Sam Goody Hoodie / Sweatshirt
S / Dark Heather
$39.99
Product Details & Size Guide
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Celebrate the record-store memories behind Sam Goody with apparel inspired by its long retail history. The story starts with Sam “Goody” Gutowitz’s small shop on New York City’s 9th Avenue, selling records in person and by discount mail order. The chain’s growth brought it into the Musicland family and linked its history to Licorice Pizza stores, while many locations eventually became FYE. From a neighborhood record counter to mall music destinations, Sam Goody’s journey resonates with collectors and fans who remember browsing for their next favorite album.
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.
Celebrate the record-store memories behind Sam Goody with apparel inspired by its long retail history. The story starts with Sam “Goody” Gutowitz’s small shop on New York City’s 9th Avenue, selling records in person and by discount mail order. The chain’s growth brought it into the Musicland family and linked its history to Licorice Pizza stores, while many locations eventually became FYE. From a neighborhood record counter to mall music destinations, Sam Goody’s journey resonates with collectors and fans who remember browsing for their next favorite album.
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.
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
| Width, in | 20.08 | 22.05 | 24.02 | 25.98 | 27.99 | 29.92 | 31.89 | 33.86 |
| Length, in | 27.17 | 27.95 | 29.13 | 29.92 | 31.10 | 31.89 | 33.07 | 33.86 |
| Sleeve length from center back, in | 33.50 | 34.50 | 35.50 | 36.50 | 37.50 | 38.50 | 39.50 | 40.50 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
Product features
- 50/50 cotton-poly mid-weight (8.0 oz) for warmth and soft handfeel
- Tubular knit (no side seams) for cleaner lines and less waste
- Double-lined hood with color-matched drawcord and tear-away label
- Kangaroo pouch pocket for hand warmth and storage
- DTF/DTG printing and optional embroidery placements (chest, wrists) for durable graphic detail
Care instructions
- Tumble dry: medium
- Iron, steam or dry: low heat
- Do not dryclean
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Gildan 18500, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For adults
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: medium, Iron, steam or dry: low heat, Do not dryclean