NOTE: We regret that the book is currently out of print.

As so many folks have requested, work is underway for volume 2, which will be a complete update to volume 1 (1950-1980), and will also include Baltimore area bands and recordings of the 1980's and 1990's. If you have any information you would like to add about local music please email Joe at jv45rpm@juno.com .

Thank you very much for your support!

Thanks to all the following retailers for helping to make the Baltimore Sounds book a success:

Record & Tape Traders
  • Glen Burnie: 7551 Ritchie Hwy
  • Catonsville: 806 Frederick Rd.
  • Severna Park: 556 E. Ritchie Hwy.
  • Westminster: 625 Baltimore Blvd.
  • Dundalk: 1409 Merritt Blvd.
  • Bel Air: 532 Baltimore Pike.
  • Towson: 734-736 Dulaney Valley Rd.
  • Charles Village: 3003 N. Charles St.
  • Frederick: 1100 W. Patrick St.


  • Bill's Music House
    (733 Frederick Rd, Catonsville)

    Greetings & Readings
    (118-AA Shawan Road - in the Hunt Valley Town Center)

    Now & Then Music
    (5308 East Dr, Arbutus)

    Joe's Record Paradise
    (1300 East Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland 410-315-2235) "For some reason I just love the name of this store!!!"

    Hometown Girl
    (1001 West 36th Street - on the Avenue in Hampden)

    Alan's Roadhouse Oldies
    (5200 Ritchie Highway Brooklyn Park) If you see Alan tell him we still miss his great "Forgotten 45's" show!

    Keyboard City
    (1838 E. Joppa Rd.)

    Dundalk Music
    (15 Center Place, Dundalk)

    The Pleasure of Your Company
    (2360 West Joppa Rd. - in Greenspring Station)

    Strictly Be More
    (1728 Thames Street, Fells Point)

    Borders Bookstore
    415 York Road, Towson



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