Yeah, it still existed up until recently. If you grew up in Brooklyn, you probably frequented  Zig Zag Records throughout your teens, rummaging through albums, imported 45’s and back issues of NME. And chances are, like me, you haven’t been there since the 80’s unless you’re a vinyl aficionado.

To tell you the truth, I was under the impression that Zig Zag closed years ago. I’m never on Avenue U and I hardly even buy CD’s anymore, no less vinyl.

Ah, but back in the day! There were two record shops worth traveling to Avenue U for. Titus Oaks and Zig Zag. Titus Oaks, which shut down years ago, was the larger of the two. They were major! But Zig Zag was cooler (IMHO). It seemed more “cutting edge” and “under the radar” so to speak.

Zig Zag opened it’s doors in 1977 and had a large punk and new wave following at the time. By the 80’s, it kind of went heavy metal. I only discovered it in the 80’s during my own British Invasion phase and there was enough punk, ska and new wave to satisfy me. Never got into the metal thing.

I found that this guy bought out the collection. What’s next? Bleecker Bob’s?