Great record shop with super friendly guys running the place. I had a blast digging through the…read moreused vinyl. Their prices are super affordable and their $3 bins were REALLY good! I spent a long time digging there! They also played some great music.

Very helpful, knowledgeable, friendly staff. Massive vinyl collection. New CD sales includes…read morealbums to form the basis on a new CD collection.

I am returning to vinyl records and recently purchased a record player. I wanted to add reggae and…read moreclassic R&B/soul artists to my father's blues collection and searched online for a local record shop. I was in Manassas and decided to check out Dragon Song. The owner, John, was personable and helpful and offered sound advice on vinyl records and caring for my new player. In addition to picking up albums from Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and Bob Marley, I also picked up some handmade incense and a cleaning kit. Overall, it was a pleasant shopping experience, and I will return to Dragon Song the next time I am in Manassas. It is important to support local, small businesses!

Sorry if I disagree with your rating systems on your used records. But a 1967 album that has the…read morecover worn, the sides split open, and the record falling out when picked up from the shelf, should NEVER be considered NM. The prices were no where near the levels found online, (data bases are there for a reason,) he used a book from who knows when to come up with the prices. Which even if accurate, (it may have been,) the grading was completely off base. The guys there seemed nice enough, don't think I don't appreciate the pleasant conversation. But when a new pressing is $8 to $10 dollars more than any other retailer, and the used albums are, in some cases, 100% or more overpriced, it is hard to spend that kind of money for an inferior product.

HUGE used book store and well worth the drive!…read more Their trade in process was really straightforward - when you walk in there's a trade in counter where they ask you to put your books into bins. I had one large bag that I sorted between two bins, one for books and the other for single issue comics and DVDs/non-books. About 45 minutes later I got a text that my trade-in was ready. I came back to the same counter after browsing the store and they offered me in-store credit or a lower amount in cash. They also returned the items they didn't want and I had the option to take them with me or leave them as a donation. I think it was a fair deal for what I donated, and I opted for the in-store credit. The store has a great mix of used books, dvds, comics, vinyl, and more that's pretty well organized. I will say there's a fair amount of duplicates of certain titles and it was interesting that some were priced higher than others - so check all the labels! In general the prices were reasonable with a few exceptions - I saw a really worn copy of a new hardback that they were selling for the list price ($35!) even though it had been out long enough that other books sellers were discounting it already. But then I also got a box set of dvds for $10 and a bunch of kids books for $0.50-2.00. It was easy to spend that in-store credit!

I have been shopping at this store for years now, unfortunately todays trip will be my last. Mckays…read morehas always had inaccurate pricing, but today they were so bad that I almost thought I was dreaming. Tell me why I saw Star Wars the Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels for $18... Currently this game goes for $3.67 on pricecharting, heck when it game out in 2008 its peak was only a measly $5. Multiple gbc/gba shovelware games all overmarket, by around 10 dollars as well. In general the amount of 3-5 dollar games that they are trying to pass off as 15 - 20 dollar games is dis gracefully disgusting. The point of traveling to these stores are to get the good deals. All of the inventory they have are traded in for or donated so it makes NO sense! It seems that the employees make guesses when it comes to prices, that or they are being told to overprice by upper management. By the gaming section there was a sign that claimed that all of the consoles and equipment is tested beforehand by "gamers with over 30 years of experience" whatever that means. I got an Xbox One Kinect from them back in December, and worked normally. A couple days later I wanted to try using its mic functionality, was not functioning. So it was never fully tested by "gamers with over 30 years of experience" lol. The worst part is that they give you a 3 day warranty... it's not like people have kids, jobs, or other commitments I guess. The media (dvds and blu rays) were also overpriced per usual. Usually only by 5-10 bucks. My main discrepancy today was that I saw multiple dvds and blu rays with dirt and filth smattered on the covers. Your telling me that they have the audacity to up charge, and still refuse to even spend 10 seconds wiping the cover with a lysol wipe? Is it that hard to do? Disgusting! I can't speak on their book pricing as I am not well versed but pretty much everything else is overpriced in this store. It really sucks because these type of stores are supposed to be for lower income families who can't buy new. And instead is being treated like a greedy gaming convention booth. I genuinely feel bad for kids nowadays who want to start growing a small gaming collection post pandemic. With greedy "thrift" stores like this, even the shovel ware games are off-limits.

If you're looking for metal or hard rock, this is a great place for you. Lots of new and used CDs…read moreand vinyl at decent prices. You can also find used classic rock and blues vinyl, more recent mainstream used CDs - just a lot to choose from. The shop is tucked away upstairs, and it's small. But if you like digging for gold, you might just find it here. Be sure to ask whoever is working if there's something specific you are looking for.

This place is the epitome of 'crate digging'! Pretty small and cramped 2nd floor shop, and you have…read moreto be ready for a real dig, but true record enthusiasts thrive on this sort of shop. Made my first visit to VME recently on a visit to the area, and found a few great pieces at reasonable prices. I asked for a couple of pieces to be put on hold for me until I returned back home from my vacation and could check if I needed one or both of them, which they kindly did. In the end I did need one of the two, and Doug and Mike happily shipped the record to me. If you are into Rock and Metal, that is the primary focus of VNE, but all other genres were present also. Great store and I'll definitely visit it again the next time I'm in VA.

