Consider it a FUSE recommendation: vinyl lovers and collectors should visit the Antique 78 RPM Record Shop, on the ground floor of Big Blue in downtown Wichita Falls.
We stopped in recently and spoke with owner Justin Goode, and we were wowed with the effort he’s put into his store, and his wealth of knowledge on all things vinyl. The store is called Antique 78 RPM Record Shop, but don’t misunderstand, as records go, Justin stocks nearly everything—78s, 45s, and 33 RPM records, as well as hardware and accessories.
Justin has a real jukebox loaded with records in his shop, set for Free Play, so you can just pick any song, press the corresponding buttons, and listen as the machinery clanks and whirrs inside until you hear the soothing sound of the needle hitting the groove and your song choice begins in the warm, soothing tone of days gone by. We chose some Joe Cocker during our visit.
If you know a collector with a birthday coming up, or have one on your holiday shopping list, we’d especially recommend you stop in and visit with Justin, because he knows the history of just about everything in his shop and can recommend something that’ll be a sure hit with the recipient.
If it’s not too busy, ask Justin to show you his antique hand-cranked phonograph while you’re in the shop. It’s something to see.
You can find the Antique 78 RPM Record Shop on Facebook. Pay ‘em a visit at 719 Scott Avenue in downtown Wichita Falls, Monday through Friday from 10 am to 2:30 pm.
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