Crooked Beat Records Finds New Home In Del Ray, Former Location Planned For Demolition

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Crooked Beat Records has reopened in a new location as demolition of its old building in Old Town North is expected.

The record store is having a soft opening Thursday through Sunday, as reported by the Del Ray Business Association. It is located at 2417 Mount Vernon Avenue below Cheesetique. Initial hours are 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Crooked Beat Records specializes in new and used vinyl records. The business cited the "pending demolition" of its former location at Montgomery Center in Old Town North

Developer Carr Companies is planning to redevelop the Montgomery Center, a building with business tenants. The redevelopment would include 327 multifamily units, ground floor retail, a music performance venue, underground parking spaces on two levels and two public plazas. The redevelopment gained approval from Alexandria City Council in April.

Alexandria Living Magazine reported the redevelopment could kick off next year. Some businesses have already left Montgomery Center.

Car Companies is behind other new developments in Old Town North, including the Venue, the Muse and the future 901 N. Pitt Street development.