Founded in 1969 by legendary Jim Russell Sr. this place breathes music history. The atmosphere is simply unique: From the moment you enter this store you are not only surrounded by tons and tons of 45s and 33s but by the feeling that every record you have ever been searching for, has resided in the densly filled racks during the last fourty years. Although many of the once housed gems have been bought up by legions of "rare-groove-diggers" that continually invaded this place (especially) in the 90ies, Jim Russell's Records is still a "must" for vinyl hunters and music-lovers: The 45 selection is incredibly extensive in quantitity and quality and the LP section holds several well-hidden "ditties".
For all collectors with a sense for musical history: Be assured, that the selection will put a smile on your face. You will rarely see as many Ray Charles LPs in one spot, get an immedate overlook of Little Richard's entire R n' B and Gospel-output or The Meter's complete Josie catalouge.
For a european white-bread like myself, the southern hospitality and relaxedness that radiated from the Jim Russell-staff provided me with the most positive case of "culture-shock" since I went to a swedish "all girls camp" in my teens.This place is heaven!
Specialities: Anything Soul, Funk, Jazz and R n' B- New Orleans Music 45s
Check out Mr. Jim Russell in his own words: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omgCATsEFwU
