The FIRST Thing YOU Should Do At A Record Store
There is ONE thing I do before anything else when visiting a record store, and today I’m explaining why YOU should do this too. I love shopping for vinyl records; even if I don’t end up grabbing any, I love visiting these shops on a regular basis. It’s part of the hobby! Today we’re digging into a habit I have when I visit a shop, be it a new one or a familiar one, and I’ll explain why the first thing I do matters for collectors and hobbyists.
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@AndyFenstermaker
June 9, 2026 at 4:03 am
Next, check out my list of 5 reasons you SHOULD start a record collection here: https://youtu.be/vieUN2l5ZoI
@limpty
June 9, 2026 at 4:03 am
Nice video. Good to see yah.
@mfasiscrackbeats3543
June 9, 2026 at 4:03 am
exactly where i go when i go in or even better yet the dollar (or more like $3-5) bins underneath. i’ve found gems that way. gotta stay under the radar when feeding my sampler. dope psych records too, keep on digging
@thwinmoehtut8116
June 9, 2026 at 4:03 am
Thanks for telling me my guy 👍
@iris-everlee-peters-2008
June 9, 2026 at 4:03 am
I love Mount Vernon!
@giantorangerecords
June 9, 2026 at 4:03 am
That was also Michael Fremer's tip on where to go first, especially if you're short on time. The new arrivals bin. I do this as well, and it's usually near the entrance at most shops. You have some really great taste! I have an OG of The Seeds "Future" that I found in the while while playing a gig at a now-defunct record store, but there is a huge gash that makes a loud pop across a few songs. Those Sonics albums are awesome. I've also learned the awesome dangers of becoming friends with shop owners and clerks. It's like being friends with the dealer. But hey, it's led me to finding some Holy Grails in my collection.
@app.radiome
June 9, 2026 at 4:03 am
Check our interviews about vynil shops in our small episodes
@KRAZEEIZATION
June 9, 2026 at 4:03 am
These days the first thing I do when I enter a record store is turn around and walk out because vinyl is getting horrendously expensive. Even back catalog commercial gloop.
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June 9, 2026 at 4:03 am
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@AudioStopdisquaire
June 9, 2026 at 4:03 am
Great video ! I’ve purchased a copy of Bubble Puppy because of you ! Sound fantastic and can’t wait to have it in my collection!
@lauher21
June 9, 2026 at 4:03 am
I live in San Diego, but my sister and brother in law live in Dallas I love Josey such a great store
@vinylwood
June 9, 2026 at 4:03 am
Love the cat dude. Siamese I think, trying to lick your tats off. 😅
@show-me-retro
June 9, 2026 at 4:03 am
Couldn't wait for the point of the thumbnail
@hifijunkieTX
June 9, 2026 at 4:03 am
New arrivals is a MUST! Also, just realized you're in DFW too! Nice!
@kookadams85
June 9, 2026 at 4:03 am
From 1 aficionado to other, #1 Beach Boys – Surfin USA Surfer Girl Shut Down vol2 All Summer Long Today Summer Days Pet Sounds Smiley Smile Wild Honey Sunflower Surfs Up, Holland & Love You. You Need ALL those. & then Ramones- Leave Home Rocket to russia Pleasant Dreams and Too Tough to Die.// 3rd the Queers- Don't Back Down, Grow up & Punkrock Confidential. After that it's all bands w/ 1 or 2 classics- Black Flag Damaged, Angry Samoans back from, Dickies incredible shrinking & Stukas over Disneyland, Fear the Record & More Beer, Skrewdriver All skrewed up & Hail the New Dawn, Cock Sparrer shock troops, Blitz voice of a generation, Smut Peddlers ism…. So many more but what I just listed is the cream of the crop man. J 🎼🇺🇲
@crackdaddy11
June 9, 2026 at 4:03 am
wait, hold up, I should go to the new arrivals section first? Genius.. thank you.
@nectarinedreams7208
June 9, 2026 at 4:03 am
Look for prog
@bjammin187
June 9, 2026 at 4:03 am
I thought you were going to say “Bring your cat”.
@skypetch
June 9, 2026 at 4:03 am
Dude your t-shirts are so tight
@Forkbot79
June 9, 2026 at 4:03 am
Heck yes I do this same thing any time I hit up a record store. I recognize that St Arnold Summer Pils can on the shelf. I'm a Houstonian where the brewery resides. So I see you were once based in Pullman, WA. Were you going to school there? Are you still in that region? Crazy things happening there lately making national news.
@richardelliott8352
June 9, 2026 at 4:03 am
the important message here is to not be on a secret mission when shopping. the records he enjoys showing in the front of the video were all gained because the shop keeper knew what this guy wanted and valued him as a customer. when you have a guy who often has hundreds of records pass through their hands, curating what might be good for you to buy, that is an advantage better than the new arrivals bin , the way I see it.
@crazyprayingmantis5596
June 9, 2026 at 4:03 am
Wow!! New arrivals 🙄, I never would have guessed.
Thanks for this valuable information, i would have never been able to navigate a record store without it, new arrivals hey, this must be a fancy new thing.
Isn't it common sense and common knowledge to look at the new arrivals?
I would have thought this wouldn't need mentioning, its kind of like telling someone to drink water if they're thirsty.
@memyselfmyvinyl894
June 9, 2026 at 4:03 am
A new shop opened in my hometown 3 weeks ago. I had no idea it was there until my wife noticed as we were driving by on Monday. I went on Wednesday. Introduced myself to the shop owner. Had a pleasant conversation with him. Bought a few records and he was interested in my selections. I think he was trying to make mental notes with me and what I bought. Ill be back soon. I would love to get to a point where he is calling me if he gets in some cool used records.
@garyocicki4120
June 9, 2026 at 4:03 am
I call it like I see it. This guy is a damn nerd in the best way possible.
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