This antique store is like a diamond in the rough, it's a hidden gem in Watertown. There's…read moresomething for everyone with lots of cool finds. This store seems to have every nook and cranny filled with something. I love the upstairs that has millions of records and furniture. The service is great, very kind people. The value for the items are very reasonably priced.

I only saw one musical instrument in the store (old used trombone). So I wouldn't call it a musical…read moreinstrument store. It's more of a antique/ flea market type store. I give it three stars for having some really cool antique metal posters, and a very decent selection of classic and 90's era rock CD's and vinyl records. It's worth a look. BTW- it's on the top floor of the antique store on the corner, not in it's own building. And Ggogle told me it was on the right hand of the street, but it was on the left. Whatever direction you're heading look the opposite direction that Google suggests.

This is an excellent record store. They have so much to look through. I am most impressed with…read moretheir collection of used records. Every decade of music or genre is represented and the more you dig the more gems you'll find The people that work there are down to earth, knowledgeable and nice, and from the moment you meet them you know how passionate they are about music. They are very diligent in ordering records for you. There are tapes, CDs, records, books, magazines, 45s, 12 inch singles, collectible items, and a great collection of note worthy new arrival records displayed on the wall. In my opinion it is the best record store in Madison not just because of the store and stock but because they aren't money hungry and trying to rip you off. They have the fairest prices and I love that they understand the importance of taking out the record, looking at it, and playing it before you buy. The turntables they provide are very helpful. Highly recommended!

This place is great. Friendly, helpful staff. Wonderful selection and well organized. The prices…read morefor new vinyl were inline with anywhere else and used vinyl was ridiculously inexpensive.

After dropping off 40 years of a CD collection, I was given just $15 for them all. It was two large…read moreboxes full. The owner said he couldn't give them back to me because they had already been put out or stored for future sales. I selected them to support small business instead of going to a chain store. It was a gigantic rip off.

Well organized, nice workers, not too loud or busy, good selection, clean. Only suggestion is…read moreputting a table by the door for drinks and food

If you are looking for some great vintage records then Black Circle is the place for you.read more

The place is great, there's an amazing set of rare collectors items and singles along with a great…read morespeaker system and a dog that is friendly to the customers. The cashier is very friendly and helpful to customers. The music selection is very wide. This is a place to go to if you're in the Lake Geneva area and are disappointed with most record stores.

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!

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.

Helpful staff with a great collection of classic rock and jazz. The store includes new inventory…read moreand plenty of pre-owned LPs at good prices.

While a great selection, they have always been overpriced and the folks that work have usually been…read moreunfriendly in my experience. I grew up in Madison, went there for years, though no longer live in Madison (but visited back in December). I always preferred the B-side on State Street for the prices and moreover, the vibe. For used CDs however, you can find relatively good value at Strictly Discs. Their used vinyl is remarkably expensive, though again, a great selection.

When Ron was the owner, I spent more moola at this store than at any other place in Madison,…read moreloyally checking in at SD before looking at an online option. As a professional enduring decades of stress, the tiny import room (that is now the pass-through to the lower level--good change) was my spiritual (and therefore resource-dedicated) refuge, and I always walked out into the Monroe Street air feeling restored, not only by my finds but also the little exchanges with Ron about what he was piping through the speakers, how excited I was about my choices, what was coming up, etc. I'll always remember the pre-Spotify day I picked up On The Beach (shipped in from who knows where but worth every penny), and there was that unplanned purchase of a Thai Funk compilation that vastly improved my life (and, I'm sure, the lives of those around me). Ron was always busy and more knowledgeable about music than me, but he never made me feel THAT way, so I used to pitch SD as the unrivaled place to go. Then, this Friday, 8/22/25, if I had not had a $150 gift certificate (for an outing to the store with my 23 yo daughter, to build her new vinyl collection), we would have left in short order with nada. When we arrived, the new owner was at the back corner basement desk, and I was completely un-eased by his easily overheard, condescending, and generally rude responses to an employee who was apparently reporting back on some research she had completed. As an employment law specialist, his exchange with her made me cringe and immediately feel sorry for his staff. Later, when Stoner was upstairs and I asked if we could momentarily set down a heavy, $225 stack of vinyl (we had amassed to buy) on an open side counter near the the register, so we could peek around a bit more, I received no eye contact, a heavy vibe suggesting I was somehow an annoying presence, and a mumbling statement he ended with "you can set them there, I guess". When I was surprised and asked for a repeat, I got exactly the same statement from Stoner, ending with the same deeply impersonal, snarly "I guess". When I shortly thereafter commented, at checkout, that I was excited to find a $36 new release (Jac Holzman Presents Dylan's Chronicles--everyone should buy it immediately, but from somewhere else), there was zero response of any kind from Stoner. I'll go anywhere else from now on to avoid that experience. It was supposed to be a fun outing for my daughter, so I didn't mention my reaction to her when we left, but she broke the silence to right away, independently observe that the place had been very uncomfortable solely due to the owner's roaming hostility. Ron never acted like a musician / business owner snob, and now I'm sad that era has ended. I wouldn't undertake another minute to find parking around a place that acts like it's doing me a favor by taking my money. Sorry, Monroe Street biz association. Folks should opt for Madison's near east side options, like Madcity Music, for a generally more positive experience (or ANY place else). Unless I'm at Jack Rabbit Slim's, I'll pass on the attitude.

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!

Groovy Wood Studio has taken the next logical step in its evolution and launched Groovy Vinyl. This…read moreis *the* place to come not just in Madison but the region for a deep dive selection of vinyl and custom reimagined stereo consoles on which to spin your wax! Current selection is from the purveyors own vault. Its why every record was placed with care and attention. When a certain Rolling Stones album was sold to a new owner it was felt. This is a passion project staffed by knowledgeable, fun, easy to talk to folks who treat you like a friend. Yours truly has proffered the idea select new vinyl be added in the future so that's among reasons to return here. The whole enterprise is a vibe and that vibes name is Groovy. Experience it for yourself. *Listen for yourself.* Yes, if you ask nicely your pending purchase may be played in a try before you buy scenario on the jukebox/vertical LP player. We get by with a little help from our friends, some might say, and you will get your satisfaction from Groovy Vinyl. P.S. While there have a chat about getting a custom built console made on which to play your new vinyl. You'll see them around the shop and it just makes good groovy sense!

I was in town visiting a friend, he had this cool old wood stereo counsel, he dropped some old…read morevinyl records and that thing it blasted out music you could feel. We had a few drinks and my buddy got to talking about the place he purchased that council, and records and we decided to head down and check it out. The owner, Steve, treated us like kings, he told great stories and helped my pick out a counsel I could ship home, and them he kicked in several free records. I couldn't believe the knowledge and hospitality. Not only will I be back, but I highly recommend you stop in if you are in Maddison. The place is unique and definitely "Groovy"!!