SPECS MUSIC INC
10-Q, 1997-03-21
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                          UNITED STATES
                SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                     WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

                            FORM 10-Q

[X]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES 
     EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 

     FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 31, 1997

                                OR

[ ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES 
     EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

     FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM _________ TO _________ 

                  Commission File Number 0-14323

                        SPEC'S MUSIC, INC.
      (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                FLORIDA                            59-1362127
     (State or other jurisdiction of           (I.R.S. Employer
      incorporation or organization)           Identification No.)

                         1666 N.W. 82nd Avenue
                         Miami, Florida  33126 
     (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

                             (305) 592-7288 
         (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

                SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING
                AS OF MARCH 12, 1997:   5,303,119                           

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the 
Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to 
such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X  No

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                        SPEC'S MUSIC, INC.

                            FORM 10-Q

                        TABLE OF CONTENTS



                             PART I.

                      FINANCIAL INFORMATION


ITEM 1.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

          CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS. . . . . . . . . . . .    3

          CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS. . . . . . . .    4

          CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF 
            CASH FLOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    5

          NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED 
            FINANCIAL STATEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    6-7

          
ITEM 2.   MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF 
            FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS 
            OF OPERATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    8-11



                             PART II.

                        OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 4.   SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS . . . .    12


ITEM 6.   EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   13


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PART I. 
ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  

                SPEC'S MUSIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
              CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

                                                 JANUARY 31,       JULY 31,
                                                    1997             1996  
                                                 ----------       ----------
ASSETS                                           (UNAUDITED)

CURRENT ASSETS:
<S>                                           <C>              <C>
Cash and equivalents                           $    395,371     $    405,753
Trade receivables                                   326,866          293,681
Income tax receivables                            1,236,641        1,236,641
Inventories                                      19,312,257       19,704,076
Prepaid expenses                                  1,237,330          589,984
Deferred tax asset                                2,828,030        2,122,384
                                                 ----------       ----------
   Total current assets                        $ 25,336,495     $ 24,352,519

Video rental inventory, net                         483,319          489,649
Property and equipment, net                      15,211,817       16,714,965
Other assets                                        484,957          567,892
                                                 ----------       ----------
   Total assets                                $ 41,516,588     $ 42,125,025
                                                 ==========       ==========

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current maturity of long-term debt              $ 8,196,204               --
Accounts payable                                 10,790,513        8,408,500
Accrued expenses                                  2,688,713        2,262,378
Store closing reserve                             2,106,933        2,859,289
                                                 ----------       ----------
   Total current liabilities                     23,782,363       13,530,167
                                                 ----------       ----------
Long term debt                                           --        9,654,094
Deferred income taxes                               293,663          293,663

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock, par value $.01; 10,000,000 
   shares authorized; 5,302,319 and 5,319,269 
   shares issued at January, 1997 and 
   July, 1996, respectively                          53,024           53,194
Additional paid-in capital                        3,574,288        3,700,043
Retained earnings                                14,077,697       15,269,348
Less 52,569 and 74,600 shares in 
treasury at January, 1997, and 
July 1996, respectively, at cost                   (264,447)        (375,484)
                                                 ----------       ----------
  Total stockholders' equity                     17,440,562       18,647,101
                                                 ----------       ----------
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' equity     $ 41,516,588     $ 42,125,025
                                                 ----------       ----------
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   See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements. 

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                     SPEC'S MUSIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
               CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                (UNAUDITED)


                                   Three Months Ended               Six Months Ended    
                                       January 31,                      January 31, 
                                   1997           1996             1997            1996
                               -----------     -----------     -----------     -----------
<S>                           <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>
Product sales                 $ 21,179,412    $ 24,613,671    $ 36,683,370    $ 42,138,767

Video rentals                      281,827         365,337         566,869         812,970
                               -----------     -----------     -----------     -----------
TOTAL REVENUES                  21,461,239      24,979,008      37,250,239      42,951,737
                               -----------     -----------     -----------     -----------
Cost of goods sold - sales      14,153,713      16,318,631      24,398,021      28,099,229
                               -----------     -----------     -----------     -----------
Cost of goods sold - rental        140,529         176,758         271,473         367,485
                               -----------     -----------     -----------     -----------
TOTAL COST OF SALES             14,294,242      16,495,389      24,669,494      28,466,714
                               -----------     -----------     -----------     -----------
GROSS PROFIT                     7,166,997       8,483,619      12,580,745      14,485,023

