The selection here had me delusional for a minute and I forgot that I live on a budget. I definitely went overboard with my initial vinyl choices, but the guy working there was very understanding (which makes sense since he's a cog in the machine that casted the voodoo spell on me in the first place). He had such a positive vibe and was incredibly friendly and was just like, "You can put anything you don't want to buy in this pile and I'll put everything back." He also asked if I wanted him to tally up my selections before he actually rang them up, but I declined and decided to trust my erratic arithmetic skills and go all in (either I'm a mathematical genius or I do math at a 1st grade level, no in between). He even so kindly offered to get the door for me as I was leaving. All in all, I took a quick photo of my reject pile, so I will return to rescue those wishlist items ASAP. Don't know how I never noticed this shop before now; my loss! read more

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This is a smaller record shop but they have a good selection of hard rock and jazz. Staff are super friendly and prices are on par with Plan 9 in my opinion. Parking is street and that is fine. I really like this store. read more

I mean...I 100% agree with what you will find looking through reviews on this record store. You absolutely will not find a more friendly or knowledgable staff. Jay's store is my favorite for maintaining the decent to good selection of used records (always), and offering competitively priced new records compared to anywhere you might find them. I always have so much fun when I go there. The place is very small, but mighty. They also buy records. They offer the best prices across the board on whatever vinyl records you might have -out of all the record stores in RVA. Can't find it there. If it's available, they will order it. I can't recommend enough! read more

Boutique spot in town with a finely curated selection of new and used wax. I always find at least a few must-have records whenever I stop in. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. They also do trade-ins. read more

My go to record shop! Friendly staff who have helped me pick out some amazing gifts for my friends (and sometimes myself ). I've ordered multiple records through them and they're there sooner than promised. Can't get enough of this shop! read more

We recently took the plunge and added a record player to our home. It hasn't been very long but we have been to Deep Groove twice now! You'd be surprised how such a tiny store can have so many albums. Some that Plan 9 is out of or just didn't sell. Don't count this place out. read more

I've been going to Deep Groove for years, around the time the store opened in the Fan. What bothers me is the erratic and recently rude service I've been getting lately. Also, despite being very anti-Covid with his polices, Jay said nothing recently to a guy who was in there without a mask on. My experiences at Plan 9 and Records and Relics have been better. I think it's time for Jay to step away and let younger people with customer service skills run the shop. read more

If you're in the market for Records - new or used - this is a must stop place in Richmond. Heck, if you're in the area, you should stop by and just browse a bit. There really is nothing more soothing than listening to classic rock on an record - and believe me, the owner plays vinyl. It's not a massive store, but rather a wonderfully curated collection. The new selection is impressive and the used collection, a bit picked over from the holidays, featured some really good prices (as low as 3 bucks). The stock looked to be in great shape. I had a great conversation with the owner - who looked pained when he realized it was my first time there, right after his stock had been decimated by Christmas shoppers. Still I left impressed. read more

super dope place if you're looking for nice vinyls love the people who work there also, will be a frequent customer from now on read more

Fab little local record nook. Popped in with a friend to browse, looking for nothing in particular, and ended up with a wonderful WOO record in great condition from the used dollar bin so I'm sure love this spot forever. Impressive stock of new stuff and reissues, I like the separate section for Numero Group, and love that Folk/Country is simply filed under "Americana". The proprietor seems real nice too. Looking forward to coming back for a deeper dive when I have more cash. read more

I really didn't want to give this one star because the owner is an asshole. I got the impression I wasn't supposed to be there. The prices are WAY too high also. Please.....don't waste your time. read more

I have been going to this record shop for years. Jay and his crew are always friendly and helpful. Great selection and they can help you get whatever you may be looking to purchase. Always one of our first stops on a day of local shopping. read more

Deep Groove is the kind of record store that makes me really happy I decided to get into collecting records. The store has a great selection. It's clean, well-organized, and they have the friendliest staff I've ever had the good fortune to encounter. Jay is incredibly knowledgeable, and you can tell he has a real passion for vinyl and music in general. When I started collecting, I was really glad to have found Deep Groove, since they made starting out much less intimidating. Shopping at Deep Groove is always a pleasure, and I try to get over there as often as I can. I'm leaving Richmond in a few months, and I'm going to miss this place a lot. read more

I have been putting this review off for quite sometime, how do i form the words for one of my favorite places on Earth? Let me start with the amazing people that make this place so great. Jay, Tracy and Chris are all extremely personable and helpful. They really go out of their way to make the customer feel special. The store itself is small, lending to a very intimate shopping experience. No dusty bins on the floor to flip through, saves on the knees! New vinyl, mixed with newly arrived used vinyl on one wall, and a wall for the 5 dollar and under. Unlike most record stores, the vinyl gets marked down as time goes by. If you see a premium record and you can't afford it that day - it might be there again the next time you visit. Thanks Deep Groove for hours of flipping. read more

Such a charming record shop! It's pretty small with not too large of a stock, but it's really cute inside. I love the decor - especially the display window. It's also quite tidy, which most record stores tend not to be. The counter is decorated with tons of old concert tickets from Prince to Pixies. I asked the owner if he had been to all of those shows and he replied "yep, that's the perks of being an old man." Will definitely be returning! read more

