This spot is freakin legendary. At least half of our record collection is from here. They sell new (like very new--recent, in-demand artists) and used. I've even been able to score some really great used finds for cheap. In addition, they sell record players and other merch, including shirts and hoodies. I snagged a pretty sick hoodie that they did as a collab with Marlowe Ink. They have been AMAZING through the quarantine, initially having hours where you could pick up preordered records in front of the shop. Now they have adapted to the latest phase and are allowing 4 customers in at a time with a mask. In the non-Covid days, this was a chill spot to sit down and listen to a record. They are usually stocked with lots of awesome artists from every genre. Since I guess I'm at a point in my life where I just listen to dad rock, I've really appreciated that they often have nearly full discographies of some of my favorites like The National and Minus The Bear. They have a discogs site where you can see what they have and they keep it updated. They can also sometimes order things for you. You can DM the shop on Instagram and they usually get back to you pretty fast. The owner Dempsey is super helpful, friendly and down to earth. read more

Great record shop with super friendly guys running the place. I had a blast digging through the used vinyl. Their prices are super affordable and their $3 bins were REALLY good! I spent a long time digging there! They also played some great music. read more

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Very helpful, knowledgeable, friendly staff. Massive vinyl collection. New CD sales includes albums to form the basis on a new CD collection. read more

super nice guys and cool place. though, if you're looking for older artists i'd stay away. not a fault to the store, just their selection!

Absolutely rips. Everything you want from a vinyl store. Owners are dope as can be. Came across lots of niche punk hits. Huge metal selection as well. King Gizz fans eat your heart out read more

Good selection, but overpriced. They should have a larger discount selection for marked down stock that doesn't move quickly enough. I was greeted when I walked in and on my way out. Personally, I would like to see more new Reggae artists. CD Cellar didn't have many either, but at least they had a vast discount section with some decent stuff in there. I might give this place another shot next time I'm in town. UPDATE: After I wrote this review, the business owner took the time to personally respond. I think that's worth a star. I wish more businesses would do that. I'll be the first to admit I may have missed a section or 2 on my first visit, so I will definitely go back again. read more

Fantastic classic record store. Selection was a bit more limited than I had thought in advance, but was more than appropriate for the space.

I think anyone that works in a record shop should be a cool person. They don't have to be Pink Panther cool but they do need to be a cool person. Everyone at Modius is cool, friendly and knowledgeable. The selection is a mix of new and used vinyl and is well displayed and labeled. They have a limited, but solid new jazz section, a large new rock section. I can't speak to the soul, R&B, metal or hip-hop sections. The used bins are where I spend my time and I've found some really good LP's there. Prices for new and used are reasonable and there is good value for your dollar there. Actually the prices for new vinyl is better than most In the area. It's a great shop! read more

Great vinyl shop! Very clean, well organized with a great selection of records! Very friendly too! I have a very large collection of records from the 196o's, 1970's and some 1980's. I was surprised to find out they are worth anything. The proprietor is in a nationally recognized musician in a heavy metal band. He was very friendly and took the time to explain the current vinyl craze. I was there for pricing. The owner said he would give me about 1/3 of what he could sell them for. I do not know if this is true , but I found an on-line store that says they will give 1/2 of what they are worth. Since I am retired and have extra time. I plan to sell my records on eBay. Check this place out. It's definitely a used record store you do not want to miss! I highly recommend this vinyl shop! read more

I came here with high expectations. I came here to sell some of my old vinyl from my collection. I figured taking them to a nice shop would give collectors a better chance of buying them. I called prior to see if there was anything they didn't accept. Person said we don't take classical music or anything prior to 60. Great, I thought, most of my stuff is 70s and forward. I get there around 5 pm and the person at the register says we're closing soon so I won't be able to check all these records (a crate full). They close at 6. Ok, no problem. I pull out my heavy hitters that I'm sure they would be interested in (the Cure, etc). Then he tells me oh we don't take singles either. That would have been nice to know beforehand. He begins to make a stack of stuff he's interested in. I'm like ok at least I'll sell a few. He starts looking though the records and taking them out of the sleeves. He shakes his head. Then he tells me that there's fingerprints on the records and it has to be cleaned. I told him those are mine since I was checking to make sure there were no scratches. He looks over the record cover and points out some wear. They're 60 year old records! Really!? Then he gives me the whole stack back and says maybe goodwill will take them. That was rude as hell. Really, my stuff is basically trash? I took my records to another shop and they were happy to buy my "goodwill records". Don't go here to sell records. They want 50 year old records sealed and in perfect condition. read more

Amazing record store always recommend coming here for record store day!!! 100% worth the drive :)))

