Folks who lived in North Carolina during the pre-glory days of college rock and beyond, will remember John Swain of The Record Hole in Raleigh. The man who exemplified the classic record collector is shown here moving about the boxes of discs, talking with fellow buyers and sellers. Psst.. dig the kid in the Scientists t-shirt. Whatever became of him?
RockCritics.com 
Hi there! I just posted an installment in my semi-regular online column about The Record Hole, John Swain, and bygone Raleigh landmarks. Since it’s the 30th anniversary of John’s passing, I thought I’d share.
https://trouble.city/articles/2021/8/2/lend-me-your-ears-youre-there-when-i-reach-out-for-you
I hope you enjoy!
john swain oh yeah…yes john swain record hole used to buy bulk 45s from him which came to about cents on a dollar be amazed what he threw into the load also one of the first time dealing with him called if he a batch of 50s 60s pic sleeves and sent me a pack cod which seems non existent today…..really good guy to deal with and one of the legendary record dealers that have passed and missed today…he is missed…