Soundtracks is an amazing vinyl record shop, filled with sounds from every genre. They have new…read morediscoveries and old classics, from jazz to rock, and blues to hip-hop. The store itself is very aesthetically pleasing, and organized well. The owner, George, is super chill and plays dope vibes while you're shopping. If you're looking for vinyl on the North Shore, this spot is sure to have something for your taste in stock. Very reasonable prices as well!

An absolutely immaculate, meticulously organized record shop. Almost every pristine album has a…read morespine card with plenty of information about the release. Tons of great records from obscure '70s Japanese film soundtracks to re-issues of classic hip-hop 45s. Soundtracks has a retro aesthetic that I totally vibe with. Every time I'm in town I make sure to stop by and pick something up. Support your local record store!!

Great shop. Lots of vinyl. Knowledgeable staff that answers questions. Can sometimes be challenging…read moreto find things on the lower shelves but most everything is easy to find and fairly priced. Highly recommended.

Was in Salem for the day and found the store was closed. Who closes on Tuesday?…read moreMy teenage son is collecting old vinyls. This would have been a great find!

This is THE record store Salem, MA (and I've) been waiting for! This size of the store is small no…read moredoubt, but extremely organized. Bottom line, it's THE place to go if you want new, cutting edge and Indie music on vinyl (or CD and tape too!). This isn't a knock on the other local record store in Salem, which is like a local icon for music lovers. For one thing there's always room for two in a city like this, and each has their specialty. This store is much less about used "bargains" and doesn't have a vast collection of all the Classic rock albums of yesterday. But if you're looking for what's really happening now, and want to find the up-and-coming artists before they get overplayed on the radio, Residency Records is your place. They have a much better selection than the Newbury Comics record selection, BTW. While I was there for about an hour on a Sunday every customer that came left with a stack of new (or new to them used) records. In most cases they stopped shopping when they hit whatever budget limit they'd set for themselves. That's my definition of a great record store. The owner was extremely friendly, gave me good money for records I was looking to sell (all were mint and more on the rare side so keep that in mind). But more than that, he was friendly and very knowledgeable and seemed to know many customers by name. So, NOT like the guys in the movie High Fidelity and believe me over the years I've ruin into a number just like that! This store has a large collection of Metal as well (which the owner stated he loves); though it's not my thing, I'm sure that will be a big draw for the many fans of the genre that are out there.

I can't tell you much about this place, aside from the lack of enthusiasm from the owner or whoever…read morewas working when we went in. Asked if they had a handful of bands, and the man just laughed and said "uh, no". I'm sorry that I offended you with my musical taste, who knew Tom Petty could upset you so much. Based on other businesses in the area, this record store is a joke. We went next door to browse, and the shop owners mentioned how this particular record store is... no thanks. We won't be back. There are plenty of record stores in the area to check out that will happily help you, & take your money. This one, not so much.

Such a fun place! They offered friendly customer service and everything was reasonably priced. I…read morebrought my kids here and they loved it. My daughter was stoked when she found a Lafufu lol. We recently got into One Piece and they had a great comic selection. My son found Pokémon cards, if we didn't have to leave I would've checked out more of the manga, we'll def be back. I highly recommend!

Very friendly owner with great selection of comic books! They also host a lot of events and are…read morevery kid friendly. They even sell art supplies! And they support independent and local artists. Go Paper Asylum!

Harrison's is such a gem- My son and I enjoy coming here every time we are visiting Salem! The…read morestore is huge with two floors and something for everyone. The second floor (downstairs) is packed with Pokémon cards and other trading cards sold as singles and in bulk, plus they host battles there which is awesome. Upstairs you'll find collectibles and more, from comic books and records to books and fun novelty toys. Super nostalgic, very well organized, and the staff is always friendly and helpful. If you're in Salem and into comics, cards, games, or pop culture, this place is definitely worth checking out!

This comic book store might as well be called an art gallery. All of the different art on the walls…read moreand statues and figures in cases were great. They have a huge selection of back issues. A little pricey, but what do you expect from a store in a tourist area. The staff are crazy friendly. This store has a lower level which is all of their cards, Pokemon, MTG, Sports, Yu-Gi-Oh, etc... I purchased a few items and admired the view. Awesome place.

The items are over priced, It's lacking in customer service & selection. It's jammed packed with…read moremissed matched items. I stopped in on a visit to friends in Salem I was disappointed on the selection and came out empty handed. Buyers skip this place choose a smaller shop that is dedicated to specializing on quality not quantity.

A great shop catch what's new and be pleasantly surprised! I found a near new Thomasville custom…read moresofa in caramel colored velvet at bargain price! Amazing quality!

