Vinyl record prices are set to rise again. Universal Music Australia has confirmed that prices…
Diary of a Record Store Owner
Diary of a Record Store Owner invites you to step into the mind of Riley Fitzgerald, the visionary founder of Glitter Records. Through his essays, Riley shares a philosophy of record store curation that defies norms and celebrates creative freedom. Each essay synthesizes thoughts from Riley’s personal diary, revealing his weekly struggles and the inspirations that drive his quest to create a revolutionary record store.
Join Riley on his journey as Diary of a Record Store Owner explores how he navigates the world of independent music entrepreneurship. His reflections illuminate the fluid nature of culture and offer fresh insights into the timeless relevance of music. Whether you are a music enthusiast or a seeker of new ideas, prepare to be inspired by Riley’s rebellious spirit and profound exploration of the concept of a modern record store.
This morning, I came across a surprisingly profound statement from Warehouse & Distribution Science by…

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…
At Glitter Records, the concept of the autonomous intellectual, as proposed by Immanuel Kant, guides…
Glitter Records emerged during a unique period in the resurgence of vinyl. As vinyl, CDs,…
Rare records can sell for astonishing prices. As a record store owner, I often find…
I’m behind on my online orders—boxes of CDs, 50 to 100 are going out every…
Owning a record store is not unlike managing a long-term investment portfolio. I’ve come to…
The concept of applying memetics—the evolution of culture based on Darwinian principles—to record collecting culture…