Women in Vinyl

At Track City Records, co-owners Donabel (Bel) Dacumos and Aubrey Espiritu have turned a shared passion for vinyl into an inviting downtown Escondido’s destination. What began as a shared love of music and record collecting, has grown into a place for discovery, connection, music, and community. As local residents and independent business owners, they’re on a mission to bring joy and a safe space for music lovers.

One of the driving forces behind Thirteen Records is co-owner Moog Rogers, whose love of records is matched by her long-standing connection to Dundee’s music community. Known for her knowledge, and instinct for great records, Moog has helped shape a space that feels both intentional and welcoming — where seasoned collectors and first-time diggers feel equally at home.

At the heart of Black Hills Vinyl is Jennifer Calabrese — the co-owner and operator whose love of records shapes the store. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, Jennifer oversees the day-to-day operations of the shop, thoughtfully keeping the bins stocked with both familiar favorites and soon-to-be discoveries. Her path into vinyl began more than fifteen years ago as a collector alongside her husband Michael, spending countless hours digging through thrift stores in the Boulder and Denver area. What started as a personal passion — and a Discogs side hustle to manage an ever-growing collection — slowly evolved into something much bigger.

Paige Brodsky is the Store Manager of Streetlight Records in San Jose and oversees marketing and promotions for both Streetlight locations, including Santa Cruz. What began as a short-term job quickly turned into a long-term career. Known for her deep knowledge and customer-first approach, Paige plays a key role in shaping the in-store experience and public voice of Streetlight Records. Her path reflects how many meaningful vinyl careers begin.

Records On Main, co-owned by Cassie, is a vinyl record store located in the heart of downtown Littleton, Colorado—just 20 minutes south of Denver. Opened in April 2025, the shop sits on Littleton’s historic Main Street and reflects the area’s strong sense of community, offering a curated selection of new and used vinyl, turntables, and music culture essentials for collectors and newcomers alike.

Megan Jordan and Patrice “Cadence” Ware are Los Angeles–based music professionals whose work spans artist development, music coordination, and community-driven cultural impact. Together, they represent a new generation of industry leaders blending creativity, technical expertise, and intentional balance both inside and outside the music business.

Lisa Schaffer has turned her lifelong love of music into Vinyl Chickie, a bright new record store in Glenside, PA. After years capturing live shows and documenting artists, Lisa created a space that blends her eye for detail with her passion for community.

Sayaka is the Head of Graphics at Precision Record Pressing (PRP), leading a talented prepress team that transforms digital artwork into stunning physical packaging—from jackets and sleeves to labels and specialty boxes. We’re excited to spotlight someone in graphics, a rarely discussed but vital part of vinyl manufacturing. Sayaka and her team bring expert design guidance, file setup, and art reprographics to projects for both indie and major artists. Based in Burlington, Ontario, PRP is one of Canada’s premier vinyl plants, offering full-service cutting, pressing, printing, and packaging with exceptional quality and craftsmanship.

Randi-Lynn Crowther is the co-founder and business manager of Burlington Record Pressing (BRP), an Albany, New York–based boutique vinyl pressing plant she operates alongside her husband and co-founder, Justin Crowther. Balancing her role in human resources at Equal Vision Records with managing BRP’s operations, Randi-Lynn brings sharp organizational insight and passion for the vinyl community to every project. Formerly known as Burlington Record Plant, BRP specializes in high-quality, custom 12" records, small-run pressings, and eco-friendly materials, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern precision to deliver beautifully consistent vinyl for artists and independent labels.