Time Traveler Records Reopens at New Akron Location

The 46-year-old music store has officially moved to North Portage Path in Akron.

Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Openings & Closings

Screen-print poster illustration of a stack of vinyl records against a brick wall, conveying a nostalgic tone for a local shop. — Time Traveler Records, a 46-year-old music establishment, has officially relocated to a new shop space on North Portage Path in Akron. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Time Traveler Records reopened on Aug. 8, 2026, at its new shop located at 1375 N. Portage Path. The move marks a change for the veteran business, which previously operated at 118 W. Market St. in Akron.

Why it matters

The relocation allows the long-standing record store to continue serving local music collectors under new surroundings. The owner moved the business to seek a change for the historic establishment.

The store is 46 years old, having opened in 1980 when founder Scott Shepard was 26. This reopening follows a 12-year stint at the previous West Market Street location.

The players

Scott Shepard

Scott Shepard is the founder and owner of the record store who has managed the business since its inception in 1980.

The details

Scott Shepard continues to manage the store by buying, selling, and trading CDs and records with customers. The shop is known for stocking a curated selection of imports and albums from obscure bands.

1980: Scott Shepard opened the original 4711 Records.
Early 1990s: The business was renamed Title Wave.
Aug. 8, 2026: Time Traveler Records reopened at its new location.

Market Landscape

The move aligns with the vinyl record industry's decade-long retail resurgence, where brick-and-mortar stores are adapting their physical footprints to cater to persistent collector demand. This relocation helps the store maintain its competitive niche against modern digital streaming platforms.

Music enthusiasts in the area can now visit the shop at its new North Portage Path address to browse and trade inventory. The store maintains its established business model of dealing in CDs and rare vinyl imports for local customers.

The takeaway

Maintaining a specialized music business for nearly five decades requires adaptability and strong ties to a local collector community. Small business owners can often find renewed energy by refreshing their retail environment and location.