Tag: Arizona record store

Wrecka Stow: Zia Record Exchange – Tucson, AZ

Tucson’s Zia Record Exchange is a fun place full of CD’s, DVD’s, toys, games, and a bunch of other stuff I probably missed.  They cram a lot into a small space at 3370 East Speedway Boulevard.

The number of CD’s alone was a bit staggering.  I had limited time there, so I didn’t get to browse as long as I would’ve liked.  Don’t worry, vinyl lovers, they had plenty of records, too.

All in all, a fun place.  I picked up a used CD copy of Neko Case’s Fox Confessor Brings the Flood for only eights bucks (review coming soon).  It’s located in a shopping center with a great bookstore and a great bakery in it, so it’s worth a side trip if you’re in Tucson.

Keep your mind open.

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Wrecka Stow: PDQ Records – Tucson, AZ

Tucson’s PDQ Records (2342 North Dodge) bills itself as a “rock and roll museum,” and that description is accurate.  The place is a treasure trove of rare vinyl, tapes, CD’s, 8 tracks, and probably more stuff that I missed.  Seriously, look at the size of this place.

I walked in and immediately spotted racks of newly arrived prime vinyl records to my right.
Among them was this gem that I almost snagged, but I had to fly home after all and didn’t want to risk breaking any records in my luggage.

The place was full of cool, obscure records like this.  You’ll spend an entire day here if you’re an obsessed collector of vinyl.  I mean, look at some of this stuff.

I had no idea Elke Sommer had a singing career.
I want to hear this.
Subtle.

As I mentioned earlier, they have more than vinyl LP’s.  They have a large collection of 78’s and 45’s, cassettes, and even stereo gear.

Just a small portion of their 45’s.

They even repair equipment.

Yes, those are VHS tapes and 8-tracks covering that wall.

I walked out of there with CD’s by INXS, Bill Withers, Big Audio Dynamite, and Blue Cheer.  I could’ve walked out much poorer, but thankfully I don’t have a vinyl obsession (yet).  You owe it to yourself to swing by here if you’re ever in Tucson.  It really is a museum of music.

Keep your mind open.

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