So youve been looking for an original copy of the Beatles White Album for years now, but can never find it, right? Or digging for that elusive Joy Division 12-inch single thats been out of print since 1978? Well, heres your big shot to possibly get your hands on those and anything else youre hunting for today at the Houston Record Convention. CD collectors, dont let the title dissuade you. Theres plenty there for CD, DVD and memorabilia buyers, too. From 80s records to psychedelic treasures, youll most likely find it all here, among an endless sea of dusty, vinyl-filled crates. And the best part of this, be-sides people-watching reclusive record-collecting nerds as they attempt to interact with other humans, is the great bargains. Uncover dollar-bin gems and haggle over the price of Journey 45s with the nerds, who havent felt such bliss since the last Lord of the Rings film. 10 a.m. Hilton Houston Southwest, 6780 Southwest Freeway. For information, call 713-466-6727. $3
Sun., Oct. 14, 10 a.m., 2007