Jerry's Records | Pittsburgh, PA | Record Stores Across America S09E01

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7 жыл бұрын

Meet local treasure and legend Jerry Weber as he shares insight, with his laugh-at-life humor, into his 42 years in the business. We discuss how he got the famous artist R. Crumb to do artwork for his brand, why he sold 700,000 records to a broker in Germany and why shoppers have always been able walk out of his store with an arm full of records without breaking the bank. "Thank you Jerry for your time, the interview, your hospitality and most of all sharing your story with the vinyl community." -Corey
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@Pittsburghestatesale 2 жыл бұрын

Jerry , Aug. 7, 1948-Jan. 28, 2022 ,,, RIP Jerry, your work is done!

@lmc3307 2 жыл бұрын

There’s something so likeable about this man and his passion for music. RIP sir.

@jerryjazzbo2845 6 жыл бұрын

My heart goes out to people like these...

@venusroseblood 4 жыл бұрын

So this is the record store mac references :")

@SomethingGamecatAdjacent 4 жыл бұрын

❤

@emanuelcarvalho8510 3 жыл бұрын

what?

@Mike0xl0ng_____75 2 жыл бұрын

Sure is 😊

@bisket2003 Жыл бұрын

RIP Jerry! I spend so much of my time and whatever I could scrape together in college there. Have such fond memories of that goldmind!

@crazyprayingmantis5596 5 жыл бұрын

I know I'm 2 years late but what a great video, Jerry you're a bloody legend mate!

@neillesser97 4 жыл бұрын

Jerry is fantastic. I could spend an hour each day for the rest of my life looking at his collection and never be bored.

@CoreysChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@strangersound 4 жыл бұрын

Jerry The Facilitator. I love this guy already. Great interview, he's the real deal. :)

@kensmith2839 Жыл бұрын

I have been to Jerry's several times and brought my children with me. Spectacular place.

@btsdancestudio5691 Жыл бұрын

What a kind hearted and charming man! RIP-Jerry!

@augustjosh77 7 жыл бұрын

Wow! This guy is amazing .. rescuing records and saving them for the next generation is what it's all about... so anti hipster... love it

@vinylobscurity 7 жыл бұрын

What a great guy! One of you very best episodes.

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@stormbringercoming8105 9 ай бұрын

I lived two hours from Pittsburgh. When I went record shopping, Jerry’s was the first stop. I miss those days.

@charlesradel7587 5 жыл бұрын

I've been to jerry's many time.classy,honest man.

@Paneeks1960 7 жыл бұрын

Nothing like seeing an interview with one of the legends in the record store business. Super job Corey~ Rob/Boston

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rob

@kaidharmon1666 4 жыл бұрын

Didn’t know this was a real place, I was listening to the song titled “Jerry’s Record Store” by Mac Miller and came across this legendary place. When ever i finally make it up to Pittsburg I’ll have to stop in

@CoreysChannel 4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Happy hunting.

@CodeBleu724 Жыл бұрын

It's real...and a destination for real record geeks.

@wvtrumpet 3 жыл бұрын

Love Jerry’s. Miss him

@CoreysChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Totally, me too.

@luisdiego22002 6 жыл бұрын

Jerry; you’re more than welcome here in Costa Rica.

@highrantdistrict 7 жыл бұрын

What a peach of a guy! He loves what he does and that shines through. It was interesting to hear how the online component of the business - the auctions - is critical to the store being able to continue to operate at the price points he wants to sell at. Great video, Corey ... Jerry's smile says it all. Cheers! Tom

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

Great comment and much appreciated.

@grz66 7 жыл бұрын

Very Cool Corey! What a down to earth guy. I appreciate you doing this series, very cool to visit with these folks! Thanks! Peace!

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

You bet. I loved being able to share some of Jerry's story to the music community.

@recordkitty8023 5 жыл бұрын

Legends never die. This was fantastic on so many levels. Great job Corey!!

@CoreysChannel 5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found this video! I was very fortunate to get an interview with Jerry just before he retired. I think R. Crumb did the art work for that book you were showing the other day? Thanks brother!

