Celebrate Record Store Day by collecting records from these stores in Mumbai

It was once a thing of the past set to be resigned to historical museums Yet somehow the humble vinyl record has resurrected itself to become a preferred mode of listening for a new generation tired of digital toxicity In 2007 a number of independent music store owners in the United States of America came together to set up Record Store Day to celebrate the brickandmortar storehouses of music Mumbairsquos store owners and collectors tell us how to start off your own collection this Record Store DayTest your capacityRaj Nair CEO Madison BMBBe clear about what genre interests you before you start your collection It can get expensive and inconvenient but eventually boils down to choice Sustaining a collection is like any other passion in life The better you get the more quality you seek out Build a trusted network to exchange information and knowhowPlaces to buy The Revolver Club Mahim is a good place to start Chor Bazaar has dealers who sell records and gear at good prices Razzak bhai on DN Road is another mustvisitChoose with carePD Singh CEO JP Morgan Chase IndiaStart collecting with your favourites and then explore Know what you like and then build upon it There are quite a few handmedown records available in the secondhand market Once you attain a critical mass with your collection you can choose to be selective It is also important to have a likeminded community to connect with and learn fromPlaces to buy The Revolver Club is a place where I buy my records from I also pick up records when I travel overseas for workInvest with passionParag Kamani lawyerThis is not a hobby for people with budget constraints That said passion should be the governing factor As for sustaining it in the past you did not buy every comic book you loved You made friends and shared Attend and host listening sessions and build your own community to share music with But unless you are a keen listener of music and love the organic sound the drive wonrsquot lastPlaces to buy Razzak Bhairsquos at DN Road is a good place to scour for records You can also look for records online and when you travelNew generation driveAnirudh Bharathwaj student I love the experience of vinyl records I feel that it is a better way to connect with music While I started with indierock and RnB albums recently I have diversified The most important thing is to not overindulge in expenses especially for a 16yearold student like me Right now I buy them once every two months It gives me clarity on what I want Being part of a community also helps me to understand the complexities of purchasing recordsPlaces to buy The Revolver Club is great for their regular restocking range I also frequent Drocer Record in Bhandup where we had a listening session for our school recentlyStore owner reccosKeep an open mindDo not limit yourself to collecting one genre Also when storing records keep them in inner and outer sleeves Store them vertically mdash not on top of each other The Internet has a lot of collector groups and the vinyl community is small and willing to share But be ready to learnPilak Bhatt owner MusicCircleFollow your heartI suggest going with your favourite artists Collections require dedication Attending listening sessions and meeting the community always helps It will introduce you to the format and personal stories Begin with preowned records as they are pocketfriendlyKinjal Gosar founder Drocer RecordCelebrating Record Store Daygtgt The right place to find serious collectors to glean knowledge fromON April 22 11 am onwardsAt The Revolver Club G3 Fairlands Mahim WestLog on to insideringtgt Go cratedigging and share notes with fellow collectors over a few brewsON April 22 12 pm to 6pmAt Hapi Beer Co Reclamation Bandra WestLog on to drocerrecordgtgt Enjoy DJ Unnayanrsquos beats on records and dig through vinyls on a fun SundayON April 23 4 pm onwardsAt Soho House 16 Juhu Tara Road JuhuLog on to indiarecordcoinEntry RSVPgtgt Grab a discount of 10 to 50 per cent on over 3000 titles on a special dayON April 22At MusicCircle V Mall Kandivali EastLog on to musiccirclecoin