Evolution: Records, Skate, & Smoke — Local services in Baytown

Updated on April 12th RSD! This was a fun one. There were so many to choose from this year. I always like the Doors and their releases every time. They keep bringing them.

I do wish all the 60s & 70s veteran heavy-hitter bands would be able to release something regularly like 'the Doors' seem to do for every record store day! John and Robbie, the remaining two alive in 'the Doors,' know what the long-time fans are seeking. They conduct regular vinyl and digital releases and contests or website discounts by flash meme updates on social media.

I’ve been a noticeable follower here at Evolution since their other store opened across from San Jacinto College. Now, the San Jac store it is long closed. I did find a few jewels at that store over several years of entering its door. Records that still remain in my vast collection today.

I left Baytown store with the usual arm full of vinyl. And still, I had another five I put back on the shelves. Until a later date, if I feel the need to still add it on. Funny, I seem to recall which ones I put back in their growing inventory. They have been making room for some additional vinyl. Since the compact discs and dvds have gone by the way side. due to digital streaming. Although, next they’ll probably need some record crates on the floor slid under the floor record bins due to lack of room for any more shelf space. Like I remember, at the long closed Infinite Record Store, once reining supreme record shop on Westheimer Rd in Houston, during the fm radio for the KLOL years in Houston, used to have and place instore a few long rubber mats for the bending knees for pain relief. The number one reason people today don’t crate dig much is there's some discomfort involved. I do i kneel sometimes at Half Price Books and Records in Clear Lake due to their limited record bins and floor space. I once found the entire US catalog reissues in great shape and priced, very affordable for the English rock band the Who down below.

Since 1972, an over fifty year old business in Baytown. They have been around in time for the independent retail store standing. Enough now to deserve the honor of receiving the rare distinction of RSD Record Store Days, for all (1 vinyl of each artist) for their mysterious hushed releases that are mostly very limited, bi- annually. This year secretly went out to the Wicked soundtrack!

One thing the owner likes to do is listen to his used stock for the bargain bins and instead of grading with the standard VG or NM he writes a sticky note included to describe a 'pop' or a 'skip' or a warped vinyl.

They do deserve an engraved shiny brass plaque...

Bought wrong item in store employees didn’t explain to me what I needed exactly even after telling them I wasn’t sure of what I needed for the vape pen that I was purchasing for. Instead they let me purchase a $50 oil that I didn’t need at all. Never leaving out of the store and item still on the counter. I was told that I had to keep why I had no refund. Mind you I never touched the item or picked it up from counter. You guys gained $50 and I lost $50 for your poor employees. I will never return there and I will make sure that any of the people that I know will never spend money there ever again. You guys are considered to be crooks and...

As obsolete as tapes and records might be, there's nothing quite like walking into evolutions tapes and records. Maybe it's the blast from the past. Perhaps is the large selection of adult entertainment that once was secondary to The missions of my youth. Now it is the sole purpose for my trip and I Usually find exactly what I need Without getting lost in excess. Whatever the case may be, The steady Rhythm of music combined with incense and debauchery Is usually the precursor to a...