This is one of the strangest record stores I've been in, which is apparent from the moment you walk in. It's a rather large space with records shelved everywhere, on every wall, on every surface in fact except the ceiling. There is nothing new here, and the only nod to "record store conventions" is a small selection of newly arrived used records right up front. They have one of the largest selections of records I've seen at any record store anywhere, but the organization is a bit disheveled, so be prepared to spend a couple (enjoyable) hours here. Once you work your way to the back of the store, you'll notice a dimly lit staircase going downstairs. You'll think about whether or not you're supposed to go down there, but when you finally decide to, you'll find another equally large space in the basement, filled even more haphazardly with much more obscure stuff. You'll see a corner in the back with thousands of records tossed into a heap on the ground, and you'll find really obscure genres and collections from vinyl's infancy down here. This is my favorite part to visit, even if it can be frustrating navigating through it all. The pricing in general is fair. I get the impression the prices are determined on a whim without any research in advance. On any given trip I find records that are both greatly overpriced and insanely cheap. I tend to ignore Discogs when I'm here and just go with the flow. If you're in OTR this is a must visit, even if you don't buy anything. And when you're done, stop next door for a coffee at Iris, which is owned by the same folks. read more

I cannot begin to explain how excited I was when I heard the news that there was a record store in Cincinnati that had somehow slipped under my radar. So excited, that I am ashamed of how long it took me to actually get down to Another Part of the Forest and check it out for myself, a shame that was only compounded after I completed what was truly a good record store outing. Although Another Part of the Forest is located directly on Main Street, it can still be very easy to miss during the day time (at night you have the luxury of being able to see the records through the window), so for any future visitors just look for Iris Book Cafe and it is literally directly next door to that. Once I made it inside the store, I was immediately struck by two things, how cramped it was and how friendly the owner was. As I mentioned, the place is very cramped due to the immense amount of vinyl stuffed into this small space. Although the selection was pretty good, I have to admit that the physical quality of the records here are not as high as they would be if you found them at Shake It or Everybody's. However, the prices very reflect what it is you are buying and what condition it is in. What really made this a four star review for me and not a three star however, was the friendliness of the owner. I didn't catch his name but he greeted us with a smile and a hello as soon as we walked in the door and you could tell he was genuinely excited we were showing interest in his shop. On top of this, I had about $20 work of records I had picked out and he knowingly sold them to me for only $15. I have NEVER had anyone at any record store knowingly sell me something for less than what I was willing to pay. I hope that the friendliness and devotion shown by this man and Another Part of the Forest allow this store to thrive in what is becoming one of my favorite Cincinnati neighborhoods for years to come. read more

This store is a hidden gem that I almost don't want others to find out about. They have almost every LP you could possibly think of. the space is packed wall to wall with all kinds of music. I could spend hours in there. If you can't find something be sure to ask the owner, Mike. He knows exactly where to look for almost everything. It is amazing how he can point you right where you need to be. If you get a chance to stop in Another Part of the Forest make sure you have lots of free time. You will be lost in the huge collection. This is a must visit! read more

Amazing place. The owner is a nice old guy with great knowledge of music but mostly a guy that attracts great record. We arrived 10 minutes before the closing but owner told us: I got nothing else to do, I don't mind staying. My friends and I stayed and I ended up buying 50$ of record. Price is cheap, very reasonable! This place is so packed that I had to put in my belly to go in some back area of the store. When I got there, a local - a friend of the owner - droped by and talk about new arrival. I jumped on it and we talked about music. The owner was saying that he was kind of scared that all the weirdos would come in after an article and just release about the store comparing it to a "High Fidelity" record shop with this organized chaos vibe to it. I really wish we would teleport the whole store and the guy from the store in Montreal! If you like record, this is a MUST go Bought a Promo Bosa Nova Dave Bruebeck LP a Orange Japanese Imported Johnny Cash Record Aderly Canonball with Bill Evans 2 Thelenious Monk all LP were 10$ or less. Yup that good! read more

