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The Record Exchange is a long-time vinyl and audio cd store in downtown Salem. Their current address is 256 Washington Street, though
The Record Exchange is a long-time vinyl and audio cd store in downtown Salem. Their current address is 256 Washington Street, though
they began a few blocks away on Lafayette Street, 43 years ago.
they began a few blocks away at 116 Lafayette Street, 43 years ago.


The 43-year owner and founder of the shop was Ross "Skip" Kolhonen, who passed away Dec. 1, 2017. All the people who knew "Skip" will remember his loyalty and kindness.
The 43-year owner and founder of the shop was Ross "Skip" Kolhonen, who passed away Dec. 1, 2017. All the people who knew "Skip" will remember his loyalty and kindness.
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[https://ccbfuneral.com/wp-content/plugins/funeralworks_obituary_plugin/ajax-obituary2.php?Counter=5974&mn=23#guestbook Ross Kohonen, obituary]
[https://ccbfuneral.com/wp-content/plugins/funeralworks_obituary_plugin/ajax-obituary2.php?Counter=5974&mn=23#guestbook Ross Kohonen, obituary]
"Store sells records of musical past" ''Salem Evening News'', Apr.6, 1999, p. C3

Revision as of 11:18, 11 April 2018

The Record Exchange is a long-time vinyl and audio cd store in downtown Salem. Their current address is 256 Washington Street, though they began a few blocks away at 116 Lafayette Street, 43 years ago.

The 43-year owner and founder of the shop was Ross "Skip" Kolhonen, who passed away Dec. 1, 2017. All the people who knew "Skip" will remember his loyalty and kindness.

He also loved the game of golf, travel and running.

Two of his long time workers are Paul Bazylinski and singer Barrence Whitfield. The shop hopes to stay open in the future.

See Also

Vertical File in Salem Collection - Businesses

Remembering Ross "Skip" Kohonen; The Record Exchange owner was the warmest guy Salem Gazette, Dec. 15, 2017

Ross Kohonen, obituary

"Store sells records of musical past" Salem Evening News, Apr.6, 1999, p. C3