The selection here had me delusional for a minute and I forgot that I live on a budget. I…read moredefinitely went overboard with my initial vinyl choices, but the guy working there was very understanding (which makes sense since he's a cog in the machine that casted the voodoo spell on me in the first place). He had such a positive vibe and was incredibly friendly and was just like, "You can put anything you don't want to buy in this pile and I'll put everything back." He also asked if I wanted him to tally up my selections before he actually rang them up, but I declined and decided to trust my erratic arithmetic skills and go all in (either I'm a mathematical genius or I do math at a 1st grade level, no in between). He even so kindly offered to get the door for me as I was leaving. All in all, I took a quick photo of my reject pile, so I will return to rescue those wishlist items ASAP. Don't know how I never noticed this shop before now; my loss!

This is a smaller record shop but they have a good selection of hard rock and jazz. Staff are super…read morefriendly and prices are on par with Plan 9 in my opinion. Parking is street and that is fine. I really like this store.

Vinyl Conflict (I'm assuming named after the Slayer boxset of same name) is a great store I came…read moreacross online. They had a bunch of cheap cheap $3-$10 records and I bought some. All were used (and all were in great shape upon arriving). Pretty freaking cool for $85 (includes shipping), for 13 records, that I genuinely enjoy and look forward to listening to again. I was really pleasantly surprised at how many records they had on the cheap that were in my wheelhouse. The descriptions on the website were very helpful, letting me (the buyer) know the condition of the record, if it came with an insert/poster/whatever, and if it was colored. Sometimes even more info than that. These guys and gals know how to vinyl. The guy I communicated with at Vinyl Conflict through email (Bobby) was really cool and didn't care about last-minute additions to my order. Packaging was great too upon receiving it. They're no dummies. Check out Vinyl Conflict, you might find some great music for a great price. Jesus I sound like a commercial. But do it anyway!

It's downtown, so parking sucks but it's worth it…read more They not only sell new and used vinyl, but they also have a few CDs, cassettes, and merch. Helpful and friendly service, awesome and interesting finds, and just something fun to do if you're bored. In fact, I think it was boredom that turned me into a hipster to begin with. And ironically enough, I'm currently in the process of knitting a beanie, no joke. :-D

Awesome place to come and find everything music related! Vinyls/records of all types, genres, and…read moresizes. Cassettes from local artists, CDs, huge selection of new and used. They even have a section for $1 CDs if your feeling adventurous and $1 to $4 vinyls. They have cool merch, pins, etc. so much fun to look around! Staff seems knowledgeable and friendly as well(:

I loved to be back inside a brick and mortar record shop...wow. There is a large variety of musical…read moregenres, and that's really cool to see. Parking is street parking as it's on Cary Street but worth the visit and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. I was glad they were open on 12/24. They also sell some basic record cleaning gear and headphones, as well as some other tools for your record player. I know someone wrote that the majority of records are used...that's was not the case yesterday. I saw mostly brand new wrapped records and they have a small section in the back for used good quality records. I will return.

This is the cutest little bookstore. It is a few steps underground and you can find parking in…read morefront of it. It is a very small place, but it is well-organized by genres. They also sell records and have a bargain section for $1 by the register, but those have to be paid in cash. I saw a lot of great books there and was able to find a Wally Lamb book. There were tons of books for such a small space and the books are fairly priced.You can bring books to sell, but only until 4pm. It is worth a visit.

While the books are visibly used, they sell many of them at prices identical to new versions. Not…read morereally a "thrift" store as it's not economical... a bit insulting really

If you're into music and movies, this spot is such a fun find. They've got a great mix of new and…read moreused CDs, records, DVDs. I've picked up a few used CDs here, and the quality has always been solid.

I don't really need any new records for my collection. I go to Plan 9 for the fun of flipping…read morethrough the numerous bins. No, I don't need any new additions to my collection but I NEED to keep looking and buying (I bought about 12 or so LPs yesterday at Plan 9). I have a collection of (vinyl) records to rival most - over 15,000 plus almost as many CDs. I have thousands of 7 inch records. I'm 79 years old and I have most of the records I really want, but I love to continue the search. I love the experience of flipping through records. And Plan 9 is the best place (with the possible exception of Memory Lane) to do that. I spent an hour or so there yesterday morning and found things I don't need but like. I collect mostly Rock 'n' Roll, Folk, Jazz, Country, R&B/Soul but I am fascinated with the easy listening LPs of instrumentals and vocal choirs covering 60s and 70s popular music. The kids might call it "Exotica", but I call it easy listening. Plan 9 has it all - inexpensive to ridiculously expensive - Jazz, Easy Listening, Rock, Country, Soul, Hip-Hop/Rap, Folk, Local music. It's a trip and I love every second of it. Thanks, Plan 9 for hanging in there and giving Richmond an iconic record store!

