This is by far my favorite shop in all of Boston and the surrounding area. Incredible selection of…read moreIndie, Metal, and Punk and a little old school rock, too. Not only vinyl, but they have CDs and DVDs, which all the kids are raving about nowadays. (I'm only half joking, there's a resurgence). Best prices hands down! There's a reason they've been in business so long. The owner explained to me that he's happy when a record finds a good a home, so the used stock is usually below Discogs. New stuff is also retail price and there's plenty of both used and new. He's also super helpful and knows exactly where an album is on the shelf if he has it. Online stock is pretty reliable, too, so you can pre-shop. Just email them if you want them to hold something and don't use the online checkout. They also have a shop in Providence and can move stock around quickly if you see something there but can't drive down. Dig here, you won't be disappointed!

In my 20+ years of vinyl collecting, I don't think I've had a better experience at a record store!…read moreTo make a long story short- I walked into Armageddon Records with a small stack of vinyl (originally intended to be used as trade fodder with a friend in Boston that day) but after seeing what a perfect and well curated selection of new and used Punk/Metal/Indie vinyl this shop had, I made a stack and asked one of the owners, Chris, if he wouldn't mind taking some of the records I brought in to help shave off my current bill. The shop was extremely busy, so Chris asked if I already had a price for them in mind... I hadn't thought about it much, so I shouted out a random number and after a few minutes he came back to me with A HIGHER offer than I originally asked. I am not basing my experience solely on this matter, as nearly everything about the vibe and atmosphere was perfect, however, I absolutely believe this sets a giant precedent that most people need to know about Armageddon; there is honesty and true costumer relations. I cannot recommend this shop highly enough, and I will absolutely be back every time I come to Boston!

I haven't been in the store in a very long time, but back in the day it was one of "the best"…read morestores to find great vinyl records for cheap prices!

3 stars for not being so cheapo after all. Collection is great however the prices do not reflect…read morereality. What most businesses do not realize is, in this era with mailing not being so pricey anymore, the shops have opened up a whole different market. Then there are platforms like amazon and etsy and OfCourse discogs. The same shop now has multiple channels and yes, even those are buying local. Do i come here often? Yes, I do as this is entirely based on emotion and availability but am I extremely satisfied? No.

Pretty sure I met the owner when I visited, super nice dude! Also the largest selection of VHS…read moretapes I've seen in a while, at good prices! Absolutely recommend this place, especially if you're looking for tapes.

Such a fun and funky shop and LOVE that they were open on a Monday as it's the only day I had to…read morePoke around! Great vibe and music and Pete was such a pleasure and shared great info!

One of my fav record stores in one of my fav neighborhoods. They consistently host great local…read moreartists and DJs and have a great collection. Sometimes the prices might not agree but hey you can order drinks from next door nook and have it while listening to some grooves. Remember to dig their bargain bins underneath the new record bins and also their value bins. I have found some gems for unbeatable prices in them.

I wish I could give them a million stars! 5/5! Found out about Vinyl Index through my searching for…read morea D'Angelo tribute night. I am huge fan of his and I wanted to find anywhere that was doing something to honor him. I was told that this place was doing a tribute night playing all of his records. The staff are so friendly and informative about the music they are selling. They have a few seats by the bar where you can order drinks. Super cool record store in a great location! Bow Market is such a cool little market square. Bow Market is all about small businesses and artists. It's located right by Union Square (Green Line). The tribute night was amazing. The vibes were immaculate and it was a great way to connect with fellow D'Angelo fans. We got to laugh, cry, dance and vibe all night. I was able to browse around their entire collection and bought a record since I am starting to DJ. They have so many options at affordable prices. I came here for a tribute night but they have a lifelong customer out of me! I will be back to buy more records.

Quintessential Somerville staple. Yes, mostly carry old records but most of them are in decent…read morecondition: even the $1 records. Extremely helpful people and always smiling. If u want Jazz, Blues and Rock - this is the place. They also have a huge collection of classicals. Not much on folk or indie scene but you might get lucky with some 7s. Walked by it so many times in last 7 years or so and still wondering why I didn't stop by. Going to be more frequent as they are a bit more affordable and correctly priced.

Friendly place with great value on vintage 60's CDs on Elvis and Dusty Springfield…read more Also good selections of blues, folk music and extensive selections of vinyls and 45's and box sets. On street parking available with old fashioned meters ate the norm.So bring some quarters since there is no passport online parking. Trade-ins of CDs are available but your return might be limited.

4 stars cause their prices seem to be on the higher side. Yes, rent might be higher than other…read morestores but their size and reach is also higher. Their CD collection is good and the gears they keep varies from low end to high end but definitely worth checking them out.

One of the best record stores I've ever been to. Staff is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and…read moreexcited to help. Great selection of CD's, Vinyl, apparel, & more. The layout of the store is cozy and inviting. Never a bad experience walking into this spot.

Awesome record, tape and VHS store. Organized and a nice selection. If you're looking for musica…read moreobscura (I totally made that up) it was a treasure trove. Prices were good in used and weird. Higher prices on sealed records- but that's expected as a new generation is now collecting! My son is heading back tomorrow to buy more!

My husband used to spend hours in Nuggets while living near by in his college years. We are glad…read moreit's still around and we were excited to check it out, him to revisit it and myself to discover it. Unfortunately, now it's overpriced, it has old, dusty (literally) merchandise, pretty dead in there when we stopped in. We came back on a Sunday to revisit since we were walking in the area, but unfortunately it was closed. They close early, at 5 pm on Sundays. Not opened on Mondays. Too bad, customer service is OK, but it's hard to find something affordable and in decent shape to get.

They carry some of the best and often hard to find records. Great pricing and discounts, wonderful…read moreservice, and a gem for all vinyl lovers. We scored a nice stack on our first visit and looking forward to many more!

I was in dire need to find D'Angelo's music and was having no luck and I found this place and they…read morehelped me secure his vinyl records. I had a pickup order and I called about my order and the staff was so nice and helpful. It was fair priced which was great because online resellers were hiking up the prices to $1,000+. This shop is conveniently located right in the North End. It is very easy to get to by MBTA. I was blown away by the layout and décor of Good Taste! The pickup process was easy and I ended up browsing for about an hour exploring all their music. They have a vast collection of vinyl records, cassettes, CD's, etc. Staff is there to answer any questions you have but not hovering over you. I will be back to buy more music from Good Taste. 5/5!