I recently walked into Music Millennium and immediately saw a PERFECT copy of the Xanadu motion picture soundtrack on vinyl, sitting in a bin. Two things came to mind: 1. Who sells a perfect copy of the Xanadu motion picture soundtrack? What's wrong with you? 2. Only the best record store on the entire west coast would know to buy a copy of the Xanadu motion picture soundtrack. And there you have it. Music Millennium is the best record store on the entire west coast. Oh sure, I have about 5,000 other reasons, but that's the most recent one. I've yet to pay a visit and walk out without buying at least 3-4 albums. Add the CDs, DVDs, and all manner of other music/movie-related goodness and this place is the gold standard. read more

Music Millennium has been a trailblazer in the PDX community for decades now and is by far one of the biggest record shops in the area that I have been to. They are located in the Burnside area where street parking will be your best bet. Inside, they have tons of physical media ranging from vinyls, CDs, DVDs, and more. Prices are very fair here and there is a huge selection. All of the staff are friendly and welcoming. You definitely need to give yourself at least 1-2 hours to really look through everything! read more

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Recently it was announced that the owner is retiring and it is up for sale. I hope someone saves it, because this is the best record store in Portland. What you might not know is it is also the best blu ray, DVD, and 4k store in greater Portland. read more

Music Millennium was a fun music store to explore to burn off some of the calories we consumed across the street at Laurelhurst Market. If I wasn't streaming everything and still owned a CD player this is where I'd go to purchase music. The staff was helpful in helping locate some of the artists we were looking for while strolling down memory lane. read more

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This is the best record store on the West Coast! The selection is incredible, the prices are reasonable, and there is so much to find. If you are looking for anything music related, whether it be on vinyl, CD or video, this is a must stop place to go. read more

A legendary store that I feel has got betters as the years have gone on. This is one of the best places to find used music at great prices and a huge selection. Also of course has the new stuff for those that still by CDs and the vinyl section is always fun to go though. Staffed with very helpful people who also love music and have a good general knowledge of most genres (one can't be an expert in them all) read more

Coolest record store ever ! I really really enjoyed this place and was glad that a friend recommended it. I really loved the non-record selections as well.. they have everything from DVDs , to cassette to VHS' , boardgames and CDs . They even sell record players too ! This place really reminds me of amoeba as they also have in-store performances and even a bar within the store!!! Really cool place to take someone out on a date or just to hang and find hidden gems with friends. One of my favorite places that I visited in Portland by far. Parking lot in the back, kinda hard to navigate, but it was grateful that they did have one. Highly recommend! read more

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My wife and I were in Lake Oswego to visit my sister and brother-in-law and he is an avid record collector and I was allowed to pick out one album for him to remember us by, so off I was. We entered the vast store and you are even able to order a beer while you walk among the cacophony of sound. I got a lager. I came upon soundtracks and decided to get him Pulp Fiction, one of my favorite movies and a heck of a soundtrack! They also got a Johnny Cash record, so it was a pretty good haul. The clientele and staff are all very "Portland" but everyone was super helpful. Records have gotten expensive, but my sister's record was in the discounted bin. I could have spent a day in here and now I have to get a turntable! read more

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This place is amazing, their vinyl stocks are impressive and the atmosphere is exclusive and bohemian. They happen to offer also complete sound systems which is making me visit them at least every month to find the one that I'm looking for. read more

The Good: killer selection, nice staff, good prices. The Bad: as with many Portland spots the parking was a pain. The Ugly: NOTHING! I love this place and my daughter and I had fun browsing. Looking forward to visiting again. read more

What a collection! They have everything from classic older records to the brand new stuff being released. We spent at least an hour here and still didn't make it through all the records. The price was reasonable for used records and they were all in very solid shape. We will have to go back for more. read more

Music Millennium - Music & DVDs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Incredible assortment. Very polite and genuine service over several visits. A Portland treasur.

Hey hey, my my, rock and roll can never die. But record stores absolutely can. This one has withstood the test of time though, because it's so great. Hope it's around forever. Support your local record shop! read more

Music is magical. It can excite, heal, and create a mood. The touch and feel, let alone listening to vinyl is special. Music Millennium is a magical place. It's filled with history! You'll find vinyl that will transport you back in time, as well as, help you ride into the here and now. Albums are of course arraigned by genre and artist. You could spend hours both upstairs and downstairs perusing through everything, and selecting treasures to purchase. The staff is laid back, but happy to help or answer questions. They'll even help search for items for you, if you can't locate them. MM is also the go to hot spot for anyone in the music business, performers included. It's common to see well known artist having a look around, just like everyone else. If you're a lover of music, and a collector of vinyl, this is a must visit! Yes, I did purchase the book! read more

Music Millennium - Best book ever! - Music & DVDs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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They had a really good selection of music and the prices were good. The staff seemed friendly enough and it's way bigger inside than it looks. Pretty cool place to check out if you are in the area. read more

