record store
Album retail location
A record store is a retail shop specializing in music recordings—originally vinyl records, now typically including CDs, cassettes, and related merchandise.
Despite the shift to digital music, record stores persist as cultural hubs for collectors and enthusiasts: I found a rare pressing at the record store downtown.
The term remains standard even when a shop sells mostly CDs.
Rotating music player
- stylusPointed implement for marking
- cartridgeSealed container for supplies
- grooveNarrow cut or routine
- 45rpmRecord rotation rate
78rpm · platter · tonearm · pressing · analog · mono · stereo · sleeve
Bound music collections
- singlesUnattached individuals
- popFizzy drink, regionally
- rockSolid earthen material
- hip-hopRhythmic spoken-word music
jazz · blues · country · classical · reggae · metal · soul · R&B
Receptacles for storage
- cratesSturdy shipping containers
- racksFrames for storing items
- listening stationFacility for monitoring communications
- counterFlat service surface
cash register · shopping bags · price stickers · inventory · sections · alphabetized · staff picks · window display
Informal song compilation
- cassetteMagnetic audio cartridge
- eight-trackMagnetic audio format, 1960s-70s
- jukeboxCoin-operated music player
- boomboxPortable stereo with speakers
45s · 78s · B-sides · liner notes · cover art · concert posters · fan clubs · sock hop
Free from external control
- undergroundBelow ground or countercultural
- alternativeAnother available choice
- lo-fiImperfect audio quality, informally
- garageEnclosed vehicle storage structure
DIY · zines · bootleg · local bands · small press · imports · rarities · obscure
Signal-strengthening electronic device
- speakersAudio output devices
- preampInitial signal booster
- DACHereditary membership society
- losslessRetaining all original information
soundstage · mastering · dynamic range · original pressing · clean copy · mint condition · near mint
turntable
Rotating music player
- stylusPointed implement for marking
- cartridgeSealed container for supplies
- grooveNarrow cut or routine
45rpm · 78rpm · platter · tonearm · pressing · analog · mono · stereo · sleeve · album art
albums
Bound music collections
hip-hop · jazz · blues · country · classical · reggae · metal · soul · R&B · folk
bins
Receptacles for storage
- cratesSturdy shipping containers
- racksFrames for storing items
- listening stationFacility for monitoring communications
counter · cash register · shopping bags · price stickers · inventory · sections · alphabetized · staff picks · window display · bargain bin
mixtape
Informal song compilation
- cassetteMagnetic audio cartridge
- eight-trackMagnetic audio format, 1960s-70s
- jukeboxCoin-operated music player
boombox · 45s · 78s · B-sides · liner notes · cover art · concert posters · fan clubs · sock hop · hi-fi
independent
Free from external control
- undergroundBelow ground or countercultural
- alternativeAnother available choice
- lo-fiImperfect audio quality, informally
garage · DIY · zines · bootleg · local bands · small press · imports · rarities · obscure · cult following
amplifier
Signal-strengthening electronic device
lossless · soundstage · mastering · dynamic range · original pressing · clean copy · mint condition · near mint
- music storesmusic shop, guitar shop, vinyl shop, HMV, Guitar Center
- shopsshop, boutique, bakery, bookstores, bookstore
- secondhand shoppingthrift shop, flea market, garage sale, yard sale, estate sale
- music businessroyalty, album, single, hit, producer
- nostalgic placeschildhood home, grandparents house, hometown, old school, playground
- venuesarena, auditorium, stadium, performing arts center, theater
record storestreaming service
Internet media delivery platform
Spotify · Apple Music · iTunes · YouTube Music · Amazon Music
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