# Sound Revolution celebrates 50 years

> Houston's Sound Revolution record store marks 50th anniversary with party, sales and live music.
- Title: Sound Revolution celebrates 50 years · Houstonchronicle
- Summary: Houston's Sound Revolution record store marks 50th anniversary with party, sales and live music.
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## Sound Revolution opens
Sound Revolution opened in 1976 as a records and tapes discount house next to Nautilus Red Oak Center.
## Surviving industry shifts
The store survived vinyl to cd to streaming to vinyl shifts and the 2020 pandemic with hand sanitizer sales.
## Family ownership history
Co-owners Sunne Walton and Scott Waldrum took over from aunts Alicia Martin and Marcia Gassoway in 2020.
## 2023 relocation
Walton moved Sound Revolution to Spring in 2023 after selling the business to her.
## 50th anniversary party
Sound Revolution hosts a weekend party with sales, free pizza, cupcakes, and live music from DLC-Ninja and Paisley Piggott.
## Local artist support
The store hosts local musicians for confidence building and performance opportunities.
## Record store day events
Sound Revolution holds new-release listening parties with free swag and sometimes 150 attendees.
## Key takeaway

Houston's Sound Revolution record store celebrates 50 years with weekend party, sales and live performances from local artists.