As I reflect on the challenges retailers in Brisbane’s central business district currently face, it’s clear that Stash World and Glitter Records are navigating a path forward in Fortitude Valley. Reports indicate…
As the owner of a local record store, I often wonder how many active artists are part of the Brisbane music scene. While insightful books like Pig City and Nowhere Fast: Punk…
As the owner of Glitter Records in Fortitude Valley, I often meet visitors surprised by the prices of their favourite vinyl albums. Many bought these records for just a few dollars back in…
As the owner of Glitter Records, I must admit I have a bias when it comes to the topic of the best record store in Brisbane. However, if I may step outside…
How much is a rare vinyl record worth? If you have a moment, I can share my thoughts. My name is Riley Fitzgerald, and I run Glitter Records, a record shop in…
Hi, I’m Riley, owner of Glitter Records and a huge fan of rare vinyl records. Since opening Glitter Records here in Brisbane two years ago, I’ve watched the market for rare vinyl…
A key insight many record store guests do not fully appreciate is that a significant portion of today’s rare record trading happens online. As a record store owner two-thirds of my sales…
Before I start, know this. You are unique. No one-size-fits-all approach is right for you. Even when you develop a good method for finding rare records, you must evolve with the changing…
If the experience of being the founder of Glitter Records has taught me one thing it is this. Having a vision for your business is vital. What is more, specific, measurable, achievable,…
Curating a record store is inherently philosophical. It involves seeing music not merely as a product but as a reflection of human experience and emotion. At Glitter Records, my curation approach is…
