M&M Go Record Shopping

AnalogPlanet editor Michael Fremer went record shopping with contributing editor Malachi Lui in Portland, Oregon. Yes, we had fun. We had almost as much fun, maybe as much, visiting Woodblock Chocolate, but that video is for another time. But here’s a fun fact: after that visit we stopped at a Goodwill and one of the first records we found there was a “Living Stereo” record called “The Chocolate Soldier”!!!!!!
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[@blacksand357]

M, "That's a bootleg." M, "It is?" M,"Yeah, it's a bootleg." M, "You sure?" M, "Yes. It's a bootleg." M. "Don't say it so loud". That was hilarious and telling of how sharp that kiddo is...

[@DJGerryfromStarlightMusic]

Thank you for helping to keep the music alive!!

[@sakioentertainment3004]

I miss so much this duo. Can we have videos of you both back!???

[@maartenvanderkamp3755]

Michael, you have tought me so much about what to look for when buying records. Even though i can't really afford anything fancier than a pro-ject carbon arm acrylic platter thing with a 2m red element, your commments and guidance concerning record care and finding the best cut to your taste makes a world of difference. A big thank you from Amsterdam, Maarten.

[@AnalogPlanet]

Thanks!

[@MrSwedjen]

When you live in Portland, playing records on rainy days is a thing.

[@gunsnwankers1]

Was fun getting to meet you guys! Thanks Michael and Malachi for being so welcoming and friendly! You guys rock! -Luke

[@jessekellerthecollectingne5058]

Even though we have different tastes, it's cool to see younger people like myself buy records

[@analoguecity3454]

Yes, it is!

[@timetraveller1702]

It's good to have a mentor/master, the knowledge is priceless. Well done Michael for bringing on this little dude.

[@agfagaevart]

yeah, Fremer learned a lot from the boy...

[@timetraveller1702]

@@agfagaevart ha

[@AnalogPlanet]

@@agfagaevart That is very true. We learn from each other and that's the magic

[@vijaymenon5738]

I live just 10 mins away from the Cross Roads records. Happy to see you had an amazing experience in my home town! :)

[@michaeleriksen4213]

FROM ONE MICHAEL TO ANOTHER MICHAEL ................. Wonderful kid and great movie, wonderful to see the next generation is well on its way and not least his passion for records. MAYBE YOU CAN MAKE A MOVIE where you review his hifi system, and help him with tweks and so on ..... maybe you yourself have a few different pieces left over that you can do without. Sincerely, Michael 🇩🇰🇩🇰

[@200crates]

I went to crossroads in 1997 and bought 100 records , great spot

[@mr.bigsquid8422]

Love the Kanye album! Different music tastes are awesome.

[@DocJJohnson]

Great video

[@paulomontero12]

Kid is really into it.

[@gaae2000]

Know we know where Michael's entire LP collection is gonna go to....

[@blacksand357]

Yep, and it will be in good hands too...

[@stevenphillips1311]

Every record you buy or say I always go find them listen to see if I like them keep up the good work love your pods

[@paulomontero12]

Should do more videos with the kid.

[@Tapping83]

So amazing! I wish we had something like this near CT

[@cillyede]

I have about 4.000 records and my 3 kids don‘t care. They love to listen to music with their iphones. It is what it is.

[@radioguy1667]

Well maybe you don't have music they like. Perhaps buy some records for them. If Michael Fremer can buy Kanye records for his kid, you should be able to too.

[@radioguy1667]

Think about it like this. Why would you blame your kid for not wanting to play the guitar but rather wanting to play the piano because of a song he likes.

[@fhussain44]

How about an episode on online record shopping next? For past few years I buy 90% of my records online, mostly discogs. I just can't justify the time to drive to record stores and dig through the crates...

[@williambailey9834]

I'm 15 going on 16 starting my record collection and cassette

[@williambailey9834]

@Abe Froman my cassete set up sounds just as good as my lp120

[@jasoncarey2092]

That kid is awesome. Such a happy little dude. If you ever get to Allentown Pennsylvania you should definitely check out Double Decker records.

[@maddog392]

I'm watching this many months later but I read this comment with a smile. From Allentown but live in Mont Co now. Double Decker is by far my favorite store in PA. Surprised to see it mentioned here on the interwebs.

