Yesterday, I went on an epic record shopping spree. As many of you know, Baltimore had a snow storm a couple weeks ago. During that snow storm I didn’t do much but watch tv. I didn’t make any beats because I didn’t have any samples. I decided once the snow storm was over and the buses were running right I would go.
This is how I planned my record spree. I would start in Fells Point and work my way back up towards my apt. The two spots I would hit in Fells Point would be “El Suprimo” and “Own Guru”. After that I’d hit “Normals” which is in the heart of the hood, Greenmount and 31st.

First stop of the day would be “El Suprimo”. Unfortunately, they were closed but we did manage to talk to the PedEx guys next door. They sell some interesting clothes and fitted hats in there. If I wasn’t set on buying records I would have purchased this sweater I saw.

The next stop of the day would be “Own Guru”. “Own Guru” is a great spot for rare vinyl. I went through the soul section looking for New Birth and Eddie Kendricks records. I was unlucky in my search on the New Birth part but I did find two Eddie Kendricks records. I picked up two more records and took a listen to them before purchasing.

As I was leaving I came across this “Liquid Swords” single.

I headed back to “El Suprimo” and they were finally open. I like “El Suprimo” because they have their dollar bins organized. I went in on the dollar bins and found a couple neat items. Some stuff that they have in their dollar bins, you’ll find at other record stores for $10. I went and looked around a bit more and did some purchases.


N.I.K.E had to split so I wound up going to the final spot, “Normals”, alone. “Normals” is a great place located right in the middle of the hood. When i say the middle of the hood, I mean you cross the street and you might get robbed. One thing I like about “Normals” is they have an amazing Jazz section. I believe they have more Jazz records than anything. I bought a couple more soul jems and two .45s then jetted.

I decided not to hit “True Vine Vinyl” because it was late in the day and my bookbag was becoming heavy. However I will be making a stop there sometime this week to spend my final $26. So expect a part two.
















