Discourage Records, Southeast Portland’s haven of punk-themed and collectible records for 22 years, has announced that it is closing its storefront after today, March 29—the final day the brick and mortar shop will be open for business.
The store, at SE 18th and Morrison, has a sale during business hours today (1-7 pm), with 30 percent of CDs and 10-20 percent of vinyl. Some of the furniture and fixtures are for sale as well. Discourage will still continue to operate as a mail order store, and owner Abraham King says there will be a physical pick-up location where local customers can get their records. King will continue to purchase collections and it’s to be expected that Discourage will continue to be a presence at Northwest record shows.
Further more, a free closing celebration is happening on Monday, April 18 at Pop Tavern (825 N Killingsworth, the former space of Ducketts Public House). The legendary Paul Collins—from bands the Nerves and the Beat—will be DJing. This will be an afternoon event, from 3 to 7 pm, and will feature a pop-up shop from Discourage as well.
Discourage Records, 1737 SE Morrison, open 1-7 pm TODAY and then never again 🙁