Store operating, general and 
administrative expenses          7,037,436       7,595,324      13,483,700      15,011,395

Restructuring charge               250,000              --         250,000              --

Store closing expense              269,569              --         269,569              --
                               -----------     -----------     -----------     -----------
Operating income                  (390,008)        888,295      (1,422,524)       (526,372)

Other income (expense),net        (204,041)       (206,737)       (474,773)       (411,678)
                               -----------     -----------     -----------     -----------
Earnings (loss) before
 income taxes                     (594,049)        681,558      (1,897,297)       (938,050)

Provision (benefit) for 
income taxes                      (223,646)        258,000        (705,646)       (357,000)
                               -----------     -----------     -----------     -----------
  NET EARNINGS (LOSS)          $  (370,403)    $   423,558     $(1,191,651)    $  (581,050)
                               -----------     -----------     -----------     -----------
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE      $      (.07)    $       .08     $      (.23)    $      (.11)
                               -----------     -----------     -----------     -----------
Weighted average number of 
common shares outstanding        5,242,000       5,364,000       5,245,000       5,399,000
                               -----------     -----------     -----------     -----------
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See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

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                     SPEC'S MUSIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
              CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                SIX MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 1997 AND 1996
                                (UNAUDITED)

                                                                1997                1996 
                                                            -----------        -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
<S>                                                        <C>                 <C>
 Net earnings (loss)                                        $(1,191,651)        $ (581,050)

ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET EARNINGS (LOSS) TO
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment      1,258,019          1,373,613
 Amortization of video rental inventory                         269,439            400,333
 Gain on disposal of video rental inventory                          --            (38,799)
 Loss on disposal of property and equipment                     269,569                 --
 Deferred compensation expense                                   42,434                 --
 Amortization of preopening expenses                             28,294            440,917

(Increase) decrease in assets:                             
  Receivables                                                   (33,185)           424,186
  Inventories                                                   391,819          1,970,526
  Prepaid expenses                                             (675,640)          (153,598)
  Prepaid income taxes                                               --           (341,938)
  Other assets                                                  (11,170)           328,016
  Deferred tax asset                                           (705,646)            74,000

Increase (Decrease) in Liabilities:
  Accounts payable                                            2,382,013          1,762,182
  Accrued expenses                                              455,713            393,775
  Restructuring charge                                               --           (219,216)
  Store closing reserve                                        (752,356)                --
  Deferred income taxes                                              --            (66,000)
                                                            -----------        -----------
Net cash provided by operating activities                     1,727,652          5,766,947
                                                            -----------        -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: 
  Purchases of video rental inventory                          (263,109)          (364,654)
  Disposition of video rental inventory                              --            167,888
  Additions to property and equipment                          (162,425)        (2,763,042)
  Disposition of property and equipment                         145,390             59,893
                                                            -----------        -----------
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities            (280,144)        (2,899,915)
                                                            -----------        -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 Proceeds from borrowings                                    44,710,844         13,500,000
 Repayment of borrowings                                    (46,168,734)        12,400,000
 Repayments of capital lease                                         --            (17,016)
                                                            -----------        -----------
Net cash provided by financing activities                    (1,457,890)         1,082,984
                                                            -----------        -----------   
Net (decrease) increase in cash                                 (10,382)         3,950,016
  Cash at beginning of period                                   405,753            552,224
                                                            -----------        -----------
  Cash at end of period                                     $   395,371        $ 4,502,240
                                                            ===========        ===========

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See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

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                       SPEC'S MUSIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

1.  CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

    The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements should be 
    read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements and
    notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 
    fiscal year ended July 31, 1996. 

    The consolidated condensed financial statements were prepared from the books
    and records of the Company without audit or verification.  In the opinion of
    management all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature and 
    necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations 
    and cash flows for all the periods presented have been made.  Certain 
    information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial  
    statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting 
    principles have been condensed or omitted. 

