Sam Goody Double-Sided Keychain Charm
3.15" x 1.57"
$4.99
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Keep a reminder of Sam Goody’s record-retail journey close at hand. The company grew from Sam “Goody” Gutowitz’s New York City shop on 9th Avenue, where he sold long-playing records in store and through discount mail orders. From the chain’s establishment in 1951 to its Musicland years, Licorice Pizza acquisitions, and eventual store conversions to FYE, its history tracks the changing ways people found music. This double-sided charm is a small keepsake for record collectors, former shoppers, and fans of music retail history.
Sam Goody traces its origins to New York City, where Sam "Goody" Gutowitz opened a small record shop on 9th Avenue after long-playing vinyl records emerged in the late 1940s. He also sold records by mail at discount prices. The Sam Goody name became a chain in 1951. Creditors took control in 1959, and in 1976 the chain was purchased by Musicland. In 1978, American Can Company, later renamed Primerica, acquired the company; it also owned Minneapolis-based Musicland. The business expanded through store growth and acquisitions, including Musicland's 1986 purchase of the 34-store Licorice Pizza chain and 26 other record shops. Licorice Pizza locations were renamed Sam Goody stores in 1987. The chain operated in the United Kingdom from 1990 to 1999, when it sold its remaining stores to rival retailers. Best Buy acquired Musicland in 2001 and sold it two years later. In 2006, Trans World Entertainment purchased Sam Goody from Musicland's administration. It kept 345 of 400 Sam Goody and Suncoast stores open and began converting mall locations to its FYE brand. Most Sam Goody stores were converted to FYE by 2008. Trans World sold FYE's parent company to Sunrise Records in 2020.
Keep a reminder of Sam Goody’s record-retail journey close at hand. The company grew from Sam “Goody” Gutowitz’s New York City shop on 9th Avenue, where he sold long-playing records in store and through discount mail orders. From the chain’s establishment in 1951 to its Musicland years, Licorice Pizza acquisitions, and eventual store conversions to FYE, its history tracks the changing ways people found music. This double-sided charm is a small keepsake for record collectors, former shoppers, and fans of music retail history.
Sam Goody traces its origins to New York City, where Sam "Goody" Gutowitz opened a small record shop on 9th Avenue after long-playing vinyl records emerged in the late 1940s. He also sold records by mail at discount prices. The Sam Goody name became a chain in 1951. Creditors took control in 1959, and in 1976 the chain was purchased by Musicland. In 1978, American Can Company, later renamed Primerica, acquired the company; it also owned Minneapolis-based Musicland. The business expanded through store growth and acquisitions, including Musicland's 1986 purchase of the 34-store Licorice Pizza chain and 26 other record shops. Licorice Pizza locations were renamed Sam Goody stores in 1987. The chain operated in the United Kingdom from 1990 to 1999, when it sold its remaining stores to rival retailers. Best Buy acquired Musicland in 2001 and sold it two years later. In 2006, Trans World Entertainment purchased Sam Goody from Musicland's administration. It kept 345 of 400 Sam Goody and Suncoast stores open and began converting mall locations to its FYE brand. Most Sam Goody stores were converted to FYE by 2008. Trans World sold FYE's parent company to Sunrise Records in 2020.
Product features
- Acrylic construction with white base and double-sided print
- Compact size ~3.15" x 1.57" (8 x 4 cm); measurements may vary up to 1"
- Includes metal ring and short chain for secure attachment
- Durable, lightweight—made for everyday carry
- Manufactured product sourced from China; intended for adult use
Care instructions
- Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid any chemicals.
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For adults
Care instructions: Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid any chemicals.