Hard to understand why everyone has an issue with Warren aka the old man. I have been going for years as he is pretty much the only one in Atlanta area with nice selection of vinyl especially Mofi and Acoustic sounds. When we all come in he greets us and ALWAYS lets us go behind his counter to look at his great selection of SACDs as well. I think he has had so many lookyloos and folks wanting top dollar for junk he has grown tired of the games and I cannot blame him along with the constant problem of stealing these days. Issues aside he has the BEST selection of new vinyl across the board. It is all about how you approach folks these days...try it. read more

I had a horrible experience here a year ago, specifically with the owner being rude. Regardless, I gave him the benefit of the doubt and went back in recently. After I wasn't within budget to pay for a certain CD and he realized that I bought a CD from a neighboring shop, he literally told me, "F**k You." I've never left a review for any shop in my life no matter how bad of an experience I've had, but I couldn't let someone talk to me like that and not let other people know what to expect. I would never recommend anyone come here. Just read all the other reviews; there are so many people who have had comparable experiences. read more

Old white guy didn't greet anyone as they walked in. Half the CDs don't have prices on them. You have to give him the cd , then he looks it up on Discogs and charges the higher end of market value. Not a huge selection of used cds and the new cds are marked up over-valued, same as the used vinyl. The used vinyl selection is atrocious. I would highly recommend nearby shops.. Wax N Facts, Criminal Records, Wuxtry.. I won't be going back here... Also parking is sketchy. There is a parking lot next to the building but it's hard to park in it, and security constantly patrols it. Made me nervous to go get something to eat across the street smh. read more

I've been shopping at Decatur CD & Vinyl for over two years and never had a bad experience until today. I had heard things about the owner, Warren, but I always gave him the benefit of the doubt because I personally had only had good interactions with him. I've bought plenty of used and new CDs and records here and thought I was a regular. Lately, I've come in just to browse, which is normal for a record store. Today, about 15 minutes into looking around, Warren asked if I needed help. I said no, I was just browsing. Out of nowhere, he got cold and said the last few times I'd been there I didn't buy anything, then kept repeating that I never buy anything, which is completely untrue. I calmly told him I've spent plenty of money here before and that it's okay to look without buying, but he kept going on in front of other customers and made me feel extremely uncomfortable. Eventually, I just walked out, shocked. It felt like I was talking to a completely different person. I genuinely thought I was a familiar customer and that he'd understand that sometimes people browse and sometimes they buy. Instead, I was treated like a burden. Maybe he was having a bad day, but that's not an excuse to take it out on customers, especially regulars. Honestly, maybe I would buy more CDs if he actually stocked more of them. I've seen him turn away people trying to sell CDs and decline them rudely, which hurts the selection. As another local record shop owner told me, Warren is just a "bitter old man", and after today, I believe it. As a warning to regulars and new customers, watch your back, because you never know when he'll turn on you. I won't be coming back, and I do not recommend this store. read more

This place is SOO cool and has great selection Lots of new and old depending on your preference. The owner is also kind and very knowledgeable. Overall a must see spot! read more

Best CD store in the Atlanta area by far. While most shops do mainly records, this one's focus is in the name, and is still the best place I've found to get releases new and old. While they have an impressive selection of new and used recording if there is something you are looking for they don't have they can order it and have it at the shop within a couple days max. This is where I get the vast majority of my CD's now. read more

The store owner is absolutely rude. My 13 year old brother went in alone and was yelled at by the owner for carrying around a record. How would the owner expect him not to hold a record if he is planning on buying it but still looking around?? The next day my friend and brothers friend went to the store with my brother and I. The owner stared at us the WHOLE time and proceeded to yell at my friend for putting the record she picked up back where she found it which according to him "makes it so I cant find it or other people can't find it." Mind you, she put it back in the same spot she found it and had no trouble finding the ARTIC MONKEYS record in the A section. On top of the horrible costumer service, the place was dirty and incredibly overpriced. We found a Wolf Tyler the creator record for 40 dollars when on Amazon it is 30. Do not go here unless you want rude costumer service, overpriced items, and a dirty atmosphere. read more

Incredible selection, found some classic vinyls at a great price. The owner is knowledgeable and great to talk to. Masks are required inside so it makes being in such an enclose place feel a lot safer. There are several listening stations and I've discovered artists who have become favourites of mine, definitely give them a shot. read more

I love going to Decatur CD! The owner is very knowledgeable and friendly. They always have the latest Taylor Swift albums which I love. Highly recommend if you are a CD junkie. read more