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These guys are SO nice! I'm getting rid of a lot of records so I took a box of about 80 here to see if they wanted any. After a crap experience with Plan 9 I didn't expect much but they bought a little over half of them! I had to leave the box overnight so that Jay could take a good look at them but they called me promptly after that and offered a price. They weren't super pissed when I kept forgetting to come pick the rejects up for a week. They didn't do what a lot of record/book stores do what I consider a sneaky bit of social engineering. A lot of stores will pull the records that they want and then set them behind the counter, away from the stuff you brought that they don't want. That way if they offer a crap price it's harder for you to ask for your stuff back. Your stuff is all the way over there in the Behind the Counter Zone and mentally it's already gone. Deep Groove simply separates your stuff into two piles, right next to each other. I appreciate that and I appreciate that they offer a fair price, no lowballing to see if they can pull one over if you don't make a counter-offer. The bins are well stocked with a good variety and they offered to "keep an eye out" for a record they didn't have. I'd definitely say this is the place to go for friendly, knowledgeable, fair service and especially the place to go if you're looking for something rare or unusual. Also they have a cute, friendly doggie. read more

I've spent the past week bouncing all over record stores in Richmond trying to find a few rare records and this is the first place that not only had a couple, but also said they would help find the others. One place (not Deep Groove) went as far as to say they don't make it on vinyl just to avoid helping. Anyways Jay stepped right up with a warm welcome and great shop and offered to help me out. The shop is small but neatly organized and clean. It also isn't filled with ramble shamble junk that just takes up space and makes the searching longer and harder. I'll definitely go back regularly to finger through his collection. read more

The owner was super nice as was the staff. Really nice, and affordable selection of used records. Impressive new vinyl too! Must return here next time I am in town! read more

Deep Groove - Vinyl Records Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

As a record fiend, one of the best parts about visiting a new city is hitting up their record shops. I came here on a lazy Sunday to check out some 45s. The shopkeep is quite friendly, said hi to everyone in the joint and was generally pretty helpful. I'm huge on garage 45s and sure enough, they were playing a badass garage compilation in-store. The shop guy didn't have any original 45s from bands on the comp but did have a re-issue LP on-hand from one of the bands. Dude knows his stuff! Vinyl here isn't crazy expensive but for slightly rarer 45s, their prices jump up a bit. For more common records and re-issues, prices seem to be on-par with what you'd get elsewhere. Overall, a lovely little record shop in RVA. Definitely will be coming back next time I'm in town! read more

When you leave a city for a time being, you generally reflect back on the places of interest from time to time. Deep Groove would be one of those places, if I didn't happen to think about it almost every day. It truly is a one of a kind discovery for every record collector and fan. Both Jay and Tracy greet you immediately with a cheery disposition and a subscriptions worth of information on just about every genre and artist you can throw at them. They are the golden gods of the contemporary, smokey back store haven we have come to love for its dusty bins and hip new presses. The best thing about Deep Groove is the fact that nothing stays dusty for long with how quick every LP comes and goes, and the only thing smokey about the place is the jackets of those flipping through each record. A warning to those making their first purchase from either Jay or Tracy; you'll soon find your wall space filling up faster than you can flip side A to B. read more

Best in town. They have a great selection, but if you don't know what you want, they'll make excellent suggestions. The quality spans from $3 used stuff to valuable rare stuff. Good location as well. read more

This is absolutely my favorite record store in Richmond. Awesome used jazz collection. read more

Let's be honest. Plan 9's vinyl selection has been slipping over the past years. It used to be the only place that I bought records, and truth be told, most of my collection has been formed by digging through the bins in their basement, but slowly, and I am not sure if it's because my tastes have changed or the selection has gotten worse, but I am pretty sure it is a little of both. Maybe vinyl is becoming hip again and it's just severely picked over, but it's gotten to the point where searching through their records which used to be a joyous experience for me, has turned into a disappointing hassle. And when I do find something I want, it is normally overpriced. I found myself resorting to something I never thought I would do, buying records over the internet or saving money up to purchase records at other record stores when making trips to different towns. Now I know this sounds like a review of Plan 9, but I swear it isn't. Right when things got the worse for me, Deep Groove opened! It's a small store with a small selection but low and behold they have amazing record finds. I have gone from having the passion removed from one of my favorite hobbies to having it renewed again by Deep Groove. They have a nice varied selection, and it makes me go yay! Seriously, if you like records, you'll love Deep Groove. read more

I've shopped at this place for a good while, and every time I do the employees are less than to be desired. They need some customer service training, especially being in a city that is known for its' music and its' record shops. Today was the last straw. I call to make sure they had a certain vinyl before I drove all the way up there. The guy picks up the phone in a angry demeanor and before I can even get 5 seconds into asking for what I was calling for, he tells me to "spit it out, spit it out" in such a condescending tone. I've been a resident for much longer than they have been around, so given all my past problems and now this, I will never be visiting this record store ever again. I'll take my business to Vinyl Conflict or Steady Sounds, where they actually care for their customers and their city. read more

