Noble Records is my favorite local record store, hands down. Lots of selection, frequently updated,…read morewell-curated, and the friendly staff lets you browse in peace. There's always something interesting playing on their system, which makes the time spent flipping through their stacks even better. They have everything from discount bins to audiophile pressings, all categorized by genre, new vs used, and they seem to actually spend time keeping them well alphabetized. In addition to a great vinyl collection, they have a decent selection of CDs, cassettes, and 45's, as well as some vintage gear and their own shirts, etc. Getting there is the hardest part, the Elevation Church likes to block the parking lot unnecessarily on random weekends, and aren't very considerate of the businesses they share the lot with, but it's worth the hassle. It's my first stop each Saturday AM that I can get over there. You can then thread the needle of the parking lot over to Hardy Boys Records (in the Brass Grasshopper) before heading down to Mad Jack's to complete a trifecta of record store stops in Matthews.

I have made a half dozen or more purchases from Noble Records on their Whatknot Shop. This is a…read morefantastic store and the owner Dillon may be the most knowledgeable person on the planet of all things vinyl records. I regularly watch His channel on Youtube, and He has greatly expended my personal music tastes based on his reviews and recommendations. I highly endorse and encourage anyone to not hesitate to become a customer! A+++++++

Prices are good for used vinyl, and quality is generally high. CD prices and quality are great. The…read moreowner is easy to work with, if you are interested in selling. He recently closed a store in Mint Hill, which was my favorite store. The Matthews store is good, but lately it doesn't look like the stock has been replenished. I've never been to the Charlotte stores, so I can't comment.

A good selection of records from a variety of artists, with a focus on classis rock.. The store…read moreis nicely arranged and the owner was easy to chat with. They even have cassettes and a few 8 -t racks. The prices are reasonable.

Jack is friendly and his store is organized and clean. Vinyl prices are about average. Lots of CDs…read moreat good prices and in great condition. Last time I was there, one of the customers was loudly preaching his political views, Huge turnoff. Also, watch out for the hipster music police, which seem to be everywhere these days.

Great Store! This is a cozy and nice place. It has a good selection of vinyl records at…read morereasonable prices. I found the records I was looking for my son. Jack, the owner, is very attentive and knowledgeable. I have been here twice already and will definitely go back. You must visit Mad Jack's.

Great place! Love visiting Lunchbox Records and wish I visited more often. Most of the time I…read moreonly have time to stop by on weekends. They are always busy (which is great) but sometimes the parking lot in front stresses me out. It's worth braving the parking lot to browse the vinyl and other collectables. Staffers here are always welcoming and willing to help (if you are trying to find something specific). Wide range of music here from Movie Soundtracks all the way through all the genres. Theres always something playing over the stores sound system to make the experience a fun and full vinyl browsing experience.

Lunchbox Records is a small vinyl shop with a wide collection of records available. Though parking…read morewas limited and a bit tight, this is to be expected in Charlotte - it is great they have free parking spaces in general. My date took me here calling it her "secret spot" - yet it didn't seem so underground when we arrived, with lots of couples and friendly faces shopping around. :) They offer CDs and cassette tapes, as well. I had been looking to build my collection of Mac Miller's music, and I was successful - they had almost all his albums, I was pleasantly surprised! Stop by here if you are looking to buy new or used vinyls, or if you're looking to get rid of some older ones. Thank you for a great experience!

UPDATE: A few reviewers have commented on the customer service ... I had the opposite experience…read more Owner was super friendly, told me about some other adjacent things he had on the shelves that I might like, and we talked about seeing Leo Kottke 30 years apart from one another. Good dude and an amazing selection. Easily the best selection in Charlotte.

It's always a pleasure when I get the opportunity to go to Repo. (I live in Virginia.) As a…read morecollector of CDs, it's always fun to browse their selection. I couldn't imagine a better selection of CDs in such well kept order. Everything is alphabetical and easy to locate. The owner is friendly and nice to converse with.

