Wax On Racks

Wax On Racks

Thanks to renewed interest in old-school records, more musicians are releasing music on wax. Accordingly, local shops now accommodate a wide range of tastes and price points.

Store Acme Records Exclusive Company Rushmor Records Discogs.com
Address 2341 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. 1669 N. Farwell Ave. 2635 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.
Hours Tues., W, F, Sat. noon-7 p.m. M-Sat. 10 a.m.-9p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. M-F 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. 24/7, baby
Local Score Sugar Stems’ Sugar Stems ‘n Friends, $12 Field Report’s self-titled album, $9.99 Jaill’s Traps, the special “loser” edition, $15 Sat Night Duets’ Summer of Punishment, $8.99
Local Selection Solid; racks interspersed with Milwaukee artists Great; granted own space; separated by label Very good; new albums displayed prominently Poor; better chance checking out an area store
Overall Vibe Coolest selection of jazz and soul records One-stop shop for new releases Community atmosphere; punk rock ethos Impersonal and very addictive

 

Vinyl Floor

Not all prices are created equal.

Key:
Acme Records
Exclusive Company
Rushmor Records
Discogs.com

Hüsker Dü
Warehouse: Songs and Stories (reissue released Nov. 2014)
$20
$33.99
$29.98
$13, plus shipping

Pavement
Secret History Vol. 1 (released Aug. 2015)
$21
$20.99
$24.98
$23, plus shipping

Destroyer
Poison Season (released Sept. 2015)
$20.99
$22.95
$23, plus shipping

‘Wax on Racks’ appears in the November 2015 issue of Milwaukee Magazine.

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Kevin is a freelance writer residing in Milwaukee. He’s contributed to The Shepherd Express, Third Coast Daily, Pop Matters and the sadly now-defunct A.V. Club Milwaukee. He looks forward to forging a deeper connection with the city’s impressive music scene during his gig as a Music Notes blogger. His talents include music criticism, riding a bicycle, drinking tasty beers and a crafty croquet swing. His weaknesses comprise Jean-Claude Van Damme movies, professional wrestling and his ever-growing record collection. He’s in desperate need to find more physical (and hard drive) space for the exceptional albums Milwaukee musicians keep churning out.