[@korbinjaziel5019]

a tip : watch movies on KaldroStream. I've been using it for watching loads of movies lately.

[@benaaron9529]

@Korbin Jaziel Definitely, I've been using KaldroStream for since november myself :D

[@aviiker1351]

@Korbin Jaziel definitely, have been using Kaldrostream for months myself :D

[@motorradmike]

Thoroughly enjoyed the love of vinyl and chemistry you and Malachi share in your acquisition of found treasures.

[@SamuelRivera_DAMN]

Music millennium is fantastic. Always my first stop when I’m in Portland

[@likesnoozn]

Where was the streaming section?!Nothing more fun than record shopping. As a vinyl lover whose first record bought was Meet The Beatles in ‘64 from White’s Dept Store record dept on Long Island, I’m so glad to see these stores making it again, and to see Malachi’s passion.

[@paulc5358]

I'm from Long Island where was that White’s Dept Store ? your probably older them me if you got it in 64 I was born 65 LoL!!! I'm always interested in the History of LI

[@likesnoozn]

White’s was on the south side of Sunrise Hwy right where 27A branches off 27 in Massapequa. Sunrise Mall is across from it on the north side. They had a great record dept. A Jerry Lewis double cinema opened next to it in ‘72. In that same shopping center you also had Crazy Eddie’s and The Wiz come and go. Bought a lot of audio equipment from both.

[@kristoffer5771]

Awesome video. You guys together are awesome. Thank you!

[@Onteo1]

I love the fact that a young man is so into this hobby as much as he is. Also your comment about “ it’s a great record for $6, I’m sure it’ll play good enough” I sounds like it came for any of us. I mean a man that gets a lot of great records given to him for review can still get as excited about a cheap record as I do, shows we are all kindred spirits in this great hobby. Awesome.

[@Joe-zm4nn]

Love this kind of videos. Well done and keep on going U2.

[@Alphastare23]

Nice to see Mercury Rev get some love. Many other great scores as well, cheers guys! I also just happen to have that George Crumb record sitting out right now, excellent!

[@arnaldostudio]

Love seeing you guys talk about your record scores! 🙌🤘🏾🥓

[@prockrog5219]

Wow... Amazing stores. Nice to see young people get into the hobby and enjoying physical media.

[@vinylexplorer9817]

YAY! He's back! We love you Malachi! Cheers!

[@andregonsalvez9244]

Smart Kid sure knows his stuff 😉 !

[@budsmoker4201120]

Love me some Donovan, nice mellow yellow❤

[@davedavis9693]

So great to see you n your little friend hang out

[@estebannemo1957]

Always two there are. Master and Apprentice. No more. No less.

[@AnalogPlanet]

@Steve Tllsdaleys You are a sad person.

[@avehein]

The laugh is cracking me up. Good finds!

[@EddyTeetree]

Seems like a good kid but why are people always giving him things, Is he underprivileged? He seems to have a lot of money for a 12 yr old. Not trolling here just don’t understand what seems to be misplaced charity when there are so many really worthy causes needing funding people are buying records and stereo gear for a kid who looks like he could afford his own? Please don’t get angry or feel insulted it’s just that this setup appears odd imo.

[@EddyTeetree]

That’s fine but I really wanted them to answer not you. It’s hardly your fault if people give you things.

[@queencitycutty9082]

Because life is short...and Excuse me Malachie close ur ears....Don't be such a ass..he's a kid..and like he was intelligent enough to say it's encouragement...there's also kids being delinquents..

[@paulomontero12]

Nothing wrong with spoilling your loved ones!

[@sakioentertainment3004]

Are you envious??

[@TheRuffusMD]

MICHAEL , YOU ARE CLONING YORESELF

[@Sans_Solo_]

Country Music can sound good.... Jennings, Foley, Prine, Cash, Hiatt, Haggard

[@Claytone-Records]

Milt ‘Bags’ Jackson? 801? Messengers? Jack White? Etc. etc. etc. Woooww! The young man knows his stuff. Props!

[@AnalogPlanet]

He's been friends with Jack White since he was 10.

[@Claytone-Records]

Analog Planet, That is cool. Must be a story there. Thanks for the quality videos.

[@gunsnwankers1]

Hey Malachi! This is Luke! Hope you like that first pressing of Aja. You said you didn't have that exact stamper if I'm saying it correctly. Enjoy!