Out of all of the record stores I've been to in Cincinnati this far, this ones is absolutely most dedicated to the sale of RECORDS. When you walk up to the store, there isn't an identifying sign that will lead you to believe that it's a record store. This shop is attached to the Iris Bookcafe, which will tip you off that you're in the right place. When I walked up, it was dark outside and the door was locked, but an older gentleman came to the door and quickly let me in. This place is PACKED with records. If you're looking for anything else, you're liable to be disappointed. They do have a small selection of CDs as well as VHS and DVD, which it looks like they also rent, but this is a place for LPs :) The prices were all very reasonable, and I left with three records: Billy Idol - S/T $3 Adam and the Ants - Kings of the Wild Frontier - $3 Motley Crue - Too Fast For Love - $4 Since I was paying credit card, the older man sent me next door to the Iris Bookcafe to pay, and I was surprised to find that they had even more records for sale over there as well! Definitely a cool cafe to check out as well after you're done shopping! This place is an AWESOME find...definitely a diamond in the rough that is Over-The-Rhine! read more

I'm giving this store four stars, but with a caveat: it's not for everyone. In fact, it's not for me--I'm giving it four stars because I can tell that it's great if you're into this sort of shop. I'm not. If you're the kind of person who loves spending hours looking through LPs and over-crowded bookshelves, this is going to be your kind of place. It looks like there are gems hidden all over the store, but you will have to wade through a mountain of who-knows-what to find them. As Minh V. said, it's a crate-digger's paradise. They have a fairly decent selection of books downstairs (I saw some stuff I'd totally read), some DvDs, and... a ton of VHS? I guess if you're a VHS aficionado, get here yesterday. Me, I prefer a smaller, better-curated collection. If you are like me, you won't like this place and should probably head over to Shake It or similar. The records aren't super well-organized either--tons of crates of generic "rock" instead of breaking it down by subgenres. I wouldn't be able to wrap my brain around finding anything. So, treasure hunters only, probably. read more

What a quirky and fun store. The basement, should you dare descend, is a mess/treasure trove of book and vinyl delights. The young staff loves vinyl and know what they've got. read more

This place is a dig, but a worthwhile one. Yes, it's a bit disorganized. Yes, some of the LPs are in rough shape (some amazing records had mold, huge scratches, etc, so you need to be patient and check the condition). But there is gold to be found. In about a 30-40 minutes, I was able to browse through the jazz section and come away with 6 excellent finds for a great price. The guy who works there was very relaxed and friendly, even offering to put something on the store's turntable. I look fwd to going back here to dig through other sections and perhaps even tackle the basement that seems to be full of oddities. In short, if you're a crate digger, check it out. Also, it's connected to a good cafe next door and in an interesting, artsy, and not (yet) bougie neighborhood. read more

If you love vinyl and music, this is the place for you. You could literally spend hours browsing through the large collection of LP's and 45's from Rock to Punk to Funk to Classical and Jazz. There is just about anything you want in there with a lot of rare items. read more

This place is amazing! Great selection! The hidden gem of Cincinatti for Vinyl. The store is tight bcuz of the sheer amount of media but, it's worth the time. I'm new to collecting and I found a third of my list here! The owner was great and gave me great prices! I will always come back and recommend to everyone I know. Worth the visit! read more

This place is a crate diggers paradise. The selection of different genres is vast and I've found Mike the owner to be super knowledgable about classical and jazz releases. I've noticed that as the store gains more of a following, I can pick up a variety of great jazz pieces, 80s indie hits or that pop punk record I enjoyed in high school. I love stopping by on my walk home from work. Just the other day I carried up some jazz LPs to the register and seeing what I had, Mike suggested an obscure Miles Davis soundtrack to a French movie that was his favorite. We put it on over the store speakers and I was floored. I purchased it along with other reasonably priced LPs. Needless to say, I'll be back many times in the future. read more

