Every community needs a good record store. We had the opportunity to visit Hippo Records for the first time this past weekend. They are located at 2823 Spring Garden Street in the same plaza as Fentress Jewelry. If you haven't been in that part of town lately, it is worth a visit. There are some nice specialty shops there. Hippo Records opened in 2013 and carries quite a variety of albums, from new chart toppers to used oldies-but-goodies. According to laminate data, vinyl album sales have increased 300% over the last eight years. The younger generation is discovering that old-school sound. In this digital era, vinyl isn't for everyone; however a sign of a thriving town is if there is something for everybody. Based on the crowd we saw Saturday, records are here to stay and this article is proof positive.
Happy Wednesday!
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