Forever Young is as massive as you've seen (or hey, if you haven't seen photos, it's a huge store!)…read moreFor this reason alone, you're bound to walk out of the store happy, with at least a few records. When you walk in, you'll get that feeling of 'where do I start?' Don't worry, it will be ok. I took my first left, skipped the RSD section (pretty big, FYI) and went to the Xmas section. It too was also big, and where it was after the holiday, I thought maybe I might be able to find some cool titles. I walked away with one record I had been looking for and another I didn't know I was looking for but surely needed. After that, I continued onto a 90s/2000s section that, from what I could tell, was a mix of multiple mainstream genres like rock, pop, hip/hop, r&b, etc. Again, we're talking about a lot of records so I made the strategic choice to only look for items on my want list. I did this for the subsequent sections (a 80s/70s combo and 60s/50s combo) and still spent most of my 2 hours in the store in this manner. It was after going through these sections that I looked to the ground with more attention, where I suspected other genres laid their claim. I ended up finding way too many records to choose from for my partner, and some other sections that again were so big that I wasn't even prepared to dive in and dig. When I was finally ready to checkout, my sister (who was also shopping with me) mentioned she had got a punch card, which gives you some money off as you spend a certain amount on used records. She offered hers up to me for my purchase. I didn't pay much attention to the exact parameters, but I got $40 off which was much appreciated (especially considering pricing, which I will get to at the end.) As I was checking out, I noticed the collector's room and took a look at that before I left the store. While there was some interesting stuff in there, none of it was anything I was really looking for (especially not at the higher range.) Back on pricing, I did have a little bit of a shock when I saw that basically every record I picked up was $30 or $35. That's definitely what I'm used to paying back home for new records but not so much for regular used vinyl. This wasn't completely surprising, as I had bought some stuff from them online before, and was certainly softened by the discounts I got at the register but something to keep in mind before you go. Also, I think the pricing is also a function of the store being a bit of one-stop shop with its size. Finally, there is stuff other than vinyl (in fact, A LOT of CDs, as well as tapes, 8-track, etc.) but I wasn't looking for any of that so I didn't shop it. However, if you're into multiple media formats it should be all the more appealing. Happy record shopping!

Man oh man, such a chill spot, everytime I'm up in these parts, I have to stop by! When I am on a…read morejourney searching for an album I have not found in my local area, I know here will have it. The staff there are super chill and very knowledgeable on what they have, don't hesitate to ask! Also, the value of most records are great, I have seen a few that may be over priced but every place is not going to be super cheap. I'd say, don't knock it until you've tried it, you never know what deal you'd get!

Amazing. Deep deep selection and the staff is incredibly helpful . Maybe the best I've ever been to…read more. I always stop by if I'm in the area

Comic book shops are nostalgic and new aged. For the avid collector and novice alike, this shop has…read moresomething for everyone. Isles of graphic novella inundate shop surrounded by manga and collectibles. Shop keeper is friendly and nice and tells you of new releases.

I've been on Jefferson a few years back when I was showing my photography at the Oak Cliff Cultural…read moreCenter, along with me always remembering the Texas Theatre. When I've recently met some Dallas artists that I ended up performing at Top Ten with, it messed me up that this spot's on the same street & that I never knew about it this whole time. Finally coming around to perform here & all that led up to it was a great experience. The communication was always good to make sure things would go good (all the way from social media to being on location for the day of the show). The sound guy was efficient & always made sure the artists & I were set for the night. The sound was good, the crowd enjoyed the night. The staff was nice as well, very friendly & were letting us in on some future plans dealing with music shows. One thing I didn't get a chance to do was dive fully into the selections of vinyl on deck. The spot is intimate & very suitable for DJs to spin, open mic, spoken word, etc type of events. It didn't take long for me to plot on the next show to do here. Outside of having a great show, I had a great night overall.