Great find! Located in the heart of Decatur this place waa cool, hip, and super nostalgic. The outside was painted in hip colors. They had a pole out front covered in punk, rock, and local bands stickers. I had to take a picture of my kids in front of the building. Inside it looks like a movie. You know the movies where they are sifting through thousands of cool records and cds? My 9 year old got to experience what was old, but new. They had a huge variety of records and cds. Lots of indie and local artist. My 12 year old was with me and enjoyed all the Twenty One Pilots cds. My daughter, the 9 year old is into Ingrid Michaelson and saw all her music. The staff was knowledgeable. When we asked him for a certain group he knew right away of they had or not. He even recommended other bands simular to the band we asked about. Definitely recommend this place. Especially if you want to take a trip back in time!!! read more

Decatur CD - Music & DVDs Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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Decatur CD is great. People give the owner a hard time in reviews, but he has been nothing but welcoming and helpful to me. Great selection and vibe. read more

4 stars for having a good selection of vinyl and even more so, CDs, if you're looking to rebuild an old collection. As others have noted, the owner is the old crotchety type. And not in a record store, elitist kind of way, more in a jerk, no interest in customer service and dealing with people kind of way. read more

I got there at 520 when the website said they close at 6. I had a list and was ready to spend $200+ and ol dude just wheeled out his cart and shook his head and said "we're not open".... then update it! I drove a good while to buy items they had on the ebay web site and they didn't even stay open til the time that is on the site. I have bought from here so much. Very dissapointed. read more

This is the crown jewel of Decatur square. Independent music stores are few and far between, but I'm grateful that one of the best ever is still serving the culture of this city read more

I like Decatur CD because of the huge amount of in stock new releases. Plenty of new vinyl too. I've seen a few in store performances here. The Meat Puppets (the Meat Puppets!) were great. Autumn Defense was here recently but I missed it. It's a local record store. Support it! read more

Decatur CD - Meatpuppets! - Music & DVDs Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

The owner or "clerk" threw a mask at me and insisted I wear a mask. I said "I politely decline". I won't ever go back to this store (ever). I remember being treated rudely one other time I was in there. Prices are also above average. I was able to go to Wuxtry and get twice as many CD's for 1/2 the cost and was treated like my business mattered. read more

The layout of the store is confusing, and the owner is consistently unwelcoming, and decidedly unfriendly. The atmosphere in the shop is accordingly oppressive. Have a question? It doesn't make a difference if you are the only person in the store, prepare for him to answer you in an annoyed tone. He clearly has better things to do than assist his customers, and I have better local options, so that's that. This guy's attitude has been a consistent problem for years. I'm unclear why I gave this place yet another chance this past weekend, but no more. An extra star for location and for bringing in some cool in-store concerts pre-Covid times. read more

Push thru the pretentious feeling that ALL record stores emanate. Decatur CD is the real deal. The owner operator cares about your experience. If you need help ASK, it always amazes me what the ask gets me in return. Five star factor for customer service and CD release parties that provide beer. Love it! read more

Nice shop and a good selection of CD's for a fair price. But yes, I'd have to agree with the other reviewers in terms of the owner. Don't bother making small talk with him as he is a bit of a curmudgeon. read more

Decatur CD is a good place to shop. Far more down to earth than any other indie shop in town and with a more comfortable layout to boot, browsing here comes naturally. The staff is knowledgeable, and if you find their selection at all lacking (they don't stock much metal, for instance), they won't hesitate to order anything for you--and it's generally in within the next couple of days. Also: preorder! It's as simple as writing your name and number on an index card and it's good for a couple bucks off the new release when it comes in. Add to that the cool in-store performances, ticket giveaways and other sundry raffles, Decatur CD is the type of local business that I want to give all my money to. read more

So there's some good healthy competition for record shops in the area. They all have records which is why we all go. I hit them all up - Wuxtry, Criminal, Wax N Fax, Half Price Books, and Decatur CD. Here is my take on Decatur CD and you can read my reviews on the others in my profile. There are a lot of knocks for some reason about the service in most record shops. Here's the key- ask the staff how they're doing, and tell them what you're in the mood to find that day. I've been here at least 10 times in the last year. The very first time I was in I talked to the owner. For about 10 minutes. And each time I've been in - and I start a conversation- these guys are all super nice. When I don't want to talk to anyone- they leave me alone- which is exactly what they should do. They are the nicest and most down to earth of all the record shops. That's the main reason I go back. The selection is better than most, but you need to know where to look, and if you can't find what you're looking for just ask. They also have a healthy eBay store as well. I was in the day after Chris Cornell died and they were sending out most of their stock. When I was talking to the staff about soundgarden- he even asked if there was something I was looking for because they did have some left but wanted to take care of the walk in business first. If I'm going out record shopping, this is the first place I hit- simply because these dudes are always nice. They also have great free parking next to and behind the shop which you don't get at the places in little 5. read more

