Was looking for a couple albums by The Ventures last week, and they had a bunch of them. Found 3…read moregreat ones, and they were all in near mint condition. I've been buying records from this shop for lots of years, and probably half my collection was purchased here. If I got an album that had bad sound or warped badly, Pete would always make it right. He wants you to enjoy the music!

I travel the country going to as many record stores as I can along the way. House of Records was an…read moreabsolute TREASURE. From the kitschy decor, incredible organization snd amazing selection, this store is a MUST SEE. Peter is a delight and so cool and friendly. I had a blast chatting with him. This is the ultimate digger's paradise. I can't wait for my next trip to the area to check it out again.

This place is great. My favorite Tacoma record store. Sean is the best. Great selection in all…read moregenres. Anything you're interested in that he doesn't have in the store, he will try to get it for you. Prices are super reasonable too. Go here first!

We LOVE this shop. Owned and operated by someone who grew up in the area. This record shop has a…read moregreat selection of new vinyl but an even better selection of vintage. Yesterday while I was there I saw he has added many options for gifts. Not just vinyl but a Walkman. Yep. A cassette player to use while walking LOL. Some headphones to choose from. And the best part is the several turn tables to choose from. We love the choices we come home with. Probably stop in twice a month to buy what we find. Every time something new! The choices and the value are so fantastic. And how he knows where everything is shocks me every time! Treat yourself!

I love this store! I've purchased quite a few items here. The prices are reasonable and he has a…read moregreat selection of used and new CDs, cassette tapes and records. He even has jeans! And DVDs! And posters! And pipes! Really, this place is great. It's been around since '76! So cool! This store is a great part of the 6th Ave small business district and I hope it's here for years to come! Take note that this store is CASH only so plan accordingly!

Cash only , no sign to be seen Overpriced many unpriced poor condition,didn't purchase anything…read more attitude of owner pathetic there's better record stores in the area

I like the collection, I like Aphex twin, I like the sounds of things. I got a Weezer poster it was…read moreawesome, you should get a awesome poster there, I like the store, it is awesome, it is awesome because of its awesome collection, as a person with ears I like to use my ear powers to listen to music from that store.

Amazing collection of concert posters. Great inventory, friendly and super knowledgeable staff…read more Prices are reasonable, they have ample street and lot parking. They also have gift certificates available. I have been in here a few times either for myself or to get gifts, and it's giving every time. I have been to other record stores in the area; but they have the best hours and inventory. I like to support local, and this place gives me a reason to come back and do so...

Popped by Hi-Voltage Records to scope their selection with my family. It's really clean and well…read moreorganized. Easy to locate each genre, and they have a wide selection of different genres! Indie, alternative, punk, metal, rock, pop, reggae, funk, soul, jazz, blues, and even some hip hop. The pricing varies - obviously newer albums and popular artists are pricier, but nothing is overpriced for what it should be here. $30 for a newer album, and you can score on some good used records for a few bucks if you're looking to grow your collection. They also have other merchandise like CDs, DVDs, t-shirts, books and more. There was only one staff member behind the counter, sort of tucked away behind a computer. It was alright, no one asked what we were searching for or if we needed help, but that's ok because we were browsing. Great selection with a wide variety!

Been going to this record store for years. Spent quite a bit of money with them, and have always…read morehad a decent experience. Until I started trying to bring in my own music from local bands that I play in. I've tried to bring in two separate projects from two different bands on two separate occasions. I walked in and politely introduced myself and presented the situation. I said, "I play in such and such local band, and we made some physicals of our last project", and then I'd ask if they'd be willing to sell some copies at their store. The first time, the employee literally laughed at me and said "I mean, I guess", and took out $1 price tag stickers and put them on my cassette tapes right in front of me. The second time, the owner Bryan, didn't even return my hello, audibly groaned under his breath and told me "he's super busy right now". He barely even looked at me, let alone check out what I brought in. I understand if the demand for local music isn't as high as other things. But the way this store goes about turning people away has 100% ensured that I'll never spend another dime here. Whatever they've got going on at this store; they certainly don't care about local music.