@recordkitty8023 5 жыл бұрын

Yup. Crumb did the artwork for that Yazoo CD comp. I got some books by Crumb. Unique character. @@CoreysChannel

@tripical 4 ай бұрын

Jerry and mac miller. Rip

@CodeBleu724 Жыл бұрын

RIP Jerry. I would bring a stack of records up to the counter and he would round the total price "dahn". The price tags would total $55 and he would only charge $50. I'm going here tomorrow to browse for the afternoon. This is my favorite place to be in the entire city.

@ZaphodBeeblebroxxxxxx 4 жыл бұрын

I still have some old punk, hardcore, and metal albums with Jerry's stickers on them. What a great place.

@Peter-pv8xx Жыл бұрын

My friend and me used to spend hours in the Princeton record exchange in Princeton NJ, they used to have all records until CDs came along then little by little they had more and more CDs, soon the records were being overtaken but it was still a fun time, I don't know if they're still there, you know you scored big when you came out with more than one of their yellow record bags full up.

@djtrishm 7 жыл бұрын

Wow this guys story is amazing.Great video Cory!

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Trish

@TractorCountdown 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Corey, very professionally done, especially the sound which is often tricky to capture on location. Jerry's character shines through with great stories and attitude. It'll be a real honour for his mate to step up to the plate.

@CoreysChannel 6 жыл бұрын

What's up Ian! Yes, glad you can appreciate the challenges of shooting videos on-site and on-the-spot without an isolated area. Many challenges, I've had a lot go wrong lol but good back ups or creative editing always saves the day. He is a local treasure and I'm glad to have had the pleasure to meet Jerry and shop at such a legendary record store!

@holspa 5 жыл бұрын

Corey. i dont remember seeing this episode but maybe i did. I came to this video because i saw the owner in an other video, done for tv, and they showed his other place were he has 2.000.000 records more. amazing. This is a super profesional video and loved the way you did it Corey.

@Jamie.Laszlo 6 жыл бұрын

I still have albums I bought there back in 1989 with the "Jerry's" price sticker.

@CoreysChannel 6 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@emanuelcarvalho8510 3 жыл бұрын

that's sooo cool :D I really nice memory from the store

@cameronzywina906 7 жыл бұрын

Very fascinating feature. That's the kind of store and owner every city needs.

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Thank you Cameron

@zeppearl 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent episode ...so laid back chat with Jerry ..I hope to make it there before he leaves someday.

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

Waz up VK? Dude you'd love it the most. Plan for a lot of time but you won't need to save a lot of cash.

@CraigVinyl 7 жыл бұрын

That was unreal!! Loved it! Well produced vid as always!! Thanks for putting that together and sharing!!!

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

You bet. Jerry added all the flavor that could have been missing from this video. It was a pleasure to document such a great guy and local treasure. I appreciate your support, the comments have been amazing.

@spinningreek2247 7 жыл бұрын

Wow dude. You've outdone yourself with this one. First off the place is legendary and Jerry actually smiled, but your editing is on point. If you had a TV show it would be appointment TV

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Stav. This is definitely a special episode.

@garretthintz4154 6 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to visit this store

@CoreysChannel 6 жыл бұрын

Happy hunting!

@Josal 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful story

@Localbandography 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best experiences of this whole vinyl deal I have been on was being able to talk to Jerry on the phone once before he retired. I won one of his online silent auctions for a pressing of Lee Morgan - The Cooker.

@CoreysChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Nice! The auctions continue (non consistent) from another website now. Jerry was so gracious with his time and I was honored to make this video for the record shop!

@Localbandography 5 жыл бұрын

Just Add Vinyl Yeah I still get the auction emails. Always great stuff on there.

@mahoot81 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks to guys like him the average person can collect records at an inexpensive way instead putting down good money for poor quality records online.

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I wish more owners would be inspired by his philosophy.

@helmutdiggy6874 7 жыл бұрын

Love it ! He's awesome ! Love the Crumb story as well . Thanks for sharing.

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

You bet. Glad you appreciated the Crumb story and good thing you kept your thumbnail ;)

@charlesdexterward2514 7 жыл бұрын

I just found your Channel yesterday and i watched all seasons of "record stores across america" immediately. Can't wait for new stuff. Thanks for your great work!

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

ALL the videos? Wow that's quite a compliment. Thank you for binge watching the series! I am fortunate to have a large audience through the vinyl community and opportunities to visit shops in a hand-full of states. Do you have any favorite moments or shops?

