (972) 352-6299

Fax: (972) 660-4459

E-mail: foreveryoungrecords@gmail.com

[Guest POTTERIESPECK]

Gonna have a good dig about FORT WORTH shortly 5 weeks time anyone know the area for record contacts-stores-colectors etc,not just northern Funk-sweet-gospel [the lot really lol]all help appreciated!!

BAZ A.

Don't no how long you're stopping for BAZ, --- But October 15-17 is the Austin Record Convention which is the largest sale of recorded music in the USA with over 300 Dealer selling records and related memorobillia., they've been staging Record Fairs since 1981.ADDMISSION $25. Would imagine this would be a great on e to attend if you're still there on those dates Baz. More details at www.austinrecords.com. Hope this can help you Baz, refards Pecker

[Baz Atkinson]

Thanks Tony -got a day before Austen or so.

BAZ A

Never found a record shop (or a record!) in Fort Worth in maybe 20 or 30 visits to the place, Baz. In the early 90s I used to get quite a bit o stuff from a shop in Grand Prairie, about half way between Fort Worth and Dallas, but I can't remember what it was called now (bloody senior moments).

Nice place, though, is Fort Worth. Especially since they restored downtown...

[Baz Atkinson]

HELLO MATE been booked for the fair now since early March-done well last visit,if your there give me a shout-drop a pm.

BAZ A

Gonna have a good dig about FORT WORTH shortly 5 weeks time anyone know the area for record contacts-stores-colectors etc,not just northern Funk-sweet-gospel [the lot really lol]all help appreciated!!

BAZ A.

Don't no how long you're stopping for BAZ, --- But October 15-17 is the Austin Record Convention which is the largest sale of recorded music in the USA with over 300 Dealer selling records and related memorobillia., they've been staging Record Fairs since 1981.ADDMISSION $25. Would imagine this would be a great on e to attend if you're still there on those dates Baz. More details at www.austinrecords.com. Hope this can help you Baz, refards Pecker

[Baz Atkinson]

AH THANKS FOR THAT MATE.

Forever Young Records

2955 South Highway 360 - Grand Prairie, Texas 75052

Phone: (972) 352-6299

Fax: (972) 660-4459

E-mail: foreveryoungrecords@gmail.com

[Guest TONY ROUNCE]

AH THANKS FOR THAT MATE.

Forever Young Records

2955 South Highway 360 - Grand Prairie, Texas 75052

Phone: (972) 352-6299

Fax: (972) 660-4459

E-mail: foreveryoungrecords@gmail.com

...That's exactly the shop I meant.

I've had a bargain or two out of there in my time, although they do know what they're doing by and large and, I would imagine, more so since the advent of price guides.

Mind you, there was that marvellous day in the mid 1990s, that I walked in there and pulled three copies of Ty Karim "Lighten Up" on Romark from the racked-out stock, for a total of $9.00 plus tax.

If only that still happened every week,eh?

[Baz Atkinson]

any good hunting in Houston Tony ?

BAZ A

...That's exactly the shop I meant.

I've had a bargain or two out of there in my time, although they do know what they're doing by and large and, I would imagine, more so since the advent of price guides.

Mind you, there was that marvellous day in the mid 1990s, that I walked in there and pulled three copies of Ty Karim "Lighten Up" on Romark from the racked-out stock, for a total of $9.00 plus tax.

If only that still happened every week,eh?

[Cheapsiderecords]

I am not sure if any of these are worth checking out:

Allrecords

1960 West Gray Street - Houston, Texas 77019

Phone: 713-524-4900 ,

Black Dog Records & CD's

3804 South Shepherd Drive - Houston, TX 77098

Phone: (713) 522-6001

Chemistry Records

1412 Westheimer Road - Houston, TX 77006

Phone: (713) 521-4797

Rockpile Records

2404 Montrose Blvd - Houston, TX 77006

Phone: (713) 521-2300

Screwed Up Records & Tapes

7717 Cullen Blvd - Houston, TX 77051

Phone: (713) 731-0747

Sound Exchange

1846 Richmond Ave - Houston, TX 77098

ph 713.666.5555 soundex@firstworld.net

One of Houston's oldest independent record stores. New and used vinyl, turntable parts and repair and , of course, c.d.s

Soundwaves

8032 South Gessner Drive - Houston, TX 77036

Phone: (713) 773-9283

Vinyl Edge Records, Tapes and CD's

13171 VETERANS MEMORIAL Drive - Houston, TX 77014

Phone: (281) 537-2575

Wize Up Records

2325 San Jacinto Street - Houston, TX 77002

Phone: (713) 650-3585

Edited August 28, 2010 by newer

[Baz Atkinson]

thanks mate got them in the black book cheers.

