Beer & Vinyl | From Crates to Community: Thomas Stanley on Building Stanley's Records & Powering Columbus Record Fairs

On tap for this episode of Vinyl Community Podcasts, Beer & Vinyl host Alex (from Columbus) sits down with local record store owner Thomas Stanley of Stanley's Records for a conversation rooted in passion, purpose, and community. Thomas shares his journey into vinyl—how a deep love for records turned into opening his own shop—and what it really takes to build a record store in today’s evolving collecting landscape. Beyond the store, Thomas has become a driving force in the Columbus vinyl scene, leading the charge in organizing record fairs that bring collectors, diggers, and music fans together under one roof. They also preview the upcoming May 16th record show at Ohio Brewing Company in Columbus, breaking down what attendees can expect (free parking, free admission, two rooms full of LP's, 45's, CD's, etc.), why these events matter more than ever, and how these shows continue to grow the local vinyl community in positive ways. If you are a seasoned collector or just getting started, this episode is a great look at the people putting in the work to keep vinyl culture thriving at the local level. 🍺 Drop the needle, grab a frosty one, and tap into the Columbus, Ohio record scene!   For more on Thomas Stanley from Stanley's Records: IG: https://www.instagram.com/stanleysrecords E: [email protected]   For more on the Ohio Brewing Company, host to the May 16th Record Show: https://ohiobrewingcolumbus.com   For more on host Alex (Beer & Vinyl): https://www.youtube.com/@beerandvinyl https://beerandvinyl.com   For more on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com