Staff was extremely accommodating to ship our records home as we flew to Virginia for a trip. Lots of selections and loved the discount section! read more

Very nice and clean shop. The staff are helpful and personable. One item of note, they do not do trades on the weekends. I only know because when I was in the store, someone wanted to trade in some records and they said they only do that on weekdays. Although not huge, I was gratified to see they had a soundtrack section. They are missing a classical section, which was disappointing, but, from a business perspective, I get it. read more

I was very impressed with the large selection of vinyl records and tapes that Mobius offers for sale. I was in the store to listen to a band that was getting ready to launch their new album. Although my visit was a few years ago I clearly remember the great experience, the unique things that they had and how laid back the atmosphere was! The store is a great resource for many different types of music as well as audio equipment such as turntables, speakers, headphones etc. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Mobius Records. The variety and quality of the merchandise is excellent. I am looking forward to my next visit and I highly recommend this store to anyone especially music lovers, even old timers like me who rocked out at Woodstock! Thank you Mobius Records! read more

The only thing that Mobius suffers from is that it doesn't cater to a niche genre or much underground stuff; it's very editorial (the jazz section could be improved). Although it's editorial, I think it's a great place for collecting veterans and beginners to frequent. The price is pretty similar to things you'd find on Amazon, I'm confident in saying if you shopped here you'd save money on delivery. Dempsey and others are super helpful when it comes to giving recommendations and talking about music in general. Although I don't live in the VA area anymore, I've maybe bought more than 200+ records from them and if I visit the area again I will gladly return. read more

This is my all time favorite record store. They have a broad selection, they are organized, they correctly label everything, and the staff is friendly and helpful. They don't put used records on the shelves unless the play well. If the record is anything less than VG+, they disclose any issues on the label. You don't have to worry about checking the condition of used records here. They've already got you covered. read more

This place is so amazing and in my top record stores in the DMV! The staff was amazing and and very helpful. They also played some amazing music on the record player in store. I feel like what a store chooses to play in store says a lot about them. But really makes this place awesome (and I hate that I'm sharing this with all of you!) is their $3 and Under section. It has some seriously good records that are in great condition, which you don't normally find in sections like that. Go now! You won't be sorry! read more

Mobius Records - Vinyl Records Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Love the atmosphere they had some many gems that I honestly had to make some hard core decisions about what to buy. I had 10 albums in my hand so if you know anything about the price of vinyl you know I was well over my budget for the month. Keep Digging. read more

Second trip back. Only shop in the area that has my favorite bands. Extra kudos for carrying Menomena. Great bargains in the 3 and below bin. Very fair prices on new vinyl as well. Everything is in excellent condition. Great people too, can't beat that. I've already vowed that I'll become a regular and they've certainly earned that in just two visits. It's like they read my mind. I want something and it shows up there so our relationship must be meant to be. Favorite record shop. read more

So excited to have a cool record store near our new tattoo shop. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend a vinyl lovers to go check this place out read more

This is about the best a vinyl store can be with respect to balancing space, price and variety. The shop is small and the quantity of used vinyl isn't stellar but I always walk out with a nice batch for $25-$30. I've been shopping (mostly used) vinyl for over 30 years and overall, quality included, this shop is top notch. read more

A tiny store with plenty of new records and - my favorite - stacks of $3 and below bargain-bin LPs. There's a place to sit down and listen to your records, too. They have some cassettes but no CDs. This is a great compliment to the Record & Tape Exchange a few miles away. They even have a box of FREE records that are deemed too scratched or warped to play, although they make cool wall decorations! There is a parking garage immediately next to the front door, and a small lot about 20 feet away. read more

The first time I came to Mobius, it was in search of the perfect birthday gift for a friend of mine. Dempsey, the owner, was helpful & welcoming and steered me to a couple options for my buddy, both of which were huge hits as gifts! After I got a record player a few months later, I started coming to Mobius to build up my own collection. There's a great selection of artists and records - both old and new. Pricing is fair and service is top of the line. I hope to see Mobius stick around for a long, long time! read more

Small but excellent vinyl record store near the George Mason University campus. This shop is virtually all vinyl, with used records and new, sealed albums sitting side by side. There were also a few cassettes and a handful of CDs available for sale when I visited. The store is very well organized and clean, and the used records are generally in nice condition. There aren't many "junk" records wasting away in the bins; the ratio of good stuff to bad stuff is quite good here. Several categories are represented in this shop, including rock, jazz, soul/R&B, hip-hop, soundtracks, local, folk, blues, country, electronic, classical, etc. There are separate bins for records that are $3 and under, and you can make some nice finds there. There's also a small selection of 45s. I'd give this store five stars if it were larger and the selection were bigger, but that said, this is a really nice vinyl shop. Another bonus is the parking garage next door that's free. If you're at all into vinyl, give this place a visit. It's just a few miles away from the Record and Tape Exchange in Fairfax, so visiting both in one trip is easy -- although, frankly, Mobius Records is a higher-quality store. read more