[@analogworld7]

Nice to see Malachi with you again. 😊

[@ZeroFidelity]

Excellent stuff, Michael and Malachi. Keep on spinnin'.

[@tim_brooks]

i really wish my 14-year-old had even the slightest interest in record collecting.

[@Bigredhouse1]

tim brooks I got interested when I was 12 so only a few years ago

[@eatingyumyum]

Find out what music they are listening too and buy them a record

[@nunyabiz2016]

Maybe you should worry more about having the slightest interest in what he likes instead of worrying about him being interested in what YOU like

[@merlinmediagroup]

@@nunyabiz2016 This!

[@AriKona]

So, the next video will be M&M Chocolate shopping? That should bring in a few of the curious.

[@AriKona]

@Malachi Lui I figure you for a dark chocolate aficionado, but I have been wrong before. Something about vinyl and dark chocolate go together so well. Hope you enjoyed the tour.

[@AriKona]

@Malachi Lui I'll be right over. ;-)

[@reginaldlawrence412]

Great video. A&M records always had good sounding records.

[@bobg56]

Some of these records were so cheap that it makes me wonder how much they would pay the seller for them.

[@David12005]

The dynamic duo returns - excellent VLOG.

[@analoguecity3454]

One thing I want to hear before I die is a "direct to disc" record!

[@RoastBeefSandwich]

Third man records does them

[@paulc5358]

Another great video Michael, 1- you need to put your record list on your phone or a tablet something you can carry around & look to see if you have it or not. 2- Was there a Food Court on the 3rd floor in that record store LoL!! If your ever out in New York or Long Island area I'd love to go record shopping with you one day too..

[@paulc5358]

@Malachi Lui Yes I did see quite a few video's of Michael with his record collection in the background so yes I will agree, But a list for me was very essential and I needed it granted I only got 4,300 LPS not as many as Michael has. I only did it because I got tired of getting doubles and trying to remember what I had, and putting it on the phone thing well it just made life easier when I went to conventions or record stores. Never the less it was a great video & I'm glade to see the young people shopping for records & getting into the music you got some really good finds and that King Crimson album your going to love it!!! Enjoy Happy Spinning..

[@bryano7119]

Hope you have started putting your collection on Discogs. It helps you avoid buying duplicates of that record you already have multiple copies of.

[@bryano7119]

@Malachi Lui How large is your collection?It's going to grow and grow and.......grow. Try and do a few a day. Trust me you'll be glad you did. I have 1000 on there now and have several hundred to go. I kepy buying second copies of records I already had.

[@paulc5358]

@Malachi Lui What is the difference if I put my list of Lp's on my phone in word or on Discogs isn't it the same? I mean what is the advantage ?

[@JuanDiaz-ed9rf]

Omg what a such a good video stores wow can I ask you something did you see any vinyl of lana del rey and how much is it ? I saw morrissey vinyl wow amazing I'm from Mexico City and its hard to find vinyls

[@amysarg]

This video was a tonne of fun. Thanks for sharing.

[@rocketman5648]

I believe the music in the background is by Cliff Robertson the song is called horses

[@KenJencks]

Nice buys!!

[@brianmoss5483]

My dad used to play the whole 20 minute side on the radio of that Herbie Mann and go u know where.

[@AnalogPlanet]

hahahaha!

[@fhussain44]

Maybe just me but I never pull a record out with the inner sleeve still inside the cover. I would think that may put extra scratches on it...

[@fhussain44]

@Malachi Lui I understand, but I think removing them this way has some risk the record might get scratched against the cover. That's why I first remove the inner sleeve, then remove record, then put record back in inner sleeve, then inner sleeve back in cover..

[@mikedestazador5116]

Yep. I agree

[@ipsurvivor]

We have a place nearby that’s like 50 times the size of that place... Not so expensive.

[@ipsurvivor]

Malachi Lui - Sorry, shouldn’t have knocked your place... Looks like a great place. The place near us is Jerry’s Records in Pittsburgh. It’s similar but a lot bigger. The prices seem similar. They have a lot of $5 albums. I don’t have a turntable at the moment but hoping I can get a system at some point.

[@sjc1204]

Millennium Records looks like a stellar store!

[@mubodude]

I just hope this video doesn't make them raise those insanely LOW prices and keeps it a well kept secret place to score brilliant vinyl.

