As the owner of Glitter Records, I have noticed something extraordinary. CDs are making a…
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.
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, 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…
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…
As the owner of Glitter Records, I look at rare vinyl trends each month across…
This week, I’m reading Distinction: A Social Critique of the Judgment of Taste by Pierre…
One Brisbane band that’s been gaining attention lately is Prize Pony. Visitors to Glitter Records,…