A Visit to Jerry's Records In Pittsburgh, PA June 11, 2023

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Жыл бұрын

I'm in Pittsburgh to visit Iron Mountain outside of Pittsburgh where I and you will get tour Universal Music Group's vaults. It should be great! But as long as I am here and so is Jerry's Records, why not do both? My host, Marc Finer of Communications Research decades ago was my nemesis, and he mine because he was promoting the rise of the compact disc. And now? We go record shopping together. How great is that? What's not great is that accidentally the microphone ended up in my pocket so the sound is pretty meh. In fact, I narrated the first part and canned the recorded sound, but when the new owner of Jerry's, Chris arrived, I turned the sound back on. Please do not complain about the lousy sound. I can't hear you! I first heard about Jerry's from my friend Jacob Heilbrunn who writes for The Absolute Sound and grew up in Pittsburgh. Glad I finally made it, but sorry I didn't get to meet Jerry, who passed away within the last few years.

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@jackbadler Жыл бұрын

Word to the wise, it’s pronounced doo·kayn! Thanks for going through and narrating this, fun to vicariously experience a great record store from home!

@Crush777 Жыл бұрын

As someone who enjoys classical music, yet not an encyclopedia of classical music knowledge, I find it overwhelming walking into a big store like this. Always looking to expand my knowledge and listening experience. Would love to see a buying guide as to how to pick out classical music from the absolute endless classical music releases. Fantastic video nonetheless. Really appreciate these record store walkthroughs.

@Ross1966 5 ай бұрын

I spend hours at Jerry’s when I’m in town! You gotta dig, but there are always treasures to be found! Attic Records is also a great record shop in Millvale!

@robinbryson6745 6 ай бұрын

Michael this was very helpful - I'll add Jerry's to my list of places to check out when next on the East Coast - ty!

@musiconrecord6724 Жыл бұрын

Oh boy: as you walked into this store I started drooling!!!! You're right, that classical section was full of choice goodies. Imagine my surprise at that lovely shout-out re. the articles on Wagner's "Ring". You are too generous in your praise. I'm just so happy to be writing for a site where you encourage your writers to get into the weeds.

@amysarg Жыл бұрын

I love these long form videos. Especially your ‘top 100’ lists, and other just talk about records and labels and pressings.

@DanandJoeMusic Жыл бұрын

Wow. I missed you by a few hours. I was visiting Pittsburgh from Delaware, and left the store just before you came in! Darn. Would have been great to meet you. Great video.

@nitrousninja882 5 ай бұрын

Jazz isn't dead. It just smells funny. What did they have in the way of Jimi Hendrix and Roy Buchanan? That is the kind of music that makes me feel alive. Modern electric blues!

@michaeltrochalakis6526 Жыл бұрын

Timbuk 3, 1986. The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades.

@harrysmusicroom Жыл бұрын

what an amazing store, thanks for showing it

@R3TR0R4V3 Жыл бұрын

Fremer in the house! Fellow yinzer here. 😎 I really need to make a trip up there! Very cool, hope you do a video on Iron Mountain! 🍻

@trackingangle929 Жыл бұрын

Iron Mountain is why I am in town. Spent the day there. Mind blowing experience!!!!!!!!!

@ATIN2012 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Was waiting 4 it. I from India and misses such collection and store here..one day wish I will visit

@dimebagdave77 Жыл бұрын

Manythnx! This place is legendary

@shakinghell1318 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a fantastic shop 😮

@JadeTheWolf1982 8 ай бұрын

Omg now I have to go there. I love the classical selection. I hope they have as much for jazz.

@chrisl5156 Жыл бұрын

A very interesting store. Not often I see a section of the stacks devoted to the Strawbs. Makes me want to make the trip from New Jersey ! Thanks Michael.

@urimaimon3763 Жыл бұрын

Great Great Great Review and education!

@redrustler1 Жыл бұрын

Made my second trip there is December, Spent almost five hours and more than $300.00, and they gave me a free t-shirt.

@Localbandography Жыл бұрын

The Nathan Davis If LP I would have grabbed straight away.

@NathanCline12-21 Жыл бұрын

So much of my youth spent in this place

@twofromthetrunk9932 Жыл бұрын

You would think living so close I would have been there. SMH. I agree with you about the Timmy James and Shondells album.

@R3TR0R4V3 Жыл бұрын

I hear ya man, same here.. I'm only an hour or so away but haven't been there, yet. For shame! I really need to make a pilgrimage up there soon!

@jerryperez886 Жыл бұрын

Nice Maynard Ferguson section!!!

