About Us

Lou has been collecting vinyl records for 60 years, and is now retired.  He discovered he has a lot of records.  Maybe even enough to start a record shop!

All records are in used condition unless otherwise indicated.  Please visit periodically as we will be adding inventory.  Feel free to email a request for an artist if you like.

Grading

As is typical with most vinyl record sellers, we use the Goldmine grading system.  We understand grading is subjective (one man's trash is another man's treasure!)  As a buyer getting detailed information can sometimes be an issue.  Each record is spot played and visually examined. 

Covers are graded separately.

There is vinyl that looks pristine, but plays terrible!  (Bad pressing?  Played with a bad stylus?) Then occasionally there will be a record that looks beat, yet plays great (not too many like this!)

I will be as specific as possible on the quality as I see, and hear it, and put that information in the listing.

Ultrasonic Cleaning

Ultrasonic cleaning works by using high-frequency sound waves in a liquid bath to remove dirt from the grooves of a record without physically scrubbing it.  It can give a record that isn't playing so well because of dirt and dust a new lease on life!

A record that has been cleaned will be indicated in the notes of the listing.

And last, But not least...

Meet Patty!

The Official Mascot of Lou's Record Shop