Torn Light Records will be closing in the new year. In its last 10 years of business in Greater Cincinnati, the record store has made a name for itself as a destination for lovers of new and used records, movies and books.
Torn Light announced that its final day of business in Cincinnati will be January 13, 2024. The store will reopen in Chicago sometime next year, according to a Nov. 30 social media post.
“January 13th will be the last day Torn Light Records will be open in Cincinnati,” the Instagram post reads. “January marks 10 years of our store being open in Northern Kentucky / Cincinnati and it’s time for a change for the crew. We will be reopening in 2024 in Chicago.”
Over the years, Torn Light has consistently ranked in the top three spots for CityBeat’s Best of Cincinnati “Best CD/Record Store (Non-Chain)” category. From stocking obscure cassettes and records and zines to hosting shows featuring local musicians, Torn Light brought something to Cincinnati that can’t quite be replicated.
“Thank you to all of our friends we’ve made over the years. Your support and helping us to grow has meant the world. Without you – we wouldn’t be here at all,” the social media post reads.
Torn Light Records is located at 356 Ludlow Ave., in Clifton.
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This article appears in Nov 29 – Dec 12, 2023.
