Austin Record Convention

01/26/2021

Discogs

We feel this one!

01/13/2021

Insane Record Collections and the People Who Own Them

Insane record collections? Have they met any of OUR collectors? https://slate.com/culture/2014/06/eilon-paz-photographs-record-collectors-in-his-book-dust-grooves-adventures-in-record-collecting.html

Photographer Eilon Paz left Israel in 2008 to try his luck in New York. “It was the worst time to try your luck. It was the beginning of the recession....

12/19/2020

More deep cuts from Doug!

12/19/2020

Rainy Saturdays are for digging through Doug’s archives! See below!

11/22/2020

Doug is going through the archives today. Some choice shots in here!

10/29/2020

From Doug:

10/25/2020

Three of the wildest and weirdest TX music legends playing together on one stage!

10/25/2020

Jerry Jeff Walker Live - Mr Bojangles

You will be missed! Another Gonzo Texas musician hits the trail for that big gig in the sky. https://youtu.be/mDoeUz8vExY

Live performance of Mr. Bojangles. Solo.

10/25/2020

Per Doug: Jerry Jeff in NY during his Circus Maximus period - thanks for Bojangles Jerry !

09/21/2020

Here's one more older Austin Record Convention pic - looking back towards the stage at the old Palmer Auditorium (now the Long Center). Circa 1999

09/21/2020

Here's a shot from the Austin Record Convention back in the day - probably 1998 or 1999 - at the old Palmer Auditorium (before it became the Long Center). Those big windows sure were nice!

08/31/2020

Is 2020 over yet? We are saddened to announce our October show has been cancelled due to Austin-Travis county gathering restrictions that have been extended through December. Register to vote and wear a mask so we can all be together again in the Spring of 2021.

08/30/2020

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Hi everyone - sadly, we've been forced to cancel our planned Fall 2020 / October show due to City of Austin and Travis County restrictions. You can read more here:

https://mailchi.mp/f093ed1fe90b/canceled-fall-2020-austin-record-convention

On the bright side, our Spring 2021 (May 7-9, 2021) show is our 40th Anniversary and we're pulling out all the stops! We'll be making announcements with more details in early 2021 (or maybe a little sooner).

It's a shame we won't all get to see each other this year, but what's most important is for you all to stay safe and healthy so we can spin some tunes and sling some vinyl in 2021.

08/13/2020

Happy National Vinyl Day! Can’t believe we almost missed it! How did you celebrate?

08/13/2020

5 ways to celebrate National Vinyl Record Day

Can’t believe we almost missed National Vinyl https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/5-ways-to-celebrate-national-vinyl-record-day/Content?oid=17800475

Sure, it seems like every day is national "something or other" day, but National Vinyl Record Day on Wednesday is a good excuse as any...

04/19/2020

Did you spot yourself in the Vinyl Nation documentary? We found some of you! You can still buy a ticket for the digital screening at https://recordstoreday.com/NewsItem/9061 and the proceeds go to your local record shop you choose to buy it from.

04/18/2020

Mini record cutter lets music lovers cut their own vinyl in minutes

All you musicians stuck at home, can cut your own records soon https://newatlas.com/music/yuri-suzuki-gakken-mini-record-cutter/?utm_content=125397322&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-156844505601

Musician and designer Yuri Suzuki has collaborated with Japanese education company Gakken to create a cute little record cutting machine that gets music-making consumers cutting their own five-inch vinyl records in a few short minutes.

04/12/2020

NewsItem | RECORD STORE DAY

Vinyl Nation documentary will be screening online on the original RSD dates, April 18 and 19! Find your local record store that is selling the tickets in the link below to buy your ticket for this special screening and all the proceeds (minus processing fees) go to your favorite shop! And to add to the excitement guess who makes a special appearance in the documentary?

(Us. It’s us. The Austin Record Convention does.)

The documentary about the resurgence of vinyl records, the diversification of vinyl fans and what this all means for America was ready for its premiere this spring, but well, things have changed. So the filmmakers changed their plans! You can catch VINYL NATION from the comfort of your own home the....

