In the past, these stores were commonplace, with anywhere from 500 to 1,000 Black-owned vinyl record stores existing throughout the South in the ’60s and ’70s.
This is the case for a handful of Black-owned vinyl record stores in the US. Thanks to the internet and social media, a store’s collection can be viewed from the comfort of one’s home and, amid the pandemic, stores are offering news ways to deliver, whether that be curbside pick-up or local delivery. Nevertheless, record store owners are still trying to get product in the hands of vinyl heads across the country. Even institutions like Amoeba Music face possible closure during this time. As a result, these stores are in jeopardy of closing and never opening up again. Deemed non-essential businesses, most record stores are closed during this time and are therefore losing out on sales. Small businesses throughout the United States are suffering amid the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, particularly record stores. Graphic: Teneille Craig for These Black-owned vinyl record stores are sure to have something you’ll want to add to your collection.
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