Visited this store after finding it online. I really loved it! They have a huge selection of cds, dvds and vinyl. I was there to search for vinyl records and was not disappointed. They also sell turntables, vinyl cleaning kits and other accessories. This will be a regular spot for me! read more

I LOVE THIS STORE ! Great selection, good prices, staff is friendly and helpful. If you are a vinyl collector like me you MUST check this place out ! 1,000,000/10 read more

Best record store in the area for sure. I prefer the Falls Church location to the Arlington one, maybe because I tend to find more of my favorites there. However, both are well run and have an incredible selection of music. The staff is knowledgable and there are performances often. CD Cellar also does a fair job at promoting local record companies, bands, and events. The prices are decent and there is a plethora of $1 vinyls for record junkies. Old classics to new releases can be found here, all you have to do is look! read more

CD Cellar - A portion of the CD collection - Vinyl Records Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

They don't make them like this anymore. The classical selection is astounding.

I've been going to the Falls Church CD Cellar location for a year or two, I used to hit the Arlington one pretty regularly. Overall it's a cool place. I mainly go for the vinyl, but they do have tons of used DVDs and CDs (the CD bins take up about half the floor space, which is odd). They have a good selection of vinyl across several genres - rock, jazz, funk, soul, classical, metal, country, blues. The new arrival selection is always worth checking out and it's typical you can find good stuff that's constantly turning over in it. The prices are decent, though they do have a high priced vinyl section which I've never checked out. Every so often I've been able to snag some incredible finds for cheap prices - an early A Love Supreme pressing in incredible shape for $15 - amazing! Cool place and they do have a rewards program which gives you $10 off once you fill up your frequent customer card. read more

IT FEELS SO GOOD TO BE BACK HERE! I happened to stop here on a cold snowy day and thank god they were open. New location with a larger selection and more convenient without those damn stairs and low ceiling. The inventory is larger after combining both Falls Church and Arlington locations. More CDs, vinyl LPs, DVDs, and electronics than you can imagine. I need to come more often. Looks like I'll be blowing most of my paychecks here! read more

Such a fun place to dig for vinyl. They have new arrivals daily so there is always an excuse to swing by. If you need an excuse that is.

great atmosphere, amazing inventory, staff is friendly, prices are somewhat decent. overall great place to shop.

I recently started collecting records after receiving a couple for my birthday and I have to say - this place is phenomenal. Their selection is vast and you can tell they care about every item they sell. I was looking for a particular record and had almost given up before looking through their newly arrived section - I couldn't believe I found it. I had a few questions, as any budding enthusiast does, and they were more than willing to advise me in the right direction without up-selling. Their policies are incredible and I'm definitely coming back! read more

It was my first time visiting this store ... awesome selection of vinyl records (what I was looking for) as well as CDs and DVDs. There was quite a few good albums in the bargain bins (I like that kinda stuff) ... they also had a bunch of higher priced albums too ... but not overpriced ... there is a difference. I got some cool $1 $3 and $5 dollar things ... I will be back ! Lucian Reed Appomattox read more

Pros: * Great selection of CD's and movies * Good or fair prices on most items * Clean and organized throughout Cons: * I have no clue what is in the $1 CD bins and I honestly did not notice them until after my purchase * The CD selection had a decent metal pile; however there was very little metal in the vinyl section. I had trouble finding metal vinyl throughout northern VA * One of the employees was pretty rude. He must've watched High Fidelity one too many times read more

Best record store in the DC area. Store is well organized and staff are helpful. Wide collection to chose from

Always a great experience at CD Cellar. I've been shopping here since they were in their old location, and I consistently enjoy both the shopping experience and the interactions with the friendly staff. Today, I went in to buy a new turntable needle and although they didn't have the one I needed, I was still able to find some great new music. Staff was great to interact with and helpful as always. Looking forward to my next visit! read more

I went to CD Cellar today to sell some Blu-ray discs and CDs. I ended not selling any because the offer was too low, but I was very impressed by the shop and the staff. They had a great selection of audiophile LPs and the staff was very friendly and professional. The shop itself has a very welcoming kind of vibe to it. If you are a music lover, I would recommend CD Cellar without reservation. read more

One of the best (if not THE BEST) used music stores in DC Metro. Constantly rotating stock in both Vinyl & CDs on a week by week basis. If you are looking to get rid of your collection; this is the place to go; fair trade for Vinyl especially. Clerks are awesome; Owners are smart & savvy & really care about their customers. Buyer Loyalty cards; budget LP & CD sections. Great Vintage Vinyl in all Genres including Jazz & Classical. Usually end up dropping a 100 or more every time in due to rotation of collection. If you are a Vinyl Junkie; do yourself a favor & pop in; guarantee you'll become a regular Agent K - Rock-a-holic read more