04/08/2020

Austin City Limits | John Prine | Season 44 | Episode 4402

How about one for the road, John?
https://www.pbs.org/video/john-prine-8tbu28/

Savor an hour-long set with songwriting legend John Prine.

04/08/2020

John Prine, One of America's Greatest Songwriters, Dead at 73

We lost one of the greats to Covid19. Thank you for your humor and your humanity. You always made me smile through the tears. Stay home folks. Stay home. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/john-prine-obit-253684/

Grammy-winning singer who combined literary genius with a common touch succumbs to coronavirus complications

03/18/2020

Hello Austin Record Convention fans. We hope this email finds you well, despite the hectic times we are living through.

We are have some unfortunate news: the May 2020 Austin Record Convention has been canceled, and we’re going to spend all our energy making the Fall 2020 Austin Record Convention (October 16,17,18) the best it can possibly be.

We did not reach this conclusion lightly. Read this post for more information behind our decision:
https://austinrecords.com/may2020show-covid.php

03/05/2020

Record Store Day 2020 reveals full list of exclusive releases

Record Store Day 2020 reveals full list of exclusive releases

Record Store Day has revealed the extensive list of limited edition vinyl, cassettes, and box sets that will be available as part of its 2020 edition taking place on Saturday, April 18th.

03/04/2020

'It's hopeful and generous': Thurston Moore's experimental record shop

Cool article about longtime Austin Record Convention dealers Pete and Jim Flanagan working with Thurston Moore to create an awesome record store in London!

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/mar/04/thurston-moore-ecstatic-peace-library-sonic-youth-london

The Sonic Youth co-founder has set up a store in London, a haven for fans of Stockhausen, Luc Ferrari – and Norwegian black metal

02/27/2020

The Austin Record Convention - Austin Record Show

Tickets for the Spring 2020 Austin Record Convention are available now! Buy then online and skip the line at the ticket booth and go straight to the door.

https://austinrecords.com/customer.php

Vinyl albums and records, CDs, posters - you name it! The Austin Record Convention has all the music you love, and treasures you never knew existed. We've been your music marketplace since 1981.

11/14/2019

See the First Playable Record Made From Recycled Ocean Plastic

Interesting. But how does it sound?

https://newsflash.bigshotmag.com/news/60713/

It's made of plastic washed up on the coastline of Cornwall.

11/12/2019

He said it’s actually his wife’s shirt 😂

11/12/2019

Best turntables 2019: the best record players for any budget

Did you visit the show for the first time, got a bunch of records to start your collection but don’t have a record player? Check out these recommendations for all budgets!

The best record player you can buy today

11/11/2019

That’s a wrap! Thank you Austin, all of our dealers and shoppers from all over the world, @pectx staff, and record lovers that came to support us or support us on social media! We’ll see you next May! Don’t forget to post your haul and tag us for a repost! We wanna see what you found! #austinrecordconvention

11/10/2019

What do you guys think? Poster for next Spring? #austinrecordconvention #vinylrecords #recordcollector

11/10/2019

Show us your haul, Austin! Tag us so we can see what you found this show! #austinrecordconvention #vinylrecords #recordcollector #recordfair #recordshowfinds

11/10/2019

#konmari your collection with these sweet vintage record totes! #austinrecordconvention #vinylrecords #recordcollector #recordtotes

11/10/2019

Hey #levitationfest and #wizardcon attendees, we’ve got amazing art, comics, music collectibles, and festival wear here at the Austin Record Convention! Come see us on our last day when all the deals are happening! #austinrecordconvention @ Austin Record Convention

11/10/2019

Sunday Sunday Sunday! Last day of Austin Record Convention has amazing no-haggle deals! #austinrecordconvention #vinylrecords #recordcollector

11/10/2019

Today is the day! It’s the last day of the Fall show! General admission is $5, and all the deals come out this afternoon. You can find the BEST bargains on Sunday! #AustinRecordConvention #FallShow2019

11/10/2019

Our cute ad from 1988! DO NOT be confused by the date, this is from 1988! #austinrecordconvention