Jackpot Records
Independent record shop and label in Portland, Oregon, U.S.
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Jackpot Records is an independent record shop in Portland, Oregon, United States. Established in 1997, it operates on Hawthorne Boulevard in southeast Portland's Richmond neighborhood.[1] In 2004, the business began operating a record label of the same name. Portland Monthly has said Jackpot Records "does tend toward the obscure".[2] Previously, the business also operated on West Burnside Street in downtown Portland.
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| Founded | 1997 in Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
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| Headquarters | 3574 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, Oregon , U.S. |
| Website | jackpotrecords |
History
Jackpot Records was established in October 1997.[1][3] Isaac Slusarenko is the owner.[4][5] The shop has appeared in the television series Portlandia.[6]
In 2015, Jackpot Records added 125,000 used vinyl pieces to its inventory. This was one of the largest record purchases in U.S. history.[7] The business has offered activities and specials for Record Store Day.[8]
Deerhunter, Ghostface Killah, Sleater-Kinney, Rodriguez, and The Black Keys have performed at the store. Bruce Springsteen visited the shop in 2026.[1]
The business has hosted film festivals.[9] Previously, the business operated a location on West Burnside Street in downtown Portland.[10][11][12]
Record label
The business also operates a record label of the same name,[13] which was established in 2004.[14] According to KOIN, the label focuses on "high-quality re-issues of older vinyl"[1] and releases vinyl from both new and established artists.[15] Jackpot Records has released a compilation of vintage pinball music,[16] as well as a re-issue of Willie Nelson's debut album.[17]
