Top Record Stores In Denver
(credit: Twist & Shout)
Yes, even in an age of iTunes, Spotify and Pandora, there are those music aficionados who still visit record stores to buy albums. Even though the majority of music-listening audiences opt to receive their music digitally, the record store still plays a vital role in educating people about new music and the classics. While music megastores like Tower Records and Sam Goody have gone the way of the dinosaurs, smaller retailers still open shop every day to sell CDs, DVDs, posters and other music-related merchandise. Fortunately, Denver is home to several top-notch record stores for music lovers to patronize.
Wax Trax Records
638 E. 13th Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 831-7246
www.waxtraxrecords.com
For decades, Wax Trax has served the Denver music community, selling new and used vinyl and later CDs. Nestled in Capitol Hill, Wax Trax is a haven for people trying to find obscure, independent work from musicians and bands. For many who grew up in Denver and the surrounding areas, Wax Trax served as a mecca for discovering new music and happening upon albums you would never find anywhere else. An independent retailer, a music lover could spend hours pursuing Wax Trax's selection.
Twist & Shout
2508 E. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 722-1943
www.twistandshout.com
Host of Denver's largest Record Store Day festivities, Twist & Shout began in a strip mall on Alameda before relocating to The Lowenstein Cultureplex on Colfax Avenue. Besides selling CDs and vinyl records, Twist & Shout also offers DVDs, posters, t-shirts, books, collectibles, novelties, and much more. Plus, Twist & Shout's staff are some of the most knowledgeable music retail employees west of the Mississippi River. Additionally, Twist & Shout hosts in-store appearances and performances by a variety of artists.
Angelo's CDs & More
937 E. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80218
(303) 863-8668
www.angeloscds.com
With four stores sprinkled throughout the Denver area, Angelo's CDs & More is a one-stop shop of Denver music lovers. Everything from CDs to instruments are available for purchase at Angelo's. Also, Angelo's purchases used CDs, DVDs, Blu Rays, vinyl records and video games so you can make a few bucks before blowing it all on more merchandise. Another record store which hosts in-store appearances, Angelo's is not to be missed.
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Black & Read
7821 Wadsworth Blvd.
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 467-3236
www.blackandread.net
Black & Read in Arvada is more than a record store, selling everything from DVDs to board games. This independent retailer buys and sells used merchandise so you can find great deals and intriguing finds. CDs, vinyl records and cassette tapes are available for purchase at Black and Read as well as books.
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Alli Sands is a freelance writer. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.