Finally vinyl is back!…read more This is a wonderful family owned and operated business I've gone to a few times now. They sell new and used records at prices that are competitive to the big box stores, but this supports local businesses which I like. The owner has a passion for records like nobody I've met. His selection includes every genre. I've picked up many rock, eclectic alternative, pop, and even a classical record. Many of the popular records from the 70's and 80's are there. You will be amazed at what they have. The used records are in phenomenal shape. I saw them clean one they were taking in with a cleaning wand (connected to a shop vac!) that literally sucked every molecule of dust out of the record leaving it looking and sounding brand new (I ended up buying it)... this record was over 40 years old!

A nice little store in the same block of Burien that used to host Budget Tapes and Records. Small…read moreselection of vinyl records, but it's good stuff fairly priced, along with a handful of CD's and cassette tapes. The owner, Brandon, is a nice guy, easy to chat with. It's nice that Burien has a couple of record stores again.

It's where audiophiles travel back into a time that only existed in their dreams. You'll feel…read moreethereal. Like nothing matters but the vinyls. The music. The level of great products at affordable prices. My journey had brought me here to find a Thelonius Monk vinyl...which sadly they didn't have. My journey continues. Instead, I purchased two records for 5$ (deals or nah?). But this place...I'll tell ya...if you haven't gone, you're doing yourself a disservice. I mean it's no Barnes and noble type corporate giant, so avoid if that's what you like. Sometimes quality and nostalgia are priceless. Once you get that whiff of vintage books, it's a wrap. P.S. - You'll have to walk by someone's extremely well kept reading room to reach vinyls. I recommend, at the least, browsing there for a minute.

Wow! What a great store! The selection of books seems carefully curated and thoughtfully…read moreorganized. For instance, there's a shelf labeled "philosophy" and another for "new-agish thinking" labeled "mumbo jumbo." The owner is very knowledgeable and friendly. I found a couple of books that I was looking for in just a few minutes, and the prices were extremely reasonable. Will be back...

Best record store in Tacoma ! Great selection of new and used LPs with a great selection of 7in.read more

Small and well-curated. Something for everyone, completely unpretentious, and not overwhelming…read more You'll find something, and quite likely not what you were looking for.

Vintage CD's, DVD's, records, laser discs, and all other types of physical media. This is one of my…read morefavorite record stores, and I can only speak for the records. Seattle record shops are often picked over, so come over here to find treasures and better pricing. They also have the new records here too, and vinyls seem to be priced according to quality as you can find the same vinyls priced differently. Selection is great without being impossible to browse through. The owner is pretty friendly. There's also nice ambient music playing in the background (on a record player, of course). I bought some records where the album cover was very worn, so I wasn't expecting much but miraculously they played without any noise. Amazing!

Came here killing some time between shifts in the area and what a cool little shop that takes you…read moreback to the mid 2000's and prior. There is wall to wall media of music both CD's/cassettes, DVD's movies- including box sets of shows. Some of which are new or are in great condition. It's a relatively small shop but it's packed with so much media, you could spend a bit of time here if you're looking for something specific or even if you're browsing. It's just on the other side of 405 but still considered part of Totem Lake. What's nice is Vortex would be considered a small business, I mean what other major retailer these days buys and sells physical media like this presently? furthermore, I'm all for the preservation of physical media with so much of everything going digital now. If I'm looking for something in particular and need it for my DVD or CD player, I'll probably try here and perhaps you should too.

I like to support independent bookstores, and Page & Pine was a good find. The shop is easy to…read morelocate, with clear signage and plenty of on street parking nearby. Inside, the layout is well organized and easy to browse, with a solid selection. The staff was friendly and helpful without being pushy. I ended up buying 4 books and could have easily picked up more.

just wish it was a bit more cozy and somewhere you can sit and read and maybe some yellow curtians…read more I don't know, just doesn't have that cozy bookshop feel yet. They're quite new tho so we'll see where they'll go.