I've been going to CD Cellar for many years, from back in the day when CDs reigned to the current vinyl mania. CD Cellar has negotiated each stage of musical media successfully. They still have a good stock of interesting CDs but now they also offer an inviting collection of LPs. The prices are sensible (and there are bargains to be had), most musical areas of interest are covered, there is even a small vintage stereo equipment section, and they pay fairly for items you wish to sell. I'm glad they're still around. read more

CD Cellar has nice and rare items , and was fun to go to at first however, as of late , the customers that patronize the store are rude like some of the staff and the place has become tense and hostile at times. Management and the owners have allowed rude and obnoxious people into the location which causes altercations there. read more

Amazing record store. Hands down, best in VA. Sprawling category of vinyls, DVDs, and CDs - which recently expanded to a second room. Helpful, friendly, and awesome staff and great atmosphere - come check it out! read more

The dream of the 90's is alive in CD Cellar! How does this place stay in business in the digital age? I don't know, but I'm glad they're around. I've been surprised by the CDs they've bought from me over the years- stuff I thought would be worthless but they were willing to give me a few bucks for. read more

The Falls Church CD Cellar location is as good as vinyl gets in the 'burbs of Virginia. I've been here loads of times and this place never fails to deliver. I come here mainly for vinyl-- and more specifically: for 45s. Although it makes up all up a tiny corner of their entire record selection, it's still pretty substantial. Only downside is that whoever is collecting the 45s and prepping it for sale, 1) doesn't clean them (they're filthy as crap!) and 2) must throw out the paper sleeves they come in. It's unfortunate because I've found really rad 45s but they were in such crappy condition that it just wasn't worth it. There are a handful that still have the sleeve but the vast majority of 45s are naked. Naked, I tell you!!! One upside though is that their 45s are 50 cents EACH!! You seriously can't beat that so if you find something good, don't think twice: just buy it. As far as vinyl selection goes- it's pretty static. One time, I found an old Verve jazz compilation one day and that I left behind, but came back looking for it a month later and it was still there. Either I have crappy taste in music or it must've just been overlooked. (Let's hope it's the former). They have some new vinyl mixed in with used selections and lately I've seen alot of Blue Note reissues (wuhoooo) but I wouldn't come here with anything specific in mind. I would just leaf through and see what you come across. One section that is pretty hit or miss is their massive $1 record bin. Oh how I love crate digging in the $1 bins. I found a really great The Who album but it took me at least 100 other Ray Conniff Singers Christmas albums to arrive at that one gem. If you have the patience to leaf through them all, go for it-- you'll probably find something good but I wouldn't bank on it being in any better quality than something that was thrifted. Overall, CD Cellar is pretty rad, from a vinyl-phile's perspective. I'm glad they're still in business because I don't know where I'd (or my record collection) would be without those 50 cent 45s. read more

5 stars all the way baby! On a gorgeous Saturday afternoon, I love to discover new thrift stores and record stores. I stumbled upon CD Cellar and man...was I lucky. This place had everything you can ask for.....LPs, DVDs, CDs...amazing selection and I didnt mind spending a few hours there just looking at everything they had to offer. read more

WHAT THE TOOTS? How is a place like this still in business? It's a well-stocked, grungy, glorious basement CD store, selling a combination of used and new titles, with convenient hours...so basically it's like running into a live pterodactyl in the middle of Falls Church. My guesses are a. they're supported by revenue from another business, e.g. SpaceBar next door; or b. they're prolific in online as well as in-store sales. There was a big box of UPS packages ready to go in the doorway when I last visited, so I think b. is true at the very least. The first time I came down the stairs into this place, I looked around in awe. A part of me was hoping there'd be a little bead-curtained doorway in the back, and behind it I'd find a 90's Narnia where Sam Goody, Commander Salamander, County Seat, and all the other staples of my middle-school years were alive and well, gamboling on a field of incense and Manic Panic hair dye. Alas, no Narnia. But the next best thing. read more

A nice local shop. Go inside and walk down a flight of stairs into a basement filled with rows and rows of CDs, DVDs, and LPs. You're free to just browse or ask someone working there for help. People have been very helpful and friendly. If there's something you find that you want to give a listen to, ask someone and they'll set you up for a listen. Their stock is totally dependent on customers, who buy and sell here (which you are also welcome to do). You can find some really rare stuff here and it's always fun to just walk through and look for new/interesting things to listen to. I still regret going in here once and finding an electronica CD that I ended up not getting, and to this day, have not been able to find anywhere else. read more

