by Jennifer Sharpe
Photos courtesy of Brian Price
Since opening in January 2024, Studio Records in Broken Arrow has been a pet-friendly destination, with owner Brian Price’s cats and dogs serving as beloved members of the store’s team.
A haven for vinyl lovers, Studio Records is a new and used record shop where customers can buy, sell and trade records. The store also offers used CDs and other music accessories, such as turntables. The business is retired teacher Price’s dream come true, supported by his family and pets.
Gus the Bulldog, who passed away in May 2024 at the age of 11, was the original shop mascot. Being older, Gus mostly enjoyed resting on his little bed, but he also made his occasional rounds through the store.
“Gus was not the most energetic, but people would come in and love on him. And he would sit there and enjoy all the attention,” Price said. “Gus had a very nice, long life, and he was a special guy. He’s still with us in spirit.”
In April 2024, Roscoe the cat joined the Studio Records family, arriving from River Trail Animal Hospital & Pet Lodge as a birthday gift from Price’s daughter.
“Roscoe is the sweetest little boy — actually, he’s a young man now because he’s over a year old,” Price said. “He welcomes people to the shop and helps customers with records as they’re picking them out. He’ll get right in the middle of it, and in the end, he’ll just flop over and demand to be petted.”
After Gus was gone, Roscoe was depressed, so Delia the Russian gray cat joined the shop crew in June 2024.
“Delia and Roscoe just bonded completely,” said Price. “She’s my little cautious kitty, judging from afar. Lately, she’s been coming out of her shell and greeting people, quite the 180 with her social skills.”
For Price’s birthday in April 2025, his wife and youngest daughter brought Silas home from River Trail. At the shelter, he was nicknamed Cyclops because he was missing an eye, but he’s been Silas or “One-Eye Si” since he joined the Price family.
“Silas is a mixed pup with a missing eye and a broken toe, but he is just the sweetest, most lovable and most affectionate pup ever,” Price said. “He’s so grateful, and he just loves life. When stuff is getting me down or starting to stress me out, I take cues from him to just love life right now and enjoy the moment. He’s been quite the savior.
“Roscoe was super excited when we got Silas. They had totally different energy levels. So it took a while for them to acclimate to each other, but they are buddies now,” said Price. “They’re just up on the couch, cuddling together, cleaning each other, having a good time, chasing each other. It’s fun to watch.”
Price said that customers love his shop pets. “I have customers that come in just for the animals,” he admits. “Then they wind up buying a record or two.”
Having his animals in the store also helps customers who come in with their kids, Price shared, because the animals keep the kids entertained — often so much so that the kids don’t want to leave the store, even when mom or dad is done shopping.
Studio Records appeals to customers of all ages.
“A lot of my customers are younger kids starting to collect vinyl and get into the physicality of the music they’ve only streamed or downloaded. They’ve never really had music in a format they can touch,” said Price. “For my older customers, I’m not selling records. I’m selling nostalgia and the memories people have connected to the music.”
In addition to being home to Silas, Roscoe and Delia, Studio Records is proudly pet friendly, welcoming and encouraging customers to bring their own four-legged friends along.
“Silas, being raised at River Trail, was used to being around many dogs, so he welcomes all animals,” said Price. “The cats, if they need to escape, can go upstairs where they’ve got their own little special area.”
At night, Price and Silas head home while Roscoe and Delia remain in the shop.
“My kitty cats are my night security, and they have the run of the place,” said Price. “They know that’s their time. They’ve got each other, and I have cameras I can watch them with. They also do an excellent job of pest control.”
Price said his pets are a reminder of how we all just need to stop sometimes and take a moment.
“I absolutely love having my pets at work,” he said. “They just help me realize that life is special and that we need to enjoy the simple things.”
Studio Records Broken Arrow is located in the Rose District at 111 E. Commercial St. Follow Studio Records BA on Facebook for updates and photos of the furry staff members.
