High Energy Vintage

One of my fav record stores in one of my fav neighborhoods. They consistently host great local…read moreartists and DJs and have a great collection. Sometimes the prices might not agree but hey you can order drinks from next door nook and have it while listening to some grooves. Remember to dig their bargain bins underneath the new record bins and also their value bins. I have found some gems for unbeatable prices in them.

I wish I could give them a million stars! 5/5! Found out about Vinyl Index through my searching for…read morea D'Angelo tribute night. I am huge fan of his and I wanted to find anywhere that was doing something to honor him. I was told that this place was doing a tribute night playing all of his records. The staff are so friendly and informative about the music they are selling. They have a few seats by the bar where you can order drinks. Super cool record store in a great location! Bow Market is such a cool little market square. Bow Market is all about small businesses and artists. It's located right by Union Square (Green Line). The tribute night was amazing. The vibes were immaculate and it was a great way to connect with fellow D'Angelo fans. We got to laugh, cry, dance and vibe all night. I was able to browse around their entire collection and bought a record since I am starting to DJ. They have so many options at affordable prices. I came here for a tribute night but they have a lifelong customer out of me! I will be back to buy more records.

1.2 mi•Central Square, Cambridgeport

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Cheapo Records

3.3(92 reviews)

3 stars for not being so cheapo after all. Collection is great however the prices do not reflect…read morereality. What most businesses do not realize is, in this era with mailing not being so pricey anymore, the shops have opened up a whole different market. Then there are platforms like amazon and etsy and OfCourse discogs. The same shop now has multiple channels and yes, even those are buying local. Do i come here often? Yes, I do as this is entirely based on emotion and availability but am I extremely satisfied? No.

I was traveling when I stopped in here so I wasn't going to get any vinyl - tho I did see they had…read moresome gems. What I did dig into was the graphic tees. They have such a diverse collection of original stuff There are great band tees, Ghibli stuff, and more on quality blanks. They seem to be printing their own stock and doing it on quality blanks. Best of all, it's 3 for 50$ which is pretty ... cheapo.

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Music Research Library

4.8(21 reviews)

2.4 mi•Beacon Hill

Picked up a record, not because I hoped it would sound great, but I because I listened to the hell…read moreout of it when I was 12 and couldn't resist the memories. Was sold "as is" (cheap!) and on the way out one of the owners made sure I checked the quality as it was "a project record." Brought it home and this thing would rate VG almost anywhere else. These guys are *serious* about finding the best discs worldwide and giving them new life. You'll find the wildest stuff digging here, all of it in top shape and priced fairly. The Music Research Library is one of the gems that makes Boston the best city in America right now.

Voss is amazing. The collection is amazing, not sure why I never went in. 90% of their stock is…read moreused and the prices are great. Finding parking might be tricky like with any beacon hill business so try your luck behind Mass state house if. It Cambridge street or beacon st is your best bet. The vibe is peaceful and if possible, grab a coffee and head in and spin some records on their free to use turntables and vibe out

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Good Taste Records

4.6(16 reviews)

2.6 mi•North End

They carry some of the best and often hard to find records. Great pricing and discounts, wonderful…read moreservice, and a gem for all vinyl lovers. We scored a nice stack on our first visit and looking forward to many more!

I was in dire need to find D'Angelo's music and was having no luck and I found this place and they…read morehelped me secure his vinyl records. I had a pickup order and I called about my order and the staff was so nice and helpful. It was fair priced which was great because online resellers were hiking up the prices to $1,000+. This shop is conveniently located right in the North End. It is very easy to get to by MBTA. I was blown away by the layout and décor of Good Taste! The pickup process was easy and I ended up browsing for about an hour exploring all their music. They have a vast collection of vinyl records, cassettes, CD's, etc. Staff is there to answer any questions you have but not hovering over you. I will be back to buy more music from Good Taste. 5/5!

CDs and cassettes in our listening booth

45rpm corner next to Ms Pac Man

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Nuggets

3.9(70 reviews)

2.3 mi•Kenmore

Awesome record, tape and VHS store. Organized and a nice selection. If you're looking for musica…read moreobscura (I totally made that up) it was a treasure trove. Prices were good in used and weird. Higher prices on sealed records- but that's expected as a new generation is now collecting! My son is heading back tomorrow to buy more!

My husband used to spend hours in Nuggets while living near by in his college years. We are glad…read moreit's still around and we were excited to check it out, him to revisit it and myself to discover it. Unfortunately, now it's overpriced, it has old, dusty (literally) merchandise, pretty dead in there when we stopped in. We came back on a Sunday to revisit since we were walking in the area, but unfortunately it was closed. They close early, at 5 pm on Sundays. Not opened on Mondays. Too bad, customer service is OK, but it's hard to find something affordable and in decent shape to get.

1.3 mi•Harvard Square, West Cambridge

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Planet Records

4.0(53 reviews)

I've been coming here for more than 15 years. I used to visit their old store near the Harvard…read moreKennedy School. Their collection is huge and varied. Their new arrivals bin is by far the largest of all the record stores in a 40 mile radius. I just wish they were a bit cheaper. They're second to Cheapo in terms of prices. Big Dig, Want List, Armageddon and Stereo Jacks are all significantly cheaper in my opinion. I've seen records that go for $3 (with better sleeve conditions) at other stores sell for $12-15 at Planet. I understand the location is probably quite expensive for them. The staff is quiet, but they will help you if you ask them. Regardless, a tremendous store. If you're into records, pay them a visit!

