When John Russell from 4000 Records brought a CD copy of Sissy Fairy Faggot Folk Singer by Edgar Hurley into my shop, Glitter Records, it immediately caught my attention. However, I hesitated…
Vinyl record prices are set to rise again. Universal Music Australia has confirmed that prices will increase on May 5th. Universal Music Confirms the Price Hike In a letter to retail partners…
This morning, I came across a surprisingly profound statement from Warehouse & Distribution Science by John Bartholdi and Steven Hackman—a logistics manual, of all places. It reads, “Generally there is not much…
While exploring the Queensland State Library’s catalog, I uncovered a fascinating artifact—the EMI World Record Markets Report. Published in 1976, this report offers a vivid snapshot of Australia’s booming vinyl industry at…
As the owner of Glitter Records, I have noticed something extraordinary. CDs are making a monumental comeback. I’ve been tracking some data on the recent CD revival on Discogs, and here’s what…
At Glitter Records, the concept of the autonomous intellectual, as proposed by Immanuel Kant, guides my mission to foster independent thought and critical engagement. Kant believed enlightenment comes from breaking free of…
Glitter Records emerged during a unique period in the resurgence of vinyl. As vinyl, CDs, and cassette tapes gained popularity during the pandemic, I saw two interesting developments. First, the rise of…
Rare records can sell for astonishing prices. As a record store owner, I often find myself pondering what we can learn from this. My own research shows that 120 of the rarest…
I’m behind on my online orders—boxes of CDs, 50 to 100 are going out every day. Tough work. The joints of my hands burn as I pack perhaps the 75th three-dollar U2…
Owning a record store is not unlike managing a long-term investment portfolio. I’ve come to realize that principles from Benjamin Graham‘s The Intelligent Investor can apply as much to my store as…