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Subject: Coupla Things
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Date: Mon, 28-Oct-85 11:02:42 EST
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    Well, this weekend I had the chance to listen to the legendary Kate
Bush. I was browsing in a few record stores and one had an entire section
devoted to Katie. The clerk queued up "Hounds of Love" for me and in all
honesty I have to say that I didn't care for her style at all. Oh well,
there's no accounting for people's tastes, mine included! I just had to 
look into what all the broo ha ha was all about. Well the weekend was spent
on a music hunting safari which netted me some truly rare jems and deflated
my checking account by $100. I'de like to share with the group what is in
my opinion some of the *best record stores in the Boston area for those
who may visit our beautiful pothole covered city.

Nuggets
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Just on the outskirts of Kenmore Square where Commonwealth Ave merges is
a wonderful little basement used record store called Nuggets. They have 
a pretty good selection of all genres, but the best selections are in
Jazz, Rock and folk. They buy used records also. Most used disks I've
bought there have been in excellent shape, with hardly a pop or click
on any I've purchased

Planet Records
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In the heart of Kenmore Square this store has some of the best finds if you're
into 60's - early 70's serious rock. They also have an interesting Jazz and
Classical section. The prices are very reasonable. I picked up pristine,
hermeticly sealed copies of Jorma Kakounan's "Quah", the Airplane's "Crown
of Creation" and Tim Curry's "Fearless" for $2.99 each. I was impressed with
the selection of old rock lp's and the condition they were in. Worth a visit!

Newbury Comics
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On Newbury Street, a coupla blocks down from MAss Ave. This place specializes
in New Wave/Serious Rock and also sells Tee shirts, posters, comics and various
punker trappings. A fun place to browse in. Tends to be more pricey than the
others since it sells "New" records.

Sound Factory
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In East Boston just outside of Maverick Square on 292 Merridean street this 
place has the best selection of 12" dance singles and imports I've seen in
Massachusetts. They also carry current top 40 stuff but if you're looking
for that hard to find dance disk, more than likely Jerry (the owner) can get
you a copy. Jerry also supplies local dj's with dance music.

The Coop
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Harvard Square in Cambridge. I swear that when all good record collectors
die they go here. An enormous selection of every musical genre available.
The place is usually packed on weekends, bring money!

Loony Tunes
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Boylston Street just past Mass Ave, heading for the Fenway. Another marvelous
used/new record store. They give good trade ins on used records and have a
reasonable selection of most music styles. As the sign in the window says
"The World Is Coming to an End, Buy Records Now!" Worth a visit

Oh well just a couple of my record shopping stomping grounds...check'em out

                                                  Ray