This location offers an impressive selection of records, DVDs, and Blu-Rays, with prices that are…read morereasonable for both pre-owned and new products. The variety is vast, catering to different tastes and preferences. We also visited to sell some Blu-Rays. The process was smooth and efficient, thanks to the ability to schedule an appointment ahead of time. One of the staff members assisted with unloading and spent about an hour reviewing and organizing the items. While we were a bit disappointed not to sell everything, the staff was thorough in explaining their selection process and even recommended other places where we might have better luck. Overall, it was a great experience, and we would definitely return.

1.2 mi•Harvard Square, West Cambridge

Planet Records, Mt. Auburn 5/2023

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Planet Records, Mt. Auburn 5/2023

Armageddon Shop

4.6(35 reviews)

Great metal and punk record store, good selection, cool t-shirts. Check the hours as they are not…read moreopen Monday or Tuesdays I think. Cool owner too.

This is by far my favorite shop in all of Boston and the surrounding area. Incredible selection of…read moreIndie, Metal, and Punk and a little old school rock, too. Not only vinyl, but they have CDs and DVDs, which all the kids are raving about nowadays. (I'm only half joking, there's a resurgence). Best prices hands down! There's a reason they've been in business so long. The owner explained to me that he's happy when a record finds a good a home, so the used stock is usually below Discogs. New stuff is also retail price and there's plenty of both used and new. He's also super helpful and knows exactly where an album is on the shelf if he has it. Online stock is pretty reliable, too, so you can pre-shop. Just email them if you want them to hold something and don't use the online checkout. They also have a shop in Providence and can move stock around quickly if you see something there but can't drive down. Dig here, you won't be disappointed!

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Village Vinyl & Hi-Fi

4.7(43 reviews)

2.9 mi•Coolidge Corner

4 stars cause their prices seem to be on the higher side. Yes, rent might be higher than other…read morestores but their size and reach is also higher. Their CD collection is good and the gears they keep varies from low end to high end but definitely worth checking them out.

Man this place is awesome. The selection of high quality vinyl is amazing from older ones in great…read morecondition to new Taylor swift, bad bunny and so many more. Super organized and the staff are amazing - they love to help and their knowledge and passion are second to none. Love it!

From vintage to super new

Village Vinyl & Hi-Fi 5/2023

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Village Vinyl & Hi-Fi 5/2023

Stereo Jack's Records

4.1(66 reviews)

1.4 mi

Quintessential Somerville staple. Yes, mostly carry old records but most of them are in decent…read morecondition: even the $1 records. Extremely helpful people and always smiling. If u want Jazz, Blues and Rock - this is the place. They also have a huge collection of classicals. Not much on folk or indie scene but you might get lucky with some 7s. Walked by it so many times in last 7 years or so and still wondering why I didn't stop by. Going to be more frequent as they are a bit more affordable and correctly priced.

Friendly place with great value on vintage 60's CDs on Elvis and Dusty Springfield…read more Also good selections of blues, folk music and extensive selections of vinyls and 45's and box sets. On street parking available with old fashioned meters ate the norm.So bring some quarters since there is no passport online parking. Trade-ins of CDs are available but your return might be limited.

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Sudden Impact

4.5(66 reviews)

6.0 mi

The owner was really nice and fair, and the store had a great selection at good prices. I went in…read moreto sell some of my games, and he gave me a pretty fair price without too much negotiating. Definitely one of the best gaming stores in Massachusetts.

Service was good, the owner was nice and always gives away bracelets and other store merch like it…read moreis candy. The selection is the definition of "a little bit of this and a little of that" because he is most likely to have games for the mainstream systems but the amount might be limited the more rare and niche it is but that is not the fault of the store. The value is a little over normal market price but that is okay compared to many other stores I went to which were more expensive. BUT the big problem I have with this store is the hours. I know the owner is having some medical problems but I think that these hours are way too short! I recommend moving the hours from 3-6 if you want to get the most customers in my opinion because you can get student customers who come from school after 2:00 and workers who finish their 9-5 jobs. But in conclusion the store is great but the hours is its biggest flaw.

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Edmund C.

12 years ago

This place is AWESOME!!!! I live in Revere but grew up in Davis Square and I wish this place was around back then. I've had nothing but excellent experiences so far here. Wiley and the rest of his crew are SUPER helpful. They helped me out with a SNES I purchased there. Had a few issues but they corrected it with little to no fuss. Great atmosphere, great games, and great people. Shop with confidence folks, these guys are EXCELLENT! (SHAO KAHN VOICE) read more

William C.

14 years ago

I'm really pumped about this place! I saw a post on craigslist and figured I'd stop by while in the neighbood. HOLY GUACAMOLE do they have some cool stuff! I got a siiiiickkk and most bodacious leather jacket, a refurbished NES, and 5 games for less money than the average Allston jamoke spends in a night trying to wine and dine his way into getting his dick wet. Ya HEARD?!?! Seriously though. WALK, DON'T RUN! ....STRIKE THAT, REVERSE IT! read more

Dave L.

11 years ago

Not only one of the few places you can get Laserdiscs here in Mass, but it's run by one of the nicest, friendliest guy that I've seen in quite a while. This place just bleeds cool, imagine finding a copy of St. Elmo's Fire on cassette? Check this place out, it's worth it! read more

Willian Wester D.

1 year ago

Willian De Sousa willianwester81@gmail.com ...... (774 287 3970) .... I have over a thousand new and nearly new movie and music laser discs in excellent condition and would like to sell them... Are you interested in buying them??? read more

Eleni M.

3 years ago

Great store, fair prices, sweet owners. Very well selected pieces. Will be coming back!!

J S.

3 years ago

Owner is a jerk. I won't support a business whose owner behaves the way this guy does.

Claude H.

11 years ago

Great place to get some vinyl and video games. Nice variety and great staff.

Jay T.

14 years ago

Great store - friendly service. Got a Sega Genesis and was sweet.

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