Jack is friendly and his store is organized and clean. Vinyl prices are about average. Lots of CDs…read moreat good prices and in great condition. Last time I was there, one of the customers was loudly preaching his political views, Huge turnoff. Also, watch out for the hipster music police, which seem to be everywhere these days.

Great Store! This is a cozy and nice place. It has a good selection of vinyl records at…read morereasonable prices. I found the records I was looking for my son. Jack, the owner, is very attentive and knowledgeable. I have been here twice already and will definitely go back. You must visit Mad Jack's.

Noble Records is my favorite local record store, hands down. Lots of selection, frequently updated,…read morewell-curated, and the friendly staff lets you browse in peace. There's always something interesting playing on their system, which makes the time spent flipping through their stacks even better. They have everything from discount bins to audiophile pressings, all categorized by genre, new vs used, and they seem to actually spend time keeping them well alphabetized. In addition to a great vinyl collection, they have a decent selection of CDs, cassettes, and 45's, as well as some vintage gear and their own shirts, etc. Getting there is the hardest part, the Elevation Church likes to block the parking lot unnecessarily on random weekends, and aren't very considerate of the businesses they share the lot with, but it's worth the hassle. It's my first stop each Saturday AM that I can get over there. You can then thread the needle of the parking lot over to Hardy Boys Records (in the Brass Grasshopper) before heading down to Mad Jack's to complete a trifecta of record store stops in Matthews.

I have made a half dozen or more purchases from Noble Records on their Whatknot Shop. This is a…read morefantastic store and the owner Dillon may be the most knowledgeable person on the planet of all things vinyl records. I regularly watch His channel on Youtube, and He has greatly expended my personal music tastes based on his reviews and recommendations. I highly endorse and encourage anyone to not hesitate to become a customer! A+++++++

A record store located in the quaint downtown Monroe area that has been open since the 1980s. They…read morehave records, CDs, cassette players, and turntables for sale. It is a cool blast to the past. The Owner Walt is usually there and is great to talk to. They sell vinyl records for as low as $1. Just have to do a little digging. They have all types of music genres and also stand up comedies. They have the oldies and even current music at this Record store. Parking I can see being difficult as this is located in the downtown area but there isn't much going on there on a regular day. Jampac Records also does events from time to time too. Great place would definitely recommend checking them out.

I really love this shop. I've been to a few others and the prices are normally much higher, but…read morehere you can find some really fun and beautiful music for much cheaper prices. Music is playing the entire time you shop, creates a real nice vibe. Staff is very friendly. The items are previously owned/used but in relatively great condition. They also have cassettes, cd's, and even some movies to choose from. It's a small shop in a nice little town, if ever around or if you live near and you love finding new music, I would definitely recommend checking it out.

UPDATE: A few reviewers have commented on the customer service ... I had the opposite experience…read more Owner was super friendly, told me about some other adjacent things he had on the shelves that I might like, and we talked about seeing Leo Kottke 30 years apart from one another. Good dude and an amazing selection. Easily the best selection in Charlotte.

It's always a pleasure when I get the opportunity to go to Repo. (I live in Virginia.) As a…read morecollector of CDs, it's always fun to browse their selection. I couldn't imagine a better selection of CDs in such well kept order. Everything is alphabetical and easy to locate. The owner is friendly and nice to converse with.

Great place! Love visiting Lunchbox Records and wish I visited more often. Most of the time I…read moreonly have time to stop by on weekends. They are always busy (which is great) but sometimes the parking lot in front stresses me out. It's worth braving the parking lot to browse the vinyl and other collectables. Staffers here are always welcoming and willing to help (if you are trying to find something specific). Wide range of music here from Movie Soundtracks all the way through all the genres. Theres always something playing over the stores sound system to make the experience a fun and full vinyl browsing experience.