[@AnalogPlanet]

@Malachi Lui I just sent the link to the owner!

[@dolorescalayag9430]

Where are your store located

[@daytripper9222]

Michael, i have a question for you. I have the following albums still sealed and was wondering if their worth anything. My guess would be no. "Paul Simon- Graceland" "Robbie Robertson" "Kool and the Gang-Ladies Night" "Alabama- Just Us" "Alabama- Feels so Right" "Commodores-Midnight Magic" I also wanted to say it looks like you two had a great time. I use to love collecting when i was younger but it's a bit harder now. Take Care

[@daytripper9222]

@Malachi Lui On the spine it's 25447-1 On the back lower left it's R-172315.

[@daytripper9222]

@Malachi Lui All it say's on the back is Mfd. by BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. As far as i know it's original.

[@daytripper9222]

@Malachi Lui Are you still with me?

[@daytripper9222]

@Malachi Lui Okay thanks Mike.

[@daytripper9222]

@Malachi Lui Oh, i'm sorry man. I wanted to talk to you anyway but then again didn't want to bug you. I just wanted to say how cool it is to see someone your age getting so excited about music. I have around 5000 cds but made a huge mistake in 2013 and got rid of all my vinyl. I'm still kicking myself. Anyway i could talk music all day. I'm a big Beatles fan and yes i saw them on The ED Sullivan Show back on Feb. 9th 1964 (on tv that is). Your knowledge about music is amazing to me. So listen, i'll stop for now because i'll just keep going on about records, bands, cds, radio. So take care man.

[@lauracorbett4577]

Barnes And Noble is where I always buy vinyls

[@HenrySylvester01]

Malachi Lui, says the one who was praising Kanye West and who has a Radiohead profile picture, that’s about as mainstream as it gets. Anyways, keeping up the superiority complex and elitist mentality does nothing for the hobby. Furthermore, how will the whole audiophile community expand if people, like you, keep making the objective from the subjective?

[@DJxDJ1997]

@Malachi Lui You're not being an elitist? You literally called a woman with a dis an idiot and told her to get out of here. Learn to be polite, kid.

[@kenknight5983]

Did you see anything from the past 10-15 years cut from analogue?

[@Thomasgene]

Geez you guys cut the bbb bbbbbbb from The chairmen of the board song The best part! Thanks though love the channel

[@vinyl_fever4300]

Are there any books or spreadsheets that you would recommend for learning about deadwax information?

[@MrSwedjen]

I like the Petty sound track.

[@grahammcgirk8502]

Donovan is Scottish, not English.

[@merlinmediagroup]

Donovan grew up in my hometown, Hatfield, Hertfordshire in England so he is very much English too.

[@nebulusnebulus6503]

Love record shopping!

[@FlipSideCT]

Portland has fantastic stores. I did a video series on these also, and more. It was a cool experience. The West Coast surely beats the East Coast on stores.

[@SamuelRivera_DAMN]

Kanye is this generations Radiohead

[@Audiofreak71]

Great video , can’t believe your up in the PNW that’s awesome wish I could have met you while your up here .

[@alexshevtsov7265]

You guys are the best!

[@russell_szabados]

Nice Mercury Rev grab.

[@thomosburn8740]

I think little Mal broke even there having both Kanye and Chico in the same haul (Hamilton being an actual genius and not a blowhard)

[@thomosburn8740]

@Malachi Lui It's a thrill to hear back from you, I have read most of your published writing in the last year. As a parent and grandparent, I wish three things for you in this world: May you have a long life, May you make a career out of doing what you love (including writing for the audio and music industry), and May you never actually meet your heroes. Excelsior!

[@carywhitt]

Am I the only one that thinks My Dark Twisted Fantasy might a little much for the kid?

[@adambrown8867]

You have your Rega up I see. Congratulations. #FreeStuff. You never have to trade up. Lower Rega P series, P3, are very upgradable into total giant killers, particularly through Groovetracer for not so much bread.

