I began working in the US Bancorp Tower (otherwise known as Big Pink) last August 2013 in downtown Portland on 6th & Burnside.
If you walked across 6th & 7th street, and around the side of Mary's....
You would find THEE place to buy hip-hop vinyl in Portland...
...along with a nicely curated collection of electronic, funk and jazz.
I woke up on July 6, my birthday, to read the following:
We can’t believe we’re saying this…but here goes:
After 16 years, we’re closing our doors for the last time on Aug. 2nd.
We are fortunate in that we’re not being forced out of business by a greedy landlord or by a lack of sales or a lack of ability to pay the bills. Business has been good as of late. We even recently had our best month in over 6 years.
360’s owner, Aaron or KEZ (however you may know him), started a job with another company in the music industry a few months ago. 360’s lease runs out soon, and he can’t continue to pull double duty any longer. He needs time for things like sleep.
We can’t even begin to express our gratitude for the thousands of people from around the world who have allowed us to make a living doing what we love for the past 16 years. Thank you.
Thank you.
After 16 years, we’re closing our doors for the last time on Aug. 2nd.
We are fortunate in that we’re not being forced out of business by a greedy landlord or by a lack of sales or a lack of ability to pay the bills. Business has been good as of late. We even recently had our best month in over 6 years.
360’s owner, Aaron or KEZ (however you may know him), started a job with another company in the music industry a few months ago. 360’s lease runs out soon, and he can’t continue to pull double duty any longer. He needs time for things like sleep.
We can’t even begin to express our gratitude for the thousands of people from around the world who have allowed us to make a living doing what we love for the past 16 years. Thank you.
Thank you.
Bummer. For the last year, 360 had been my lunchtime detour from the work day. On average I'd say I went in there 1-2 times a week depending on the used stock and my budget. Just flippin' through those racks and crates provided me with mid-afternoon zen and focus to kill it the remainder of the day. I feel fortunate to have spent time and money there.
I'll spare the hyperbole and get right to the meat. In death, it is far better to celebrate the departed than to mourn them. In that spirit, below are some of my favorite records I scored at 360 the past year.
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