    The results of operations for the six month period ended January 31, 1997 
    are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full fiscal
    year.  The accompanying financial statements include the accounts of the 
    Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary.  All significant intercompany 
    balances and transactions have been eliminated.  
    
2.  CURRENT MATURITY OF LONG-TERM DEBT

    In May 1996, the Company obtained a new 2 year credit agreement (the 
    "Revolving Credit Facility"), which includes a $3,000,000 stand-by letter of
    credit facility, both of which expire in May 1998.  Under the Company's new 
    Revolving Credit Facility, it may borrow up to the lesser of (a) $15,000,000
    or (b) 60% of the Company's eligible inventory (as defined in the "Revolving
    Credit Facility").  A commitment fee of 3/8% of the unused portion is 
    payable monthly.  There were no borrowings under the stand-by letter of 
    credit during the first six months of fiscal 1997. 

    The Revolving Credit Facility and all of the Company's obligations in 
    connection therewith are secured by a first-priority security interest in 
    substantially all of the Company's assets, and the Company may not further 
    pledge its assets without the prior approval of its lender.  The Company is 
    also required to meet certain monthly financial covenants, including minimum
    earnings, current ratio, fixed charge coverage and tangible net worth 
    levels.  In addition, the Company may not exceed certain capital 
    expenditures and inventory costs levels.

    The Revolving Credit Facility bears interest at a floating rate, adjusted 
    monthly, equal to the Index Rate (as defined below) plus 2.875%.  The "Index
    Rate" is the last month-end published rate for 30-day dealer-placed 
    commercial paper sold through dealers by major corporations as published in
    the Money Rates section of the Wall Street Journal.  Accrued interest is 
    payable monthly in arrears.  The interest rate at January 31, 1997 was 
    8.325%.  

    The outstanding principal amount under the Revolving Credit Facility was 
    approximately $8.2 million as of January 31, 1997.

    Presently, the Company is not in compliance with certain of the financial 
    covenants contained in the Revolving Credit Facility.  The lender has 
    provided the Company with a waiver for the non-compliance as of both the 
    balance sheet and report filing dates.  As a result, the Company has 
    reclassified all amounts due under the credit agreement as current 
    liabilities.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, Cont'd.

    The Company is currently having discussions with the lender to  
    restructure the terms and conditions of the Revolving Credit Facility 
    to better meet its working capital needs.

3.  STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION 

    The following is supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

                                                 Six months ended   
                                                    January 31,   
                                           -----------------------------       
                                               1997              1996
                                           -----------       -----------

          Interest paid                     $ 405,652          $ 447,000
          Income tax paid                         -0-                -0-

     Supplemental noncash financing activities information:

     During the six months ended January 31, 1997, no Restricted Stock Awards 
     were granted and awards totaling $81,375 were canceled.  During the six 
     months ended January 31, 1996, no Restricted Stock Awards were granted and
     $76,200 were canceled.

     The Company contributed $29,378 and $19,474 in common stock to the 
     Company's 401(k) Plan during the six months ended January 31, 1997 and 
     1996, respectively.   
 
4.   LOSS PER SHARE 

     Loss per share is computed based on losses for each period, divided by the
     weighted average number of common shares and equivalents outstanding during
     each period.  Stock options have been excluded from the loss per share 
     computations for both years as they were antidilutive to the calculation. 

5.   STORE CLOSING RESERVE

     In July 1996, the Company adopted a plan as part of its response to 
     industry conditions to close four unprofitable store locations.  As a
     result of the planned closing of the store locations, the Company has 
     recorded a charge of approximately $3,251,000 ($2,045,000 after income tax
     benefits) representing lease termination costs, write-down of assets, rent
     expense, and other miscellaneous expenses.  These store locations are 
     expected to be closed during fiscal 1997.  During the first quarter of 
     fiscal 1997, the Company closed three of the four stores that were reserved
     for. The outstanding reserve balance was $2,107,000 as of January 31, 1997.