Decatur CD - Music & DVDs Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

I think I listen to two of the rarest and most difficult types of music to find in Atlanta - rockabilly and psychobilly. Imagine my surprise to find a shitton of 'billy music at Decatur CD! In fact, the guy who runs the place (Wayne?) loves these styles of music and told me he always tries to keep various 'billy artists in stock. That's basically what Decatur CD is - a place to find music Target or Wallyworld wouldn't sell. Mojo Nixon, Charlie Parker, The Pogues, rare imports, etc. The staff is always very helpful without being overbearing. The store has a great selection of used music. Not as extensive as Book Nook, but you don't have to kill your back like at BN to see all the CDs. The blog is CONSTANTLY updated and so is their Myspace. Find out the latest and greatest arrivals there. Since Tower closed this is my main place for buying CDs, otherwise I'll hit Criminal or buy them online. And always a plus - after shopping you can walk across the street to Taqueria del Sol! read more

I don't care what anyone says, Decatur CD is the best shop in town, at least for me. They might not have the biggest selection and they might not carry all the latest top 40 BS, but you can generally find a couple unexpected used CDs to go with whatever else you went in to find. It's dangerous how quickly you can stack up the CDs. They do great in-store performances complete with free beer - which is generally my favorite kind. The owner is always insightful, friendly, and ready to help. The other kids that work there are typical record store geeks - knowledgeable, and quiet, but willing to talk if you talk first. I have to fight going here every time I go to Decatur, but why fight? What's a couple bucks spent on something you love? AND you are helping a local business compete in this corporate town. read more

I totally miss local CD stores like this one, and was SO happy to stumble upon this place recently. I had ridden by there many times, and for whatever reason, never went in the store. When I finally did, I was elated at what I found! There is a great selection, listening stations, and a ton of used CDs to browse through. And, not everything is under glass or behind locked doors like other smaller shops tend to do. There is definitely a feeling of welcome-ness and a great sense of local and friendly in this shop. Every time I go in here, I can find at least one or two used CDs that I need to pick up, and you can look through the same stacks and find something new each time (I suppose that is because they do add stuff every once and a while). I am so happy to have a great little CD shop like this to hang out at, and I love the selections they put out as suggestions; they have great tastes!! This is the type of store that you don't mind spending a few extra bucks for the same thing you could potentially get at Best Buy, mostly because you want them to stick around. Well, at least I want them to stick around! read more

Nice atmosphere, great selection, helpful staff, and mix of used and new music may be found at Decatur CD. Ambiance is of a 1980's-1990's college campus record store, with every square foot being used, and cozy. Prices are average. Extra star for off-street parking, which few competitors in this part of town offer. read more

I love Decatur CD! No pretentious snobs here. And in the rare event that you ask for something they don't have, it's right to the computer to order and get it to you by tomorrow. Warren (the owner) remembers my name everytime I come in. If you don't know what you want, or you've got an hour to kill, try out the two listening stations for a diverse mix of new albums from lesser known bands. I've found a few that have become favorites. read more

Nice, knowledgeable staff. Most importantly, not the least bit pretentious. Clean, well ordered store with good ambience. Very good selection, clearly stocked by serious music fans. Definitely a local business well worth supporting! read more

Confusing layout, lots of records in IKEA shelves that I had to lay on the ground to look at and owner lives up to his less than friendly reputation. Will not be going back for a 3rd visit. read more

Decatur CD leaves little to be desired. The selection has rarely left me wanting, but on the off chance I'm looking for something they don't have in stock, they've cheerfully special-ordered it (at lightning speed, I might add). And, as other reviewers have mentioned, at absolutely no extra cost (ever). The in-store performances are a highlight, too, with an impressive and varied (and free!) beer selection. Everything you'd want in a local record store, plus loads you'd never think to expect. read more

I just wanted to update my review because I saw J.R.'s review and it's not true. Decatur CD does not EVER charge extra for special orders. I said that in my first review but thought it was worth repeating since J.R. decided to make something up about my favorite store. That is all. read more

