There aren't a whole lot of record stores in Conne...

There aren't a whole lot of record stores in Connecticuit, and the few that exist are generally 1 of 2 things.

1 - A record store that's picked over, where the condition of the covers or the records are marginal at best, the prices are ridiculously high given the condition, the selection is effectively things you would expect to find at a Goodwill or garage sale, and ran by a person who has little regard for posted hours.

2 - A record store that sells generally new records, more CD's than anything, fairly over priced, and never has anything you're looking for.

Then there's Red Scroll. These guys have an ever changing selection and a great mix of new records and used. Their turnover and organisation is incredible given it's size, and their attention to curation is incredible. They seem to specialize in independent artists, but, you're going to find the most popular releases from artists you thought you were the only one into.

I probably see 2 record stores a week, and I make sure to hit Red Scroll whenever I'm in Connecticut. It's one of the only record stores in the world that I can never walk out of without finding at least 1 record I've been looking for. Their selection is vast and their prices on new and used records is amazing given the area. When I say vast, I've never seen a larger Mondo/Deathwaltz, import vinyl, independent artist collection on the east coast. They rival anything you'll find in an Armageddon shop.

If you're truly into vinyl, you're doing yourself a huge disservice by not stopping here. You'll definitely find something you've been looking for. Also, Pro Tip: It may be overwhelming, but go in the backroom to see their used selection. You will find a ton of reasonably priced albums to fill in your collection in amazing condition! Check out their Discogs, maybe they have 2/3 of their selection listed. Stop in to see the rest. 4 Stars!