BAZ A

I am not sure if any of these are worth checking out:

Allrecords

1960 West Gray Street - Houston, Texas 77019

Phone: 713-524-4900 ,

Black Dog Records & CD's

3804 South Shepherd Drive - Houston, TX 77098

Phone: (713) 522-6001

Chemistry Records

1412 Westheimer Road - Houston, TX 77006

Phone: (713) 521-4797

Rockpile Records

2404 Montrose Blvd - Houston, TX 77006

Phone: (713) 521-2300

Screwed Up Records & Tapes

7717 Cullen Blvd - Houston, TX 77051

Phone: (713) 731-0747

Sound Exchange

1846 Richmond Ave - Houston, TX 77098

ph 713.666.5555 soundex@firstworld.net

One of Houston's oldest independent record stores. New and used vinyl, turntable parts and repair and , of course, c.d.s

Soundwaves

8032 South Gessner Drive - Houston, TX 77036

Phone: (713) 773-9283

Vinyl Edge Records, Tapes and CD's

13171 VETERANS MEMORIAL Drive - Houston, TX 77014

Phone: (281) 537-2575

Wize Up Records

2325 San Jacinto Street - Houston, TX 77002

Phone: (713) 650-3585

[Otis Smith]

Baz, glad to see you've had a few suggestions, for record shops etc, I can only make one small contribution, if you google, John's Boy- Texas, sadly not listed anything for four years, but I used to buy off them about 30 years ago, when they used to do some amazing wholesale lists, Rca demos etc. Multiple copies of each. Another bit of information at present, but again, might be of no use now, if I can locate the details before you go I will e mail you, Is a shack I visited, all the abc's, linda elliot etc, and for anybody, who collects beatles, yesterday and today U.S. copies( butcher sleeve), un peeled, apart from the one shown, to a good friend of mine and I, who I went to the states with, incidentally the place was in the middle of nowhere, and we were taken there, by someone who exchanged dusty springfield (springfields records) in return. Happy hunting, all the best, Nigel A.

[Kris Holmes]

Baz, glad to see you've had a few suggestions, for record shops etc, I can only make one small contribution, if you google, John's Boy- Texas, sadly not listed anything for four years, but I used to buy off them about 30 years ago, when they used to do some amazing wholesale lists, Rca demos etc. Multiple copies of each. Another bit of information at present, but again, might be of no use now, if I can locate the details before you go I will e mail you, Is a shack I visited, all the abc's, linda elliot etc, and for anybody, who collects beatles, yesterday and today U.S. copies( butcher sleeve), un peeled, apart from the one shown, to a good friend of mine and I, who I went to the states with, incidentally the place was in the middle of nowhere, and we were taken there, by someone who exchanged dusty springfield (springfields records) in return. Happy hunting, all the best, Nigel A.

I believe these places are both gone now.

[Kris Holmes]

Sound Exchange is really the only one of note in Houston. For a city of it's size it is weird that Houston doesn't have better record stores.

The guy that runs Forever Young is a big Bob Dylan collector if you can rustle up any stuff to trade.

Best store in Fort Worth is

Doc's Records & Vintage at 2111 Montgomery St.

Dallas has a couple of spots, I've done well out of the big main Half Price Books on the East Northwest Highway.

Austin is the best city for stores in Texas, that place is sweet, but if you're an ARC regular you'll probably know all those

[Kris Holmes]

I'm a bit annoyed I can't make ARC this year, I'd planned it in loosely, but work doesn't match up, so I bought a new car instead maybe next year again......

