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The Vinyl Tourist Visits |
Mention Las Vegas, Nevada, and looking for used records is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. Don't let this city's neon image deceive you--chances are you'll have better luck in the bins than at the tables. However, since we first visited about 10 years ago, the number of stores has dwindled down to the three listed below.
Tip: If you're staying in the city, you generally don't need a car. On-street parking in and near the Strip (as Las Vegas Blvd. is commonly known) is non-existent and there is a good network of public buses (the CAT system) and now a monorail that parallels the Strip. However, one city block in Las Vegas is equal to five blocks in any other town. If you're going record hunting, rent a car for a day or two and just go from store to store. Most of them have off-street parking and the time you save can be better used elsewhere. Like at the Brew Pub in the Monte Carlo.
In need of a local map? Try Google Maps.
Finally, if you haven't already done so, please read the Vinyl Tourist's Caveat.
- Record City (at three locations):
- 553 East Sahara Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 369-6446 - 300 East Sahara Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 735-1126 - 4555 East Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 457-8626
Here's something unusual--a chain of used record stores, each one somewhat different in layout and stock. In fact, it's actually the consolidation of several independents under one ownership. The store at 300 East Sahara specializes in pop and rock and also has a large selection of laser discs, both music videos and feature films. A few blocks away, the store at 553 has a much larger stock of records from the 50's and 60's, especially soundtracks, comedy, and vocalists. Together they form the nucleus at which the best stock in all genres are found. The location on East Charleston featuring 45's and 78's, as well.
- 553 East Sahara Ave.
- Wax Trax
2909 South Decatur Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 362-4300Wax Trax says they are "a Collector's Dream for Vinyl, Cd's, Cassettes & Memorabilia, Dowopp, [with] over 1,000,000 Records in Stock." Open by appointment only. While I have had no personal contact with the store or its owner, the reviews at InsiderPages suggest that customer service is not a priority. Caveat emptor, Chucko.
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