Stardust is an awesome stop in Thiensville. They have a massive collection and it's pretty well…read moreorganized. I had no problem finding my Bee Gees vinyls. They had some gems I hadn't found in other record shops, and it made my weekend! I had read about them having finicky store hours, but I had no problem with following what was listed on Google Maps.

Great used record store. You won't find a lot of new releases there, but you will find treasures…read moreto add to your vinyl collection. I gave all of my original albums away, went to CD's, then digital, and now back to vinyl. This is a great place to replace your collection, and then some!

Lilliput Records is now open and this is their first review! Rising from the ashes of the Exclusive…read moreCompany, Lilliput is keeping it indie with new vinyl & pre-owned (aka "used") vinyl, new & used CDs, DVDs, cassettes and more! Their grand opening saw deals, raffles, live musical artists, and friendly service. I walked out with a couple of slabs of new vinyl and will have to make this a regular part of my record shopping rounds! (While Lilliput employees were part of the Exclusive Company team, Lilliput is a brand new business, and is not the Exclusive Company, my FTR missing, 20+ reviews not related to Lilliput still on the books...keeping it under the Exclusive Company previous listing is kind of a weird way to handle a Brand New Business listing, no?). Rock, electronica, jazz & blues, they stock everything, and have a good selection of box sets, as well. Congrats, Lilliput! Here's to many years at Farwell & Brady.

Super fun record store with other cute items for sale. I bought these seeds for my garden. It turns…read moreout they were sold by local Milwaukee artist as apart of his merch. Started listening to his music today!

My favorite record store ever!…read more Absolutely insane selection of records; wonderfully eclectic, well-priced, and diverse. The owner (and his cutie pie dog!) are so so chill, and the in-store music is always as good as the records they hold. Even their speaker system is fantastic-- great volume, impressive depth, pretty highs and hearty lows. Multiple times I've came in to browse and left with a new recommendation. I'm not sure if this is intentional, but every shelf is packed perfectly. Long gone are the days of straining my fingers to pull apart 50 vinyl records on a shelf that's only supposed to hold 30. And we're talking perfect browsing height too! No sore backs, tired fingers, or fatigued ears. A brilliant little stop, that I cannot recommend enough. If you love music, you will love this store.

(From September 2021)…read more Always love visiting local record stores whenever I travel. This is one of the better ones in Milwaukee with a very large selection of vinyl, CDs, and music equipment. New and used records can be found at favorable prices. Also the interior reminds me of a basement where you'd go through boxes and shelves and finding things that make you reminisce about the good times. Definitely a must-stop in Bay View if you love music!

Great selection - amazing staff…read more It might be a small store, but it is purposely stocked. And the staff knows where everything is, and where to direct you if you might be a little lost that day. Dan and Bill are incredibly kind, well-informed, and great conversationalists. I will definitely return every time I am in the area.