6.   RESERVE FOR RESTRUCTURING 

     The Company announced plans to restructure the business which included 
     closing it's warehouse and distribution center.  A provision of $250,000 
     has been recorded in the second quarter ended January 31, 1997 representing
     costs for severance, outplacement and other miscellaneous expenses. 

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ITEM 2.  
               MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
            FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following is an analysis of the Company's results of operations, liquidity 
and capital resources.   To the extent that such analysis contains statements 
which are not of a historical nature, such statements are forward-looking 
statements, which involve risks and uncertainties.  These risks include changes 
in the competitive environment for the Company's products, including the entry 
or exit of non-traditional retailers of the Company's products to or from its
markets; the ability of the Company to refinance its credit line, and the terms 
of any such refinanced line; the release by the music industry of an increased 
or decreased number of "hit releases"; unfavorable developments with respect to 
a lease; general economic factors in markets where the Company's products are 
sold; and other factors discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities 
and Exchange Commission.   

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

THREE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 1997 AND 1996

REVENUES

Total revenues decreased by $3,517,769, or 14.1%,  during the second quarter of 
fiscal 1997 compared to the second quarter of fiscal 1996.  As of the end of the
second fiscal quarter ended January 31, 1997, the Company operated eight fewer 
stores than in the second fiscal quarter of 1996.  On a same-store basis (stores
open for more than one year), revenues increased by .1% over last year.   

Revenues from product sales decreased by 14% for the chain as a whole and 
decreased by .8% on a same-store basis.   Revenues declined because increased 
unit sales of compact discs were more than offset by decreased unit sales of 
cassettes and video product.  Same-store revenues declined primarily because of
fewer new hit release titles which contribute not only to lower sales but to 
lower in-store traffic.  In addition, the Company has seen significant 
expansion of competitive music retail space by non-traditional music retailers,
which often sell compact discs near or at cost in certain markets, which 
contributed to same-store sales declines. 

Video rental revenue decreased by 22.9% for the Company as a whole and  by 16.1%
on a same-store basis as compared to the second quarter in fiscal 1996.  The 
Company maintains video rental departments in limited stores based on customer 
demand and has not aggressively promoted this business.  Since the second 
quarter of fiscal 1996, the Company closed one and opened one video rental 
department.  

The Company plans to continue to review and adjust its prices and focus its 
marketing and advertising campaign to differentiate itself from price oriented 
mass merchants and discount electronics stores.  Nevertheless, the Company is 
likely to continue to experience revenue declines due to non-traditional 
retailers' price slashing.  In addition, revenues are expected to decline after 
the closure of the Coconut Grove mega store during the 1997 fiscal year.  

GROSS PROFIT 

Gross profits from product sales, which are net of product management and 
distribution costs, were 33.2% and 33.7% during the second quarters of fiscal 
1997 and 1996, respectively.  Gross profit, as a percentage of revenue, 
decreased because of an increase in promotional markdowns during the holiday 
season.

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MANGEMENT'S DISCUSSION 
AND ANALYSIS, CONTINUED

Gross profits from video rentals were 50.1% and 51.6% during the second quarters
of fiscal 1997 and 1996, respectively.  Some fluctuation in gross profit margins
may be expected due to the fixed nature of the video rental inventory being 
amortized on an accelerated method over a three year period.  

Total gross profit was 33.4% and 34.0% of revenue during the second quarters of 
fiscal 1997 and 1996, respectively.  The Company expects total gross profit, as 
a percentage of revenues to decline in the foreseeable future because of the 
continued shift in the sales mix to compact and laser discs, the continued 
decline of video rental revenues and the increased pricing pressures due to a 
heightened competitive environment, as described above. 

STORE OPERATING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

Store operating, general and administrative expenses, as a percentage of 
revenue, were 32.8% and 30.4% during the second quarters of fiscal 1997 and 
1996, respectively.  Store occupancy and general and administrative expenses, as
a percentage of revenue, increased because of the significant deline in total 
revenues.  Store occupancy costs decreased due to the Company operating eight 
fewer stores than in the second fiscal quarter of 1996. 

