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Crossroads Music

Crossroads Music

4.3(69 reviews)
3.3 mi•Mt. Scott - Arleta, Southeast Portland
•$$

I bought what is probably a crappy little record player because I spend more time at home now and I…read morewas harkening back to a time when I listened to whole albums nonstop without skipping tracks (I'm looking at you: What's the Story (Morning Glory)?) and I had a sweet little domestic vision of playing a record while I cook dinner and having it sit on a table in my dining room. So I was thrilled when I searched used record stores (um, the new Lana Del Rey is a pre-order for $45[!!!!] and I don't see myself commiting in such a monumental way) and found this one in my neighborhood. Armed with the knowledge from a few YouTube videos, I knew how to handle a record (gently and without touching the grooved portions), how to avoid common pitfalls (mismatched UPC from record and covers for reissues, checking the album cover spine for drop damage, & that the most common scratch place is right at the beginning of track 1 where people drop the needle on the vinyl) along with what can be fixed at home (dusty dirt smudges and smears) and what can't (deeper scuffs, scratches, warping). Also learned (surprisingly) a sealed record does not necessarily mean mint condition, it could be warped or damaged despite being unopened. Not an expert yet but confident enough to at least go in to the store. I practiced first at Goodwill but their selection must get picked over by resellers right quick because it was stuff that shouldn't even be for sale. Crossroads was my 3rd stop. My understanding is that this is like an antique mall where there are many sellers using the space. When I got my receipt, he said fifty sellers, I think. This was confusing at first because I saw "rock" then proceeded to keep seeing "rock" in every row. It looked like anything valuable (maybe over $30-50) was kept up front but the covers are placeholders in the stacks. As far as covid compliance, people kept their distance and wore masks. I had a nice Friday off from work flipping thru the bins and found a few things I think I could see myself listening to: Some french pianist doing the Beatles mashed up with classical pieces, and a Charlie Parker quartet/quintet greatest hits (can't go wrong there). I spent $12 on the two and was told the receipt doesn't matter so much as the sticker because it links to the specific seller. My record player is shipping so I don't have it yet but I anticipate coming here with some regularity. I also followed one of the sellers on Facebook, it's "hamspapershack". I'm never gonna be a major collector or drop a ton of money, but I can see myself growing a modest collection of used records that I listen to on sunny afternoons, rainy reading days, or probably most often, making dinner. I'm glad Crossroads is hanging in! A few housekeeping details: they take payment cards and have a small parking area of about 3 spaces. I also heard a tip in my YouTube research that some/most record stores will have a turntable for you to try a record yourself- not sure if this is Rona Protocol or like this all the time, but this one didn't have a customer turntable that I saw.

This is pretty large consignment style record store, there is a lot to go through, some organized…read moresome not so much. Prices seem fair and you can find some cool vinyl but you are gonna spend some time digging through crates on the ground, there is one listening station available and works and sounds good enough to sample what you find. If you are looking for techno house breaks, it's here but you will be digging to pull it out.

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The Record Pub

The Record Pub

5.0(10 reviews)
4.7 mi•Sellwood, Southeast Portland

Great pub. nice place to chill & have a great beer…read more They rotate their taps. On day Sunday mimosas $5.00 woo hoo Great wine choices as well as Great vinyl music .

I'm super excited to see that The Record Pub opened last Friday in the southern part the Historic…read moreIron Horse building that was once occupied by The Iron Horse Restaurant. The Record Pub is your one-stop shop for new and used rock-based records and tapes, vintage stereo equipment and Northwest-focused beer, cider, wine and assorted beverages served in our pub area or taken to-go. I dropped in today on my daily walk and I'm so impressed with what I saw! They the layout of the store is fantastic and easy to find and browse the records. So many records store have the records jampacked and it's incredibly time-consuming to go through to find what you're looking for or just browsing is a pain. That is not the case here as you will see by my pictures! There are so many records to choose from and they are constantly adding to their inventory. Today they have six beers on tap, one cider and they offer wine by the glass. I also have a case where you can pick up beard to go or drink it in house for a small corkage fee. I had a nice chat with the owners and look forward to chatting with them again soon. I wish The Record Pub an abundance of success and plan on stopping after work to have a refreshing drink!

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The Record Pub - Bar area and cute glass

Bar area and cute glass

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Dig Vinyl - Wheel to spin with a purchase of 10 bucks or more

Dig Vinyl

4.3(7 reviews)
4.2 mi•Sellwood, Southeast Portland

This shop offers excellent selection, plentiful nostalgia, and friendly service. Are you not…read moresatisfied? Every time I come in the shop, I am welcomed with a warm greeting from the person behind the counter. I always enjoy talking with this employee about vinyl and my passion for music in general. The shop has really good variety and genres despite it's relatively small size. They have a great section of five dollar records and tons of records that are either priced at one dollar or two dollars. You get to spin a wheel if you spend more than $10 in one transaction. I often get free records from this very fun aspect of their sale model. The suspense with spinning is always amazing! Parking is open on the adjacent street and there is no payment required. There is a great coffee shop next-door and it's a really nice neighborhood to walk in before or after your visit to the shop. Plan for extra time if you can. A really awesome shop that offers vinyl with a few extras of cassette tapes and VHS videos. There are even a few DVDs and CDs if that's your thing. Definitely one of the better record shops in Portland! Be sure to check it out next time you're in Sellwood.

