Its 9-9-09 and it might as well be the universe's Official Beatles Day. The entire catalog of The Beatles songs have been released on remastered CDs (the set is a hefty $260) and The Beatles Rockband is now in stores ($59 for the game, $249 for the game and Beatles-inspired instruments).

Brooklyn Nomad has put together a great list of places in the world that were important to The Beatles But if you're stuck in California and can't just hop on a plane to India, Liverpool, Montreal, Hamburg or London, then consider popping into one of the Amoeba Records stores in either Hollywood, San Francisco or Berkeley.

Amoeba is an old-school, independent record store that (we hope) will never go out of business. In Hollywood, it's located next to the ArcLight Theater on Sunset Boulevard. It's a two-storey building packed with new CDs, used CDs, some new vinyl, a lot of old vinyl and really, anything music-related. And don't think its just for hippies and rockers. They totally sell Mariah Carey CDs too. (Shhhh....)

And today, the stores are having an all-day long Beatles party! ]]> juliana 2009-09-09T13:23:45-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2007/12/21/14405/861

Every time we hop on the New York Subway, it seems, someone's blasting reggaeton or salsa so loudly we can make out the words halfway down the train car. So it's fitting that the much-missed Latin music emporium Record Mart is back, installed in a new storefront in the Times Square station under 42nd Street.

The shop closed down in 1999, when it carried a mix of salsa, Latin jazz, mambo and tango. After a lengthy station renovation, decidedly not Hispanic owner Jess Moskowitz had to catch up with the times. So while he still has plenty of big band-ish tracks, you can also dig through the crates for Mexican rancheras and tons of reggaeton.

The shop is right across from some Wachovia Bank ATMs, between the 1, 2, 3 trains and the N, R, Q, W lines. If you can't find it, just listen for the tunes--if you can hear them over the breakdancers that swarm the station on weekends.

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· Venerable Latin Music Store Record Mart Back [NYDN]
· Beneath the Roar of Times Square, a Rhythm Returns [NYT]
· Record Stores coverage [Jaunted]

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We love shopping. And our London correspondent Annabel Ross does too...

When you think about markets in London, Portobello is probably the first that comes to mind, but it's not the only place to spend your pennies. Spitalfields Market, in the trendy East End, play host to an array of tantalising treats for your tastebuds and covetable clothes for your wardrobe, most far more affordable than their Notting Hill counterparts.

Sunday is the busiest day, with over 200 stalls, including an organic-only food market. Fridays are popular with fashionistas as the Young Designers' Market features wares from over 50 aspiring designers, while the first and third Wednesdays of the month are reserved for the Books and Records Market, choc-full of a fantastic selection of literature and music, both new and used.

Located just a short walk from Liverpool Street Station, the Spitalfields vicinity is home to a range of stylish second-hand and vintage clothing boutiques, as well as some newer additions including a Benefit makeup store and swanky-yet-affordable eatery Canteen, for those who prefer comfort food to fresh produce. Oh, and keep your eyes peeled for celebrity shoppers among the crowds--Kate Moss and Sienna Miller are big fans of the area, too!

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· Shopping coverage [Jaunted]
· London Travel coverage [Jaunted]

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In addition to bars, boutiques, and overall snootiness, hipsters also bring independent record stores to their 'hoods. And since Brooklyn still reigns supreme as the place to live for twentysomethings, the borough is teeming with shops slinging everything from classical music on vinyl to CDs by up-and-coming bands guaranteed to boost your indie cred.

Though Manhattan has its fair share of worthwhile shops, Brooklyn's less chaotic atmosphere makes for a much more pleasant shopping trip. So, hop on the L train and skip Circuit City for your music fix.

THE BEST BROOKLYN RECORD STORES]]> laurenuta 2007-11-14T12:00:01-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2007/4/1/21243/94731
Were it not for Gridskipper's recent "Indianapolis for Beginners" guide, we might not have gotten the idea to wander over there this weekend. But wander we did, and we've brought back an addendum for that list. Newbies to the city will want to check out Missing Link Records, should they be in the market for some tunes.

If a respectable shop is only as good as its basement might suggest, Missing Link delivers. Below its main floor is a classically rank record store basement loaded with discount vinyl. Above, on the main floor, you'll find used and new vinyl and CDs--lots of punk, oldies, and metal. Missing Link also prides itself on its hip hop collection.

What the store won't tell you outright is that it actually has some freaky, magical voodoo powers. How else to explain the fact that we found a CD here for $.25? One we'd previously paid $7 for online. Please excuse us while we weep.

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· Missing Link Records [Official Site]
· Beginner's Guide to Indianapolis [Gridskipper]]]> djk 2007-04-02T12:35:01-05:00 39.865301 -86.145627 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2007/3/28/121450/279
Jaunted reader Marinho, who is from Vancouver but currently in Tokyo for work, recently wrote in asking where to score great bootlegs and rare classic rock in Tokyo. An addendum to our original recommendations is below.

Well, Marinho, the best Tokyo record store is the one you can find. If you read Japanese, congratulations! You probably will be able to find all of them. If you don't read Japanese, getting around is a bit more bewildering, and that's why I'm such a big advocate of taking the Oedo line to Shinjuku-nishiguchi station and using the D5 exit. This plants you in a great, concentrated area of record stores, and finding them is relatively easy from there.

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It was damn hot in the Virginia Beach area this Friday. While the roast-a-thon was short lived, it's never too early to start building your directory of local indoor activities (so long as they don't include the Tropicana Resort, that is). Music fans, sun haters, and FlyerTalk types alike should look no further than Relative Theory Records, a Norfolk store you could pretty much live in. Those who get the shakes when not actively engaged in some sort of loyalty program will be happy about the Relative Theory card: $10 gets you the opportunity to accrue store credit (5% of every purchase you make) AND demand a free small coffee every time you enter the shop.

Speaking of the coffee, this place doesn't just shill records, though that's its primary purpose. There's a cafe in the corner, and WiFi to boot, though the seating is extremely limited--most counter spots are set up with turntables and intended for customers previewing records. The vibe and impression one gets of the store's taste leans towards the McIndie, but the selection is pretty damn good. The vinyl and used CD sections are well stocked, and staff recommendations abound, as partly evidenced by the input scrawled on the above vinyl divider. Elsewhere, stickers on merchandise proclaim "Your new boner!" and "That guy from the Kinks!", etc. Indeed, the clerks are not yet jaded, and whoever's in charge is clearly still in their "Holy crap! I own a record store!" phase. Let's hope the feeling last, because this is actually a very, very fun place to hang out.

Relative Theory also holds shows at night, and shoppers are welcome to come in and browse as usual while bands are playing. Don't trust the opening hours on the Relative Theory website, though. The place is open from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Monday-Saturday, and 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Sundays.

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· Relative Theory Records [Official Site]
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