One Evansville record store recently found itself among the top 10 best places to buy vinyl in the state!

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Record Vinyl Sales

For a while, it seemed like buying records was a thing of the past, but in the last several years vinyl sales have skyrocketed. In an article from Variety, they reported back in March that for the first time in more than 30 years, vinyl sales actually outpaced CD sales.

For the first time in more than three decades, vinyl records outsold CDs, according to the Recording Industry Association of America's annual revenue report.

In 2022, 41 million vinyl units were sold compared to 33 million CDs, highlighting a "remarkable resurgence" of the physical music format, per the report released Thursday.

The report also said that vinyl sales made up more than $1.2 billion in revenue in 2022.   That's a LOT of vinyl!

Evansville Record Store Ranks Among the best

With the vinyl resurgence over the last few years, there are plenty of ways to get your hands on vinyl.  You can flip through bins at the flea markets or thrift stores, and big box stores now carry new vinyl.  My personal favorite way to buy vinyl is through an independent locally owned record store.

Atmosphere Collectibles

Located off of Stringtown Road in Evansville sits an indie record store, Atmosphere Collectibles. Recently BestThingsinIN.com ranked in the top 10 record stores across the state and of course, many are in the Indianapolis area, but one in Evansville made the list!

Here is what BestThingsinIN.com had to say about Atmosphere Collectibles:

Atmosphere Collectibles is a music lover's paradise! With a huge collection of vinyl records, CDs, and tapes, visitors can buy, sell, trade, and even collect music treasures. It's the perfect place for anyone looking to add some classic music to their collection.

As someone who regularly shops at Atmosphere Collectibles, I can attest to the fact that it is a music lover's paradise.  The store is owned by Ashley and Jerome Whittington, who are two of the most knowledgeable music buffs I know!   What I love about supporting an independent record store is the fact that for the owners it's truly a labor of love.  Ashley and Jerome have shown me a ton of new music and I've become a fan of artists that I probably wouldn't have known about otherwise. They're great about recommending artists that are along the lines of what I like.

You can see the full list of best record stores across the state, here.
One Evansville record store recently found itself among the top 10 best places to buy vinyl in the state!