Lew Prince

Hold the Phono: If you meet three fellows from Ferguson who happen to mention they've got tons of old 78s, they ain't kidding

Video: Meet the Men Who Own 50 Tons of 78s. Literally.

Long Lost Highlights from the Missouri 78 RPM Archive: Listen Here

In this week's Riverfront Times feature, "Hold the Phono," we pay a visit to the Missouri 78 RPM Archive, which encompasses more than a quarter of a million records spread over three houses in one neighborhood in Ferguson. The three collectors whose records make up the archive, Bruce Stinchcomb, Al ... More >>

Destroying Records in 108 Degree Heat: Video, Photos and Proper Storage Advice

With the record breaking heat, you're sure to be breaking records. That is, if you're not taking care of them correctly. The recent upswing in vinyl production has more newcomers purchasing the classic format. But first, here's what happens when you leave records in the sun on 103 degree days: Di ... More >>

Lew Prince and Tom "Papa" Ray on What Makes Records (Still) Vital

Having interviewed over 50 of St. Louis' record aficionados, Last Collector Standing is ending the column on an interview with the proverbial "kings of the scene," Vintage Vinyl owners Tom "Papa" Ray and Lew Prince. For over 30 years, Vintage Vinyl (6610 Delmar Boulevard, 314-721-4096) has been hub ... More >>

Vinyl Sales Rose by 71 Percent in 2011

​It's not often that the world of music sales numbers brings us good news these days, so savor this moment. In the U.S last year, overall music sales rose nearly 7% -- that includes albums, singles and downloads (both audio and music videos). Vinyl was up 71%, digital song sales were up 10% an ... More >>

The Rapture Gospel Sale at Vintage Vinyl: Half Off If You Mention A to Z

photo by Chrissy Wilmes​To send you into the promised land (or hell, whatever) in style, Vintage Vinyl was offering half off all its gospel stock. Turns out you didn't really need it, although it can never hurt to stock up: Scripture says the rapture could come at any moment, without warning. ... More >>

Tune Into Playboy Radio This Morning to Hear...Vintage Vinyl Co-Owner Lew Prince?

​One of Sirius Radio's many channels is what's known as Playboy Radio. At 10 a.m. this morning on the the Playboy Radio Morning Show, Vintage Vinyl co-owner Lew Prince will be a guest, talking about...records. (Swear.) VV was also apparently featured in a Playboy magazine article this month. H ... More >>

St. Louis Stage Capsules

Dennis Brown and Paul Friswold suss out the local theater scene

St. Louis Stage Capsules

Dennis Brown and Paul Friswold suss out the St. Louis theater scene

Dog people bear their teeth while others call for Jay Nixon's ouster

St. Louis Stage Capsules

Dennis Brown and Paul Friswold suss out the St. Louis theater scene

St. Louis Stage Capsules

Dennis Brown and Paul Friswold suss out the St. Louis theater scene

Vintage Vinyl Says: "Don't Quit Your Day Job!"

​Record stores have have long counted talented musicians among their ranks. A young Aimee Mann worked the counter at Boston's famous Newbury Comics chain, while locally, Jeff Tweedy worked at Euclid Records during his Uncle Tupelo days. But for this year's Record Store Day -- which takes place ... More >>

They're crying noise pollution in New Town, but at Vintage Vinyl last week the music couldn't have been loud enough during its Beatles Day celebration

St. Louis Stage Capsules

Dennis Brown, Lew Prince and Paul Friswold suss out the local theater scene

St. Louis Stage Capsules

Dennis Brown, Paul Friswold and Lew Prince suss out the local theater scene

St. Louis Stage Capsules

Dennis Brown, Paul Friswold and Lew Prince suss out the local theater scene

Old School: Unearthed in a cluttered storeroom, a pair of vintage St. Louis hip-hop recordings help tell the history of rap

St. Louis Stage Capsules

Dennis Brown, Paul Friswold and Lew Prince suss out the local theater scene

St. Louis Stage Capsules

Lew Prince encapsulates the St. Louis theater scene

St. Louis Stage Capsules

St. Louis Stage Capsules

Dennis Brown, Paul Friswold and Lew Prince suss out the local theater scene

St. Louis Stage Capsules

Dennis Brown, Paul Friswold and Lew Prince suss out the local theater scene

St. Louis Stage Capsules

Dennis Brown, Paul Friswold and Lew Prince suss out the local theater scene

St. Louis Stage Capsules

Dennis Brown, Paul Friswold and Lew Prince suss out the local theater scene

Vintage Vinyl's Granite City, Illinois Location: Closed

Stage Capsules

Week of June 14, 2007

Capsule Reviews

Streetside Out, Restaurants In on Delmar

Mr. Prince Goes to Washington

"When you think about it, is it really the school’s responsibility to prepare students for the outside world?"

Week of June 28, 2006

Capsule Reviews

Dennis Brown, Deanna Jent and Lew Prince suss out local theater

Capsule Reviews

Dennis Brown, Deanna Jent and Lew Prince suss out local theater

Capsule Reviews

Dennis Brown, Deanna Jent and Lew Prince suss out local theater

Last Year's Model

It might be the last dance for St. Louis' independent record stores.

Capsule Reviews

Dennis Brown and Deanna Jent suss out local theater

Capsule Reviews

Dennis Brown and Deanna Jent suss out local theater

Capsule Reviews

Dennis Brown and Deanna Jent suss out local theater

Capsule Reviews

Dennis Brown and Deanna Jent suss out local theater

Capsule Reviews

Dennis Brown and Deanna Jent suss out local theater

Capsule Reviews

Dennis Brown and Deanna Jent suss out local theater

Capsule Reviews

Dennis Brown and Deanna Jent suss out local theater

Capsule Reviews

Dennis Brown and Deanna Jent suss out local theater

Letters

Week of June 9, 2004

Capsule Reviews

Dennis Brown and Deanna Jent suss out local theater

Letters

Week of June 2, 2004

Make Merry

The other sopranos

Obscenity! Obloquy! Opera!

OTSL bows with Tosca

Digital Dilemma

Wave bye-bye to the bootleg -- in the MP3 domain, a digital file is replacing an artifact

Letters to the Editor

Published the week of February 16