Local Record Stores Rise Up Over the Economy

Local Record Stores Rise Up Over the Economy
Jazz Record Mart. (WBEZ/Carrie Shepherd)
Local Record Stores Rise Up Over the Economy
Jazz Record Mart. (WBEZ/Carrie Shepherd)

Local Record Stores Rise Up Over the Economy

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Record Store Day kicks off around the world this Saturday. Nearly 20 Chicago shops will participate in the festivities. As the digital revolution makes buying much easier, some local shops are using Saturday to remind music fans that they’re still around. Some local record shops explain how they’re faring in our brave new online world.

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