For The Record: Remembering Ann Arbor's Lost Music Stores - A Zine for Record Store Day 2024
As part of Ann Arbor 200, this zine was created for Record Store Day 2024 to commemorate music and record stores from Ann Arbor's past. Materials used in the zine are listed below. Find out more about Ann Arbor's record and music stores in AADL's archival collections.
Front Cover
AADL Talks To: Marc and Jeff Taras
In this episode, AADL talks to Marc and Jeff Taras, brothers and founders of PJ’s Used Records. Marc and Jeff tell us about the origin of the store, how they've managed to maintain a close relationship despite being in business together, and the customers who meant so much to them. For 37 years the store survived the rise and fall in popularity of genres and formats, including witnessing the foretold death of vinyl only for it to surge in popularity again.
Find more about PJ's Used Records in our archival collections.
AADL Talks To: Steve Bergman
In this episode, Steve Bergman talks about founding Schoolkids’ Records in Ann Arbor. Steve tells us about the origins of his passion for music, visits from artists, and the eventual record label that helped capture Ann Arbor’s local talent.
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Mentioned in this episode: “Local price war hits albums costs” from the September 25, 1976 edition of the Michigan Daily.
Steve Bergman of Schoolkids Records, January 1995 Photographer: Linda Wan
Year:
1995
Ann Arbor News, January 19, 1996
Caption:
Schoolkids Records owner Stephen Bergman considered it a 'noble sacrifice' to close for security reasons during the first lady's visit wednesday.
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The Sound of Ann Arbor on James' 'Cruel World'
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Compact Disc Sales Surge; Platters Now Passe?
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Michael Schwartz Shops For CDs At Schoolkids Records, August 1994 Photographer: Michael A. Curlett
Year:
1994
Ann Arbor News, August 14, 1994
Caption:
Michael Schwartz of Ann Arbor looks through CDs at Schoolkids Records in Ann Arbor on Wednesday afternoon.
Label of Love
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A Chance To Be There When the Hits Are Made
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