Well, you've come to the right place. This is indeed the home of Record Riots LLC, the folks who bring you SEVEN exciting East Coast record collectors' fairs (held 2/3/4 times a year EACH) including the Brooklyn and Philly Record Riots, along with other high profile events held in Cromwell (CT), Jersey City (NJ), and New Hope (PA). We have recently added a New Haven RR to our schedule, and are always  looking to add locations (Westchester County in New York for example). As Goldmine magazine crows, "Record Riots are popping up all over the place!" There is no better place to satisfy your vinyl cravings or meet other passionate record collectors. You can even set up at one of our shows and sell your own wares...just contact us.

As you probably know, vinyl has made a serious comeback in the last ten years. While compact disc sales have fallen off, records seems to be pesky and unrelenting. Most new bands issue their music on CD AND vinyl in 2011. The dinosaur-like major labels have caught on, re-releasing everything from Jimi Hendrix to Gordon Lightfoot. Target and BJs sells turntables.The internet is swamped with vinyl sites, and the mass media has piled on with publicity about the value of records. Plus hiphop and sampling added to the fury, and the art of DJing has brought massive youthful energy to the movement. Records are not just an old man's game anymore, everyone seems to be involved. And it can be albums, 45s, 12" singles, rock, soul, jazz, disco, country, punk, whatever's your poison. It's a big ole world of vinyl out there and we have taken on the task of bringing it to you on a silver platter. Everyone can play here, both cratediggers AND casual collectors.

What makes a Record Riot different than any other record show? Of course you can make the argument that a "record show is a record show," but nothing is further from the truth. I mean, no one would say that "pizza is pizza" (certainly not in New Haven or Brooklyn!). There is a formula to a successful record show: a well-positioned and spacious venue, accomplished and varied vinyl dealers, non-stop, creative promotion of the event, a certain unshakable attitude. We often feature live DJs, celebrities, food, other surprises. We take this enterprise quite seriously because both of us are dealers, and we've done plenty of "bad shows" (no customers and no money for anyone) John and I know how hard it is to run a record and CD business and always keep this in mind. We try and do what's best for the customer and the dealer, creating an environment that makes for a great exchange of information and music. We learn from our mistakes and from other people. We are approachable. And we are in this for the long-haul, with other Record Riots yet to be announced. Thanks for your interest and welcome to our world of Record Riots!!!