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'''Laser's Edge Compact Discs''' | '''Laser's Edge Compact Discs''' was an independent music store specializing in compact discs located at 2825 [[18th Street South Homewood|18th Street South]] in [[Homewood]]. It was opened on [[June 29]], [[1991]]. Co-owner [[Fred Osuna]] took over full ownership of the business in [[2000]]. | ||
In addition to top selling discs and pop hits, the store | In addition to top selling discs and pop hits, the store carried an extensive inventory of classical, jazz, soul, country, and world music titles. The store also stocked dozens of box sets and music-related DVDs. Well-equipped listening stations allowed customers to sample music in the store. The store was also well known for its support of local musicians, ranging from garage bands to the [[Alabama Symphony Orchestra]], and for its in-store concerts. | ||
Osuna was forced to reduce staff in October [[2004]]. Facing uncertainties in the retail music business, Osuna decided in late [[2007]] not to renew his 5-year lease and to close the business. He announced on [[November 1]] that the store would close at the end of the year. | |||
==Reference== | |||
* Harvey, Alec (November 1, 2007) "Laser's Edge closing at year's end." {{BN}} | |||
* Colurso, Mary (November 9, 2007) "Owner closes CD store before losing his edge." {{BN}} | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http:// | * [http://leleftovers.wordpress.com Laser's Edge leftovers] weblog | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Former record stores]] | ||
[[Category:18th Street Homewood]] | [[Category:18th Street South Homewood]] | ||
[[Category:1991 establishments]] | |||
[[Category:2008 disestablishments]] | |||
Latest revision as of 11:17, 30 December 2020
Laser's Edge Compact Discs was an independent music store specializing in compact discs located at 2825 18th Street South in Homewood. It was opened on June 29, 1991. Co-owner Fred Osuna took over full ownership of the business in 2000.
In addition to top selling discs and pop hits, the store carried an extensive inventory of classical, jazz, soul, country, and world music titles. The store also stocked dozens of box sets and music-related DVDs. Well-equipped listening stations allowed customers to sample music in the store. The store was also well known for its support of local musicians, ranging from garage bands to the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, and for its in-store concerts.
Osuna was forced to reduce staff in October 2004. Facing uncertainties in the retail music business, Osuna decided in late 2007 not to renew his 5-year lease and to close the business. He announced on November 1 that the store would close at the end of the year.
Reference
- Harvey, Alec (November 1, 2007) "Laser's Edge closing at year's end." The Birmingham News
- Colurso, Mary (November 9, 2007) "Owner closes CD store before losing his edge." The Birmingham News
External links
- Laser's Edge leftovers weblog