Omaha's Record Show Celebrates 40 Years of Music Collecting

60+ vendors draw hundreds of collectors to annual event showcasing vinyl, tapes, CDs, and vintage memorabilia

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:07am

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A minimalist, abstract illustration featuring jagged, geometric shapes in bold red and black, conceptually representing the vintage music memorabilia and collector's spirit of the Omaha Record Show.The annual Omaha Record Show celebrates the enduring appeal of physical music formats and the vibrant community of collectors in the region.Omaha Today

The Omaha Record, Music & Collector's Show celebrated its 40th anniversary this past weekend, drawing over 500 music enthusiasts to the Firefighters Union Hall. The event featured more than 60 vendors from across the region selling a wide variety of vinyl records, cassette tapes, CDs, and vintage music memorabilia. Long-time attendees and new collectors alike bonded over their shared passion for music and collecting.

Why it matters

The Omaha Record Show is a beloved tradition that has endured for decades, reflecting the enduring appeal of physical music formats and the vibrant community of collectors in the region. As music consumption has shifted to digital, the show highlights how analog formats like vinyl continue to maintain a loyal following, especially among younger generations rediscovering the joy of tangible music.

The details

The annual Omaha Record, Music & Collector's Show featured over 60 vendors selling a diverse array of music formats and memorabilia. Longtime attendee Tim Behrens, owner of Kanesville Collectibles, has seen the event grow from a small gathering to one that now attracts nearly 500 collectors. While some attendees sought out rare country albums, others browsed rock collections, but all were united by their love of music. Private collector John Yates, who has amassed a collection of nearly 100,000 records, noted that the demographics of collectors have shifted, with more younger people getting into vinyl and 70s/80s music as older collectors downsize their collections.

  • The Omaha Record, Music & Collector's Show took place on April 17, 2026.
  • The event has been running for close to 40 years.

The players

Tim Behrens

Owner of Kanesville Collectibles and a long-time attendee of the Omaha Record Show, Behrens has witnessed the event grow from a small gathering to one that now attracts nearly 500 collectors.

John Yates

A private collector with a nearly 100,000-record collection, Yates has been a music lover since his high school days and continues to be an avid collector, always on the hunt for new additions to his extensive library.

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What they’re saying

“It's just something that soothes. It's something different, probably for everybody, but it soothes them down and calms people down.”

— Tim Behrens, Owner, Kanesville Collectibles

“If you don't collect records, people don't understand. When you're rubbing elbows with other collectors, they understand collecting. Nobody judges anybody on what they collect.”

— John Yates, Private Collector

The takeaway

The enduring success of the Omaha Record Show highlights the continued appeal of physical music formats and the vibrant community of collectors in the region. As younger generations rediscover the joy of vinyl and other analog formats, the show serves as a testament to the timeless allure of music and the passion of those who seek to preserve its history.