Women in Vinyl

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.

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.

Sharone Bechor is the CEO of Rock and Soul, one of the oldest indie record stores in New York City, carrying forward a legacy built by her parents that began in 1975. Raised in the shop, she absorbed not just a love for records, but the ethos of her community. Under her leadership, Rock and Soul continues to balance its history with the ever evolving landscape of music and vinyl collectors.

Meet Angelle Laigo, owner of Str33t Records. Growing up in Alhambra, California, with roots in local arts and her father’s community newspaper Street News, music and community have always been part of her DNA. In 2021, she merged those passions by opening the record store along Main Street amid cafes, and boutiques. The shop holds carefully curated crates of funk, soul, indie, oldies, and beyond. Laigo’s shop honors nostalgia while working to bring people together.

Meet Kelly, one of the owners behind The Records Department, a record shop about an hour northwest of Chicago. She’s the heartbeat of the store—running day-to-day operations, planning events, and keeping the fun alive with all the little details that make a record shop feel like home. The Records Department is more than just a place to buy vinyl. It’s a carefully curated indie record shop that blends new and used vinyl, local music, and a dedicated art space. Stop in, hang out, and soak up the atmosphere.