R.I.P. Colony Records

[Brian07663NJ]

Posted: 10/4/12 at 8:15am

I missed seeing the announcement that it was going to close soon. I was surprised when I walked past and saw the paper covered windows. A sad day to have another 'go to' brick and morter store close. I completely understand the reasons but still a loss.

Things I will miss:
- Wandering the aisles with no goal before/after a show.
- Discovering new treasures.
- Admiring the collectibles.
- Gasping at some of the prices.
- Noticing how items and autographs were fading over time.
- Excitedly texting friends that I found what they want!
- Seeing the pink and blue neon sign lit up at night walking down Broadway.

[Gothampc]

Posted: 10/4/12 at 11:22am

Oh no, I missed the announcement as well. Another old friend exits New York.

I will miss this like I miss Canal Jeans, Footlight Records and the Royal Canadian Pancake Restaurant.

Updated On: 10/4/12 at 11:22 AM

[Scripps2]

Posted: 10/4/12 at 4:22pm

I thought this was going to be about the documentation of British government in North America prior to...

Oh, never mind.

*sneaks out of thread quietly*

[Plum]

Posted: 10/4/12 at 8:00pm

Colony was one of my standby time-wasters when wandering around the theater district. I will miss going through the sheet music and playing the "someday when I have money" game.

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 10/4/12 at 8:02pm

Waaaaaay OVERPRICED. But in the late 80s and early 90s I stocked up on many (back then) out of print titles.