In the heart of Denver’s metro area, iconic shops like Wax Trax Records and Mutiny Information Cafe have long defined the region’s vinyl culture.
Soon, vinyl enthusiasts can find records in downtown Littleton at Records on Main, a family-run record store set to open at 2430 W. Main St.
The story behind Records on Main is as compelling as its collection.
Cassie Cherin recently found herself organizing the soft launch of her dad’s record store.
Her dad, Marshall Cherin, suffered a near-fatal motorcycle accident that left him hospitalized.
“It’s been difficult. I moved here from Los Angeles in the last 20 days,” she said.
“But it’s also exciting and (my dad) is progressing really well right now.
Hopefully he will be out of the hospital and into rehab within the next week.”
Originally scheduled to open on April 13, the store’s debut was postponed due to Marshall Cherin’s accident.
While he is expected to recover from multiple fractures and injuries for a few months, Cassie Cherin still gives him updates about the store.
“It was a hard choice to continue to do the store without him — he’s the lifeblood of the store.
But we knew that he would want to see his dream come true,” she said.
The family has rallied together: while their mother remains at the hospital with Marshall Cherin, Cassie Cherin and her siblings have been assembling fixtures, curating a diverse inventory, and preparing for a soft launch on April 26 – with hopes for a grand opening in July when Marshall Cherin can be present.
The store will feature a mix of 60% new and 40% used records, reflecting both contemporary trends and classic favorites.
“I think the thing that I’m most nervous about is making sure we have music that people are looking for,” Cassie Cherin said.
When choosing which records the store will have, Cassie Cherin said she knows Coloradans are unique and enjoy all kinds of music.
To cater to the different tastes, Cassie Cherin utilizes two tools: record wholesalers’ lists of top-selling records and AI.
“I use AI to look at concert data,” she said.
“(Data) like how many bands are playing at Red Rocks every year and who’s selling out.”
Cassie Cherin has worked in the marketing industry for 15 years and has been using her experience to guide the record store for opening.
“I lost my job about two months ago, which actually, I truly believe that everything happens for a reason.
If I had a full-time job, I wouldn’t have been able to open the store,” she said.
At the time of the soft opening, Records on Main will have records, organized by genre, on temporary fixtures before permanent structures and custom cabinetry are built in June.
“This wasn’t something that was super thought-out in the beginning,” Cassie Cherin said about the decision to open a record store.
“My dad always knew that he wanted to do something when he retired, and he loves music.
When my parents were walking around downtown Littleton, and they saw this space, my dad said it would be perfect for a record store and they (bought) it a week later.”
Records on Main has already generated buzz, amassing nearly 800 Instagram followers before even opening its doors.
For now, the store will be family-run, though Cassie Cherin notes that many locals have inquired about job opportunities.
In the future, Cassie Cherin hopes Records on Main will serve as an integral part of the community by becoming a local music hub, hosting events such as listening parties.
She is also looking forward to exploring more local artists.
“We’re just incredibly grateful.
We did a Kickstarter for my dad, and we’re almost at our goal, which we never thought was going to happen,” Cassie Cherin said.
“My dad always said listening to vinyl is the purest way to listen to music.”
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