Record Store of the Month: 1-2-3-4 Go! Records

[Guest Admin]

I am really proud to bring you our April Record Store of the Month, 1-2-3-4 Go! Records. You are probably well aware that 1-2-3-4 Go! is a great label that has brought you releases by Git Some, In the Red, No Bunny, Foundation, Ringers, Big Rig, Cute Lepers, and more. This could have just as easily been a Label of the month feature, but what some of you might not know is that Steve recently opened up a brick and mortar record store and even more recently, he moved into a bigger space just down from his original location. Because Steve is part of our little scene, I wanted to do what I could to hip some of you to his store. It is located at 423 40th Street in Oakland and from the photos I have seen, it looks like a great spot.

Steve has been so kind as answer his thoughts on running a record store, some of his best sellers, what labels/distros do that bug him, his thoughts on independent labels vs major labels and more. It is a really informative interview that I recommend everyone read.

Thanks Steve for taking the time to do this interview. We congratulate you on your continued success and hope that things continue to get better and better.

READ THE INTERVIEW HERE

http://www.vinylcollective.com/2009/04/08/record-store-of-the-month-1-2-3-4-go-records/

[hickey]

I haven't been to the new location, but I will back the original 1234 Go! store as the best punk-focused record store I've been in in at least a decade.

[coasterguy2]

Now if only he had hooked me up with that Statues 7" I was looking for.

[jawbroken]

cool interview. if i ever find my self in the area, i'll def be stopping by

[dante3000]

Not nearly enough denim in that picture. Where's the real Stevo?

[aarondanger]

punxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[deafmx]

human interaction? no way. pass on that!

i wish i had known about this place when i was in oakland 2 days last summer. this is a year too late could have saved alot of time going via BART/bus to amoeba.

[thischarmingham]

Not nearly enough denim in that picture. Where's the real Stevo?

My heart and several internal organs are 100% denim. NEVER DOUBT ME AND MY CONNECTION TO DENIM!

[lostatsea]

Wish I lived near that store

[vinylme]

Right on! Everyone in Northern California or passing through the area should stop in and visit this store its great.

[thischarmingham]

Right on! Everyone in Northern California or passing through the area should stop in and visit this store its great.

What he said!