Up until today, Fredericton has only had one record store, and as a vinyl collector for the past 4 years, it is sad to say I have only purchased 2 albums from Backstreet Records. I have walked up their stairs many times, filled with the anticipation of finding that hidden gem, but each time I have walked away disappointed.
Second Spin Records is based out of Saint John, but today they opened a second store for vinyl lovers in the capital city. Located in the old Mazzucas storefront, Second Spin Records has a reputation for carrying a lot of metal and punk records, and from the moment I walked into the store at 10 a.m. this morning (I was the first one in the door), I was not disappointed.
First, I grabbed an original pressing of Megadeth - Rust in Peace (1990), which was displayed on the far wall. I then started flipping through some of the used records and found a US promo copy of The Tragically Hip - Up to Here (1989). My next pull was an awesome copy of The Clash - London Calling (1980). Very happy at this point, I was even happier when noticed 4 or 5 rows of used metal and punk records that I missed on the way in. I added Slayer - South of Heaven (1988) and Judas Priest - Stained Class (1978) to finish off my purchase.
The store was elbow to elbow the entire time I was there, and as I stood in line, I noticed that the 6 or 7 people in front of me did not just have 1 or 2 albums: most of them had between 8 and 12 records. Fredericton has had the demand for an outlet like Second Spin Records for some time now, and if the boys keep it stocked with quality albums at decent prices (like they did for their grand opening), they will be a fixture in the downtown area of Fredericton. Great work gentlemen. You will see a lot of me in the coming months.
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