WELCOME TO TOM LOUNGES RECORD BIN HOBART & MICHIGAN CITY INDIANA
A VERY ECLECTIC, UNIQUE, RECORD STORE - TWO LOCATIONS IN NORTHWEST INDIANA
THIS IS WHAT A REAL RECORD STORE IS!!!
Sign up for paint pour private parties
Want to have a private birthday or anniversary party with family and close friends? Email us!
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Create Beautiful Works of Art on Vinyl Records
We Recycle Records that are less than perfect. Rather than have them end of in the landfill, we have painting / art classes to repurpose them into unique gifts, works of art.
WHAT WE ARE DOING TO MAINTAIN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATLY - STORE POLICY CHANGES REGARDING COVID-19 SHOPPING EXPECTATIONS AT BOTH RECORD BIN LOCATIONS.
Dear Record Bin Customers,
We STRONGLY ENCOURAGE those visiting our two locations to wear masks, but NO LONGER REQUIRE face coverings to be worn.
Should you come to the store without a mask, and would like one, we will glady provide you with a free mask.
WE WANT THOSE SHOPPING OUR STORES TO FEEL COMFORTABLE AND SAFE! OUR STAFF WILL CONTINUE TO WEAR FACE COVERINGS AT THIS TIME.
WE DO REQUIRE ONE OF TWO OPTIONS FOR TOUCHING PRODUCTS - (and PROVIDE FREE to anyone who wants to browse our products), LATEX FREE, VINYL GLOVES TO BE WORN before touching any products in the store OR the USE OF HAND SANITZER that we have available at both locations.
Since the pandemic started, we have had DISPOSABLE latex/powder free, vinyl gloves available for all browsers along with hand sanitizer. You must use either hand sanitzer or gloves when touching anything at either location.
WE CONTINUE TO DILIGENTlY SANITIZE COUNTERS, CREDIT CARD SLOTS/DEVICES, DOOR HANDLES AND OTHER FREQUENTLY HIGH TOUCHED AREAS.
We are happy to pull products and meet you curb side if you wish! We are happy to ship products to you if you are out of the area or can not make it to one of our locations. Call or email us so we can help you find your favorite music!!
We look forward to working with you and helping you find the music you desire. We have live music and events planned now that things are returning to normal.
Tom and Alice Lounges
GOLDMINE MAGAZINE VISITS THE RECORD BIN
Dr. Disc visits Tom Lounges Record Bin
We had the pleasure of being interviewed by music columnist Dr. Disc from the iconic record collecting publication, GoldMine Magazine!
What an honor to have this national music magazine review our mid-west record store.
Check out the print review and the pod cast detailing our unique record store.
REGULAR STORE HOURS
BOTH STORES OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Hobart Location
Sunday - Thursday - NOON-6:00 pm
Friday - NOON - 8:00 pm
Saturday - NOON - 7:00 pm
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Michigan City Hours
Sunday - Thursday NOON - 6:00 pm
Friday - NOON -7:00 pm
Saturday - NOON - 7:00 pm
Join Tom Lounges on Needle Drop
NEEDLE DROP LIVE SUNDAYS 6-9PM CST
CLICK HERE ON SUNDAYS FOR THE LIVE FEED WORLD WIDE 6-9PM CENTRAL
http://tunein.com/popout/player/s29599
"NEEDLE DROP" is an all vinyl LP show hosted/produced by veteran Chicagoland radio personality TOM LOUNGES. All music sourced on the program is from vinyl records provided by Tom Lounges Record Bin (1601 Franklin St.) in Michigan City, Indiana.
"NEEDLE DROP" is heard live Sundays from 6-9pm CST on Michigan City, Indiana's WIMS-AM (1420) and WIMS-FM (95.1), and is also simulcast on 106.7FM in Valparaiso, Indiana. The program can also be heard via the WIMS live stream and phone app. DO YOU HAVE AN ALEXA? JUST SAY "ALEXA, PLAY W I M S 1420 AM by Tune IN - IF SHE RESPONDS "WIMS FROM TUNE-IN" -YOU ARE ON THE RIGHT CHANNEL.
The musical focus of "NEEDLE DROP" is a "free form" rock radio program with a weekly play list blending well known songs, with deep cuts and forgotten classics by a myriad of music artists from the various sub-genres of rock and blues.
Some original material from new regional artists is also featured from time to time.
The program incorporates trivia, interesting facts about music, and guests from the music and business community.
Send a FB Request to Needle Drop Radio Program and ask for Your Favorite Artist
TURNTABLES - We have variety based on every budget
Audio-Technica
Check out our available Models
Check out our available Models
Check out our available Models
Check out our available Models
Check out our available Models
Great NEW and USED Vinyl - audio- technica turntables too!
Lunch Boxes, Flask, Posters, New and used vinyl, Jewelry
Unique guitar pick jewelry
Various artists and novelty items available
Unique guitar pick jewelry
Guitar picks, Guitar pick jewelry, Key Fobs, Pet related jewelry, Necklaces, Earrings all found here at our record store.
