LARGEST - World's Mail Order Record Company-Randy's Record Shop - Gallatin TN
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Don.Morfe
N 36° 23.359 W 086° 26.799
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Randy’s Record Shop (1946-1991) was the world’s largest mail-order record company. Founder Randy Wood began advertising his mail-order business in the late 40s on clear channel WLAC in Nashville.
Waymark Code: WM171HE
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 11/20/2022
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LOCATION: intersection of Water Avenue and Franklin Street, Gallatin TN
TEXT ON THE TENNESSEE HISTORICA MARKER
Randy's Record Shop (Marker number 3B 48)
Randy’s Record Shop (1946-1991) was the world’s largest mail-order record company. Founder Randy Wood began advertising his mail-order business in the late 40s on clear channel WLAC in Nashville, a broadcast that could be heard throughout most of the United States. The careers of many Rhythm & Blues artists were launched on this radio program. In 1950, Wood created the Dot Record label, recording such artists as Johnny Maddox, Gale Storm and Pat Boone.
Type of documentation of superlative status: Historical Marker
Location of coordinates: intersection of Water Avenue and Franklin Street
Web Site: Not listed
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