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

The Company incurred interest expenses of $234,000 and $242,000 during the 
second quarter of fiscal 1997 and 1996, respectively.  The decrease is due to 
lower average borrowings for the quarter.  

INCOME TAXES 

The effective income tax rate, as a percentage of earnings before income taxes, 
was 37.6% and 37.9% during the second quarter of fiscal 1997 and 1996, 
respectively.  The effective income tax rate did not vary significantly from the
second quarter in the prior fiscal year.

NET EARNINGS (LOSS) 

During the second quarter of fiscal 1997, the Company incurred a loss of 
$(370,000) or $(.07) per share compared to earnings of $424,000 or $.08 per 
share during the second quarter of fiscal 1996.  Earnings declined significantly
because of lower sales from continued competition resulting in lower gross 
margins.   


SIX MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 1997 AND 1996

REVENUES

Total revenues decreased by $5,701,000, or 13.3%, in the first six months of 
fiscal 1997, compared to the same period in fiscal 1996.  On a same-store basis,
revenues decreased by 1.3%, compared to the same period in 1996.  

Revenues from product sales decreased by 12.9% for the chain as a whole and by 
1.7% on a same-store basis during the first six months of fiscal 1997.  This 
decrease is due in part to the lack of significant new hit release titles and 
increased competition, as described above.

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MANGEMENT'S DISCUSSION 
AND ANALYSIS, CONTINUED

Video rental revenues decreased by 30% for the chain as a whole and by 19% on a 
same-store basis.  The closing of one video rental department since the second 
quarter of fiscal 1996 and a lower demand for video rentals contributed to lower
rental revenues.  

GROSS PROFIT

Gross profit from product sales, which is net of product management and 
distribution costs, was 33.5% and 33.3% during the first six months of fiscal 
1997 and 1996, respectively.  Gross profit, which is expressed as a percentage
of revenues, increased primarily because of fewer promotional markdowns and an 
increase in sales of higher margin accessory items during the first quarter of
fiscal 1997.  Gross profit for video rentals was 52.1% and 54.8% during the 
first six months of fiscal 1997 and 1996, respectively.

Total gross profit was 33.8% and 33.7% of revenue during the first six months of
fiscal 1997, and 1996, respectively.  The increase in gross profit from product 
sales was partially offset by a decrease in gross profits from video rentals.  
Some fluctuation in gross profit margins may be expected due in part to the many
factors that affect the Company's purchases for sale and in part to the 
Company's promotional strategies.   

STORE OPERATING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

Store operating, general and administrative expenses, as a percentage of 
revenue, were 36.2% and 34.9% during the first six months of fiscal 1997 and 
1996, respectively.  Store operating and general and administrative expenses 
increased as a percentage of revenues, due to the significant decline in total 
revenues.  Store operating expenses decreased due to operating eight fewer 
stores compared to the same period in 1996.  

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) 

Other expenses include interest expense of $480,000 and $455,000 during the 
first six months of fiscal 1997 and 1996, respectively.  The increase is due to 
a higher interest rate on the Company's Revolving Credit Facility combined with 
the amortization of deferred financing costs which were partially offset by 
lower average borrowings for the quarter.  

NET EARNINGS (LOSS)

For the six month period ended January 31, 1997, the net loss was $(1,192,000) 
or $(.23) per share, compared to a net loss of $(581,000) or $(.11) per share 
for the first six months of fiscal 1996. Reduced sales and lower margins due to
continued competition during the first half of the year contributed to lower 
earnings for the first six months in fiscal 1997.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

As of January 31, 1997, the Company's working capital was $1.6 million compared 
to $10.8 million at July 31, 1996.  The decrease in working capital during the
first six months of fiscal 1997 was primarily the result of the reclassification
of long-term debt to current debt.

Cash flows from operating activities provided $1.7 million, in the second 
quarter of fiscal 1997, compared to providing $5.8 million in fiscal 1996. The 
primary reason for the change in cash flows from operating activities relate to 
the inventory reductions in the first six months of  fiscal 1996, obtained from 
just-in-time buying practices.