After going to various record/media stores on a wild goose chase for LaserDiscs, the CD Cellar's Arlington store sent me to their Falls Church location promising that they had a decent assortment of LDs. Upon my arrival, I told the clerk what I was looking for and told him that I had been sent from their other location. He told me that he knew they had them somewhere but wasn't sure where. This led me to believe that he would say "Sorry for your luck." like every other place I had been to. Not the case! He scoured every cabinet in search of the illusive LaserDiscs. After he wasn't able to locate them, he called a co-worker to ask where they might be. After about 10 minutes of waiting and looking through their vast selection of LPs, CDs, DVDs, and Blu Rays, he said that he had been able to locate a stack of them. Surprisingly, he also offered them at a highly discounted rate since they obviously weren't going anywhere fast. I will definitely be making a stop back here again soon. Great customer service and great selection. read more

I've lived in Virginia for about a year, and after visiting a variety of the record stores in the Greater DC area, there's no where I'd rather go to look for records than CD Cellar. The prices are good, the staff is friendly (not holier-than-thou like a few other stores I've been to), and the selection is more than decent. Their $3 and $1 LP bins have been my best friend over the past year. I've found literally dozens of records for my collection there. Overall, I really like this place. I always enjoy my shopping experience and I always leave with a handful of new albums. read more

I have been coming to this place for years. It has gone thru several mutations...first as a "cellar," then connected to a coffee shop (Caffeine), then separate from the coffee shop again...but now it is back in the cellar! Fantastic (and always increasing) selection of every kind of music and an ever-expanding selection of games (Wii, PS3, etc) and movies (including some Blu Ray titles!). You get great value for trades, too. Two listening stations, a Ticketmaster locale, posters, LPs, dozens of DVD box sets...the list goes on. The guys behind the counter are friendly and always willing to guide you to the right rack. THey also have a "scratched" CD section, which has discounted CDs with very minor scratches. Parking is an issue, but be sure to pay 'em a visit. read more

This place is amazing. Going to mostly review the vinyl collection here, and was looking primarily for used vinyl. [I wrote a much longer review earlier today, and it didn't publish, for some reason. Just going to make a short and sweet one.] Fantastic selection of used vinyl, at the best prices I've seen pretty much anywhere. I live in Brooklyn, and while we have a lot of record shops with good selections, CD Cellar rivals the selections I've seen in New York and DESTROYS the prices. Looking for new vinyl? Give this place a try before Amazon -- it'll be a fun experience. Looking for used vinyl? As far as I'm concerned, there's no other place you should go in the area. Dollar bins with jazz, rock classics, classical...you'll be here for 30 minutes max and find 5-10 albums you want to take home, and you won't drop more than 15-50 bucks, depending on what you're looking for. I came looking for Fleetwood Mac "Tusk" and walked away with that, the White Album, one of my favorite Joni Mitchell albums, Deja Vu by CSNY, and a Simon & Garfunkel album I've wanted for $15 total. And there were probably 10 other records I would've grabbed, if I was sure I could fit them all in my sparse collection. You'll have a good time swinging by this place. read more

I'm updating my review here because CD Cellar combined its two shops (Falls Church and Clarendon) into one new store at a different location in Falls Church in early 2016. I was already a fan of CD Cellar, and if anything I'm an even bigger supporter of the shop at its new spot. The larger space is used to good advantage with scores of used CDs and vinyl records, including 45s, in a variety of genres with some new product mixed in. There's also a healthy supply of used DVDs and Blu-Rays (TV shows, movies, concert performances, etc.) if that's your thing. I'm a collector of rare/out-of-print CDs and vinyl records, and CD Cellar has plenty of such rarities in its bins with a good turnover rate. The store recently started selling used music books (rock/R&B/country/blues/jazz biographies, reference books, etc,) as well, giving me yet another reason to visit often. Other positives? Not only will you find rare CDs and vinyl records here, but they tend to be in excellent shape for being used. In other words, the store has good quality control in what it sells. Last but not least, the customer service here is good. Bottom line: If you're still a fan of physical media, this is the best overall store for such items in the D.C. area. read more

Sick of being a slave to Itunes? Are you so embarrassed by some of the CD's in your music collection (Hanson??) that you've put the actual disk in another case? Then, go to CD Cellar. I see that Jennifer reviewed the Arlington location, but the Falls Church spot is the first store of the small chain. CD Cellar gives you $$ for used CDs and DVD's or 30% more than that in store credit. The staff here knows their stuff. Start poking around in the racks and one of the guys will most likely chat with you about the artist of the CD you picked up or help you find a rare track. There's all types of music here from punk to classical and the prices are cheap: 4 to 10 bucks. There's in store players that you can listen to your prospective purchases on, too. read more