Lunchbox Records is a small vinyl shop with a wide collection of records available. Though parking…read morewas limited and a bit tight, this is to be expected in Charlotte - it is great they have free parking spaces in general. My date took me here calling it her "secret spot" - yet it didn't seem so underground when we arrived, with lots of couples and friendly faces shopping around. :) They offer CDs and cassette tapes, as well. I had been looking to build my collection of Mac Miller's music, and I was successful - they had almost all his albums, I was pleasantly surprised! Stop by here if you are looking to buy new or used vinyls, or if you're looking to get rid of some older ones. Thank you for a great experience!

This is an absolutely lovely little record store. It is larger inside than it looks, very clean,…read moreand the man and woman working here were super nice and helpful. They sell vinyl record albums, CDs, and cassettes. They have every genre you can possibly imagine. The prices were very good, reasonable and fair. We ended up buying a CD I have been looking for, a vinyl picture disc for my husband, and a brand new album (vinyl) that had been released about a year ago. My husband even found an album in perfect condition that he had been wanting in the one dollar bin. This was a bit of a drive from where we live, but it was beautiful scenery and it was totally worth driving here. I highly recommend if you are looking for music. Tip: parking can be found on the side of the little strip mall they are located in OR you can drive all the way around to the back and enter in the store at the rear. Just be careful and avoid the potholes.

Heard about Recyclable Records through a Facebook group and wanted to check them out, so I "made…read morethe trek" to Kannapolis today. It's a small shop right on the street, so you have to be on the lookout, otherwise you could miss it. I got there right around the time they opened and was greeted by Ronnie and Beth. Immediately when you walk in, they've got two units of $1 records with a lot of good stuff to browse through. The overall selection is not as vast as other stores in the Charlotte area, but still stocked with quality vinyl. The music in the store changes every few minutes, and that's because they clean all of their records (except the $1 choices) and test them before pricing them and putting them out for sale. If you're looking for a shop that may have some reasonably priced gems that haven't been picked through, definitely check these guys out!

Prices are good for used vinyl, and quality is generally high. CD prices and quality are great. The…read moreowner is easy to work with, if you are interested in selling. He recently closed a store in Mint Hill, which was my favorite store. The Matthews store is good, but lately it doesn't look like the stock has been replenished. I've never been to the Charlotte stores, so I can't comment.

A good selection of records from a variety of artists, with a focus on classis rock.. The store…read moreis nicely arranged and the owner was easy to chat with. They even have cassettes and a few 8 -t racks. The prices are reasonable.

First time here and pretty cool record shop. Some good vintage stuff as well. The records are in…read morecrates so you do have to do a bit of work searching for what you want. They are alphabetically organized though just not by artist specific. While that is a slight drawback, it gives you the opportunity to maybe find something you weren't looking for specifically and find something new. Looking forward to coming back.

New location on Caldwell St. offers an even better selection! Ramble On is great place to flip…read morethrough hundreds of records, including vintage pre-owned and new releases. Watch for the occasional special deals. They also offer t-shirts, accessories, and hand-made wall art. The owners are helpful and friendly music lovers and supporters of downtown businesses.

This is hands down the best bookstore I've ever been too. I love browsing through the books and…read morerecords, there's a huge variety. I could spend hours looking at everything. There's definitely something for everyone and The Newsstand.

I am a huge reader and love supporting local bookstores. I don't get to this part of town very…read moreoften and therefore have never heard of Troubadour before. I recently joined a book club and they have monthly meetings here. Actually, Troubadour hosts a bunch of book clubs so you should check that out. You can check their website and also sign up for their newsletter to get all the info. The bookstore is clean, bright, friendly, and well organized. I don't find many bookstores that have a horror section so I was glad to see they had one. Service is great and the selection of overall items is good too. Big plus for having good parking!

We just stopped by the Troubadour this morning. What a gem and on the East side of Charlotte!…read more This independent bookstore offers a wealth of books, speciality gift items, cards, seating and a cozy children's nook. Price points were fair and seemed to have something for anyone. We will definitely be making this our number one bookstore. The manager was knowledgeable and personable. He was also friendly and obviously enjoys books. I was able to find a unique gift for a friend. I look forward to receiving emails about coming events the Troubadour will be offering our community.