This is one of the places that defines Portland. Terrific place to shop for CDs or vinyl, and it also carries DVDs, music-related books, and "lifestyle items" such as socks, T-shirts, novelty goods. The place serves beer and coffee, so you don't have to leave if you're getting thirsty! And there are frequent events: in-store concerts/signings by local and touring acts; the annual Customer Appreciation BBQ in the parking lot, with free live music, food, beer, prizes etc all day; the sidewalk sales where you might find a great item for $2; and Record Store Day. All record stores celebrate Record Store Day now, but Music Millennium owner Terry Currier is one of the people who helped found it. This place is a must-stop for anyone who loves music. read more

Do you need a record or cd? They probably have it, and have it used so you can save a few $. They even have a few kpop albums (mostly boy bands and twice). Make sure you know what you're looking for or be prepared to spend the whole day going through the huge collection. Also, check for events and if your not a fan avoid them, the rows are a person and half at best so getting around when the place is crowded can be a bit difficult. The only issue is parking, as it can be a bit of a mission to find a spot close so you may need to do a bit of walking. read more

Music Millennium - Off the get some vinyl - Music & DVDs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Absolutely blown away by this place. It's like a time capsule of how record stores used to be. It's like a combo of the Virgin and Tower megastores plus every indie mom and pop I've ever been to. The employees are super knowledgeable and friendly. What a great vibe. read more

Music has been a signature music store in Portland for decades. Staff have always been helpful, knowledgeable and music lovers. This store is a treasure for Portland. read more

Excellent Customer Service . They have a wonderful store with a great selection of music for any taste! Very nice

This is the pinnacle of Independent Record Stores and can be proudly compared to some of the best stores in the nation. If you are from out of town (anywhere), this is a great stop if you want to feel the pulse of Portland. So much to see, so take your time and schedule a fair bit of time. The people behind the counter know their stuff. Love that! As far as indy stores go, this is royalty. read more

In some ways this is one of the best record stores in the city/country. It does have plenty of flaws though. It's very cliquey (have known numerous bands and musicians ignored when contacting this place) and after going here almost two decades one gets bored with the pretentious service (although not at all offended and sometimes amused). I wouldn't recommend bringing CD's here, they are extra picky and only give you 30%. With records they are also picky. For records I go to Mississippi, they give you 50-60% of selling price for good records. It's not even worth the gas to drive out to Music Millennium, they have the longest wait and unless you've got a lot of rare items in perfect condition don't expect to get much if anything. Living in Portland has been pretty rough and so I've had to sell my collection the last few years, the only times I go in now are to try to sell them back the records I bought from them and then leave frustrated that I even drove out here. The good memories of this place are fading so I thought I'd write a decent review before it turns all bad... read more

Music Millennium - Music & DVDs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Music Millennium is the record store that the shop in High Fidelity wishes it could be. This store is a Portland original. It's been around for 50 years and has outlasted all the chains like Tower Records and Sam Goody for a reason. Everyone who works there is a walking wiki of music. Every corner (and the upstairs in the back) is packed with vinyl and CDs. You can usually grab a beer there - which makes the hours you'll spend flipping through records that much more enjoyable. Music Millennium is a must. read more

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Great selection and classic record shop vibes. A bit pricey for vinyl but vinyl is pricey everywhere nowadays.

Really helpful staff here. Awesome vibe. Live music when we arrived. Love the layout and the eclectic decor. Like the options for listening to cds with the headphones provided. We found an older record for cheap my daughter was looking for and a more recent Vance Joy. Couldn't leave without the sandalwood mushroom car freshener read more

Music Millennium - Choosing some Radiohead for the hubs...decisions! - Music & DVDs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Couldn't be happier with The vast selections and Hard to find music, The friendly vibes, The knowledge of the employees And the great summer customer appreciation BBQ. I'm so happy this record store serves us. read more

Decent Vinyl inventory.However,the staff are rude.I stopped buy to pickup my online Vinyl purchase ,which was for 178.00. The counter personnel acted confused .When i tried them my reciept.They acted like I was annoying them....not cool!! read more

Would give this DUMP less than 1 stars if i could. Totally clueless staff. The clown running the mail order is a LOSER. He blew off 3 emails about an album that was damaged BEFORE he mailed it! AVIOD at all costs. would rather shop with Felix Furbush at Sounds and Grounds and he totally sucked before these losers. read more

Always has a great selection of more unusual records. As many of the streamline bands. Great place to go to find vinyl.