[Baz Atkinson]

thanks mate.

BAZ A

Baz, glad to see you've had a few suggestions, for record shops etc, I can only make one small contribution, if you google, John's Boy- Texas, sadly not listed anything for four years, but I used to buy off them about 30 years ago, when they used to do some amazing wholesale lists, Rca demos etc. Multiple copies of each. Another bit of information at present, but again, might be of no use now, if I can locate the details before you go I will e mail you, Is a shack I visited, all the abc's, linda elliot etc, and for anybody, who collects beatles, yesterday and today U.S. copies( butcher sleeve), un peeled, apart from the one shown, to a good friend of mine and I, who I went to the states with, incidentally the place was in the middle of nowhere, and we were taken there, by someone who exchanged dusty springfield (springfields records) in return. Happy hunting, all the best, Nigel A.

[Baz Atkinson]

AH THANKS KRIS.Staying near Dallas for a while thats very useful!!

BAZ A

Sound Exchange is really the only one of note in Houston. For a city of it's size it is weird that Houston doesn't have better record stores.

The guy that runs Forever Young is a big Bob Dylan collector if you can rustle up any stuff to trade.

Best store in Fort Worth is

Doc's Records & Vintage at 2111 Montgomery St.

Dallas has a couple of spots, I've done well out of the big main Half Price Books on the East Northwest Highway.

Austin is the best city for stores in Texas, that place is sweet, but if you're an ARC regular you'll probably know all those

[nksouldude]

Hi went to Austin some years ago loads of records but not much rare northern Go there as an early bird on the friday at 10 they wre still bringing in the vinyl. Trawled through loads of stuff on friday saturday and sunday morning and came away with hardly anything just a few cheapies.

[Kris Holmes]

Hi went to Austin some years ago loads of records but not much rare northern Go there as an early bird on the friday at 10 they wre still bringing in the vinyl. Trawled through loads of stuff on friday saturday and sunday morning and came away with hardly anything just a few cheapies.

You may have been a bit unlucky. But I'll agree that if you're narrowed to hunting just rare northern then you may not be getting the most out of ARC. I do very well hunting clean, quality funk, soul, gospel, blues, R&B, jazz & low/mid range northern 45s. Rare northern has probably gone to ebay though prior to the guys setting up at ARC. Plus a lot of heavy deals are made the night before the fair starts. A great fair, but not really the place to steal rare stuff for super cheap, more the convenience of lots of titles in one location instead of having to drive around the south.

Edited August 30, 2010 by Kris Holmes

[Baz Atkinson]

the day i go to ARC for rare northern is the day sunderland win the premier league lol-your right Kris on all counts -did get perfections last time on big b which is rareish and a good price the dealers like cash deals and the green talks lol,trouble was last time i wasnt collecting as much funk and passed by stuff like cross bronx etc-wont happen this year !!!

BAZ A

[JOE TORQUAY]

hi,

you could try this site, nothing about fort worth that i can find but might be of some use to others,

joe.

https://recordshowsofamerica.com/storesmain.html

[grant]

Hi went to Austin some years ago loads of records but not much rare northern Go there as an early bird on the friday at 10 they wre still bringing in the vinyl. Trawled through loads of stuff on friday saturday and sunday morning and came away with hardly anything just a few cheapies.

did a few shops in austin 2 yrs back, found nowt Baz

Grant

[Baz Atkinson]

useful thankyou.

BAZ A

hi,

you could try this site, nothing about fort worth that i can find but might be of some use to others,

joe.

https://recordshowsof...storesmain.html

[Baz Atkinson]

HELLO MATE MORE INTERESTED IN THE BARS THAN THE RECORD SHOPS RE AUSTEN ITSELF THE FAIR SHOULD SUFFICE LOL,good to know that as we will head out as soon as the jobs done and headache has gone.

BAZ A

did a few shops in austin 2 yrs back, found nowt Baz

Grant

[Guest Pointman]

I live in Houston and head up to Austin monthly.

If you're planning on hitting other cities prior to hitting ARC, a serious suggestion would be to do so at least a week early, minimum. People fly in to Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio and Austin starting the week before typically just to drive around the state looking for records. Most stores in large Texas cities have been thoroughly pillaged a few days before ARC.

