Slipped Disc Records
| Company type | Music retailer |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1982, closed 2008 |
| Headquarters | Valley Stream, New York, United States |
| Owner | Mike Schutzman |
| Website | slippeddiscrecords |
Slipped Disc Records was a prominent American music store situated on Rockaway Avenue in Valley Stream, New York. Established and managed by Mike Schutzman, it stood as one of the longest-operating record shops on Long Island. The store specialized in genres such as heavy metal, punk, and hardcore, offering a diverse selection of CDs, vinyl records, DVDs, apparel, posters, pins, books, and various related merchandise. Over the years, Slipped Disc hosted numerous in-store autograph sessions featuring some of rock music's most renowned artists. It was also highlighted in the documentary Get Thrashed, and maintained an official website for online purchases. The location formerly occupied by Slipped Disc Records is now home to Sip This, a coffee establishment.
History
Founded in 1982, Slipped Disc Records emerged at a time when few retailers focused exclusively on metal, hardcore, and punk genres. As Mike Schutzman recounted in an interview with Metal Edge magazine, "There weren't many stores then that were specializing in metal, hardcore, and punk. We hit it at the right time, even though people told us it wasn't a good time." The store gained popularity by carrying an extensive range of both domestic releases and rare imports, alongside a substantial collection of used CDs and albums. After more than 25 years of operation, Slipped Disc closed its doors on April 19, 2008. Post-closure, Schutzman has remained active within the music community by selling vinyl records at collector-focused record shows across the northeastern United States. On the day of the store’s closure, Dream Theater drummer and longtime customer Mike Portnoy shared fond memories and praise for Slipped Disc in a message posted on the Blabbermouth website. As of 2015, Schutzman continues to organize and manage the Vinyl Revolution Record Show, which takes place at various venues throughout the northeastern U.S.
Other information
- Numerous notable bands and artists have participated in autograph sessions at Slipped Disc, including Mick Taylor (on June 9, 1990), Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Motörhead, Twisted Sister, Rob Halford, Ronnie James Dio, Zakk Wylde, Sepultura, and Merciless Death, among others. Vintage photographs from these signing events are accessible online via the official Slipped Disc website.
- On February 17, 2007, a brief 20-second advertisement promoting Slipped Disc was broadcast four times during an episode of Headbangers Ball.
- The Rio Theater, once situated directly opposite Slipped Disc, hosted live performances in the early to mid-1980s by acts such as Slayer, Metallica, and Alcatrazz (featuring Yngwie Malmsteen), among others. This venue has since been torn down.
- Schutzman provided extensive interviews and appears throughout the 2015 publication Survival of the Fittest: Heavy Metal in the 1990s, authored by Greg Prato.
References
External links
- Official website of Slipped Disc
- Feature on Slipped Disc in Metal Edge Magazine
- Collection of autograph session photos spanning several years
- Metal community reflections on their experiences with Slipped Disc
- Additional personal accounts related to Slipped Disc
- Contact details and directions for Slipped Disc, including two customer reviews
- Documentary film covering Slipped Disc’s history
- Information on Slip Disc Treatment in Mumbai
- Music retailers of the United States
- Online retailers of the United States
- Defunct retail companies of the United States
- Defunct companies based in New York (state)
- Companies based in Nassau County, New York
- Valley Stream, New York
- Retail companies established in 1982
- Retail companies disestablished in 2008
- 1982 establishments in New York (state)
- 2008 disestablishments in New York (state)
- Mass media companies established in 1982
- Mass media companies disestablished in 2008