Hyattsville has a new spot for music lovers seeking community and tunes — Fireplace Records.

Founded by four DJs and lifelong vinyl collectors, the new store, located at 4344 Farragut Street, opened in November 2025 and sells records and more. The owners say their shared passion for music transformed into a storefront where seasoned collectors and newcomers can explore a rich world of media.

The owners — Anthony Mims, Black Wilson, DJ 2-Tone Jones and DJ Iran — sold vinyl for more than 10 years at farmers markets, and since 2021 at the monthly Crate Convention in the District’s Anacostia Arts Center. Their combined expertise and love for vinyl led them to pool resources and open Fireplace Records.

Mims, a Philadelphia native and Hyattsville resident, said that navigating the process of opening a storefront in Maryland was challenging. Wilson added that they learned the do’s and don’ts of small business ownership along the way.

“We just concerted our efforts together and got it done,” Wilson said.

Fireplace Records specializes in vinyl, but its inventory extends to CDs, VHS tapes, comic books, magazines and other rare media. Genres range from hip-hop, R&B, jazz and gospel to rock, funk, reggae and pop.

Once a salon, the space now bursts with color and musical history. The walls are lined with striking album art that bridges generations, featuring SZA’s Ctrl, Outkast’s Stankonia and Bob Marley’s Uprising.

“Letting the other generations hear what we listened to is a good thing, and it keeps the good music coming,” Mims said.

Shelves are also stocked with albums by Big Pun, Madonna, Jay-Z, Bob Dylan and Bruno Mars, creating a vibrant mosaic of sound and history.

The owners recalled a time when vinyl was accessible at everyday spots like Kemp Mill Records, The Wiz and Tower Records.

“After 2000, they didn’t print a lot of vinyl for artists,” Mims noted.

Fireplace Records aims to restore that sense of access and discovery for Hyattsville residents and the greater DMV.

Wilson, a native Washingtonian, is committed to meeting the demands of the community.

DJ 2-Tone Jones, Anthony Mims and Black Wilson are three of the four owners (along with DJ Iran, not pictured) of Fireplace Records. Credit: FAITH WILSON

“Whatever the community and customers want, we’ll seek it out,” he said. “If we don’t have it, we’ll get it.”

The shop’s organization system reflects the owners’ dedication to record culture. Each vinyl is labeled to reflect its condition: EX (excellent), NM (near mint), or VG+ (very good plus). Arranged alphabetically and by genre, each Sharpie-labeled crate adds to the nostalgic record-hunting experience.

For the owners, it’s about the fun of connecting with customers. Both Wilson and Mims take pride in guiding new listeners toward different pressings and artists, while also helping seasoned collectors track down a record.

Looking ahead, Jones envisions Fireplace Records as a lasting neighborhood hub that will “reintroduce that culture of a traditional record shop — where people come weekly to find community, have a hangout space and explore music.”

In spring 2026, Fireplace Records will relocate to the second floor of the same building to accommodate its growing collection and customer base.