I love Newbury Comics, so I was excited to visit this location. This store was very well stocked…read moreand extremely well organized. I found a new Funko Pop, and a coloring book, with a lot of options for both. It was very easy to find everything in this store, and the employees were very nice. Definitely check out this location!

Where else can you get The Adventures of Pete & Pete, Alf, and Boston Legal seasons on dvd?…read more I have loved Newbury Comics since I started to appreciate music. Newbury comics has the best cd prices and has all genres of music. For all the underground, or indie stuff that you can't find elsewhere, Newbury Comics is sure to have. The rumor about Nebury Comics is that it was created by two Ivy League students, that wanted to have a comic store and music, and hence here it is today. I also really like their selection of oversized posters. A must stop by place for the incoming college student. You are sure to find things to dec out your new pad. There are box sets, comic books, a few novels, postcards, gifts, candy, tee shirts... kind of a smaller version of the west coast Amoeba (spelling please). Love this establishment and I hope that new new revolution of music purchasing via itunes won't disturb this fantastic company.

Step inside this comic store & prepare to have your mind blown!It's like a secret treasure vault…read morefor collectors so many unique goodies tucked into every nook & cranny. The glass fixtures throughout the whole store are packed w/ collectibles that are so unique & rare! It honestly feels like wandering through a museum where everything is cooler than the last. There's 2 floors of pure awesomeness (w/ no shortage of things to admire)! From rare comics to jaw-dropping action figures, every corner has a WOW moment. It's the kind of place where you want to take your time & stare at every display.If you love comics, collectibles, or just stuff that makes your inner nerd scream w/ joy, this store is an absolutely must see! Pricing went up from the last time I was here but honestly what hasn't. Prepare to spend a good amount of bucks b/c once you see everything it's hard to leave empty-handed. Visiting here has officially become a tradition for me every year when I'm in Salem & I def can't wait to go back!

Silver Moon Comics is basically what happens when Walmart action figures put on a horror mask and…read moremove to Salem. The walls are crammed with figurines, masks, and memorabilia--some genuinely cool, some you could find online for half the price if you can spell "Amazon." But hey, Salem tax is real, and apparently nostalgia comes with a surcharge. The store itself is brightly lit, which sort of kills the "spooky collectible" vibe and makes it feel more like you're shopping in a dentist's waiting room with masks on the wall. Window displays draw you in, but once inside it's a quick lap and you're done. Definitely not a place you'll get lost digging through hidden treasures--unless you consider Funko Pops a rare find. The staff? Friendly, technically. If they talk to you at all. Some days you'll get a warm hello, other days you'll wonder if you accidentally broke into the store after hours. Overall: it's fine. Quick in, quick out, nothing offensive but nothing remarkable. Three stars for existing, charging too much, and reminding me that in Salem, even plastic monsters cost a premium.

I really enjoyed walking into this store. I felt like I was in a gamers museum because of the old…read morediscontinued consoles displayed on the wall. If you're looking for old game cartridges, I recommend you stop by.

This spot is a little tight but it has a lot of ol' school merch. Against the wall there were a…read morebunch of consoles or their boxes from back in the day. Neo Geo,Atari,Dreamcast,Turbo Grafx 16,Nintendo,etc. That was pretty cool. They also had tons of video games for those consoles. This store def put me down memory lane.

Annie's Book Stop is a fantastic local book store providing both used & new books. If the owner,…read moreAndrea, doesn't have what you are looking for she will order it. It usually comes in within a couple days. The prices are good, never full list price (new books are usually 20% off, used are 50% off list price), and the condition of the used books is usually very good. I've gotten children's books, young adult novels, books for required reading in college lit classes, sci fi, horror, noir, chick lit, graphic novels, etc. at Annie's. Pretty much any genre you're looking for, she has. There are even out of print titles, so check here if you can't find something at one of the big chains. Ask for help finding your book & Andrea will always know exactly where what your looking for is. I think she uses the force. Where do all the used books come from? The customers. You can bring in any paper back books & get credit to use on your purchase. The credit never expires, but you have to keep track of your slip because there's no way to look it up. If you're anything like me, you might want to use your credit right on the spot to prevent losing out on savings. One more thing: if you bring in a truck load of books don't expect the store to take all of them at once. Apparently there's a limit (not a set in stone one, but whatever) to how many trades they'll take a day. This protects the bottom line, I guess. And if that's what it takes to have a cool little bookstore in Beverly, it's worth it. Still 5 stars. Almost forgot: it's right across from the North Beverly T stop & Nick's Roast Beef (yum). Parking is out back and there is a 2nd entrance back there. Go get some books!

I literally love this place tho a bit crowded always loved getting books here. If she didn't have…read morethe book she would order it for me! Love this place always will!!