Every so often, there's a review I don't want to post, because I would rather keep my insider…read moreknowledge a bit, um, secret. Dig vinyl is one of those places. So just between you and me, it's a great place to go. Here's the deal, I am happy to let you in on this confidential knowledge, with one condition. Please don't buy any of the albums that I was intending to purchase. Other than that, well, they could use your support also. Sweet and tiny, with an exclusive focus on used records. Items are not graded as far as I can tell, and prices seem to be in line with a few good deals here and there. If you are in the area, worthwhile to visit. They have been around a couple of years. Nice jazz and rock sections with other genres represented, including Blues, World and even some funk and soul. Dig has slowly become one of my favorite places to shop for albums. A cool feature? There's a small wheel of fortune by the front door. When you are ready to check out, you get to spin it. You can get anything from a discount on your entire purchase, to a free one dollar record or many other types of rewards. It adds a nice touch of fun to shopping there. I keep trying to convince them that one of the prizes should be getting to take me out for a whiskey, bit so far, no go. Some good advice: during the pandemic, this small shop is only letting in a couple of customers at a time. Now with the cold and rainy season upon us, dress warmly in case you have to stand outside for 10 minutes. It is worth the wait. There are stores with much larger selections and plenty of new vinyl to boot. But that's not this place's mission. For what it aims to do, it does it really well.

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Dig Vinyl - Listening station so you can try before you buy

Listening station so you can try before you buy

Dig Vinyl - CDs, VHS and DVDs

CDs, VHS and DVDs

Dig Vinyl - How they play the background music in the shop

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Main Street Collectors Mall & Soda Fountain - my grandkids!!!

Main Street Collectors Mall & Soda Fountain

3.7(37 reviews)
3.2 mi
•$

Now, I have been to the Main Street Collectors Mall & Soda Fountain before, and I must say, I…read morecannot find any more great and positive things to say about it. For one thing, there are lots of treasures there (especially ones that those who like nostalgia often recognize, like Barbie, the Disney stuff and Hot Wheels), and that means something for everyone, too. Also, I couldn't help smiling when I saw the Pokémon trading cards (since Pokémon is one of my interests, after all). Then, there's the soda fountain; it's really neat, and it reminds me of the 1950s, which was back when the hamburgers cost something along the lines of 23 cents, and also when the girls wore poodle skirts, bobby socks and saddle shoes too. And speaking of the soda fountain, I tried the Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream, and it was delicious (or "c'est magnifique," as they say in French). Plus, I smiled in delight when I saw the placard in front of one spot at the soda fountain, which said: "The stool that is in front of this sign was once sat in by John F. Kennedy. It was before he was President. He was also on a visit to the area, and stopped by the fountain." I did my best to imagine what that would've like been back then: John stepping over the threshold of the Perry Pharmacy (as the Main Street Collectors Mall & Soda Fountain was called back then), sitting down on one of the stools and ordering a Coca-Cola. Awesome! Anyway, I highly recommend the Main Street Collectors Mall & Soda Fountain to those who like nostalgia and soda fountains, and I give it two thumbs up. Finally, I give it five stars (although ten stars would be even better).

Fun place to take a stroll down memory lane. Rows a pond rows of collectibles and antiques spanning…read morethe gambit. Bart Simpson figurines, superheroes, Little Pony, matchbox, the Peanuts, Starwars, Pez dispensers - it's there in mass! Dishes, serving pieces, clocks, small pieces of furniture, clothing - so many items and you never know what will capture your attention. What makes Main Street Collectors unique is the 50s Soda Fountain with a legit counter, Tiffany Blue swivel counter stools with a few tables and chairs. Take a seat and order up a hotdog, hamburger and a shake. One of the stools has the added fame of sitting President John F. Kennedy as he made a campaign tour through the area and stopped by this soda fountain. If you are craving a bit of nostalgia, this is a fun place to visit.

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Main Street Collectors Mall & Soda Fountain - 10909 SE Main St downtown Milwaukie Or

10909 SE Main St downtown Milwaukie Or

Main Street Collectors Mall & Soda Fountain - Chris manager of Soda fountain

Chris manager of Soda fountain

Main Street Collectors Mall & Soda Fountain - Pete manager of Collector Mall

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Pete manager of Collector Mall

generation K - custommerchandise - Updated October 2026

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