Here's my take on these stores

Allrecords

1960 West Gray Street - Houston, Texas 77019

Phone: 713-524-4900 ,

Utter crap that isn't worth the time on your worst day.

Black Dog Records & CD's

3804 South Shepherd Drive - Houston, TX 77098

Phone: (713) 522-6001

If you're looking for Beatles LPs with variations on serial numbers, this is your place. Every now and then, I find something decent here but seldom. Close to Cactus Records and Sound Exchange.

Chemistry Records

1412 Westheimer Road - Houston, TX 77006

Phone: (713) 521-4797

CLOSED

Rockpile Records

2404 Montrose Blvd - Houston, TX 77006

Phone: (713) 521-2300

CLOSED

Screwed Up Records & Tapes

7717 Cullen Blvd - Houston, TX 77051

Phone: (713) 731-0747

Hip Hop CDs, no records to be found there

Sound Exchange

1846 Richmond Ave - Houston, TX 77098

ph 713.666.5555 soundex@firstworld.net

Though you likely won't find any 45s here, they regularly have a nice selection of well-priced used vinyl. Probably my favorite store in Houston.

Also check:

Cactus Music

2110 Portsmouth Street

Houston, TX 77098

(713) 526-9272

A place which isn't the collector's paradise but can turn something up here or there. Don't sleep on the dollar bins here.

Vinal Edge

13171 Veterans Memorial Drive

Houston, TX 77014

(281) 537-2575

There's more records here than most of these stores put together and they're basically all in cardboard boxes and unpriced. Can be a total pain in the ass but has proven well worth it in the past. It's located in way way way far North Houston but is worth the time if you have it typically. Plan on spending time and getting dirty if you go.

I always have some stuff in my out-bin as well. You can give me a ring if you like.

[Baz Atkinson]

thats fantastic thankyou -really really helpful particulary the closed shops-we are expecting to head to houston after the fair -if your at the ARC please come over and say hello !

BAZ A

I live in Houston and head up to Austin monthly.

If you're planning on hitting other cities prior to hitting ARC, a serious suggestion would be to do so at least a week early, minimum. People fly in to Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio and Austin starting the week before typically just to drive around the state looking for records. Most stores in large Texas cities have been thoroughly pillaged a few days before ARC.

Here's my take on these stores

Allrecords

1960 West Gray Street - Houston, Texas 77019

Phone: 713-524-4900 ,

Utter crap that isn't worth the time on your worst day.

Black Dog Records & CD's

3804 South Shepherd Drive - Houston, TX 77098

Phone: (713) 522-6001

If you're looking for Beatles LPs with variations on serial numbers, this is your place. Every now and then, I find something decent here but seldom. Close to Cactus Records and Sound Exchange.

Chemistry Records

1412 Westheimer Road - Houston, TX 77006

Phone: (713) 521-4797

CLOSED

Rockpile Records

2404 Montrose Blvd - Houston, TX 77006

Phone: (713) 521-2300

CLOSED

Screwed Up Records & Tapes

7717 Cullen Blvd - Houston, TX 77051

Phone: (713) 731-0747

Hip Hop CDs, no records to be found there

Sound Exchange

1846 Richmond Ave - Houston, TX 77098

ph 713.666.5555 soundex@firstworld.net

Though you likely won't find any 45s here, they regularly have a nice selection of well-priced used vinyl. Probably my favorite store in Houston.

Also check:

Cactus Music

2110 Portsmouth Street

Houston, TX 77098

(713) 526-9272

A place which isn't the collector's paradise but can turn something up here or there. Don't sleep on the dollar bins here.

Vinal Edge

13171 Veterans Memorial Drive

Houston, TX 77014

(281) 537-2575

There's more records here than most of these stores put together and they're basically all in cardboard boxes and unpriced. Can be a total pain in the ass but has proven well worth it in the past. It's located in way way way far North Houston but is worth the time if you have it typically. Plan on spending time and getting dirty if you go.

I always have some stuff in my out-bin as well. You can give me a ring if you like.