Well for starters, how about not listing an item as VG+ when there's a plethora of creases along…read morethe top edge and a literal hole in the back of it. Or, how about not referring to those creases and hole(s) as "minor cosmetic issues". Or, how about not listing it for over $30 above the average sale price on Discogs when the average piece sold at that price is practically in mint condition, if not still sealed, while your copy is opened, used extensively, clearly mistreated by either it's original owner or by your staff, and has unwanted tape applied by your staff on it to "fix the problem". Or, how about not making the buyer pay for shipping to ship a defective product back to your store. And if none of your staff is able to utilize any of my recommendations, how about at the very least, you and your staff not refer to collectors or hobbyists as "not-normal people with crippling OCD issues". That would be a good place to start. However, after talking with your staff on the phone recently, it's crystal clear that neither your staff nor your company cares at all about the consumer. I'm sure of it, that your staff and owner have the mindset of "there's always another sucker out there". Now, as a collector, I always read every detail about a listing just to be clear on what my expectations should be, however, after reading this description, not only am I shocked at how much the condition of the piece is downplayed, I'm utterly appalled at the hate speech used in the listing description. First, as a "limited" music store, I expect all of your staff to be more "OCD" than I, since you know it's so limited (your inventory that is) according to your namesake. Second, I expect the descriptions of your items to be thoroughly detailed without a hint of any of your staff being subjective when preparing an item to be listed. Third, I expect your staff to not participate in hate speech (the last line of your listing description, if you were still unaware of what I was referring to). Fourth, I expect that when a customer like myself needs to return an item because it's clearly not in the condition described in your listing, that you and your staff do the right thing instead of making the customer spend more money just to not have the item they bought from your store, and that a replacement or full refund (including the cost for shipping the item back to your store) be issued in a professional and courteous manner. And finally, if you and your staff are completely unwilling to make any of the changes I've suggested, then you just remove the listing altogether instead of trying to scam the next hardworking customer out of every dollar they have just so you can make a quick buck. If I could give a rating less than 1-star then I would. From this point going forward, I will NEVER place a single purchase on any item from this store for as long as I shall live. Oh and word is traveling fast around the "OCD" collecting community that your store over prices your product substantially, doesn't accurately describe the condition of your product and even downplays the severity of the damage caused, and refuses to try and make amends when an issue arises. I hope every single person who wants to purchase any item from your store, reads my review and chooses wisely and shops elsewhere. I hope the community in Wisconsin isn't similar to you and your staff, because if they are, then I'll be avoiding Wisconsin in its entirety. I've attached a screenshot I took from the current listing of ONE of the damaged items being listed on Discogs. For the tentative consumer reading my review, please choose to shop elsewhere. There are many other businesses that I would much rather purchase from and so should you. Also, for the store employee reading this review, please do not respond asking for forgiveness and to be given a second chance at rectifying the situation. Your staff has made it abundantly clear that an amenable solution will not be sought out by you, your staff, or your store in general. Thank you.

My partner is always on the lookout for a Half Priced Books whenever we travel. Also, revisiting…read morethose around the Milwaukee area. Fully support this bookish adventure as a lifelong reader with eclectic tastes. He's a BEYOND fanatic of Tolkien and "Lord of the Rings". I appreciate the wide range of genres, products (stationary, book related games, calendars, and quirky trinkets), and a fantastic clearance section. They are huge supporters of librarians and teachers which makes me be so happy. The service was amazing at this particular store. I appreciate the friendly and attentive help whenever I needed it. Great prices, promotions, and just a fun place to investigate. I could spend a significant amount of time browsing, discovering new and favorite authors, and still staying within my book budget.

1 hour later and several new to me books!…read more Great deals on books needing a new home and in great conditions. At checkout I asked if they have a rewards program which they do not however right now they have a summer reading program promo (for adults even!) which is super neat! So make sure to ask about this and find a new book to read. I'm kicking off my summer reading from their LGBTQ display they had set up. Wolfsong - it's really good one day in and already 100 pages through it! It's well written and just keeps leaving unanswered questions which is why I can't put it down currently! Also the book itself is stunning.

Now this is a used book store. It's quaint, hidden in plain sight, and even smells of second hand…read more If you're not one for thrifting, the smell of old might get to you, but I love it. I love old pages with a hint of yellow. It's my jam. I stumbled upon this place while trying to get my friend's small child to fall asleep (no joke). I pushed a strolled back and forth while I browsed books. This place is so magical, it put her to sleep! The shop owner was really great, taking my $20 and forgiving me on the cents I owed. He says he's good to repeat customers, so I will most definitely be back!

This place smells kind of like armpits. It's not terribly clean…read more But to me, this place is kind of magical and oddly charming. It might not be this to you. In fact, I'm guessing this place isn't really "for" most folks. But they have TONS of books. Great books. Seriously. They have an extensive-yet-curated selection of books; it's clear that whoever is in charge of stocking these shelves knows what's up on the real. The quintessential independent bookstore: like, one dude painstakingly stocked these shelves. Priced really right, to boot. Records, too!

thank you thank you thank you for your help last night! i was looking for a record that had limited…read morerelease and it was sold out here in Louisville. I was wanting to send it to a dear friend in Baton Rouge, whose local record store was also sold out. After looking online for many record stores all over the US, I called The Exclusive Company. I called, emotional and determined to find this album, and the man on the phone was so patient and kind! he told me he could ship the record for a low shipping cost, and even agreed to hand wrote a personal note to my friend. Excellent customer service; you made me a happy customer and I know my friend will be happy with his surprise too.

