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    Black Noise Records

    4.4 (7 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Thanks Nolan! Appreciate the kind words!

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    Great service and selection! A must visit for any audio heads looking for good vinyl selections. Only issue is... meat too salty...

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    Thank you Bryan! Appreciate it.

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    Legendary Vinyl Records

    5.0(2 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    Folks, if you're looking to expand your old-school vinyl album collection, look no further.. this…read morestore has any album you could ever wish to buy in a multitude of genres.. and I'm not exaggerating! Even better, if you're wanting to get INTO the listening pleasure that only vinyl albums can give, you can find all manner of turntables, receivers, speakers.. basically anything you need to get started on the journey of discovering the rich musical sound NOT found in the digitally compressed music world! The owner, Russell, is thoroughly familiar with the various styles of music and the artists/groups (both well known AND obscure) and is able to make recommendations to customers who may be new to this type of ear candy.. You'll be pleasantly surprised by the very reasonable prices of both the albums and record players, I've seen much more expensive ones at lesser quality in other secondhand stores -and online- so believe me, you'll come back again and again! ((And may I give a plug about his radio show that is locally produced and available on the radio or streaming services.. see the attached photo, listen, and tell your friends!))

    Updated November 2022: Legendary has continued to be my…read morefavorite Bellingham record pusher for good reason: They value the music/listener relationship. Russ and team are great people who love getting to know their clientele's eclectic taste in music. It is a great feeling to walk in and have the staff mention an artist you like and that they have something new or similar in stock. The reason for my updated review is the new store layout. The entire store has been revamped and is more welcoming to browse. There is even a new listening station setup! This is great for checking if a record plays well or if some wacky album art catches the eye. The variety of records coming in from the community is getting better and better with the offered genres beginning to expand. Prices are unbeatable for the quality provided. This is largely due to the focus being on people who actually listen to their records. New services such as turntable repair/setup is great to see. They even have some models for sale! Consignment is still going strong for some of the more pristine records available. Even so, they aren't priced unreasonably. (Again, focused on getting these records into rotation asap with a new set of ears.) My personal favorite is seeing local bands/musicians having brought in music to be sold. They even have a couple patches, buttons, and denim jackets for sale!

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    Ritual Records - Outside

    Ritual Records

    3.6(9 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Keeping the vinyl shop alive! Has lots of records & cds including lots of used records. Some…read moresections are weak (classical, new electronic, international), but overall has a good selection and is fun to browse. Staff are nice people!

    Hey I didn't get the respect of a side meeting it looks like you found the solution to fix it right…read morehere! So which album do you claim I stole? And what are the dates and times you mention? Like you said I dont go in to shop I have not shopped there in about a year. I have specifically handed you the records left the shop and come back later. When did I supposedly steal this album? And cant you look it up in your database? When and to whom it was sold? My credit card is probably attached. I use to come in in the evenings after bowling. So what is the album, when was it supposed to have been stolen and can you show me in your records that that album was stolen?????? This is completely insane. ust got screamed at by the cashier in front of a lot of customers, telling me that I am a theif and have stolen records from Ritual. I am a medically retired navy veteran and full time college student and money is tight. I have been selling my treasured record collection to these slimeballs for a fraction of what they are worth as I badly need the money and dont have time for ebay. They have made a lot of money off my albums. She just screamed that she knew I stole because it still had their sticker on it. I have bought many albums from them over the years and it should not be hard to see in their system if that record had even been stolen, I am sure they track it. I have sold them records they dont even sell that I got on Amazon or as gifts over years. Screaming at me and calling me a theif was just disgusting. Having to sell my most prized possessions for pennies to these asses who turn around and make profit while insulting me is insult enough. Thanks again!

