Comments on: Guest Column: Digging Vinyl in Portland

By: Stuart Levine

Stuart Levine — Sat, 28 May 2022 16:45:41 +0000

Yes, it was Scott’ s friend Charlie, who probably owns more grails than anyone here in Portland. And although Dig Vinyl Records is small, they’re the best store in town.

By: JOK

JOK — Mon, 23 May 2022 21:15:39 +0000

Scott has always told me that I should give him a list of “holy grail” records I am looking for and his friend (I am assuming it is Charlie) would probably have it. I always go home with a hand full or records from Dig. Best store in town. I never have luck at Music Millenium, they almost always do NOT have any original jazz records, mostly re-issues. I have stopped going there because of that.

By: Stuart Levine

Stuart Levine — Tue, 10 May 2022 22:53:00 +0000

Thanks Mark. And yes indeed, it was a big chunk of change. You’re right, it’s so difficult to find and in this condition. I had the opportunity to look at it, touch it and have a listen. So I HAD to buy it.

By: Mark Hall

Mark Hall — Mon, 09 May 2022 20:26:12 +0000

Stuart: I’m very surprised you were able to get the “NY SCENE” the person who sold it to you is a seller,but he is also a very known collector as well, and owns some very nice records including the full Blue Note run, and that record is very difficult to find in nice condition, i assume you paid a pretty penny for it? as i know he does not sale records cheap, kudos to you

By: Stuart Levine

Stuart Levine — Sun, 08 May 2022 15:53:46 +0000

There’s a big record show scheduled here in Portland, Oregon for Saturday, June 25th. They expect 30 dealers. Go to www. breathebuilding.com to book your admission. The rain I had mentioned in my initial post gives way to beautiful sunny days with lush green lawns, incredible trees and gorgeous flowers. Not to mention plenty of good restaurants.

By: niko

niko — Sat, 07 May 2022 12:09:10 +0000

@maarten_kools: fully agree with what you write and thanks for that list, very useful – my Amsterdam route so far was a subset (concerto, waxwell, city records, record palace), will make sure to check out the others the next time I make it to Amsterdam…

By: Bob Friedman

Bob Friedman — Wed, 04 May 2022 23:52:44 +0000

What ever happened to the Dayton Record store hoard after they closed?

By: maarten kools

maarten kools — Wed, 04 May 2022 19:31:53 +0000

steppin’ in to an unknown record store is always nice, and finding and buying is part of the greater thrill,
and good to know for other readers where to find vinyl when in town.
I never buy on ebay, only in record stores. It’s self protective… on ebay you can buy anything, spend 20.000 a day… I don’t need everything and i don’t have the money. so i visit some stores, find something nice once a week or month.. love it.
whenever in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, i would say:

-concerto Records
-Recordpalace
-Recordfriend
-City Records
-Waxwell
-Flesch Records

By: Jan

Jan — Wed, 04 May 2022 18:13:42 +0000

Congratulations , I really like that record. I still am very happy with my Esquire copy that I got on ebay a few years ago.

By: Charlie

Charlie — Tue, 03 May 2022 19:02:13 +0000

So glad you got it home safely! Had I known you were taking the bud we probably would have given you a lift! That was a difficult one to sell, but I know it went to the right home. Thanks Stuart!