I was walking around downtown Leesburg and stumbled into this little hidden gem. It's a great spot…read morefor anyone into vinyl records, vintage clothing, and retro home decor. The shop is small, but it has a surprisingly solid selection of music records. I ended up picking up some records and a vintage shirt. Prices can be a bit on the higher side, but the overall vibe makes up for it, and the staff was friendly and helpful.

this is the best record store that i have ever visited. ive been there many times and the service…read moreis absolutely amazing. both the owner and other staff members are so kind and knowledgeable - always a pleasure to speak to. the vinyl selection is so diverse, ranging from first-press/rare to new releases. however, the "vintage item" aspect of the store is not great. the selection is small and often overpriced. though, i still enjoy looking through new stock as it comes in. worth checking out, especially with so many other consignment stores and places to eat in the area. leesburg in general is so cute!

Small record store located on second level near the stairs. Big selection, with tight spaces to…read morebrowse. Everything is alphabetical.

One of Fairfax County's best-kept secrets. They deal almost exclusively vintage records &…read morecassettes, with a pretty diverse selection and fair prices compared to similar outfits. It's a small shop, but service is good and I have always enjoyed shopping here. Their biggest sell is their large selection of classic rock, folk, and pop vinyl. If you're a collector of the above, this is a good place to look. Located in historic Herndon on the second floor of an older-looking building. Parking should be relatively easy to find.

Really cool record store inside the Filipino market grocery store…read more Great selection of vinyl, especially Japanese pressings and city pop from Japan. Friendly staff too. I'll be back!

On a whim I stopped through what seemed like the unlikeliest of pairings: a Filipina grocery market…read morefused with a record store! My curious skepticism disappeared as soon as I walked into the collectibles section, heard a smart new-ish groove playing from the speakers and started thumbing through an amazing array of curated vinyl of all kinds on sale. I pulled a few items from the bargain collection that I figured had to be in lesser condition: 1. Because of their relatively discounted price 2. Because the gentleman working at checkout forewarned me That said all the titles I found were worth the risk. I even found a laser disc of Purple Rain (a heck of a collectible for a super fan like me) That same gentleman quickly taught me 2 things to look for in evaluating vinyl that I didn't know before. (Wish I knew his name. He gave me a card that I presumed had his name on it, but doesn't). The best part? Getting home and expecting to have damaged, static laden vinyl that occasionally skipped BUT getting the opposite! The original album covers and inner sleeves may not have been mint condition, but they were as clean, intact & more meticulously organized than pieces I've paid much more for in the past. Even the imperfect sections of wax were playable. I can't stress how well kept the used vinyl that I purchased were! The folks in this shop must have a keen eye & ear for quality. I'm definitely coming back

Fun and creative gift shop in the heart of Old Town Manassas- includes awesome gifts, vinyl, metal…read moremerch and unique items! Don't miss it.

Love this place. A huge selection of all types and genres of vinyl. There's always a new selection…read morewhen I visit.The owner, Devon will even keep an eye out for special requests. There are a bunch of fun collectibles and gifts in the shop, too.

This bookstore is awesome! When I went on a Friday afternoon recently, it was pretty calm and…read morequiet. Not too crowded which I liked as it can get pretty tight since there's many books and many shelves. Service was fine although I didn't really talk to many people while there (was more preoccupied with finding the books and checking them out). I'd say this place has great value as the books i got (3) were charged a total of just under $5. I can see why the staff put up flyers stating to be mindful with how many books the customers get as they're priced pretty low, allowing you to collect a decent amount. I'll definitely be back to check this place out again :)

Second Story Books is worth the drive or long Metro ride from Washington, D.C. Housed in a large…read morewarehouse within walking distance of the Twinbrook Metro station, Second Story Books houses over 500,000 used books on literally every topic. Want three aisles of kids books like Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys? Go here. Need every book C.S. Lewis wrote? Stop by Second Story Books. After visiting nearby ZavaZone with our seven-year-old daughter, we stopped into Second Story for a few minutes, which easily turned into an hour. Every book is 50% off. We left with 15 books for just under $21. The books are well organized and maps help navigate visitors to each section, but know that the warehouse's narrow book aisles can get cramped. It adds to the appeal! There are even harder-to-find rooms with other items like posters for sale. They also sell CDs and DVDs. Staff are helpful. I lost my wallet and within an hour a staff member messaged me on Facebook letting me know they found it and it was safe at the checkout desk. If you have used books, Second Story Books buys them from people.

A cute CD and vinyl shop in Falls Church! They have a variety of genres, eras, and artists here…read morewhich I appreciated. They have some deals for some CDs, and note which vinyls/items may be on the more expensive side. They also have DVDs in the room to the side. Pretty vast selection, even though some items may be misplaced here and there. Staff were around organising or available for questions. Can get a little crowded with the narrow aisles, but nothing bad. They do have some seating in the room on the side. I also like the music they play while you're shopping. I'd definitely come again!

I came here looking for vinyls for my collection and I found this place from TikTok. This shop is…read morevery big and they have such a wide selection. Everything is organized by genre as well as a new arrivals section and bargain section. They have used music books as well. They probably have any vinyl that you are looking for. If it's in good condition it will probably be priced $30 and up. This place is a bit pricey and some newer items you can find at retail stores for cheaper are overpriced here.