This place is great. To be honest, I'm not really a vinyl person. I think records are cool for their truly lossless sound, but my record player broke not-so-recently, so they're not something I invest in. But everything there is so inexpensive! To the point where I can conscionably buy records with cool art on them and put them on my walls! I was here with a friend a few months ago, and he bought a 2 disk concert album that was priced at $5. The owner saw the price when he brought it to the register and said that it was too high and he would only charge my friend $3. Now, my friend is a very good, upstanding guy with reasonable amounts of disposable income. And he felt like he was stealing from the incredibly nice owner, and had to firmly insist that he would be paying $5 for these two records before the owner would take his money. From my own broke-ass perspective, it was a beauty to behold. The selection was impressive, since there were literally crates of records EVERYWHERE in this small shop, with a sections for tapes, CDs, DVDs, VHSs, and even.. 8 tracks. That is correct, there is somewhere that still sells 8 tracks. But be warned, it is small inside. In all honesty, I didn't know the store was called Another Part of the Forest until 15 minutes ago, when the addresses were the same, and i couldn't resist sharing my great experience here. Make sure you don't miss it! read more

Worst record store I have ever been in , girl there was extremely unfriendly, rude , no manners at all. Did not even acknowledge me, when I bought a LP. disgusting , dirty, unkempt, stuff thrown all around, bargain LPs , seen in other stores, for 99 cents, priced at 10 bucks , or more. Could not figure out where to check out, again the "people" were very unfriendly, and rude, don't waste your time, there is nothing of any value here read more

This is not your typical record store - when you walk in you aren't greeted by a rack of new LPs featuring the current Amazon best sellers. In fact, I don't recall seeing a new LP at all in this place, which was great for me as I prefer to browse used records. If you're looking to get a copy of the new Taylor Swift album on vinyl, and actually if you're looking for something specific at all this may not be the place for you. If you like digging through tons of used records (1st floor and basement!) in a variety of genres, you should consider a visit. Observations: -To me this place is more like being on "American Pickers" and going to some old guy's house and browsing through his chaotic collection. There are records everywhere, on shelves, on the floor, boxes behind boxes, in organized sections and also some in chaotic piles. Not for everyone but great for diggers. -Majority of the records were common but there was a good amount of titles you don't usually see anywhere else. Don't expect to find a wide selection of more sought after albums though - ie. If you're a Beatles fan, the only relevant title I found was "Lennon/Plastic Ono Band - Live Peace in Toronto". Also, unlike other shops, most of the rock and rnb/soul albums had covers that were pretty worn. -Pricing is great! Most LPs I saw were in the $3 to $10 range. -There are several different categories and subcategories, with Rock being the largest (of course), but also very sizable Classical and Jazz sections. I found several great Classical albums you don't usually see at record shops, alot of foreign pressings (not the usual thrift store stuff). Subcategories include Male/Female vocalists, Jazz compilations, Hip Hop singles (to name a few). -The back of the shop leads to an outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, and connects to the coffee shop next door, which I though was pretty cool since you could grab a book from either shop and just lounge. -Unless I missed it, I didn't see any vinyl accessories (ie. cleaning supplies, sleeves, mailers, brushes) for sale. read more

how did i miss the grand opening of this place? very cool record store - with loads of great finds - all for very cheap. definitely stop by here if you are on main. love it. read more

I went in looking for a specific record (Xanadu soundtrack) and whatever I could get by Joe Cocker. I walked out with everything I wanted and more. This is a great record store. read more

After reading the rave reviews of this place I now realize I must have walked into the wrong record store. The 'Another Part of the Forest' I visited was a total dump full of crappy, over-priced records that appear to be garage sale rejects. There was literally not even 1 record I considered buying. Not to mention the gang members we had to traverse in order to get to the store from a parking lot a block away. Never to return. read more

Since Mike died the place has lost most of it's charm. The punk dressed who works there isn't a people person and isn't really that into sides like Mike. Without Mike and his friends contributing LP's it is somewhat depleted in stock. I heard some of Mikes personal stash was to hit the bins but either it's all gone or didn't make it. A disappointment. read more