Eat More Records, R.I.P.
Jun 28, 2008 at 9:08 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 16

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Today I decided to make one of my infrequent pilgrimages to Eat More Records. My last one was almost a year ago.

I drove for about 50-minutes from Alpharetta to Lawrenceville to discover an empty store: it isn't there anymore.
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Those familiar with Atlanta-area driving will understand why I didn't make it there very often. But I still feel guilty I didn't go there more than once or twice annually.

They charged reasonable prices and the owner was really cool. Their classical selection was minuscule, but their Jazz and Rock section was pretty damn good.

I need to find somewhere else (besides Salvation Army, Goodwill, second-hand stores, and garage sales) to get vinyl. There's a place in Little Five Points I've been to, but that's all I know about in the Atlanta area.

-m
 
Jun 28, 2008 at 9:50 PM Post #2 of 16
The same thing has been happening in Kansas City...
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Laz
 
Jun 28, 2008 at 10:45 PM Post #3 of 16
^^^
I hear you. One of the, oh say ten, things I miss about living in the Chicago area (in this case, Palatine) was a ten-minute drive to a great record store in Barrington (I'm brain-farting on the name right now).
 
Jun 29, 2008 at 12:11 AM Post #4 of 16
WHAAAAAAAAT?!

Man that sucks. I didn't go to the Lawrenceville store that much, but when they were still in Norcross I used to go there all the time since it was within walking distance.
 
Jun 29, 2008 at 12:20 AM Post #5 of 16
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Originally Posted by Fitz /img/forum/go_quote.gif
WHAAAAAAAAT?!


That was exactly my reaction.
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The strip-mall's main sign still has "Eat More Records" on it. But the store is empty.

I couldn't believe it. I sat in the parking lot, googling via my iPhone, trying to figure out if they moved. Got this information:
The saying, "You don't know what you've got til' it's gone," resoundes ever-so-loudly when speaking of "Eat More Records".
Because of the lost are of Vinyl turntablism, record stores like these are dying out, and Eat More Records was one of them. But, I am happy to say that I almost fell to my knees with joy when I finally got in contact with Craig (owner and founder of Eat More) and he is still keeping the movement alive via Amazon and Ebay.
Eat More Records was without-a-doubt one of the best places to find the best music that our world has seen over the past 60 years. Everything from Rock to Rap; they have it.
I was on their email list. I obviously didn't get a going-out-of-business notice.

My first time there, Craig gave me one of their t-shirts. Sob, I think I'll put it on.
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Jun 29, 2008 at 12:24 AM Post #6 of 16
similar experience here when i traveled into Worcester to go to Al Bums, and went up to the door to read a sign that they had been out of business for over a year. I wish i took more advantage of their great prices and selection of used CDs and records.
 
Jun 29, 2008 at 4:49 PM Post #11 of 16
I have been finding the opisite when it comes to record stores. The amount of new vinyl is growing and so is the quanity found in record stores. try Criminal Records in little Five Points (ATL) or for a smaller selection but more used try Audio Alternative in Lilburn.
I hit 8-9 shops spread over Louisville, Lexington, and Cincy two weeks ago and was shocked by the new selections.
 
Jun 29, 2008 at 4:57 PM Post #12 of 16
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My therapist said I should stop trying to always get the last word.


Well-played, sirh. Well-played.

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Originally Posted by tom hankins /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I have been finding the opisite when it comes to record stores. The amount of new vinyl is growing and so is the quanity found in record stores. try Criminal Records in little Five Points (ATL) or for a smaller selection but more used try Audio Alternative in Lilburn.
I hit 8-9 shops spread over Louisville, Lexington, and Cincy two weeks ago and was shocked by the new selections.



Thanks man. Are you coming to the meet next Saturday?
 
Jun 29, 2008 at 5:00 PM Post #13 of 16
If it is the 5th of July, I will be prepping for the Tom Waits concert at the Fox Theater that night. :)
 
Jun 29, 2008 at 5:03 PM Post #14 of 16
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If it is the 5th of July, I will be prepping for the Tom Waits concert at the Fox Theater that night. :)


Curses, foiled again!
 
Jun 29, 2008 at 7:46 PM Post #15 of 16
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If it is the 5th of July, I will be prepping for the Tom Waits concert at the Fox Theater that night. :)


Outstanding!!! In honor of your pending experience, I offer the following TW lyrics:

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