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MANGEMENT'S DISCUSSION 
AND ANALYSIS, CONTINUED

Cash flow used in investing activities decreased from $2.9 million in the first
six months of fiscal 1996 to $280,000 in the first six months of fiscal 1997.  
The primary reason for the change in cash flows from investing activities relate
to fewer additions to property and equipment in the first six months of fiscal 
1997 compared to the first six months of fiscal 1996. 

At January 31, 1997, the Company had a $15 million secured Revolving Credit 
Agreement, expiring May 1998, which includes a $3,000,000 stand-by letter of 
credit facility.  Under the Revolving Credit Agreement, the Company may borrow 
up to the lesser of (a) $15,000,000 or (b) 60% of the Company's eligible 
inventory (as defined in the credit agreement).  At January 31, 1997, the 
Company had an outstanding balance of $8,196,204 under the Revolving Credit 
Agreement.  There were no borrowings under the stand-by letter of credit during 
the first six months of fiscal 1997.

Presently, the Company is not in compliance with certain of the financial 
covenants contained in the Revolving Credit Facility.  The lender has provided 
the Company with a waiver for the non-compliance as of both the balance sheet 
and report filing dates.  As a result, the Company has reclassified all amounts 
due under the credit agreement as current liabilities.

The Company is currently having discussions with the lender to obtain waivers 
for the non-compliance and to restructure the terms and conditions of the 
Revolving Credit Facility to better meet its working capital needs.   

The Company is a specialty retailer in Florida and Puerto Rico of prerecorded 
music and video products and is also engaged in the rental of video tapes.  This
industry has experienced increased competition during the past few years, which 
coupled with other business related factors, has negatively impacted the 
Company's performance. The Company anticipates the competitive conditions will 
continue into the foreseeable future.  The Company's return to profitable 
operations and continuity into the future is dependent upon various factors 
including improving sales and profit margins, reducing expenses, and eliminating
unprofitable stores.  Management believes that its cash flow from operations and
availability under its existing credit  agreement should be adequate to cover 
the Company's projected cash requirements during the year ending July 31, 1997. 
Operating results are however, subject to various uncertainties and 
contingencies, many of which are beyond the Company's control.  The Company's 
future profitability or the lack thereof, could have a substantial impact on its
liquidity, its ability to meet its debt covenants, and its availability of 
capital resources necessary to conduct its business. 

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                    PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

(a)  The Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on December 10, 1996 at the 
     Radisson Mart Plaza Hotel, Salon H., 711 N.W. 72nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 
     33126.

(b)  The shareholders voted:  (i) to elect six people to the Company's Board of 
     Directors and, (ii) for the approval of the Adoption of the 1996 Non-
     Employee Directors Stock Option Plan.  The results of the vote on each 
     matter follows:

     The following individuals were elected directors until the next annual 
     meeting of shareholders or until their successors are elected and 
     qualified:

                                    Votes       Votes     Abstentions and 
                                     For       Withheld   Broker non-votes

     Barry J. Gibbons             4,754,092     103,446         -0-
     Arthur H. Hertz              4,750,567     106,971         -0-
     Ann S. Lieff                 4,749,149     108,389         -0-
     Martin W. Spector            4,749,942     107,596         -0-
     Cynthia Cohen Turk           4,750,492     107,046         -0-
     Rosalind S. Zacks            4,750,242     107,296         -0-
     
     All members of the previous Board of Directors were nominees and there has
     been no change in the Board of Directors as a result of this election.

     The shareholders approved the adoption of the 1996 Non-Employee Director's
     Stock Option Plan with votes totaling 3,857,639 shares in the affirmative,
     443,588 shares in the negative and 32,563 shares abstained.

     

                                   -12-

<PAGE>

Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

     (a)  Exhibits.

          10.1  First Amendment to Revised Agreement effective January 1, 1996 
          between the Company and Barry Gibbons d/b/a Festina.
   
          10.2  First Amendment to Revised Agreement effective January 23, 1996 
          between the Company and Jeffrey J. Fletcher d/b/a Transition 
          Strategies, Inc. ("TSI").

          27  Financial Data Schedule.  (Attached to electronic filing only.)


     (b)  Reports on Form 8-K.

          The Company did not file any reports on Form 8-K during the
          quarter ended January 31, 1997.  


