Big B's
Because Corporate Music Chain Stores Still Suck

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90 years old
Las Vegas, NEVADA
United States



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Status:Single
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Zodiac Sign:Capricorn
Occupation:Best Damn Record Store



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Big B's CDs and Records is the brainchild of Brian Snyder. After hustling vinyl for several years at various swapmeets in Las Vegas in the early/mid-90s, Snyder sought a more permanent address: in May 1996, Big B's CDs & Records opened its doors on Maryland Parkway in a garish, '70s-styled double decker structure across from UNLV. With little more than 1,500 square feet of retail space to work with, Big B's made its debut specializing in vintage vinyl, with only a smattering of CDs for perusal.

From that time in 1996 through the beginning of 1998, Big B's struggled to stand out from other stores in and around Las Vegas. Trying to establish itself in a city that was -- at the time -- in its cultural infancy, largely apathetic towards small businesses, and sporting a transient population almost proved to be too much for Big B's to survive, much less thrive.

April, 1998 proved to be the first step towards cultural awareness and relevancy for the store in its hometown as Big B's held its first quarterly sale extravaganza. The customer turnout -- modest by today's standards -- was more than the store had hoped for. Those in attendance were treated to a sidewalk sale featuring several thousand CDs and LPs available for 99 cents, while merchandise inside the store was discounted 10-50% off.

As word began to spread about the quarterly sale days and the store's focus shifted to carry a wider selection of CDs, Big B's began its slow yet steady ascent as one of the town's best record stores to shop at.

On April 1st, 1999, Big B's literally made its biggest move: opening its doors at its new (and still current) location at 4761 S. Maryland Parkway in the University Park Shopping Center. Boasting 3,500 square feet of retail space and a far more prominently visable location than its predecessor, Big B's began its quest in earnest to appeal to the hipster cognoscenti and the casual music fan alike. Its first step was to put in place a knowledgeable, courteous staff of employees whose interests collectively read like a pedigree in the history of music. From there, every effort was made to stock the store to the rafters with an intelligent, well-thought out selection of CDs, LPs and DVDs.

Since then, Big B's has regularly appeared at or near the top of local "best of Las Vegas" lists with the city's various newspapers, due largely to its commitment to continually offer the city's most eclectic and varied selection of new and used CDs, LPs and DVDs. Its tradition of quarterly sale continues to this day which has become an event unto itself, bringing customers in from California, Utah, Arizona, and Colorado.

From top 40 to cult favorites, radio-friendly to relative obscurity and everything in between, Big B's is the place for people who love music.

Who I'd like to meet:
People who have a passion for music!

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Big B's has 72 friends.
 Higashi 


 jennnnn 


 ginger lightening 


 Johnny 


 miss (orange) citrus 


 Miss Jillayne 


 Cristina 


 Christie Wallace 





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Jocelyn





Feb 23 2008 8:21 AM

so now what?
Sarah The Wifey





Jun 12 2007 5:16 AM

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Dec 15 2006 7:00 PM

Golden AX <3's Big B's
joie jerkface





Aug 24 2006 10:20 PM

TUESDAY THE 29TH:



the ENGLISH BEAT plus two of my "TOP FRIENDS" are playing magical music all night long! LOLZ.. maybe i will wear a leotard!

open hosted bar 9-10

rsvp asap plz to chasermagic2006@solidpr.com !!
The Epicenter.





Aug 24 2006 1:04 AM

The Bleachers





Jul 27 2006 11:11 PM

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The Bleachers





Jul 12 2006 11:07 PM

The Epicenter.





Jun 14 2006 12:41 AM

First Friday at the Epicenter
The Bleachers





Apr 14 2006 6:21 AM

Sandra





Feb 15 2006 9:05 PM

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Thee Swank Bastards





Feb 6 2006 3:07 AM

without rehab, this store will be closed soon... too bad... tweekers suck...
REV. ROB RUCKUS





Jan 25 2006 9:32 AM

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Bull Hurley





Jan 19 2006 8:36 PM

we have a big sale on saturday?
dammit janette [LSC]





Jan 18 2006 11:41 PM

i'll be at the big sale on sat. if you need me!
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Dec 31 2005 9:58 AM

im going to miss you
Bull Hurley





Dec 30 2005 8:41 PM

twas a good store...
jennnnn





Dec 30 2005 3:41 AM

I worked @ the store, the entire 9 months that I was pregnant! I didn't even call out sick during that time... I even came in on days that nobody else could work...
5 years of my life was that store. Don't worry Christine, Big B's broke my heart too!
ginger lightening





Dec 27 2005 5:44 AM

big b's broke my heart
Aaron Behar





Dec 26 2005 4:34 PM

HEY DUDES AND DUDETTES YALL SHOULD CHECKOUT MY MUSIC SITE AND PEEP MY NEW TRACK. IT KICKS ASS

WWW.MYSPACE.COM/BALLOONDOG

USE THAT LINK
Higashi





Dec 23 2005 9:29 PM

Me: Hey Brian can I go in the back and get my stuff?
Brian: No, It's too busy in here...And I'm on to your elaborate scheme...
Me: (I look around and only see one customer in the store) OoooKay????
So I'm fired, I can't get my stuff out of the office, because I have an "Elaborate" scheme...I'm so glad I put my heart and soul into working here...
Sabatude!





Dec 22 2005 5:27 AM

and I refuse to support anyone's drug habit.
Miss Jillayne





Dec 8 2005 1:56 AM

Oh Big B's santa don't you worry I'm coming home to ya soon!!!
Orange Sheila





Dec 5 2005 5:35 AM

big bs worker bees are also rocker bees, go see:
AltaRevere





Nov 30 2005 10:43 PM

Thanks for the request!
LadyFest Las Vegas





Nov 16 2005 8:18 AM

Check it out... another Ladyfest FUNraiser!

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Be there!

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