I could not wait to get home to write this review. Warren (owner/operator) did you not think that I could have ordered the CD I was requesting off line. I didn't have to get dress, drive to Decatur to get the CD, but because I appreciate that you have a unique business and I've been there several times, I wanted to support your "dying" (your term) business, by coming to YOUR store. Your dismissive and berating behavior caused me to go else where. And guess what, I got my CD TODAY, not Tuesday. As the lyrics of a song goes, 'You might have won some , but you just LOST ONE"...... Today I give you no Stars for your customer service. read more

Decatur CD doesn't get as much indie cred as Criminal Records, because downtown Decatur is a little more suburban and isn't quite as tattooed and rock and roll a neighborhood as Little Five Points. But Decatur CD is probably the best indie music store in the Atlanta area. Plus they get bonus points for maintaining a clean and well organized shopping environment, in contrast to Criminal's somewhat chaotic layout. The Decatur CD staff is friendly and knowledgeable and the selection is great. Again, you're not going to find Clay Aiken's newest release. But you will find the new Decemberists album, or Clap Your Hands Say Yeah's first release. That is to say, Decatur CD only has good music. read more

Not as friendly as Criminal? At least these normal people aren't situated in one of the biggest pseudo-bohemian tourist flytraps on the Eastern Seaboard. They don't exclusively listen to lo-fi. That's what I dig. So I'll take Decatur CD over anywhere in L5P, even Wax N Facts (because Wax N Facts is for pussies), any day, and that's not just because I live a minute's walk away. While they don't have my favorite stuff, I need to go there today to get a Feist CD for my girlfriend (her's was stolen along with her CD player by a junkie lawnworker), and I'm pretty confident they'll have what I need. So I'm about to set off, I was just looking for the store hours but I stumbled upon this website via Google. It's kinda neat. PS; Wuxtry Records, who provided me with the first four Butthole Surfers albums (released on Touch N Go) is more my style. read more

Decatur CD is like Amazon in real time and right there when you want it. Without question, Decatur CD has the best and deepest CD inventory of any store I have ever visited across the U.S. Whatever you are looking for in Rock, Jazz, Classical, Local Atlanta bands, R&B Decatur CD stocks the deepest inventory. Imports. CD's you RARELY see in any store. Reissues, box set. Decatur CD also has good collection of used CD, vinyl - new and used, DVD, audiophile. Store environment a 10 with some really interesting framed posters and prints. In the heart of Decatur, probably the coolest area in Atlanta. You can spend hours in Decatur CD then hit a great pub within walking distance. Free parking. I have found so many unique CD's. Prices are a bit steep but worth every penny because of the inventory. read more

This is a truly wonderful record store. I've been to a lot of great record stores around the country, but this is among the best I've ever set foot in. Friendly, unpretentious staff and a great selection of used CDs. Comfortable atmosphere. Great selection of new vinyl as well. They have a strong and eclectic selection of rock (both old and new), jazz, country, folk, soul, and r&b. You'll find all of the standards here, and also the lesser known gems. I cannot say enough good things about this place. Plus, they have a parking lot. I make it a point to come here everytime I get paid. This is a great local business! read more

Came in for a look because I'm always interested in adding to my collection. The two men working the store didn't say one word. I was never greeted, no hello, no "do you need help finding anything?" Nothing. I actually did need help because the layout of the store isn't very good and I couldn't find what I was looking for. Rude, unfriendly, zero personality. I won't bother going back. read more

After several years of avoiding this store due to some bad treatment I received from the staff, I decided to try again. Have been back about four times since and been treated well. They have a very good selection of new vinyl. Happy to have returned. read more

This is probably the best cd shop I've been to in Atlanta. That being said, the choices here are quite limited. Decatur CD has a good world music selection. I was pleasantly surprised. I buy used when I can and happily found an Andrew Hill album floating amongst several new copies of his other stuff in jazz. The staff was helpful, and knew a great deal about the music that they stock. It seems that they put a lot of effort into knowing their stock, rather than regurgitating genre-limited drivel from pitchfork reviews. One negative was that they didn't have air conditioning when I went... but I can forgive that. They provided free beer for a CD release party. read more

Um, like, I'm not looking for the latest Justin Timberlake hit, and I can't find shit here. Where's Liz Phair, Decatur CD? Where's LIZ?? My husband was also looking for something... Guster, I believe, and he couldn't find anything. Your building tricked us with it's hip exterior. I still bought an Afghan Whigs CD from you anyway. For way too much money for an OLD CD. read more