I like the selection and location but the prices are about $10 more than any of the other records…read moreshops in town. Not sure why but I understood why there weren't many shoppers...I was the only shopper there, along with one guy playing the pinball machines in back. That's too bad as I saw many of the records I was looking for but $36-$39 dollars for a record that is priced at $20-$24 elsewhere is a big difference.

After I got over the questionable area and building I stepped into a wonderful surprise. I admit…read morethat I almost didn't go in because it looked like something that was out of a movie but I'm glad that I braved it. They seem to specialize in metal and punk of various styles. They also have some of the classics you'd expect to find in a music shop. Not a ton of inventory but it definitely has the vibe of being careful curated for a specific customer in mind. Plus the back was cool with various pinball machines. If it wasn't for the neighborhood I'd probably make this place a regular stop.

Great selection of used records and CDs. I've never had to return anything. Even some VHS tapes…read more They have a lot of audio equipment! Honest! This last visit I bought a pair of large floor speakers. Whenever I buy equipment there, they always hook it up to make sure it's operating well.... You owe it to yourself to stop in.

What a fabulous way to spend a day or even just a few hours. Records! Records! 78 records!…read more Vinyl!Diamond disc records! Thousands and thousands of records so if you're into records be sure to stop in. Very friendly and helpful staff .

Such a great plant and record store in Uptown neighborhood. Barry is always great to chat with and…read moreexcellent service. The plants and pots carefully selected for the urban dweller. Nice to he be you in the neighborhood!

Decided to go plant shopping and yelp recommended Shades Of Moss. This small family shop is…read moreabsolutely amazing and a vibe. I was greeted by Kayla who was very knowledgeable about every plant and answered every question that i could think of. The price for the quality of the plants are matched perfectly. I was also informed that they also sell local artist products for your enjoyment including records.

A bookstore in Richmond to visit on Broad Street. I found parking around the corner since you can't…read morepark in front of the store. When I got there, they had a table of books for $1, mostly kid's books. Once inside, there are books along the wall. I also saw comic books, records and some vintage ads by decades. They have a very tiny kid's section nothing to rave about. My impression is that they had a lot of books, but not a lot of popular books. It was still worth a look. I did see some books about Art and Architecture. I am sure I am missing mentioning more, but that is what I remembered. The books were fairly priced and was glad to find 2 books. You can see my pics to see them. The bookstore seems to have been there a long time. It doesn't look like it's been updated ever. There is an old vibe here, but these are the kinds of bookstore you will find something cool and rare. The old register at the counter is also a classic.

The coolest place I've been to EVER. The first thing I noticed was the amazing musty smell of old…read morecarpet and BOOKS! The selection was vast so it will take me quite some time to peruse but this store is an absolute gem. There's a little something for everyone and I'm sure quite a few items you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere else. Definitely worth stopping by

Shelf Life is always my top recommendation when visiting Carytown. The staff are incredibly helpful…read moreand knowledgeable. Never be afraid to ask for recommendations or help finding a specific book! If you are lucky, you will get to see the store cats lounging in the window by the banned book section. Downstairs is reserved for new books, with well curated and intentional sections. Upstairs features huge selection of used books from all genres. I snagged a copy of "Still Life" in almost new condition for $7.95.

Wow!! Favorite Bookshop of my travels! Loved that there is a well organized level of Used books or…read moreas I love to say pre-loved-- is there a dollar shelf- not that I could find but that said - I did buy 2 brand new books from the wonderful LOCAL Authors and local interest section. I felt welcome and I am sure if I had wanted a book recommendation staff would have given me some. Other bookstores I visited in Virginia were not welcoming - . The shop is colorful- I didn't see the Shop cats but lots of Cat love items, fun stickers, a little bit of book bags- and I was tempted by the books- loved the corners upstairs to sit and hang out with a book or 2. Hard to choose just a couple! A must if you love books and are visiting RICHMOND-- and it sits on a street with coffee shops and more- so definitely worth an UBER if you are not staying in the neighborhood. . I dropped off a few "recommendations" since I also work in a bookshop and hope they will stock those in the future- I think they would do well.