Friendly and helpful staff with a good selection of new and used records at fair/cheap prices. Good assortment in different genres of music. 99% of the store is new and used vinyl, but they also have a selection of used cassettes, turntables, and accessories. I stop in here at least once a week and all the used vinyl I've bought here has been in good playable condition... even the stuff from the cheap $3 & Under section. Much better than any other dealers in this area or NYC. Highly recommended! read more

Mobius Records is very nice. It's tiny but it offers a great selection of records both new and used. Only problem is if you prefer older records, you may have a harder time because Mobius specializes in newer records, however if that's not a problem, come here! I was able to find a few records that I've been looking and bought one today. Definitely hope to be back soon! Parking can be a little tough especially during busy times. The record store is tucked right in the middle so you might miss it if you're coming from the other side of University Drive. read more

The store is organized very well but the selection is very average. They have no classical music and soul/R&B are very very limited. It does have a large selection of new releases that are of course more expensive but not the place for vintage. read more

If you need vinyls. This is the place to go...easily. wide variety and decent prices. They also moved to a better location with more space. Service is educated and quick read more

Mobius Records is the fourth vinyl shop I've visited in the past week and absolutely the best out of all of them. The people are kind and the store is inviting. This store is nicely lit, clean, and has a lot of newer records. Of the four shops, this shop was the only one that had the band I was looking for... and almost all of their albums! I will definitely be back... shouldn't spend all my money in one day! I am excited for my next visit. read more

I love the variety of music Mobius Records carries. I got 2 records during my first visit. The customer service was great as well. They are really good when maintaining socially distanced and enforcing rules in wearing mask. Will most definitely come back for more! read more

We *love* Mobius. The selection is top quality... great selection of new vinyl and their used records are consistently very good plus and near mint. (They're also very affordable.) One more thing... this is probably the cleanest, least dusty used record store you'll ever enter and the owner is super nice. read more

This is a very cool shop in downtown Fairfax. Lots of new rock, punk, indie and classic records. Even some hip hop thrown in there. The space is small but comfortable. The listening stations are cool. The owner is very nice and helpful. Go support this place... it's worth it. read more

The man working was very kind and patient in helping us pick a new record player. Great selection of vinyls both old and new plus reissues! Super stoked to have a record player again, and scored a very cool Phish album pressed in orange vinyl. Is in the same building as Declieu Coffee shop...get your coffee and you tunes! read more

Very well organized, neat and orderly. Pricier than RTX but better quality vinyls. They have a section of records that are $3 and below and you can find some gems in there. They also sell more current albums and prices can be $20-$40. They have new copies of high demand bands like Led Zeppelin and The Smiths so unfortunately those are going to cost at least $20. I managed to get a Rolling Stoned album for $5, a Simon & Garfunkel album for $3, and a The Who album for $5. The man working was very approachable and helpful. He also had a pretty sick beard, so that's always a plus. I thought parking would be a problem because Main St is chaotic but there's a parking garage directly in front of Möbius. There's also a cute listening station. Overall, very well spaced out and neat, nice ambience, highly recommend a visit. read more

Excellent mix of new and used vinyl. All used I saw were VG+ to NM. Very reasonable prices. Highly recommend!

I $100 the first day walking in. Great place to go broke, great vibes, great collection and now I'm off to listen to records and tune out the earth :) read more

Great selection of Vinyl in old town Fairfax City. They have parking right outside the door so it couldn't be more convenient. Good selection of vinyl, T shirt, and other music related memorabilia. Dempsey, the owner, is a very friendly and knowledgeable guy. read more

Great, locally-owned small business that I'm proud to support. I get my haircut next door and always pop in after a trim to poke thru their bins and go home with some new vinyl. Good selection of both new, re-issue and used albums. Good shop, good people. Highly recommend! read more

It's great to have a record store in Fairfax city. I go there all the time because they have a great selection and are very customer friendly. Whenever I can't find a record they are always more than willing to do the ground work to find it and Aquire it so I can add it to my collection. This record store is on par with the best of them. I've been to many stores in NYC as well as California and the Pacific Northwest and this one is within the top 3 if not the number 1. read more

The space is small but they make up for it in the selection. I saw everything from old david bowie to the Lumineers and the black keys. The only catch is the price. All of the mint stuff is 20 and up which is basically all of it. I usually go to rtx as the prices are better but when I need something current this is my spot. read more