I purchased the latest Steve Hackett cd from Volta. It was $22.99 which I thought was pretty high,…read morebut it was the exact same price as the cd's on the internet. I should have bought it online and saved myself the cost of gas. I always put a new cd on the cd player right away to make sure there is nothing wrong. One of the two discs would not play. I took it out and noticed that there were fingerprints all over the cd. This cd was brand new and in plastic wrap. How could that be? I do have a cd cleaner at home and cleaned the cd and put it back in. Nothing. I took it back and the only receipt I had was from my bank account. I clearly showed the name of my bank. The amount spent. The day of the transaction. The name of the store. When I walked in, I told them immediately that I was pretty upset with all of this and that I would have been better off buying this online. Apparently, that was too much for the heavyset woman behind the counter. Claiming that I was being belligerent and loud. I never raised my voice. I was just stating facts. Then she said she didn't even have to refund me anything if she didn't want to. There was a younger guy with black curly hair behind the counter and all of a sudden, he decides to get involved with very strong words. What the **** is happening here??!! I even told them I am thinking of calling the cops. This young man decided to follow me out as if he wanted to physical fight. The woman gave me the money back but told me she didn't ever want me in her store again. This is how you treat a 65 year old man??!! Are you kidding me!!! They really don't have many used cd's there anymore anyway. As it turned out, the second cd was a Blue Ray. I don't even know what that is. They acting as if I was from Mars. Go there if you want. I could care less. But for me, there is a better selection of used cd's right next door to them at the bookstore. Besides, I live 30 minutes away. I have no reason to drive that far ever again. I should have thanked them.

A little record gathering area inside the corner of a surplus store! A little odd at first but they…read morehave it set up really well so that it is separate feel from the surplus. I browsed the set up and found some great stuff to get. I recommend you check it out!

From the owner: Independent record store located in Downtown Janesville. We have a wide selection of music…read moreavailable! We buy, sell, and trade all things music related!

I found about this place through someone else actually and I've been meaning to check out Bullseye…read morerecords since September 2022 and I finally got around to checking it out today! I rode a bubbler bike there and it was definitely worth it in the end! Even though I found one cassette tape I still think it was a score! I then went next door to the video store and I found 5 movies for a cheap price! Except for "Sunset Boulevard" and "North by Northwest" ($5 each) the rest of the movies were $1! Definitely worth checking out!! I think you can also sell your VHS tapes and DVD's if you are looking for somewhere to do that but don't quote me on that!! Might wait a little bit before I go back again and see if there is anything new (about a week or so lol).

It's alright but on the small side and I didn't find much. Will see what else MKE has if I'm ever…read moreback there.

One of the only two comic shops I ever go to. Because its closest to my house. Also, it's awesome…read more I've been patronizing this store for longer than I'd like to admit. I also have spent more than I care to tally. It's an amazingly large store that houses more than just comics. Figures, manga, graphic novels, etc. the staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and for the most part patient with all my questions. I unfortunately enjoy indie print comics that are not a big enough draw to stock. So, I'm a pest lol

I found Lost Wonder of Worlds while searching for Pokémon cards for my cousin's birthday after…read morestriking out at a few other stores. Online showed they might have some in stock, so I called first. The gentlemen I spoke with on the phone was really nice and answered my questions, which made me feel confident enough to stop by in person. When I walked in, though, the in-store experience felt a bit different and on the emptier side. The two employees at the front didn't seem very welcoming and gave off a slightly annoyed vibe. When I asked about the Pokémon cards, they seemed confused about what I was referring to until I mentioned I had called earlier and spoken to someone. They checked with their coworker, who clarified which ones he had told me about. I asked to see the packs they had behind the counter, and the interaction still felt a little tense. That said, I was able to grab the two packs, which ended up being the perfect gift for my cousin, so mission accomplished. Overall, they had what I needed, and I appreciate that the phone service was helpful. I'd probably come back if I really needed something specific, and I'm curious to explore more of what they carry. Just hoping for a warmer in-store customer service experience next time.