Nashville record stores – 7th Level Music

Wrecka Stow: Ernest Tubb Record Shop – Nashville, TN

Located at 417 Broadway in Nashville, Ernest Tubb Record Shop is a must-visit place if you’re a fan of record stores, classic country music, or music history. It’s been in business since 1947 and has hosted a long-running live music program that has featured classic and modern artists for decades.

The place is a gold mine of country vinyl, CDs, and books covering classic country and modern country artists. You’re in the wrong place if you can’t find your favorite country artists here.

The place is also a museum of Ernest Tubb, Loretta Lynn, and other stars’ memorabilia, including stage-worn outfits, instruments, and the original stage where Tubb’s live radio program was broadcast.

I scored an Ernest Tubb album and a Wanda Jackson anthology while I was there. There’s plenty more I would’ve bought if I’d had more money and time. Be prepared to spend some cash and wonder while you’re there.

Keep your mind open.

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Wrecka Stow: Third Man Records – Nashville, TN

I was in Nashville, Tennessee in early September and swung by Third Man Records – a record store (623 7th Avenue South) and production studio run by and owned by Jack White. The place is a small White Stripes and Raconteurs museum, not to mention all the special edition records and singles released by Third Man Records for other artists over the years.

It turned out that there was a record fair happening in the parking lot on the day I arrived. My wife, knowing I’d be a while, took a nap in our car while I plunged into bins of CDs.

Yep, all CDs were just five bucks each. That included box CD sets. I scored box sets from Scientists, Hüsker Dü, tropical lounge music, and a CD of Indian disco for dirt cheap.

Inside, of course, is a ton of stuff ranging from vinyl records to books, shirts, and postcards.

It’s a nifty place, and a must-stop location if you’re a fan of Jack White’s work or a serious record hound.

Keep your mind open.

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Wrecka Stow: McKay’s Books – Nashville, TN

The photo above doesn’t do McKay’s Books justice. The place is massive and sells everything from vinyl LP’s and CD’s to books, vintage video games, DVD’s, and vintage media equipment. This photo is a better representation of the size of the place.

That’s just some of the books on the main floor of the Nashville location (636 Old Hickory Boulevard). The far end is where the DVD’s and video games are stored. The upper floor is where the music is kept. There’s plenty of it.

That’s just one section of the vinyl they had there. There are 45’s, too.

As you might’ve noticed on the sign above, there are plenty of CD’s, including “Very Scratched” models.

This is just the first aisle of CD’s and albums.

There are also plenty of music and concert DVD’s for sale. I even spotted a VHS tape of a Buzzcocks concert in here.

That Buzzcocks VHS tape in on the far left shelving unit, second shelf down, five in from the right. Look for the thick yellow box.

You can spend hours (and a lot of money) in this place. They also buy books, toys, DVD’s, CD’s, albums, and more. There was a constant line of people bringing in stuff to sell while I was there. It’s worth a side trip if you’re ever in Music City.

Keep your mind open.

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