I remember in Detroit there use to be a bunch of Prince stores.

One in Dearborn, I cannot remember the name. But they all seem to be gone.

Are they still around? Ones that sell posters, vinyl and other memorabilia?

I will miss those places....damn now you know when you’re getting old! LOL

What about Toronto or Detroit?

And don't anyone joke and say,,,, what is a wreka sto?

Then I will really feel old.
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I would like to know this too,I live in Michigan and have never seen one.

Simule17 said:

Damn if I could only remember ones in Detroit in the early 90's I would share with you. Different world out there now.

muskiediver said:

Was one of em called Wazoo Records?

I lived in Detroit during 94-98.
There are a few Wrecka Stows still out there.
There is a GREAT GREAT store on 9mile and Gratiot. Called "Melodies And Memories". Great store for Prince stuff too!!!
They used to have the cardboard standee from Purple Rain. They carried alot of "import" cds. And even had a nice selection of Promotional items.
Last time I was there was about 2007, and they still had a HUGE selection of vinyl, if you had the time to go through it. Tons of related artists promos and others goodies like that. Lots of promo 12".
When in Detoit, just go to the YELLOW PAGES for music stores. You'll be amazed at the "mom & pop" stores that have the most obscure stuff you've ever seen. Thats how I found them all when I first moved there. Many have come/gone since, so use the yellow pages.
OH, almost forgot a good one!!!
It's in St. Claire Shores. Forget the name, but it's across from K-mart in St. Claire Shores. About 2 blocks from Elizabeth Street. You'll find it and be very happy you did!!!!
Hope that helps.
Eric

NvrBanother said:

Just did a Googlemap for the area... Here ya go...
Car City Records
21918 Harper Avenue
St Clair Shores, MI 48080-2218
Get Directions
(586) 775-4770

You can also see Melodies And Memories on goodlemaps. It's approx.
23025 Gratiot
Eastpointe. Mi.
It has a large green awning, and painted windows of musicians.
The street googlemaps gives is "Michigan 3" for some reason. But you can take a virtual drive down the road and SEE the store. Watch out for the cars around you while you ogle on google. LOL

Hope that helps a bit.
Eric

NvrBanother said:

Thank U So Much!!! I'm gonna check these places out,hopefully I find some good stuff.

NvrBanother said:

Thanks, yea I remember Melodies and Memories and Car City. Thanks for the info!

I go in Melodies & Memories every few weeks 2 see what they have. Great store, and the owner's pop culture memorabilia collection is STUNNING!

I used 2 go 2 the one in dearborn as well (the name escapes me...) but I used 2 get all of my UPTOWN magazines from there. I also purcahsed the 2 cd Dream Factory bootleg and the Possessed bootleg from there.I think they are closed down now. The Record Collector in Livonia was another good one. I discovered them in 1997 while I was in 10th grade and that was the first time I had ever seen or even heard of the existence of bootlegs. A whole new purple world opened up for me! They were eventually raided and shut down for selling bootlegs.

Car City records is great as well.
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