@charlesdexterward2514 7 жыл бұрын

Yup, every one. And it is really cool to see that you became better and better in making those (like it when there is a lot of great b-role and things like this). I was really impressed by the Amoeba record shop. I'm from a smaler city in Germany and we don't have something like this in my area. So this was really cool to see. Thanks again for the great work!

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Thanks for comin' back around and sharing feedback.

@charlesdexterward2514 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@headbangingzuluuk5058 6 жыл бұрын

Wow have herd of Jerries here in the UK. If I visited it you would never see me again LOL

@CoreysChannel 6 жыл бұрын

You'd be arrested for diving through piles of records like Uncle Scrooge in his gold??

@billw.5195 7 жыл бұрын

I love that store! I can spend hours in there and Jerry is an awesome dude.

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated comment Bill

@randysphonographrestoratio5180 7 жыл бұрын

I love Jerry's. I live, maybe 30 minutes from there. I loved to go in and trade records for more records. I have two boxes of 45's marked "go to Jerry's" on the box... and then a friend of mine says, Jerry's isn't dealing with 45's any longer. SAY WHAT? I'll have to trot over there myself and see if that's true or not. I've gotten so many great records from Jerry's. It truly is one of the few, shining things, in Pittsburgh.

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

I'd fill my house with records if I lived that close to Jerry's! I saw 45s around the shop and bought a handful so I think they will still buy them. From what I understand the main focus shifted to LPs and he sold all the 45s from the back of the shop to make room. Glad I had the video of the shelves of 45s from 3 years ago!

@rlfmichigan 3 жыл бұрын

just found this video. holy crap, what a great guy.

@CoreysChannel 3 жыл бұрын

He really is a local treasure. I'm honored I was able to interview him shortly before he retired from working at his store.

@L.E.55472 7 жыл бұрын

Great video Corey!! Wonderful interview thanks for showing. Be well-- Lisa

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@vcp93 5 жыл бұрын

What a great video. I love how you just let Jerry talk about his store and his philosophy about vinyl. I just discovered your channel and instantly subscribed. What a great idea for a KZfaq channel. Cheers! 😁👍

@CoreysChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Frank, I really appreciate the sub. Preserving brick and mortar record stores and their owners has been very rewarding. I spent several years meeting fascinating owners and visiting unique stores to share with viewers. I really appreciate when people can enjoy them with me. If you pull up a playlist you'll see each one has a unique approach, short but interesting. Let me know what you think if you watch any more! Cheers!

@donalddavis5061 6 жыл бұрын

i been shopping at his store since the nineties in Oakland . istill shop there awesome place lots of great memories there .

@CoreysChannel 6 жыл бұрын

Really? I'd go broke if I lived that close to Jerry's!

@AndysVinylDen 7 жыл бұрын

Very cool fella. If i didn't live so far away, I'd be there every weekend lol.

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

The store is total overload for guys like us. Thanks Andy.

@greeno22 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!!! Great job on this one brother. Plus you know it's one of my favorite shop in the world.

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

SO glad to serve up the first RSAA video of the year with an interview from Jerry. I had a lot of encouragement from Audrey as well. We went two days, one to dig (I got a stack) and one for the interview and store shots. You can tell the store is going through a transition with the basement clearing out and reorganization but the space where the 45s were already had walls of vinyl but a lot easier to look through. It's still all curated nicely as well. With an endorsement like 'favorite in the world' I'm glad I could do it justice Greeno!

@richardwhite2344 5 жыл бұрын

What a awesome video!!! Now I wish I lived in PA!!

@CoreysChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I hope you get to visit someday. If you enjoyed this video, please check out the Record Stores Across America series featuring brick and mortar stores with interviews and things in local area. Maybe I've done one at a store near you?

@richardwhite2344 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!! I will check that out!!!

@wallacesmallwood1465 5 жыл бұрын

Jerry, you are a wonderful soul . Thanks ! ( Wallace )

@Speekers_corner 7 жыл бұрын

Albanian goat herding music? Perfect for the ipod when out in the fields. Great interview, Corey! Always enjoying hearing and seeing things about Jerry's. Would love to visit. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Jeff

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea for a new thread right? Goats n' Notes...esh that was bad but yeah good times at Jerry's hope you can make it someday.

@DJLEGION 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! I love stores like this.