[@bdp24x14]

I became a Music Millennium customer upon moving to Portland way back in November of '76, just in time for the Punk and New Wave explosion. MM, along with a number of smaller shops in Downtown Portland, was selling the UK 7" 45's I was looking for. I left Portland for Los Angeles in October of '78, where I lived until moving back to Portland three years ago. Much to my amazement, I found Music Millennium still in business, and in the exact same location! It is once again my main record store, and on this year's Record Store Day the line to get in the front door was three blocks long at 8:00 A.M.! In these past three years, every time I'm at the shop the floor space devoted to LP's has been greater than the last. When I was in Portland during December of 2009 (both my sisters live here), all the LP's were on the upper mezzanine, the street level rooms all devoted to CD's. My how things have changed!

[@allenschmitz9644]

@3:40 Dead on Point..young people DONT buy vinyl....one kid dont make a come back.

[@AnalogPlanet]

He's hardly the only one. The buyer demographic skews younger every year. Not that you'd know anything about it.

[@allenschmitz9644]

@@AnalogPlanet 15 to 25 ? They must be wearing camoflage..I missed them.

[@DJxDJ1997]

i don't think Young people have the means to afford collecting vinyl

[@evanbonnell9611]

Malachi is correct that Kanye is a genius. MBDTF is his masterpiece. You guys rock.

[@mikeables]

Bran Stark likes Kanye.

[@leqin]

Great video and record shops like those takes me back aways to my youth and Saturday afternoons spent searching for gemstones. What didn't impress me was Bob Dylans impression of Michael Fremer....... think he needs to work on that a little longer :.)

[@jennconducts]

When I lived in Portland in the late 80s, that lower level of Music Millennium was Classical Millennium. It was great. I last visited there 2 years ago; still wonderful. In those days, there were 4 excellent high end audio stores in town. When I visited 4 years ago and 2 years ago, the best is now Stereotype in the SE.

[@jennconducts]

@Malachi Lui Hey there. No, I haven't. Will check it out next time I'm up there, probably next summer. Keep up the good work!

[@lucillechilds3761]

Malachi, Soak up all Michael knowledge on records you have no idea what a gift it is. I wish I had a Michael!

[@AnalogPlanet]

I am lucky to have a Malachi!

[@danhughes6332]

Fantastic video.

[@JessHull]

good amount of Atlantic in that haul.

[@rbarrettnd]

Fun segment, seeing 2 of my haunts since I live in Portland. I am closer to Michaels age, and my son's both have the vinyl bug.

[@nigelcampag1290]

The Lee Michael lp is a really great psych album. I hope the condition was ok for you.

[@amysarg]

"Most people don't care about Kanye West" - Yes they do!! That album is one of the all time greats in its field.

[@mikedestazador5116]

I don't like videos with malachi on them. No trolling, no criticism, just not what I'm looking for on analog planet videos

[@stealingroses]

Intermodulation mono ❤️

[@319PYROS]

that kid said horrible country music, florida georgia line. let that be a lesson.

[@AnalogPlanet]

news: there is plenty of HORRIBLE country music. He wasn't talking about all country music.

[@homeone4054]

Looks like a great store and great prices for those used discs. Some shops are taking the p1ss with their used prices these days

[@freepress8451]

Can't wait for your review on WOODSTOCK - BACK TO THE GARDEN: THE DEFINITIVE 50TH ANNIVERSARY ARCHIVE

[@freepress8451]

@Malachi Lui Exactly my thoughts, yet Michael is a journalist and Warner are a very large corporation pushing a limited edition, we shall see

[@SuperMcgenius]

The kid is great, I was that geek back in the 70’s, advice for the young man, with girls just play the music and don’t explain. Just ask her questions.

[@paulomontero12]

Kanye really?

[@estherp4867]

If both of you get Kanye to remaster his "loudness wars" vinyl version of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, I will send you muffin baskets or personal thank you gifts. That album sounds atrocious on vinyl, and everyone who loves the album deserves better. Which is to say, the kid's got good taste! And I hope it rubs off on some of the artists he likes. Really, the hip hop artists all deserve better vinyl versions of their albums.

[@johnnysmile01]

Man that's like heaven

[@rubens20000]

is your Grandson? he is really nice.

[@rubens20000]

@Malachi Lui nop!! ;P

[@rubens20000]

@Malachi Lui nice man!

[@seykayay]

Music Millennium is my favorite record store!

[@NormDPlume-mc5dh]

Whatever happened to DJANGO records in Portland?

[@mikrophonie5633]

Think they went out of business. At one point around 2001, they bought up a chain of record stores in Southern California and ran them into the ground within about 2 years.