Was here for a poetry event. Cute record store and venue. Great vibes but had a bad odor upon…read moreentering.

great place to find unfamiliar and to you unknown translations of international books.read more

Deep Vellum Books is a gem. Let me tell you why…read more Deep Vellum Books is the storefront and headquarters of Deep Vellum Books & Publishing, a nonprofit literary arts organization and the largest publisher of literature in translation in the US (I did not know that!!!!). They stock their own titles as well as a curated selection of literary fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. I visited with my family (dad, stepmom, adult siblings, husband) last weekend, and we spent way more time in the store than we expected to given the store's size. It's not large, but the store is packed with interesting and unusual and harder to find titles. I started to read a book's dusk jacket flap blurb, which led to a conversation about the book with the staff in the shop. (I bought it, I already read it, I loved it.) It's that kind of store - I was walking around, reading blurbs out loud to my family - finding book after book that piqued my interest. I left with a book, my siblings with two or three each, and my dad with at least one. There were six of us, and we bought maybe 8 books. The staff working the day we were visited were incredible, chatting with us about books, telling us about Deep Vellum, and answering our questions about their events. It's clear that people who work at Deep Vellum love books and that always makes shopping at a bookstore more wonderful. (I'm not sure I would have taken home the book I did if I hadn't chatted with a store employee for a few minutes about it - it's a little out of my wheelhouse - but I loved and I'm so glad I picked it up). The store hosts book clubs which sound amazing. I mean how many bookstores offer a "Homer Out Loud" book club that meets to read Homer's epics out loud once a week!? Or has a book club called "Underdogs in Space" that meets once a month to talk about underread sci-fi books?! If you're in Deep Ellum and you love to read anything at all - make your way over to Deep Vellum. It's a great organization and a great bookstore. I couldn't love it more.

This cool little place on the Garland Square used to be a hair salon, used to be an antique shop…read moreand now is a record store. They've made awesome use of the space. Located in a historic building with exposed brick walls along the newly renovated square, they have a decent selection of records. I was impressed with their vintage Britpop selection. I wish they'd had a bargain bin of eccentric and random records at low prices. I feel like I always get a kick out of finding some weird little treasure in the dollar bin. Bring your wallet - prices are mid to high, but this is an expertly curated collection of in demand music, so you're sure to find something that you won't be able to part without. The employees here are legit super knowledgeable - if you have any questions, just ask!

Visited this location for my first album listening party and it was pretty cool. Upon arriving, a…read moreraffle ticket is provided to win a prize . As well as a cool poster to take home. The store is located in the square with a theater and restaurant. If you're into music and looking for a CD or Vinyl, check this place out.

Go! I pulled up a…read morelist of must visit independently owned bookstores in Dallas and Poets Bookstop is first up. Actually from the magazine description it was a low priority in my mind but,I ended up here anyway. I'm glad I did because it's a fantastic place. Exquisitely currated small inventory however,it covers a lot of ground. Places like this inspire me and remind me mainstream is not the only stream. The irony of seeing a pamphlet on avoiding Amazon was not lost on me standing in a small bookstore like thousands Jeff Bezos put out of business starting that company. I always like to support small independent businesses but,not artificially. They have to add value to my life in some way and Poets Bookstop did I walked away with several purchases as did a friend along with me . If you read,are looking for Unique or just need some boost Stop in for a browz. Bettcha buy something!

While having a cup of coffee nearby, I noticed this book store across the way and decided I would…read morestop by. After finishing my coffee, I walked over and was very pleased with my experience. While I did not buy anything, I felt very welcomed by the staff and they let me browse at my leisure. My first thought as I scanned their collection was "this is a thinking person's bookshop". It was refreshing to see everything from contemporary literature to biography along with everything in between. Add to that, they carry an array of journals, bookmakers, posits, etc. to help enhance the reading experience. If you are into reading and learning, I highly recommend checking out this shop. I look forward to visiting again.

Ordered 4 vinyls. Only sent 1. Ignored emails. Worst record store experience to date.read more

A gem of a record store. Out there f the way and intimate with a great selection of both used and…read morenew LPs. There are also some unusual finds in the jazz department. Just dig in. Great experience.

Most overpriced records in DFW! Don't waste your time…read more Low end $2 records are $10 Mid tier artists are $25 Decent $30 records elsewhere are $100 Think highest price ever on Discogs for Benny Goodman and Herb Alpert selection.

Well great selection of vinyl records everything from A-to-Z, classic rock to classical and Mini…read morerare collectible items such as picture disc in hard to find or releases