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Legion

@robgrano6814 Жыл бұрын

Between Jerry's for used stuff and The Attic for new records, Pittsburgh has it pretty good.

@vinylrichie007 7 жыл бұрын

Another great record store video.

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rich

@chuckdieselkicksdisks2380 7 жыл бұрын

been going to his shop since 1991! age 11....he was in Oakland

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

Nice. Very cool that you are a part of that history.

@chuckdieselkicksdisks2380 7 жыл бұрын

Corey's VC Channel thanks Corey....he's such a kind man with a great sense of humor

@buck7477 7 жыл бұрын

I love videos like this I just found your channel! I'll check em all out! Thanks and keep it up I can go to the record store and never leave my house! Very fun stuff!!! Thanks Mike

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

and there it is! Thank you Mike.

@1962jet 3 жыл бұрын

very nicely kept all about the subject, Jerry/ Jerry,s, by not hearing questions/conversation. thoughtful technique and editing.

@CoreysChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this approach allows the viewers to fill in the blanks and I think it works. I never liked the videos that show the questions typed out and I don't have the equipment or people to have one camera on me and one on the owner. Glad you enjoyed. I have a bunch more on my channel. Cheers ~Corey

@Garen-in-Omaha 7 жыл бұрын

..What a great video Corey..

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Garen

@deacondavis5098 6 жыл бұрын

My favorite record store..

@vintagevinylaustralia4344 7 жыл бұрын

Greeting from Australia Corey!! Love this series man! He seems like one really cool guy. Cheers ~Andrew

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

Greetings, thank you for watching. I can see you're passionate about this stuff, are you planning to make any videos?

@vintagevinylaustralia4344 7 жыл бұрын

Corey's VC Channel Definitely, very passionate about this!! Been trying for over a year to make videos, just dislike the way I sound lol.

@richardriley4415 7 жыл бұрын

I would love to visit that store. I suspect it won't be around a lot longer. I need a long road trip this summer.

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

Well Jerry says the store will be there even if he's retired plus he'll visit on weekends.

@rcpsammy7186 3 жыл бұрын

I bought Van Halen Balance there for $7...best score, ever. Since Jerry retired, the place changed too much, to its detriment. I have no desire to go there, anymore.

@CoreysChannel 3 жыл бұрын

WOW nice score. I haven't been there in years.

@happyhippythevinylguy 5 жыл бұрын

You Rock jerry!

7 жыл бұрын

Another great video about record stores! Very cool guy. It's the kind of record store and owner that i wish were here where i live! Take care! :)

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jorgen, guys like Jerry and stores like this are a rarity for sure.

@keyshawnmorris4549 5 жыл бұрын

This guy is awesome very interesting

@Nvisi 2 жыл бұрын

RIP Jerry

@thejebdude3241 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing, he seems like a super cool dude!

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

I caught him in a good mood ;)

@jimmym5262 7 жыл бұрын

Very cool video! Awesome interview. Guy seems like a legend. You dont see any record stores like that in my state. Nary a one. All long gone. A few tiny niche ones and the rest of places that sell lp's are coffee shops, barnes and noble, newbury comics etc.

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jimmy. Glad you could go for a ride to Jerry's then, if only virtually.

@9171961jo 6 жыл бұрын

I spent a lot in that place!

@darrin85 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome video....

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Darrin!

@VinylGuruOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

RIP i hope he gave it to that guy 💪🏼💪🏼

@cimarronhopper4605 5 жыл бұрын

My grandpa is probably one of the sole survivors that listen to polka

@madbear3512 5 жыл бұрын

God I hate pokla. And I like jazz blues soul country big band rock folk ragtime Opera classical and others I can't remember

@cimarronhopper4605 5 жыл бұрын

@@madbear3512 i love just about everything ive been collecting for 12 years i have over 200 artists i have 528 pieces of music it is the love of my life i don't know what i would do without it i have everything from the classical stuff bethovan and Bach i have alot of jazz classic rock country british rock soft rock disco soul r&b pop everything except hip hop and really hard rock

@madbear3512 5 жыл бұрын

@@cimarronhopper4605 Man of many tastes I see. Good

@davidyoung4193 7 жыл бұрын

I heard that Jerry lives in a warehouse full of records. It would be fun to look at all of those records, but I don't think I would want to live in a warehouse. I would love to go to the store someday but if I did I wouldn't want to leave LOL>>>>>>>>>>>D&Y

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

Very good to hear from you David. Yeah, I could stay three days and spend the whole time digging through those records!