How in the world have I never reviewed Music Millennium before? In a word, Music Millennium is the best you'll find! The selection is huge (vinyl, CDs, DVDs, you name it), the staff is friendly and knowledgeable, you can get all manner of unique candies (and beer, if you're into that), and there's TONS of easy, nearby street parking. Particularly noteworthy are the appearances and performances by so many truly outstanding solo artists and bands there. I've seen lots of really amazing favorites at Music Millennium over the years. Terry Currier, the owner, is always there, and is one of the friendliest and most helpful people I've ever met. He TRULY cares about his customers, as is evidenced by his annual customer appreciation day, and his employees passing out snacks and refreshments to those waiting in line to get into the venue to see performances. I've been to dozens of record stores all over the U.S. in my time, and Music Millennium is far and away the best I've ever encountered. Definitely stop in...frequently. You'll be glad you did! read more

Music Millennium - This is just one very small portion of the store and selection, both are huge! - Music & DVDs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Yes the music millennium falcon! One of the larger record stores I've visited in this weird city called Portland (weird but lovely). So much to be found either new or used. The used and cheap ones are below the bins. Takes a lot of effort to sort through but your patience will be rewarded. That's what I love about record shopping. More than records, there's plenty of cds and dvds avail for sale and trade. Everyone who works there can drop knowledge on any type of music or film so ask away. I'll be back again some day. I miss you Portland! read more

Music Millennium - The millennium of music! - Music & DVDs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It's wonderful to know that places like this still exist. I was helping my other in law clean out some things which included a large amount of old records, 45s, cds and more. In Los Angeles, where I currently reside, it's a whole big to-do to try and sell media like this and rarely do they take anything. So I wasn't sure if the effort would be worth it, but I was very pleasantly surprised! Call ahead and make sure there is a buyer in-store that day before lugging all your stuff. The buyer on duty was very friendly and took care in assessing what I had brought. In the end I was able to walk away with almost $100 for my mother in law which leads me to really trust the store. Sure, you'd make (much) more if you took the time to sell everything yourself... but who has time for that??? I walked away feeling positive and not like I was getting hosed. Not only that, but I asked the buyer if the rest (that he didn't take) was goodwill material or if he had any suggestions, and he was honest with me and said to try Everyday Music, which I did and made another $7! So I really respect their honesty here. While I waited, I wandered around the LARGE store and it's amazing what they have! Records, 45s, CDs, Dvds... even cassette tapes!!! They had some really rare stuff too. I almost walked away with a Beatles bootleg of Yellow Matter Custard, but this particular trip was about selling... not buying... But in the future, I know where to go! They had some pretty rare vinyl as well. All around very fun and brought me back to a nostalgic time when you could go into a record store and really explore and find some gems. There's PLENTY to explore here! read more

This place racially profiles customers. Was followed around in store by multiple staff members. It's a really terrible vibe. If you are a white man, you'll be fine. I observed multiple white men milling about the store unbothered by staff. The value is not great. Most things are overpriced, and the selection is: meh. You can find everything you need on discogs or ebay. read more

I always think of Music Millenium as the Amoeba of Portland. They sell a similar stock and volume of music, and equally feel like institutions with their respective music scenes. That being so, I often find myself making an excuse to stop by MM when I'm in town. Their vinyl selection weighs pretty heavily on new stock, but they have some used stock too and you can sometimes find a good deal. The new records cover a variety of genres, of course heavy on rock/pop, but a decent amount of soul, hip/hop, soundtracks, and more. I do feel like the prices here are somewhat on the high side (similar if not more expensive than Amoeba in some cases), but at least there is no tax. And as a random bonus (that I noticed on my last visit), you can now buy beer here too! Bringing beer and records together in one place is always a win. read more

The fact that this incredible record store has been around for 50+ years tells you all you need to know. Still one of the best record stores in the country. read more

Nothing like stepping back in time to a good old fashioned record shop. I like the mix of old and new vinyl.

I'm writing an updated review for Music Millennium because I've been able to spend two long stops there in recent weeks while visiting a family member who moved to Portland a few years ago. This store has to be among the 10 or so best record shops in the United States. The stock of CDs and vinyl records of all descriptions (new, used, etc.) in just about any genre you could name is among the most bountiful I've seen anywhere. There aren't many record stores like this left! I enjoyed my interactions with the staff, who are very knowledgeable about music in general and the shop in particular. Music Millennium, a mainstay in Portland, easily deserves five stars. read more

Great, knowledgeable staff and a great selection of music!!!. I always enjoy spending time just looking at the many choices they have!

Everyday is Record Store Day at Music Millennium! A huge selection of used CDs and new and used vinyl, you can really find anything your heart desires here. I was pleased to see a vinyl copy of Loveless, and also a few CDs by some of my favorite indie rock Milwaukee bands. Shop keepers are helpful. Don't let them go out of business only to have Amazon decide that they want to get into vinyl and open up in this space later on down the road! read more

There's a limit of ten people allowed at the store at any time, and while the wait was a little long, it was worth it! They have a wide variety of vinyls and cds, which was super cool to look at. I definitely spent more than I intended, but I have no regrets. read more