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Jimmy Jam (and his fam) back in Wallingford

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This past Friday, I poked my head in the new record shop, Fat Cat Records, opening just off 45th on Meridian (4515 Meridian Ave N).

Well, I shouldn’t say “new” record shop: turns out, it’s the rebirth of an old record shop that was on 45th Street (in the building now occupied by Trent’s on 45th, next to Taco Time) from 1999 – 2005. The racks of vinyl I saw come from the collection of the once and present owner, “Jimmy Jam” Laufer, but the day-to-day operation of the store will be handled by the next generation of Laufers, Frank and Baxter.

In its previous incarnation, Fat Cat focused on Hip Hop and the like, but they’ll be carrying a wide variety of genres, “whatever people are looking for”, according to Jimmy.

When I stopped in Friday, there was still a bit of work to be done, Jimmy and Frank said to expect a “mid-February” open date. Once they get up and rolling, expect to see in-store events.

Also, for pinball fans, they have Gorgar, which I’ve learned was the first “talking” pinball machine, released in 1979, and sporting a vocabulary of seven words: “Gorgar, Speaks, Beat, You, Me, Hurt, Got”. Properly punctuated, it is poetry.

A pinball tech I know tells me it’s a fragile machine and prone to breaking, but the Fat Cat specimen is in full working order.

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Jordan

I started Wallyhood back in 2008, right when my son was born, because I realized I had lived in the neighborhood since 1993 and didn't really know my neighbors. I figured writing a blog about what was going on around me would be a good way to meet people and help other people do the same. As the years progressed, those neighbors have picked up the torch and it is now a group effort, which I adore. I moved out of Wallingford for a few years (2020 - 2025), but I'm back, now living with my wife, son and dog (Dillinger) up in Tangletown.

This Post Has 5 Comments

  1. Quincy February 7, 2018

    Does anyone know what happened to Cutz? Did It move or shut down?

    1. KatCat7 February 7, 2018

      They moved to house at 4406 2nd Ave NE. That’s behind Golden Oldies record store. You can call 206 338 3570 for appointments.

    2. Brady February 7, 2018

      They announced a move to 252 45th Street, but are now at 4406 2nd Ave, not sure what happened.

  2. dawnoftheread February 7, 2018

    Ooo…I’ll definitely be by to check out the pinball! Is there a definitive list of Wallingford pinball, or is this it?

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