I love this shop. These guys really know Music and vinyl. They grade conservatively. Very high level of quality in this shop. Love their jazz section. I can usually find a good reggae or dub album here as well. read more

This store was pretty instrumental in starting my vinyl collection. They carry mostly rock and pop records, but I've found quite a few personal gems here over the years. Their prices are quite fair and probably the lowest out of the record stores in the Richmond area. Jay and the rest of his staff are always courteous and helpful to customers and are usually always willing to help you find something you're looking for or offer up similar suggestions. The store is much smaller than the record stores in the area, but don't mistake its size for lack of variety. While I said they do tend to focus mostly on pop and rock, they have a fairly sizable selection of jazz, hip hop, reggae, folk and world records, too. They also get a fair share of novelty, hard to find and limited press records as well. Though I don't visit as much as I used to (because I moved from the Fan to Manchester), I always try and stop in on weekends or whenever I have some extra cash. Who knows what you might dig up in the crates at Deep Groove? A- read more

Deep Groove's owner, Jay, knows his stuff and is happy to share a story or two. If you can't find what you need in his neatly-organized stash, just ask. He'll take the time to let you know when and if he might find a copy of that elusive final piece to your vinyl collection. Let me also express how nice a treat it is to visit Deep Groove on a weekend and be greeted by a friendly, well-behaved dog. These are the types of establishments that make a city great. It's a casual business within a neighborhood, and the sidewalk sales are great. read more

If you're a tourist or a dork who knows nothing about vinyl, maybe this is the place for you. Overpriced. The owner was less than helpful when we brought in our turntable for advice to repair it. Ended up turning around and went to Plan 9 where they were extremely helpful! And spent $200 and left satisfied! read more

Looking to purchase some new or used vinyl in RVA? Deep Groove is your spot! Having recently purchased a record player, I popped in one Sunday afternoon to check it out. Located in the heart of the Fan on Robinson Street, this place oozes charm and has a wonderful "hipster-y" vibe without being pretentious. They have a wide variety of new records for sale, and their used section is eclectic and affordable. I picked up five used records, ranging from The Best of Alabama to Darryl Hall, for a total of $16. Such a great deal! read more

I popped in to this record shop while in Richmond and I'm so glad I did. What I found was a really great selection and the majority of the used records were reasonably priced. Everything was easy to find and the owner was very nice. I'd definitely go back again! read more

If you are looking for first press vinyl the selection is rapidly shrinking...I loved this spot but it is deteriorating.

I love this store. One of the coolest places to be in Richmond, period. Jay is awesome. Sign up for their facebook... they often post when they get new records in! read more

Kind of aloof and rude. Not typically Richmond friendly. Limited vinyl selection. Plan 9 is much better. I sold several copies, but he would not accept anything new from me. Saying his clientele would not be interested. Oh well. Their loss read more

First rate record selection and service from Tracy and Jay. Even the dollar bin rocks. Worthy of a weekly visit. Scored 2 of my all-time favorite LPs in one visit. THANKS! read more

Deep Groove is Richmond's newest record store, a small but excellent all vinyl shop that boasts quality over quantity. It doesn't take long to scan their collection but there's always plenty of cool stuff, very fairly priced. Even the dollar bin regularly boasts good finds in good condition, not the usual thrashed 'n' trashed junk you have to dig through to find the occasional jem. A couple turntables on site to preview your purchases, and the owner's a nice guy too. read more

This is Richmond's best record store. It is good though heavy on the dad rock but hey. The staff (the one girl I have seen work there and the owner) are nice, friendly, and willing to help. I have found very cool albums here and for cheap... I have noticed they have some of the cheapest new vinyl I have ever seen. Highlight reel: T.Rex (OG), Flamin' Groovies (OG German press circa 70's), and Jesus and the Mary Chain promo with band pics!!! Note: the jazz is pricey read more

Hands down the best vinyl shop in Richmond. Small locale but loaded with hard-to-find vintage as well as new records too. Organized, clean, eclectic and a very knowledgeable staff. Jay Leavitt knows how to run a shop and this shop does not disappoint. Don't waste time elsewhere, this spot is the real deal. read more

On the smaller side, slightly more new vinyl than used. The manager was extremely nice and they had great music playing. And all the prices were reasonable, especially on jazz. read more

This place is pretty awesome :-) Its small in nature compared to Plan 9 BUT offers a more intimate setting. During a great sale, you can rummage through old records for 25¢. The owner definitely keeps me coming back as well. He sometimes takes from his own collection to supply the store...so he offers first hand accounts of the records you may be interested in. Really nice guy! Once he offers me a donut just because lol If you're looking for a low key record store, this is your place! read more

This is a great little gem for collectors and newbies alike. Don't let its size fool you. The used selection is always rotating and there are always new releases, special editions, and new sale items available in abundance. The owner is knowledgeable and courteous--always up for making a suggestion. Picked up a mint used AC/DC "Back In Black," Moody Blues "Days of Future Passed," and 6 others on top of a new Mono "Kind of Blue" and didn't break a hundred. Great pricing on everything used and competitive on the new stuff. Check it out! read more