John Doe Books and Records

Stylus Magazine says (about our old location,but you get the idea)

John Doe Books & Records
347 Warren St.
Hudson, NY 12534

About: The name fits the description for this legendary record store in Upstate New York. Actually the residence of Bunny Brains mastermind Dan Seward, John Doe is tucked away on the main drag of Warren St. and has only a small guidepost that signals the location of this vinyl sanctuary. As this is Seward's home, all of the contents of the store are his collection, with virtually no organizational pattern whatsoever. The shop is, therefore, strictly for serious vinyl lovers—those willing to spend hours sifting through stacks and stacks of records in order to find what they're looking for.

Specialty: An outstanding collection of jazz, along with a profusion of classical, rock, punk, psych, funk, noise, soul, and anything else imaginable from before Sony dropped the Discman.

What They're Missing: John Doe's interest is mostly in used records, most of which are pre-1990. If you're looking for hip white label house releases, then turn your big city ass around and shell out bucks downtown.

Why We Love It: The first time I walked in to JD, I entered the downstairs shop and sifted through a fairly average collection of records, until I was told that there were more upstairs in the apartment. When I ascended the narrow staircase and turned into the man's abode, I happened upon a vinyl lover’s wet dream: walls and walls of literally thousands of classic and rare records. Oft overlooked is the terrific book collection, also boasting some choice selections and seldom seen titles.

[Tal Rosenberg]

Here is an mp3 from the free103.9 cats of a JOMF performance at John Doe(EQ at your own risk)

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