The last Sam the Record Man is closing.

February 7, 2024 Alan Cross 0 Comments 0 min read

At one time, there were Sam the Record Man locations across the country. But in 2001, the chain filed for bankruptcy and all the stores closed by 2007. Except one.

There was one solitary Sam the Record Man in Belleville, Ontario, in the Quinte Mall. It has managed to survive. Until now. The owners dropped this post on Facebook.

If there’s good news, it’s that this is due to a retirement, not any issue with the store. The bad news is that the store will soon be gone regardless. Might be time for a roadtrip.

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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