If you are a Seller of vinyl - I MUST share that this isn't the place to go. I attempted, on a couple of occassions, to sell vinyl to CD Cellar - their prices amounted to near rip-off. (I was able to sell the vinyl to other dealers who paid me market or above market prices - as my selections are of great quality and some rarity. Always, do your research; and, when you know you have the good-stuff but, they want to play you dumb - thank them for their time; but, take your goods and go! read more

Since moving to the area in 2016, I have frequented a handful of the local music shops. CD Cellar quickly became my favorite. Their name may be CD Cellar, but they carry both CDs and vinyl. The curating of their music is noteworthy. In perusing their jazz selection, you come across a number of SACDs and Japanese-imported 24-bit mastered releases. Usually you would have to special order these releases at websites that cater to an audiophile crowd. But clearly the folks at CD Cellar know what releases to order for stocking their shelves and what items to spot when buying from used collections. This expertise is further demonstrated in their high-dollar vinyl section, where shoppers can find an assortment of valuable imported releases and audiophile remasters. This shouldn't scare off any customers who are looking for good bargains - there are plenty of those to be found as well and the store tends to be reasonably priced. In addition to having a well-picked selection of music, the quantity of vinyl and CDs easily puts other stores in the area to shame (not that more is always better). It's easy to spend the better part of an hour in here perusing their substantial selection. They also have a corner of the store where they showcase some decent used audio equipment. The service is friendly and they offer rewards cards that get one stamp for every $15 you spend. Twelve stamps gets you $10 off of your next purchase. Even though I now live in DC, it's easy to justify the trip across the river to CD Cellar. The enjoyment of perusing their aisles and making exciting finds brightens up any day. read more

Great store! Fun selection. Staff is chill. I can't wait to go back. I got a nice little collection of DVDs. I'm prepping for those Snow days. read more

Probably my favorite record shop in the National Capital Region, certainly in Northern Virginia. Enormous selection of used and new vinyl and the used records are priced right. read more

You'll never know what you will find at this place. CD's that remind you of your childhood? Even more recent titles are more affordable. If you love music and want to go to place where you will find it, check out CD Cellar. Also, yes, the staff really does know their stuff. read more

Outstanding used cd store. I didn't go to the vinyl side of the store but it looked large and impressive. Tons of well priced CDs - rarities, in-print but used, and the $1.99 used bins. I went hog wild picking up a basket full of CDs on my first trip there. If you're into physical media, this is the place. read more

Terrible customer service from the moment I walked in. I went in with about 40 CDs, all great condition and they wouldn't buy any. Seriously? Not one? I browsed their CD section after the horrible interaction and I saw some similar type of music so why wouldn't they buy not one of my CDs? Of course I didn't expect to sell all my CDs, some were pretty basic 2000 pop but many others were legit: Mariah Carey, Sarah McLachlan, Anna and the King soundtrack, Kenny G, Fiona Apple, a Yanni Live cd, Maroon 5, No Doubt, Faith Evans, Brandi Carlile, the tribute cd to the Notorious B.IG....it's like come on! And when I asked the guy what kind of music they're looking for, what CDs they would buy in case I have more at the house, his answer: "I don't want to generalize". That's helpful... read more

Where have you guys been all my vinyl life? Wow. Great selection of used vinyl. I've been to records stores all over the country and CD cellar is tops. Impressive selection of blues and jazz. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

This is by far one of the best record stores in the DC area! Always stocked with a large fresh batch of used vinyl in the new arrivals, and higher end vinyl, at prices you seriously cant beat. They also have an equally large selection of cds. I never leave this store without something I cant wait to get home and listen to! read more

This is, by far, my favorite area record store. They're not vinyl-only snobs (I'm looking at you, Crooked Beat), the staff is friendly, the selection is really great, and they have a pretty high inventory turn-over rate. I do prefer the store layout when they were only in the basement space. Now that they've put the vinyl up on the main level where the fortune-teller used to be, both halves of the store look a lot more sparse. Weirdly, CD Cellar seems to sell a *lot* of cut-out and Argentinian CDs. As a collector, I *hate* these, and they're easy to miss if you're not careful. read more

Good selection, great prices. Sometimes they don't have the newest indie-pop, or indie-rock albums I'm looking for, and I resort to Amazonning them (with regret). However, they never disappoint with the used section. I must have purchased at least 15% of their used jazz section LOL! (Seriously, sometimes I can't believe the steals I find here!) The staff is usually friendly, and give fair credit/cash for trades. They're kind of the only game in town, which means they don't really have to try hard, but they do, and that's pretty good stuff. I only buy CDs, and have no experience with the vinyl here. Parking can be tough, especially at the Falls Church location on Broad St. (changing soon). The Arlington store is usually easy parking during the day. I wrote the same review for both locations. read more