Sam Goody T-Shirt
XS / Army
$19.99
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Celebrate the story of Sam Goody, from a small New York City record shop to a familiar name in music retail. Sam “Goody” Gutowitz began selling records in the late 1940s and offered discounted mail orders before the chain took shape in 1951. Later growth connected the brand to Musicland, the acquisition of Licorice Pizza stores, and the rise of mall music shopping. This tee suits record collectors, former store browsers, and anyone who appreciates the changing history of how people found their favorite music.
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 story of Sam Goody, from a small New York City record shop to a familiar name in music retail. Sam “Goody” Gutowitz began selling records in the late 1940s and offered discounted mail orders before the chain took shape in 1951. Later growth connected the brand to Musicland, the acquisition of Licorice Pizza stores, and the rise of mall music shopping. This tee suits record collectors, former store browsers, and anyone who appreciates the changing history of how people found their favorite music.
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.
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
| Width, in | 16.50 | 18.00 | 20.00 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 26.00 | 28.00 | 30.00 | 32.00 |
| Length, in | 27.00 | 28.00 | 29.00 | 30.00 | 31.00 | 32.00 | 33.00 | 34.00 | 35.00 |
| Sleeve length, in | 8.60 | 8.90 | 9.20 | 9.50 | 9.70 | 10.00 | 10.40 | 10.80 | 11.20 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
Product features
- 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton (lightweight 4.2 oz/yd²) for a soft, breathable feel
- Retail fit with crew neckline — neat, easy to layer
- Structural details: side seams, shoulder tape, and ribbed knit collar to retain shape
- Labeling and prints: tear-away label; DTF or DTG printing used for crisp chest and sleeve designs
- Ethically made blanks (Fair Labor Association, Platinum WRAP), REACH certified
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: medium heat
- Do not dryclean
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Bella+Canvas 3001, 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: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: medium heat, Do not dryclean