@3dimensionsofmusic3D Жыл бұрын

Welcome to Pittsburgh. There's a cold one in the fridge for you 😊. Belgium's finest 🍺. Maybe next time 😊. Big MFer fan. Greg

@SamuelRivera_DAMN Жыл бұрын

Great pick-ups, Michael. How does that Coasters sound? That’s definitely on my want list

@mazzysmusic Жыл бұрын

That yellow covered album are the Spitballs. Basically a bunch of artists on the Bay Area Berzekely Record label playing as a band; Rubinoos, Greg Kihn, Earthquake, etc. ok Record.

@amosperrine1909 Жыл бұрын

I have been a loyal, if out of town, visitor since 1981 when I lived near the orginal store in the Oakland section of town. BTW, just a couple stores up is the best pizza joint in the USA, Mineo’s. Wow!

@trackingangle929 Жыл бұрын

I heard about Mineo’s but we had dinner plans… next time!

@jennconducts Жыл бұрын

It was Daydream Believer. Carole King wrote Pleasant Valley Sunday. Cheers, Michael.

@Beetlehair Жыл бұрын

Stewart didn’t like that the Monkees and Chip Douglas wanted to change one word in the song, and at first he refused, but then somebody pointed out that financially he would be making a big mistake, so he reluctantly agreed.

@ecyfoto Жыл бұрын

Know your tools, Michael. You should have the ability to record on two storage media simultaneously. Cool store! Thanks, M.

@leiferickson9666 Жыл бұрын

Yeah........zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.......🍁

@mymixture965 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting but to me it looks like all the records nobody wants. The good stuff is sold long ago and they are left with a big dollar bin. I see this very often here (Austria) too, what do you do with the cheap and not so collectable stuff? I have limited space so I could not fill my racks with this. But don't get me wrong, I love videos like this, thumbs up and thanks!!!

@3leggedgenes 9 ай бұрын

Jerry owned over a million records at one point. He had another entire warehouse full of records that he spun off into a more casual business after he sold Jerry's in 2017 (Vinyl-Man's Clubhouse). He was estimating a stock of about 200,000 records plus his personal 20,000 record collection at that point. And that was after he gave away random 100-record boxes back in 2011 in an effort to give away about 33,000 records (no idea how many actually went). That whole time he was still buying collections as Jerry's continues to do to this day. He was not the average record store owner and Jerry's is a place most people don't believe exists anymore until they've been there.

@jobos98 Жыл бұрын

Hi Michael 🖐👍✌️

@HamBoneElectrics Жыл бұрын

What are the must own Louis Armstrong records?

@fredericmorris2931 Жыл бұрын

Great fun as always. But please don’t dis British Band Classics Vol. 2, it’s terrific, as is Vol. 1, an early Living Presence mono. Also you skipped over Solti’s 1 disc Ring highlights, which is a good way to sample the recordings Ward is writing about.

@analoguecity3454 Жыл бұрын

Did you get to Jerry's early? Because their don't seem to be a lot people there, unfortunately! I love to see a record store swimming 🏊‍♂️ with people!

@trackingangle929 Жыл бұрын

I got there almost at closing time Sunday afternoon

@analoguecity3454 Жыл бұрын

@@trackingangle929 ah, ok, that explains it! Thanks! 👍

@deeg8849 Жыл бұрын

As a card carrying leftie myself, I appreciate your subtle quick shots at the right

@DCDura 4 ай бұрын

Don't listen to Mr F about the quality of the selection at Jerry's, because they don't rise to his level of collecting. Buy what you like and enjoy it. It doesn't have to be because someone said it's good or bad, it's what you like. You know what opinions are like... Just remember to bring cash, no CCs. Enjoy your visit to Jerry's and remember to inhale the smells of all the music there.

@theworldstallestdwarf8059 Жыл бұрын

Better to have a silent video than have to listen to Fremer's annoying babble.

@user-fg4fr2bz5y Жыл бұрын

A lot of mediocre jazz. Too much filler. Too bad

@craigsteven74 Ай бұрын

I live 5mn from the store. I like going to the new stuff, used of course! Also I hit the reggae section. So easy to spend a couple hundred dollars. Try to go Saturdays. Goodstuff.

@DC-xx4kv Жыл бұрын

Mr. Fremer, Michael if I may. I carry a list of records in my wallet. If ever out I know I have it with me. The trick is to keep it current after finding a few on the list. It’s a great way to remember all the must haves. I’m glad you mentioned having a list. Hope it helps others. ☮️ P.S. Don’t forget to check your mic next time!

@timkimware3537 Жыл бұрын

Why not use a Notes app on your phone? Easy to access and modify. Carrying paper around is seriously old school. When my wife hands me a shopping list, I take a photo of it just in case I lose it in the store.

@DC-xx4kv Жыл бұрын

@@timkimware3537 REALLY? You don’t know the obvious answer?! ANALOGUE. You just flunked!

@timkimware3537 Жыл бұрын

@@DC-xx4kv Ahh, the Analog Lifestyle. Okay, if it serves you well, then why not? :)