this is a great place for record lovers. the staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. they had a…read moregood mix of vinyls and they were reasonably priced.

I love visiting local record shops when out of town. River City Records is such a cute little store…read morewith a lot to offer. I love it even more when the records are organized and have labels to help you find things so much easier... They also had areas for their new arrivals + a pretty large sale section! As a bonus, they have a small memorabilia section with some interesting, nostalgic merch. This place is worth a stop in when in Memphis!

Do you have mail order for your t-shirts?…read more We were the couple that came by 2 weeks ago on 3 consecutive days/nights and bought the two green "Memphis - Music Forever " t-shirts and a coaster. We admired the vinyl records collection, especially the soul/R & B collection which were actually reasonably priced. Al Green, TP, EWF, and other superstars. Malcolm was there the first two nights and we chatted with him. He is the owner's son - but clearly is more or less the owner- and was so personable and friendly that he is THE reason we bought swag here. We checked out the other Beale Street souvenir shops but this place was more than a step above the others, way better! We went to Graceland, Sun Studio, Stax Music, Four Way restaurant, Cozy Corner bbq, Charlie Vergoss (overrated), Kooky Canuck, and Sunrise biscuits - but Memphis Music Records Tapes & Souvenirs had the best vibe of any of them (Four Way was a close second, highly recommend). All because of Malcolm and the variety of inventory they have. Thank you!!! I would've bought more but my suitcase couldn't handle more!

Friendly staff and a surprisingly robust collection of records immersed within the store's t-shirts…read moreand other souvenir trinkets. Prices were okay, but understandable given the store's location (Beale Street) and, most likely, high rent.

I love coming here!! For $10 a year you can become a Friend and you can get one free book a month…read moreand two in your birth month. They have a huge selection and I love coming here after work or to find something for a birthday gift. They have a huge and organized selection. It is volunteer based and the people who work here are so sweet. If you can't find a book you want they can put it down on a list for you and hold it. When it is donated they'll give you a call. It is also such a steal when everything is so expensive to either get your monthly free book or pay no more than $2 for sometimes completely new books. It's the best!

I love this place! It's larger than the one close to home and I can hit it up on my way home from…read morework. It's got multiple rooms and sections and they get donations often so it's worth checking back in here every week to see what's new! They also have a rewards program where you pay $10 and get a free $2 book each month, as well as an additional one on your birthday. I haven't been able to take advantage of a full year yet as I always miss a but I'm determined to complete it this year! There's nothing special that happens when you do, I just feel like I've fully taken advantage of the deal when I do.

It's a ritual to hit a record store whenever I'm out of town. With Memphis being historically deep…read moreinto music, it was fitting to make sure to make it happen this trip. Shangri- La Records was up the street from where we had BBQ & as soon as we walked in, the records covered wall to wall. So much to choose from. There was a section with a setup of drums & a mic stand. Came to find out there was a jam session that ended right before we walked in. I really really enjoyed the Memphis sections, whether it was based off of a record label (like Stax) or an artist (like OV Wright). When I found the record I ended up buying, I instantly told myself that I was going to back as long as I'm ever in Memphis. 'B-Ball's Best Kept Secret' is super rare. NBA players produced + performed on the album. I thought I was trippin' because I always heard about it on podcasts & when I saw the tracklist I was like "OH SNAP!!". The individual who helped at the register (who might've been the manager/owner) was really nice & hooked us up with a sticker (I collect local stickers). Great experience as a first time visitor + consumer.

Awesome record store! Super helpful staff and good prices. They had almost everything we were…read morelooking for.

They have some really cool stuff here. Vintage and new video games. The staff is helpful and…read morefriendly.

It's weird that people somehow gave those negative reviews. 1st of all, the name. It's a great pun…read moreon disconnection! The reason why I know about this place is when I was watching the FIFA finals in my small group, a family friend told me about this spot. When I was here, a lot of the stuff was gone to a convention. But there's still some good things! It's literally the first time I've ever seen some of these consoles, so it's super cool! As you can tell on my profile pic, I'm a Sonic fan. And the little picture of this place is Sonic 2!(GG version) And there was a Genesis!!!!! Literally my childhood dream since I was like, 7! I genuinely thank this place. It's good I thought for a few days if this was a good choice before buying. It's also good I didn't break the glass cabinets. They can also repair broken consoles! It's great that my Genesis ain't broken yet. But we'll have to see. Oh and there was Adventure Time on their tv.

Lazy employees and think they know everything, they literally tried to tell me my airpods were fake…read moreyour better off going to the one on union they actually verified that they were real

It's been years and I still haven't used the store credit. I haven't stepped foot in this place…read moresince. I was right.

A bit smaller than I expected, but definitely had some unique and interesting pieces and was worth…read morethe visit. The staff seemed lovely - a 7 year old Elvis fanatic came in and the woman working offered him a scarf and totally made his week.

Fantastic Elvis selection! They have something for everybody. It's great to find special gifts to…read morebring home to family and friends too. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff and it's easy to find inside Marlowe's. A definite stop when in Memphis!

Walking down Beale Street and stumbled upon Strange Cargo. I went in thinking I'd buy souvenirs…read morecheaper than buying at the airport. The young lady at the register was friendly and welcoming. I bought 2 magnets, a shot glass, and an ashtray for $37 and some change.

This store has a wonderful selection of items that you might not have seen before and things that…read moreare useful! I bought a great crossover bag and the price was unbelievable! I truly recommend a visit because you'll find something you Want or Need