Slipped Disc Records
| Type | music retailer |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1982 [1] |
| Headquarters | Valley Stream, New York, USA |
| Owner(s) | Mike Schutzman |
| Website | http://www.slippeddiscrecords.com/ |
Slipped Disc Records (which went out of business in 2008) was a record store located in Valley Stream, New York, on Rockaway Avenue - owned/operated by Mr. Mike Schutzman - and was one of Long Island's longest running record stores. Specializing in heavy metal, punk, and hardcore CDs, records, DVDs, shirts, posters, pins, books, and other accessories, the store had also featured in-store autograph signing sessions with some of rock's biggest acts over the years. Recently, the store was featured in the documentary Get Thrashed, and an official website was launched for online shopping. Sip This (a chic coffee house) is now located where Slipped Disk Records used to be.
[edit] History
Slipped Disc Records opened in 1982, and according to an article in Metal Edge magazine, Schutzman reflected upon the stores early days, "There weren't many stores then that were specializing in metal, hardcore, and punk. We hit it at the right time, even though people told us it wasn't a good time." The store flourished by selling a wide variety of domestic and hard-to-find import albums and accessories as well as a large catalogue of used CD's and albums. Sadly, Slipped Disc closed its doors on April 19, 2008, after being open for over 25 years. Schutzman is still known to sell vinyl at record shows that cater to collectors and enthusiasts. Dream Theater drummer and veteran Slipped Disc shopper Mike Portnoy had some nice words and memories to say about the store in a posting at the Blabbermouth site the same day it closed [2].
[edit] Trivia
- Some bands/artists that have done autograph signings at Slipped Disc include Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Motörhead, Twisted Sister, Rob Halford, Ronnie James Dio, Zakk Wylde, and Merciless Death among others. Vintage pictures from autograph signing sessions can be viewed here.
- On February 17, 2007, a 20-second commercial for Slipped Disc was aired four times on Headbangers Ball [3].
- A theater used to be located across the street from Slipped Disc, the Rio Theater, which featured performances in the early-mid '80s by Slayer, Metallica, and Alcatrazz (with Yngwie Malmsteen), among others. It has since been demolished. [4]
[edit] External links
- Official Slipped Disc Site
- Slipped Disc Spotlight in Metal Edge Magazine
- Pix of autograph sessions over the years
- Metalheads discuss their Slipped Disc memories
- Even more Slipped Disc memories
- Contact info/driving directions to Slipped Disc + 2 customer reviews
- Documentary on Slipped Disc
- Slip Disc Treatment in Mumbai