                              SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant  to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the 
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the 
undersigned thereunto duly authorized. 



                                          SPEC'S MUSIC, INC.
                                        -----------------------------    
                                            (Registrant)



    March 20,  1997                       /s/ Ann S. Lieff 
- ----------------------                  ------------------------------      
    Date                                ANN S. LIEFF
                                        President and Chief Executive
                                        Officer  (Principal Executive Officer)



    March 20, 1997                         /s/ Donald A. Molta
- ----------------------                   ------------------------------   
    Date                                 DONALD A. MOLTA 
                                         Vice President and Chief Financial
                                         Officer  (Principal Financial and
                                         Accounting Officer)

                                   -14-


<PAGE>
                FIRST AMENDMENT TO REVISED AGREEMENT

     THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO REVISED AGREEMENT is made this 18th
day of January, 1996 by and between Spec's Music, Inc.  ("Spec's"), a Florida 
corporation, and Barry Gibbons d/b/a/ Festina ("Gibbons").

     WHEREAS, pursuant to a revised agreement dated January 1, 1996 (the 
"Agreement"), Spec's retained the services of Gibbons as an independent 
contractor; and 

     WHEREAS, Spec's and Gibbons have determined that there was a typographical
error in the Agreement and wish to correct it.

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained in the 
Agreement, and for other valuable consideration acknowledged by each party to be
satisfactory, the parties hereto agree as follows:

     1.   Section 6(a) of the Agreement, "Grant of Options," is hereby amended 
by deleting the first sentence in such section and replacing it with the 
following sentence:

          Spec's shall grant to Gibbons options (the"Options") to
          purchase, in accordance with and subject to the terms and
          conditions of this Section, which shall be deemed to be
          an employee benefit plan for security law purposes, the
          sum of 261,766 shares of its common stock, par value
          $.01 per share (the "Shares") at the per Share exercise
          price of $1.125.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party has executed this First Amendment to 
Agreement on the date first above written.



                                        /s/ Barry Gibbons
                                   -----------------------------
                                   Barry Gibbons d/b/a Festina


                                   SPEC'S MUSIC, INC.


                                   By: /s/ Ann Lieff, President
                                   ----------------------------
                                   Ann Lieff, President


<PAGE>
              FIRST AMENDMENT TO REVISED AGREEMENT

     THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO REVISED AGREEMENT is made this 18th
day of January, 1996, by and between Spec's Music, Inc.  ("Spec's"), a Florida 
corporation, and Transition Strategies, Inc. ("TSI").

     WHEREAS, pursuant to a revised agreement dated January 1, 1996 (the 
"Agreement"), Spec's retained the services of TSI as an independent contractor;

     WHEREAS, Spec's and TSI have determined that there was a typographical 
error in the Agreement and wish to correct it; and
 
     WHEREAS, TSI wishes for Jeffrey Fletcher ("Fletcher"), the officer of TSI 
assigned to perform TSI's obligations under the Agreement, to receive the stock 
options referenced in the Agreement.

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained in the 
Agreement, and for other valuable consideration acknowledged by each party to be
satisfactory, the parties hereto agree as follows:

     1.   Section 6(a) of the Agreement, "Grant of Options," is hereby amended 
by deleting the first sentence in such section and replacing it with the 
following sentence:

          Spec's shall grant to Fletcher options (the "Options") to purchase,
          in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions of this 
          Section, which shall be deemed to be an employee benefit plan for 
          security law purposes, the sum of 208,000 shares of its common
          stock, par value $.01 per share (the "Shares") at the per Share 
          exercise price of $1.3125.

     2.   All references to "TSI" in Section 6 of the Agreement shall be changed
to "Fletcher."

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party has executed this First Amendment to 
Agreement on the date first above written.
 

                                   TRANSITION STRATEGIES, INC.


                                   By:   /s/ Fletcher 
                                   ------------------------------  
                                      Jeffrey Fletcher, President


                                   SPEC'S MUSIC, INC.


                                   By:   /s/ Ann Lieff, President
                                   ------------------------------
                                       Ann Lieff, President


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