Square Records

04/24/2022

Open for some rare Sunday hours today. 12-4. Come pick up that Albert Ayler RSD box you were sleeping on.

04/22/2022

We open at 9AM for @recordstoredayus tomorrow. We know many of you will be getting here a little earlier than that, so coffee will be provided while you wait. Thanks so much to the unparalleled Angel Falls Coffee Company for providing. Also get here early to grab one of these free buttons made by our pal @350125.go There are plenty to go around but a couple of these designs are pretty limited.

04/20/2022

RSD week (ish) hours. Please note some wild deviations from the normal schedule.

04/16/2022

Some new ones. And lots of back in stocks for the weekend

04/07/2022

Some recent restocks of note

04/02/2022

last day of the 20% off sale. all used items are 1/5th off the marked price. still some gems to be had

04/01/2022

We’ve got big plans for April. But before we get started, help us clear some space. All used records and CDs are 20% off today and tomorrow. Starting next week we will be loading up the bins with a lot of new vinyl (plenty of rare items.) It all leads up to the main event, which is Record Store Day on April 23rd. Plenty more surprises throughout the month.

03/18/2022

Some of the many new arrivals that have hit the shelves these last couple weeks

03/18/2022

Feels good to have “new releases” from some dearly departed friends today

03/02/2022

Sometimes they come back

02/24/2022

Looking for a turntable? We’ve got two very nice models from the early 1980s right now. Fully refurbished by our friend Jeff. These are set up and ready to go right away. He even provided a detailed rundown of the refurbishing steps along the way. Feel free to DM with any questions

02/17/2022

The @recordstoredayus list is out there. Tell us what you like. Orders will be going in soon. What do you want to see in the shop on April 23? List can be viewed on the Record Store Day website.

02/11/2022

We got some new ones from Big Thief. Delving Lamar Organ Trio. Fenne Lily. Alt J. Zeal and Ardor. Holy Hive. Rivers of Nihil. Knocked Loose. Pino Palladino and Blake Mills. And a 45 from Akron’s own @mrwesleybright with the Soul Chance on @coleminerecords!

02/04/2022

Open today 11-6. Some great new records are here as well

02/03/2022

Made it in to the shop today. Roads are kinda bad. But if you live nearby and are bored you can always walk over to the neighborhood record shop. Pick up an @angelfallscoffeeco hot beverage on your way.

01/28/2022

Here’s a cute pic I took of some new releases you can find at the shop today. There’s some others that are not pictured (shy records, we call them) Lots of interesting restocks as well lately. Thanks for stopping by.

11/26/2021

“The Changing Account,” the new lp from @grapejazz has finally arrived on Norhteast Ohio shores!!!!!

11/24/2021

we will be open at 11AM on Friday.

putting out hundreds of fresh used LPs including lots of rarities etc.

we've got about two dozen titles available for Record Store Day Black Friday, but passed on a lot of stuff this year.

we will have Black Friday releases from the following:

Aerosmith
All Them Witches
Broken Social Scene
Leonard Cohen
Sam Cooke
Miles Davis
Dio
Jimi Hendrix
Jason Isbell
Carole King
KD Lang
John Legend
Madlib
Maxwell
Mobb Deep
Mr Big
Oneohtrix Point Never
Place to Bury Strangers
Puscifer
Sons of Kemet
Staple Singers
Tami Terrell
Thundercat
Wrens
Weird Al Yankovic
Ghosts of Mars Soundtrack
Life Aquatic Soundtrack
Tickets for Doomsday compilation

Giving thanks for another year in the ridiculous record business

11/23/2021

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Ticket giveaway time! Tasha and S. Raekwon are playing at Mahalls on November 29. We’ve got two tickets and a CD from each artist to give away. If you are interested please comment with and emoji to be entered. Winner will be announced tomorrow around noon. For more info check out @fatherdaughterrecs and @mahalls20lanes

11/12/2021

Not a bad little new release/back in stock day

10/23/2021

sure am happy Angel Falls Coffee Company is in the neighborhood. Congratulations on 25 years!!!

10/08/2021

Happy 25th Anniversary to two of the best! @jagjaguwar and @secretlycanadian are giving away these cool totes with purchase of any two records from their artists. Lots of good ones to choose from. Stop by any time this month and we will hook you up.

09/14/2021

Recent arrivers

08/06/2021

Been at this address for 18 years (minus 3 days.) In celebration, stop by today and take 18% off any used item in the shop. Thanks to everyone for the support, particularly over the last wild year and a half. ❤️

08/05/2021

New arrivals and some recent restocks. Finally getting some of these back after months of delay 🤗

06/12/2021

Last call on RSD drop #1. We still have a few items available (pictures here). Shutting down at 7 tonight and re opening on Tuesday. Thanks to everyone who stopped by today. And everybody who has supported us in the past year and a half. ✌🏼

06/11/2021

Last October we offered up a limited run of these Square Records shirts made by our pals at Comrade Press. We just got another shipment in right in time for RSD tomorrow!

06/04/2021

PorchRokr 2021 Band Application | HSNA | Highland Square | Akron OH

all the info you need if you or your band is looking to play this year's Highland Square PorchRokr Festival

Apply to play and perform in PorchRokr 2021 right here! Just fill out this application and we will let you know if you make it!

05/03/2021

Celebrate John Vendetti and Offer Your Support, organized by Laura Robbins

Hi all. John was a good friend of ours at Square Records. Beloved by so many people here in Akron. It is a shock and an absolute shame that he is no longer among us.

a gofundme page has been set up in order to help with some of the costs associated with his passing.

Our dear John Vendetti passed away on Friday, April 30. There are no wor… Laura Robbins needs your support for Celebrate John Vendetti and Offer Your Support

04/09/2021

SpecialReleases | RECORD STORE DAY

for those that have not heard, there are two Record Store Day "Drop Dates" this year. one in June and one in July. we will be participating. here's a look at the list of this year's releases. thnx

Record Store Day was conceived in 2007 at a gathering of independent record store owners and employees as a way to celebrate and spread the word about the unique culture surrounding nearly 1400 independently owned record stores in the US and thousands of similar stores internationally. The first Rec...

03/23/2021

Click here to support Help Time Traveler Rebuild by Marisa Shepard

hey everyone. as many of you know Time Traveler is one of the longest running spots for vinyl/CDs in the northeast Ohio area. they have served the Akron/Cuyahoga Falls area for almost 40 years. they could use a little support right now if you have the means. click for details.

Time Traveler Records has been an Akron staple for 41 years. On the night of March 21st, 2021, someone broke in and stole the cash register, laptop, and ...

03/16/2021

Square Records updated their business hours.

Square Records updated their business hours.

02/25/2021

Some of tomorrow’s new releases including @julienrbaker @cloudnothings @pjharveyofficial @pinegroveband @gatecreeper @smerz_ @menahanstreetband @thenational @adrianyounge and many more

02/21/2021

The @hoofheartedbrewing truck will be stopping by again. Here’s how to get your orders in to pick up on Tuesday!

01/15/2021

Back at it. Back to “regular” hours. Tue through Thursday 11-5. Fri/Sat 11-6