What is wrong with record stores?

[SoftDevil]

Nobody in my area has Hope's new album! (Of course there are loads of Mariah Carrie's new CD all over the place.....).

[SoftDevil]

... and I live in the Los Angeles area! Not even the cooler, non-chain record shops have it in stock.

[rob68]

Same here. Local indie shop didn't even get it, but Barnes & Noble had 2 copies. Go figure.

[SoftDevil]

I called the Barnes & Noble near where I work, and they didn't have it.... said that one of the other stores might. Ugh!

[SoftDevil]

... I located a copy at a Barnes & Noble in my general area. Had to travel a little ways to get it, but... I finally have it!

[StudioA]

If you are looking for a hard copy of Hope's new CD "Through The Devil Softly" and you don't want to download it from iTunes. Please, try the below suggestions.

IF YOU LIVE IN TEXAS, OKLAHOMA, KANSAS, MISSOURI OR ARKANSAS:
Try buying the CD at a store called "MOVIE TRADING COMPANY" (in Texas only) or "VINTAGE STOCK" in the other states mentioned.
I live in Dallas, Texas and found one new-sealed copy available for $11.99 at "Movie Trading Company". I snagged it ofcourse, before it was gone. They hadn't even put it out on the shelf yet, even though it was on Wednesday (the day after it came out).
http://www.movietradingcompany.com

ALL OTHER STATES IN AMERICA:
Try buying the CD at either "Barnes & Noble" or "Border's Books". Best Buy does not appear to be selling the CD now (if ever) even though their computers may show it in the system it will also probably show they have ZERO in-stock at all the stores in your area. Don't waste your time.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com
http://www.borders.com

[snakes&ladders]

I find myself in the EU for work right now and strangely enuff, the local record store ordered the CD for me wirhout any hassles......will be here tomorrow for sure :)