SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane Public Radio celebrated its 35th annual record sale this Valentine’s weekend at the Center Place Regional Event Center.
The event spanned two full days, offering treasures like music, movies and gear. Presale admission was $40, but entry to the actual event was free with a suggested $5 donation.
A large crowd gathered ahead of the doors opening. Stephanie Ingoldby, the volunteer and outreach manager at Spokane Public Radio, emphasized the event’s sense of community, stating, “I think we need…we’re all connected,” said Ingoldby.
According to Music Week, Gen Z is now “the driving force” behind a surge in vinyl record collecting. In 2024, record sales in the United States broke a 40-year record, totaling more than $1.4 billion in sales.