This is an absolutely lovely little record store. It is larger inside than it looks, very clean,…read moreand the man and woman working here were super nice and helpful. They sell vinyl record albums, CDs, and cassettes. They have every genre you can possibly imagine. The prices were very good, reasonable and fair. We ended up buying a CD I have been looking for, a vinyl picture disc for my husband, and a brand new album (vinyl) that had been released about a year ago. My husband even found an album in perfect condition that he had been wanting in the one dollar bin. This was a bit of a drive from where we live, but it was beautiful scenery and it was totally worth driving here. I highly recommend if you are looking for music. Tip: parking can be found on the side of the little strip mall they are located in OR you can drive all the way around to the back and enter in the store at the rear. Just be careful and avoid the potholes.

Heard about Recyclable Records through a Facebook group and wanted to check them out, so I "made…read morethe trek" to Kannapolis today. It's a small shop right on the street, so you have to be on the lookout, otherwise you could miss it. I got there right around the time they opened and was greeted by Ronnie and Beth. Immediately when you walk in, they've got two units of $1 records with a lot of good stuff to browse through. The overall selection is not as vast as other stores in the Charlotte area, but still stocked with quality vinyl. The music in the store changes every few minutes, and that's because they clean all of their records (except the $1 choices) and test them before pricing them and putting them out for sale. If you're looking for a shop that may have some reasonably priced gems that haven't been picked through, definitely check these guys out!

I've driven by this place so many times and never noticed it, since the sign for it is small and…read morekinda hidden. Birdsnest is actually located right upstairs from the Needlecraft Center on Main Street in Davidson. It seems weird, but you walk into the house and head upstairs to the second floor. The Birdsnest consists of a retail shop and a place to get some music lessons. There is a little room that is cluttered with tons of vinyl records, which is what drew us here in the first place. The prices were pretty good and the quality of the records was great. They also have a small selection of CDs and other music formats, but it's mainly about the records. There are other rooms upstairs that are dedicated to music lessons, both instrumental and vocal. Birdsnest is a pretty cool addition to downtown Davidson and worth checking out if you want some vinyl or want some professional assistance in becoming a rock god.

I've Found two of my favorite records here and in really good condition! Harvest by Neil Young and…read moreDamn the Torpedoes by Tom Petty. It's a small place with a small selection but what I've found was great and a reasonable price.

Went in w my finance on a road trip, the place is a Home Depot for nerds. Any aficionado of any…read morecaliber would stain their pants walking in here. The selection is so diverse, the price is extremely manageable if you know what other stores charge for hobby supplies and books, and you get to look at anything you may need to spice up your collection of figures, cards, games, books, and so much more. We had a field day walking around and would definitely go again.

Huge store with something for everyone! There are rows and rows of books, all organized well. There…read moreis also a ton of merchandise and even a music section. This place is the size of a big department store and filled from front to back with anything you can imagine. Perfect for gift shopping!

Bill has always done a great job with my turntables. I tried to get in touch with him shorty after…read morethe pandemic started and couldn't. I fear he got really ill. I'm not even sure he is still alive. If some how he opened his business again, I wouldn't hesitate to bring him another table to restore. His URL is now free so that makes me fear the worst.

Bill took possession of my Dual turntable for repair, and he charged me a deposit on the work, and…read morenever returned the unit. Stopped returning calls or texts. I still try to reach out regularly but he never responds. Thief? Scammer? What a disappointment. Clearly no respect for others property.

This store has it all! It's a used book store with excellent prices and selection. They also have a…read morecoffee shop inside that offers sandwiches as well. The other half of the large space is a Habitat for Humanity re-store with tons of furniture, Knick-knacks, lights and pretty much everything else you can think of! They have some tables throughout the bookstore that you can sit and another area upstairs with more tables. There is always a space outside where you can sit and enjoy!

This is an excellent combination of café, bookstore and thrift/furniture store. I have visited many…read moretimes over the past few years and always seem to come across something unexpected, whether that is a book, CD, vinyl record or game. The book prices are particularly good and make it easy to take a chance on an unfamiliar author or genre. The café serves very good coffee. On this visit I had a cortado, which was strong, smooth and well made. The staff were friendly, helpful and attentive without being intrusive. What I like most is the atmosphere. During my visit I saw families browsing books while enjoying a drink, friends meeting for coffee and people having informal meetings. It feels like a place where you can spend time rather than simply stop by. The balcony seating looked especially appealing for reading or quiet study, with a good view over the café below. A place with plenty of character, and one I will be returning to again.