How To Buy Records At "We Buy Music"…read more ~ Overview The venue has a large selection of LPs, mostly in uncategorized boxes marked "New Arrivals". The owner is nice enough, but I don't chat. Other reviewers say he knows things, or use other descriptions. My preference is rare jazz instrumentals or rare Americana on a defunct record label that is not on the internet. I need to research thoroughly before I buy. After several visits I finally bought some rare albums. I was very curious about pricing. ~How To Deal With No Price Tags "New Arrivals" are not tagged. It's a tough way to shop. To the store's credit, prices fluctuate and these LPs might stay on the shelves for several years, and it's a one-man operation. Connect to Discogs.com, find your record, and look at the "Median" price, or seller "total" price that includes shipping. Now you're armed with pricing knowledge. ~ Procurement Procedure You Should Know Take the LPs to the desk, then browse some more because it takes several minutes per album to price it. The owner checks the disc, adds sleeves if missing, then goes online (perhaps Discogs or some other database) for pricing info, then places a red price tag on the cover. His rates hover around the median on Discogs, but We Buy Music is not cheap per se. However, you already did your research and you know what is a good price or not. Some LPs are already tagged and returned to the bins unsold. Some of these returns are overpriced. ~ Make The Acquisition You'll get a store stamp card that accrues $10 credit for every $100 spent. You'll spend a lot on rarities. You might not get a receipt. ~ Open Seven Days Morning To Dusk The store is open often with hardly any customers. It's an apparent warehouse as storefront. With the owner's knowledge and large collection, he probably sells online through several portals although the business card has no web address. ~ We Buy Music Has The Largest Selection, But No Prices Or Sales The vendor is tops for selection, but no true bargains. Sometimes Nob Hill Music, Mecca, and Antiques and Things have sales, and albums are tagged. If you're lucky, you might find a rare LP at a flea market or thrift store, but don't count on it. ~ I'm Not A Vinyl Collector Or Audiophile My priority is the music, not the medium. I buy rare LPs, digitize them to wav on good gear, then resell them. If it's on Spotify/Tunepat, I'll download it there and add it to my collection. I'm not an audiophile, I don't sit in front of fabulous speakers and listen to every nuance. MP3 is fine: at home, on the bus, low riding, etc.

This is my spot when ever I go back to ABQ! They gots the vinyl and they're inexpensive! I bought…read morelike 4 records to expand my collection! They even have a frequent buyer card! 10 stamps gets you a $10 credit! Records come with a semi-guarantee to play. I really can't take advantage of that since I'm from out of town. They're just moving in, so I couldn't see exactly what all they sell. So for my next trip, I'll make a stop. The location has changed, they're on Central now.

This is an amazing place to go for CD's and Vinyl in Albuquerque. They have lots of variety,…read moredivided into sections. Not to mention.. you will find great prices on most of the products in this store. The exception of course being collectors items and such. There are workers in store who can help you find a specific artist if they have it! I love to come just browse around here and see their selection! They have new stuff all the time

Love this place. Haven't been in a while but it's cool…read more People who work there are nice. They don't have a very wide range in the hip hop or rap section. Little expensive Still good value because the things I did buy from there haven't broken so that's a good thing for me.

I don't understand how anyone could not like this place. It is a GOLD MINE. I liked Mecca so much…read moreI actually didn't want a review. I wanted to keep it all for my greedy little self. But that wouldn't be fair would it? They have a MASSIVE collection of vinyl. SO MANY RECORD! I loved hanging out and listening to the records as well. I don't have a record player so I amused myself by looking at the used book collection. There were also vintage toys and assorted dudads. OH!!! I almost forgot they had CD's AND 8 track tapes!! I saw 8 track tapes there! This is a shop that you could really get lost in. One of the things I like to do when I go to a place like this is just walk around and see what falls into my hand. I did that and came home with a really cool book. Mecca is a great place to visit when you have time to indulge yourself, and I highly recommend doing so.

A small shop with the largest selection of rare and affordable jazz LPs, which are in alpha order…read moreby artist. Of course, all genres here, but jazz is my thing. The other shops in NE and on Nob Hill can't match Mecca, although We Buy Music has potential. Mecca usually looks shuttered forever, but if there is a record and book bin outside on the sidewalk, it is open. The posted hours are conjectural. Look for the bins.

It was self service with a great variety. The records are mostly on the right and some others in…read morethe middle toward the back new releases. And 80s and 90s. Great value great prices. I believe any one can find a hidden treasure here. Yes, this record store is inside an antique store, but you also get extra bonus looks from the past. I recommend this location. I would estimate they have over 1000 records.

Their selection is MAGNIFICENT! We come down specifically for this shop. Highly recommended!!read more

Super nice people with lots of cool music. I would highly recommend if you are looking for new…read morerecords or cds they also have lots of cool non music physical media.

My favorite record store in town! It has such a cool vibe and it's a great place to discover new…read moremusic. Everyone is very friendly and helpful and the shows are awesome.

Great record and cd shop. Bought here multiple times. Very good pricing and used records all play…read moreclean! Owners are very reputable. Highly recommend!

Great selection of vintgae vinyl @ Vintage Vault @MidTown! The store offers excellent custom…read moreservice and are helpful if you have questions! Very respectful, clean, organized and knowledgeable staff! The price point is right on and some exceptional deals to be found!

Pretty cool vintage shop! They have Vinyl's, hot wheels, movie posters, movies, stand up life size…read moreposters, collectable figurines, classic collectibles you won't find just anywhere, T-shirts, concert T-shirts, and even Funko Pops! After viewing their vinyls I noticed they have a lot of classics like Pink Floyd, Meat Loaf, and many others. The posters selection is insane. They have original posters for Alice in Wonderland, Star Wars, and my other great classic films. There's a bit of everything for just about everyone. They even have comics! The store is very clean and very well organized. If your looking for classic stuff to give someone or even for yourself, this is the place to be! If you love Funko Pop! they have a very nice selection of pops. They really had me on the Nightmare Before Christmas pops. I want to get them so bad! Unfortunately I don't have enough I gotta wait til payday. If you're at Coronado Center the shop is just east of the food court and west of the JC Penny's! Check them out!

We have seen this business in the mall and never really paid attention to it. I saw something in an…read morewidow display that attracted my attention, so we went inside. They have quite a large selection of Funko Pops, movie posters, cardboard cutouts of stars in various role/costumes. For the matchbox collector there are plenty of vintage cars. They got a good selection of vintage toys too. So why the two stars you ask? Prices! VTG has a great selection but prices are up to double the MSRP. The item I was looking at was almost $ 100 over in stock online prices. Double what the manufacture sells it for. I looked at few other new items and found similar high markups. I believe profit is not a dirty word, exorbitant prices are. I'm all about instant gratification, but not at those prices. Pass this one up.