Alabama Record Collectors Association

08/17/2026

We post this early so our friends overseas can plan far in advance.

03/09/2026

We were delighted to see dealer Carlos Otalora back at the show, not as a dealer but as a living and breathing person after a scary heart issue put him in the hospital before Christmas. He is out and thinking about the next show, I'm sure!

03/07/2026

Let's see what you're finding at the ARCA show!

03/06/2026

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03/01/2026

Travis Wammack was a longtime pillar of the Muscle Shoals music scene, including with the FAME Gang, the studio musicians who followed the iconic Swampers as FAME Studios’ house band.

Read more: https://www.al.com/life/2026/02/alabama-music-legend-who-played-on-rock-rb-and-country-hits-has-died.html?utm_campaign=thehuntsvilletimes_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

02/17/2026

ARCA will have various items for sale at this year's 2026 Record & CD Show in Gardendale, March 6 & 7. T-shirts are available i n various colors and sizes and are 100% cotton. Sizes are true to fit and very colorful. Hats are in dark blue only and are completely adjustable. Tote bags are heavy duty and great for putting your purchased records and CDs in at the show. Logos on the hats and totes are embroidered. Hats and T-shirts are $20 each and totes are $15. All are available at the admission table as you enter the show. Supplies will be limited, so don't miss out!

01/07/2026

12/04/2025

It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Stephen Lee Cropper, who died peacefully in Nashville today at the age of 84.

Steve was a beloved musician, songwriter, and producer whose extraordinary talent touched
millions of lives around the world. As the legendary guitarist for Booker T. & the M.G.‘s and the architect of the Stax Records sound, he helped create some of the most enduring songs in music history, including “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay,” “Soul Man,” “Knock on Wood,” and “In the Midnight Hour.” A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Grammy Award winner, and
Songwriters Hall of Fame honoree, Steve’s influence on American music is immeasurable.

While we mourn the loss of a husband, father, and friend, we find comfort knowing that Steve
will live forever through his music. Every note he played, every song he wrote, and every artist
he inspired ensures that his spirit and artistry will continue to move people for generations.

Steve is survived by his loving wife, Angel Cropper; his children Andrea and Cameron Cropper, Stevie, and Ashley, along with countless musicians and fans whose lives he transformed through his extraordinary gift.
The family thanks everyone for their love, support, and respect for their privacy during this difficult time.

09/03/2025

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Inspired by our friends at Vertical House Records, Yellow Racket Records is pleased to announce the inaugural Racket on the Rails - Chattanooga's Vinyl & Vintage Market, to be hosted at the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo on Saturday, October 4, 2025! We'll have vinyl dealers and other vintage vendor...

08/27/2025

The question is not how stupid is that caption but rather what year is this from? Was it from the first year at Bessemer when we were in the cavernous large room that you could literally drive into? It looks like a stage in the background which I don't remember from either the big downstairs room or the smaller upstairs room where we moved 2nd year and for the rest of our time there. There is part of an obit on the back which has 2004. A story credits The Western Star staff.