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Ann Arbor 200

For The Record: Remembering Ann Arbor's Lost Music Stores - A Zine for Record Store Day 2024

Year
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. 

 

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AADL Talks To: Steve Bergman, Founder of Ann Arbor's Schoolkids' Records

Steve Bergman resting his chin on his right hand. Shelves of CDs and two men are browsing in the background.
Steve Bergman at Schoolkids' Records, January 1995

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. 

Find more about Schoolkids’ Records in our archival collections.

Mentioned in this episode: “Local price war hits albums costs” from the September 25, 1976 edition of the Michigan Daily.

What, No Chrome?

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Parent Issue
Ann Arbor News, May 31, 1986
Day
31
Month
May
Year
1986
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Schoolkids' Records Staff Pose In Store, September 1985 Photographer: Larry E. Wright

Schoolkids' Records Staff Pose In Store, September 1985 image
Year:
1985
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, September 5, 1985
Caption:
The friendly folks at Schoolkids, from left: Bill McNally, Frank Davis, Michael Lang, Michael Pool, and John 'Bump' Thayer.
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Stephen Bergman & Michael Lang In Front Of Schoolkids' Records, September 12, 1981 Photographer: Larry E. Wright

Stephen Bergman & Michael Lang In Front Of Schoolkids' Records, September 12, 1981 image
Year:
1981
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, September 12, 1981
Caption:
Partners Stephen Bergman, left, and Michael Lang stand outside Schoolkids' Records on E. Liberty. Schoolkids' was named as one of the top 20 record stores in the country by "Oui" magazine.
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Schoolkids Records Gets Mention In Playboy

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Parent Issue
Ann Arbor News, February 9, 1983
Day
9
Month
February
Year
1983
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