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Record Co-op by Dylan Musser

Descending the stairs of a nondescript, commercial building in the heart of downtown Traverse City, you feel as if you are entering another world. Away from the blinding sun and hustle and bustle of the streets, you find solace in the softly lit den of Eugene’s Record Co-op. Inquisitive ears are greeted by the warm crackle of vinyl as the sweet hum of Marvin Gaye’s soaring vocals fill the quaint space. Eager crate-diggers are welcomed with the familiar smell of old record sleeves. And there, resting beneath the thick wooden rafters, are records of all genres. Gems wait to be unearthed in this little gold mine. After making a selection, patrons may take a seat at the listening station and experience their LP of choice. At the far end of this musical haven is a stage often occupied by talented artists and completed with a vivid light show. In the display case in the storefront lay little pieces of history for sale: vintage turntables, receivers, tuners and amplifiers. Behind the counter sits the wavy-haired owner of the establishment. He is a man of many hats: businessman, record producer, lighting technician, and live sound engineer. Though it took him ten years to make his business profitable, his faith never seems to have faltered.

Descending into the basement of a commonplace commercial space in downtown Traverse City, you find yourself missing the warm sun and lively foot traffic found above ground. The precious few lights in the bunker that is Eugene’s Record Co-op are hardly inviting. All that guides the smattering of patrons down the establishment’s steps is the sound of tired records reverberating