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    Lost in the Groove

    4.4(25 reviews)
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    Go for the vinyl....stay to pet the cats. I can only go every few weeks now but before COVId, I…read morehit the shop weekely while downtown getting a sandwhich at the CoOp to check the new arrivals even before they get priced and on the shelf. If you dont see what you want or if the item isnt the grade you want...just ask. They'll have it somewhere or know who has it. The grades of records go from playable but rough covers to collector grade, so they hit all price points. When they are well stocked, its not uncommon to find multplie copies of an album with prices from a few bucks to $20...and he's probably got a primo copy somewhere, some ungraded ones waiting to be logged in, and a trashed version for free out in the boxes out front. I even check the free box outside for covers in better condition than one in my collection or for missing liner notes, etc. They guys are a wealth of knowledge. Just ask. They'll straight up tell you if the albumn is a first pressing, a re-issue, a bootleg, etc. They love music....and cats.

    I was in the area exploring some of the other nearby shops. I was interested to check out their…read morevinyl selection so I popped in to see what they had. I was hoping to find any reggae or roots artists, but they have a limited selection of these genres. However, they have a wide selection of country, folk, rock, classical, and of the like genres. The staff were friendly and offering to help me search for any genre or artist I was looking for. I quickly thumbed through the Caribbean selection and bought two vinyls. Each was $5, so I thought that was a score. They also have a box of free vinyls outside you can rummage through.

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    The Turntable Shop

    4.4(17 reviews)
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    Owner Nick is very knowledgeable and is passionate about records…read more Fixed my turntable on the spot for the minimum charge. Great place to shop for vintage records as well

    So, it appears to be time for another update…read more I spent about 90 minutes in the shop rummaging through 100s of LPs sitting on the floor. It looked like what was left from a lot of titles which probably cost the store owner very little. As I continued searching (for anything of value) I did manage to locate 3 records of interest; a John Lennon, a Leonard Cohen, and another one whose name escapes me, now a couple of months after the fact. The records were interspersed between 100s of titles which were essentially worthless. The 3 items of interest were dirty and in need of a good cleaning. When I showed these items to the owner he said, "I didn't even know I had these". "How much for these please?" I replied. To my surprise Nick priced each record according to the median on Discogs. After 90 minutes of searching, for 3 dirty items he didn't even know he had?! Needless to say, I really expected to get some sort of deal. I left empty handed and unhappy. I seams that this store is more interested in making money than they are in keeping loyal customers. There are other, better places to purchase records in the Vancouver area. Places I regularly leave happy with the deals I receive. I do not think that I will be returning here. Sincerely, Felix

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    4.4(140 reviews)
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    We love to see a bookstore thriving!! This is so much more than just a bookstore (and adjoining…read morepaper/confectionery/novelty shop). Its a community hub! I recently moved to Bellingham and Village Books (and paper dreams) actually really swayed me to move here. Its a book palace, 3 stories of well organized selection. The front facing books are well chosen, and the used books are interspersed with the new books. There are quite a few staff picks sections, all of which are super interesting and worth looking over. Three days before Christmas 2025 I was there trying to pick out a horror book for a friend of mine. Horror is not my genre (more of a fantasy and literature gal myself), so I for sure needed guidance. The shop lady spent so much time reviewing the whole horror section with me . When we couldn't find the main book we decided on me buying, she spent the time looking everywhere for it. She enlisted the help of two additional staff members. When she was needed for another task, she made sure one of the other shop ladies had me covered. I ended up ordering the book, which came in a few days and they texted me when it arrived. Easy peasy! I will never forget that experince, especially as the store was jam packed with x-mas shoppers. Village books in fairhaven is the spot! My only note is that their bookclubs could be better. The bookclubs are during the day and don't have different genre selections (they are mostly nonfiction). There is a silent reading bookclub that I might try. They could be cultivating different types of communities (ie book clubs geared towards romantasy, sci-fi, literature, etc.), but maybe that will come with time.

    I really wanted to love the store. I'm long time book lover and one who worked in the book…read moreindustry for over 20 years. This store seemingly has it all; great selection of books, both knew and used, lots of old wood, and a staff that seems knowledgeable if a little bit unhappy. The last part can explain why the vibe is just off. It just doesn't feel comfortable nor welcoming, and if I had to put my finger on the cause, I would say it is likely due to management. I witnessed firsthand how the store manager ignored customers in line waiting to pay because he was on the phone. You never ignore the customers who are right in front of you. I wish the store all the best, but I'm gonna take my book shopping business elsewhere.

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