Lunch Boxes
Various artists and novelty items available
Unique guitar pick jewelry
David Bowie's Labyrinth & Aladdin Sane, Star Trek original cast, Grateful Dead, Elvis, Million Dollar Quartet, Fender Guitar, Beatles Magical Mystery Tour all found here at our record store.
Various artists and novelty items available
Various artists and novelty items available
Various artists and novelty items available
Our vinyl record store allows you a spectacular opportunity to walk away with your favorite artists.
Gently Loved used vinyl
CHECK OUT OUR WIDE SELECTION OF STAR PLAZA POSTERS
Various artists and novelty items available
Lots of brand new 180 Gram vinyl pressings available at our record store.
CHECK OUT OUR WIDE SELECTION OF STAR PLAZA POSTERS
CHECK OUT OUR WIDE SELECTION OF STAR PLAZA POSTERS
CHECK OUT OUR WIDE SELECTION OF STAR PLAZA POSTERS
BET YOU WENT TO LOTS OF CONCERTS AT THE STAR PLAZA. FIND ORIGINAL POSTERS FROM YOUR FAVORITE SHOWS! OUR RECORD STORE HAS HUNDREDS OF POSTERS AVAILABLE.
Unique Novelty Items
CHECK OUT OUR WIDE SELECTION OF STAR PLAZA POSTERS
CHECK OUT OUR WIDE SELECTION OF STAR PLAZA POSTERS
Mugs, magnets, Crystals, Tapestries, Candles & Sprays,
Framed Posters and Pictures
Buttons , Patches, Lots of cool stuff!!!
Check out our mini-museum located throughout the record store.
CHECK OUT OUR INTERNET RADIO STATION
The Vintage Lounge/MIDWEST BEAT on Regionradio.live
The Vintage Lounge/MIDWEST BEAT on Regionradio.live
The Vintage Lounge/MIDWEST BEAT on Regionradio.live
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LOOK FOR REGION RADIO
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OUR STATION IS THE VINTAGE LOUNGE
Huge Vinyl Selection and signed artifacts.
The Vintage Lounge/MIDWEST BEAT on Regionradio.live
The Vintage Lounge/MIDWEST BEAT on Regionradio.live
Tom Lounges' Record Bin displays a history of signed artifacts. Tom has met and interviewed hundreds of celebrities over his 40 years in the music business.
COMING SOON- Acoustic / Concert Performances
The Vintage Lounge/MIDWEST BEAT on Regionradio.live
COMING SOON- Acoustic / Concert Performances
1601 Franklin St. Michigan City
218 Main St. Hobart
Vinyl Listening Studio Available
COMING SOON!! Acoustic Stage - Open Mic Night
COMING SOON- Acoustic / Concert Performances
We are proud to offer a place to play the vinyl records we are selling . Not sure how well that used, pre-loved vinyl will sound? Drop it on one of our turntables available in our listening room.
COMING SOON!! Acoustic Stage - Open Mic Night
COMING SOON!! Acoustic Stage - Open Mic Night
COMING SOON!! Acoustic Stage - Open Mic Night
Stay tuned for more info!
We are almost ready to start up our mini-concerts!!
218 Main St. Hobart, IN 46342
COMING SOON!! Acoustic Stage - Open Mic Night
COMING SOON!! Acoustic Stage - Open Mic Night
Tom Lounges' Record Bin -Hobart is located in beautiful downtown Hobart, IN. directly across from the Hobart Post Office. Our vinyl record store with more is open 7 days a week. We have a unique, hard to find products as well as popular pre-owned vinyl, cd's, cassette, and new vinyl,music lover jewlery, tapestries, Star Plaza Posters, and more..
Stop in and check us out
New Titles and Artists Updated Daily!
We add/ update our selection daily. We have new and gently loved Vinyl, Cd's, Cassettes and more. Check out our original one of a kind venue posters. Follow our record store on Facebook to see new pics.
https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=tom%20lounges%27%20record%20bin
Two locations - Hobart & Michigan City OPEN DAILY
We have two awesome locations - each with their own unique features
I am excited to have two one-of-a-kind record / concert hall shops in Northwest Indiana. I have been in the music industry for over 40 years.
I've been a music columnist, host of various live radio programs, owning and managing my own entertainment business, and operated my own music entertainment newspaper.
I welcome you to stop by both stores in downtown Hobart Indiana and Mid-Town Michigan City.
Vintage Lounge Internet Radio
https://www.regionradio.live/vintage-lounge/
Download our app REGIONRADIO.LIVE
Join us live 24/7 at regionradio.live located right inside the record store, and drop down to the Vintage Lounge radio show while browsing our Gently Loved Vinyl, CD's,and Cassettes. Rock is our primary focus but we have all types of music. We have new vinyl too.
Check out our brand new 180 gram vinyl!
Normal Hours of Operation
Hobart Store
Sunday - Thursday Noon - 6 PM.
Friday - Noon - 8 PM
Saturday - Noon - 7 pm
Michigan City Store
Sunday - Thursday - Noon - 6pm.
Friday & Saturday Noon - 7pm