@n8great321 7 жыл бұрын

Would love to go there one day! Seems like a great guy

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

Jerry is very down-to-earth and I had a great time talking to him. Hope you make it there someday.

@ssherman 7 жыл бұрын

omg id be there every day!

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

i know right

@emanuelcarvalho8510 3 жыл бұрын

he has such a good vibe :)

@CoreysChannel 3 жыл бұрын

He really was an interesting interview. Great guy.

@munchkin9614 5 жыл бұрын

There used to be a record store by my place that closed last year. It was there in business since 2000, and the prices were not bad. Now the thing that is closest to being a record store close to my place is FYE, and they are way over priced.

@CoreysChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about that. I've had bad experiences FYE. Beat up records jammed in the bin, crazy prices. Try Jerry's record auctions. Link above under 'read more'.

@KevinKohlhase 7 жыл бұрын

My kind of store not charging exuberant prices the way it should be. 2 places I go especially 1 does.

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

Right!

@ricopetrilli1084 3 жыл бұрын

Been there many times.

@CoreysChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Billy Corgan has not. ("no Smashing Pumpkins" -Jerry)

@donalddavis5061 6 жыл бұрын

lwanted to work at Jerrys but it never happened . it sure would have been a blast iwas retired any way

@BarakaPDub 7 жыл бұрын

Corey...outstanding! I had bid on several of his auctions two or three years back. I didn't win anything but after watching this, it's great to have some context behind the store and Jerry. To be quite honest I am happy the guys in Berlin landed the 45s. At least they will find their way out. The guy from Third Man, while being a well known 45 collector, has always come across as a bit of a leech and I'm a bit suspect on the space claim. That's just my opinion anyway.

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

Can you believe I landed this interview? So much has to go right and I was thrilled to spend some time with Jerry while the cameras were rolling. That's a good point about the 45s going to Berlin, to your point they will see a lot more exposure beyond local customers or occasional tourist. Glad I found the footage of the 45s from a few years ago as well. Regarding the space being the deal breaker...Jerry did send the measurements. Thanks Paul!

@deacondavis5098 6 жыл бұрын

Jerry is a cool cat!!!

@mondoenterprises6710 Жыл бұрын

Hey polka is a fun dance!

@onlycody 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! Very, very cool store! Definitely needs to get some Smashing Pumpkins though! Haha

@CoreysChannel 7 жыл бұрын

haha I was lucky to catch Jerry during a rare non-busy window. Check out his auction for the really cool stuff Cody.

@travisshaw9908 3 жыл бұрын

When I was really into vinyl I used to be the first guy through the door every Saturday at Jerry’s it got to the point I’d show up a little early and he would let me in but if anyone was behind me he would tell them it’s not 10 you got 5 more minutes to wait lol I haven’t been there since jerry retired

@CoreysChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you for sharing. I wish I lived that close in those days.

@kniknayme9865 3 жыл бұрын

want to go to Jerry's some day

@CoreysChannel 3 жыл бұрын

a MUST stop in Pittsburgh

@3dimensionsofmusic3D 11 ай бұрын

Gosh Corey it's been 6 years since this video. Next time you are in PGH look me up. There's a cold one in the fridge 🍺. Greg

@CoreysChannel 11 ай бұрын

absolutely! crazy how time flies

@Bigchet1223 Жыл бұрын

Wish I had the chance to meet Jerry. He reminds me of the land of homeless toys, but instead it's records. I really need to check this place out next time I'm in the burgh. I've heard so much about it So Jerry's doesn't sell cds? Just curious.

@MrOhmygoditsben Жыл бұрын

They actually just started selling CDs too

@larrymagee8758 5 жыл бұрын

Got any CDs?

@shogun...... 8 күн бұрын

one question? does he always get id?

@christianjackson9360 4 жыл бұрын

Great, if you have one close to where I'm interested in to, then I'll buy. Like at Sacramento, California. You could take place to what was both TOWER RECORDS & DIMPLE RECORDS. They've both RETIRED, so we have NO WHERE to shop. Check these places as WE need them!!!

@CoreysChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Yes we do!