Winter Park in general encapsulates my soul, but more precisely; Park Ave CDs. I truly love this place. I feel like I'm at home every time I come to this store. When I walk in, I feel like I did when I was teenager in high school as I use to frequent a vinyl store similar to this one in Miami Beach. It's really just everything about it, the music, the dry humor in a lot of the items they sell, all of it. I'm a huge Bowie fan and they have his pretty face plastered on so many things. It always makes me smile when I see all the merchandise too. They do fun mystery bags. They have one for CD's, stickers, and DVDs. I have no idea what kind of DVD or CD's they'd include so I went ahead and bought one for stickers and was very pleasantly surprised at the variety and already added some of them to my computer and water thermos. Can't wait till my next visit. read more

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I was on vacation in Florida and stopped into Park Ave CDs in Winter Park, and I was absolutely blown away. The selection was incredible, the pricing was great, and the overall vibe of the store was perfect. Easily one of the best record stores I've ever been in anywhere. The staff was super friendly and helpful. If you're a vinyl collector or music fan and anywhere near Winter Park, this place is a must-visit. Cannot recommend Park Ave CDs enough. read more

Favorite record store in Orlando. Hands down. Amazing selection. I always go telling myself not to buy anything and then I find something on my want list. EVERY TIME. But yeah, I love this store. I could easily spend hours here. read more

Been wanting to come here for years since I first got into collecting vinyl and realizing that the Gaslight Anthem live EP was recorded here. I mostly collect modern (90s to current) punk. Plenty of basic record shop stuff, but plenty of stuff to grab. Love the autographed section dividers for so many favorite artists. Couldn't believe how packed this place was on a Tuesday afternoon. Will totally come back if I can swing through Orlando again someday. read more

This was a real hidden gem. I'm glad I found it. There are so many varieties of albums that I didn't know where to start. Not to mention, they had some really hard-to-find ones, which means you need to get there before they're gone. There were lots of staff walking around to help, and they were very knowledgeable. I'm very happy with my selection; everything I got was worth the price. read more

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I loved this shop!! Definitely recommend if you are in the area. This store is pretty big and I loved all the different categories they had to offer. I loved how they had so many artists and multiple albums for each artists. There was a whole section for unique vinyls too which I thought was cool (for example: movie soundtracks, anime etc.) I was able to pick up some unique and rare vinyls! They also have a good selection of cds and Knick knacks. I would say most things were reasonably priced. read more

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Park Ave CDs celebrates music in the best way. They offer a wide selection of genres and they do listening parties all the time for a variety of artists. read more

My All time favorite record store in the area. Mainly for the vibes, the prices are a bit high though. I do like they can order niche records, such as Runescape or Skyrim. If i do need vinyl, I do support this business. I also really love the mystery bags! read more

One of my favorite places to visit locally, great selection of music, books and Funko pops. They have such a cool vibe, they also extended it to add CDs and DVDs, worth going through every area read more

Park Ave CDs is located in the Audubon Park Garden District. This area may well be the coolest part of Orlando. Along this strip you will find a funky mix of unique and independent businesses including the East End Market, craft beer, Dear Prudence, and The Lovely Boutique Market. There are so many cute places to eat and shop. My daughter took us here during a recent visit to Winter Park. Park Ave CDs has a huge vinyl selection. My daughter and her father love the same kind of punk and alternative music and they appreciate the nostalgic and unique sound vinyl records provide so they enjoyed exploring the records. I'm the outlier so while they bonded over records and CD's I shopped their cute selection of gifts. They had a lot of humorous items with sarcastic comments which spoke to me. They also have collectibles, books, fun snacks and candy, and a Ton of Funko Pops. The passive aggressive pencils had me cracking up. Park Ave CD's has so many unusual things you don't see anywhere else. This is just the kind of independent small business I love supporting. There aren't very many record stores left so thanks Park Ave for keeping the vintage sound alive. read more

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Such friendly staff found a stellar Maleficent funko as I was in search of MuteMath on vinyl. The nostalgia made my entire soul smile. So help me, I didn't want to leave when I did!! Such a vast selection of vinyl, books & cd's. I want to reside CLOSER to it I adored it just that much. Park Ave CD's: FLAWLESS as it is Classic read more

Being from Broward, I'm no stranger to good record stores. This one, however, completely blows them all out of the water in terms of the sheer size and variability of their collection. The CD selection alone has more to offer than many stores I've been to in my area. I was absolutely ecstatic from the amount of music I found that I've been painstakingly trying to find for quite some time. For me to find both Judas Iscariot and Oneohtrix Point Never in the same store was quite a treat. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! If you like supporting local, check out this place! They've got vinyls, CDs, books, and other knick-knacks. They do really cool stuff through social media and that's all the employees, which is awesome. They really take pride in their work. There is very little markup on their stuff compared to what you'll see online, which I'm always willing to pay to support local. read more

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Records are not easy to come by these days. This one is a gem. It has a varied selection of new and used vinyl. I like to come here to get presents for my husband since they a great selection of box compilations that I can't find anywhere else. I think the prices are reasonable too.. next time I will take pictures! read more

Keena is an absolute angel, helped me find everything I wanted and more! Such an amazing, kind, and helpful staff here. Found so much fun stuff read more

The variety of physical media was incredible and the customer service was great when they helped me locate what I was looking for

Have stopped in twice in the last two months both times I walked in and walked around the entire store , not one employee even spoke to me or offered any type of assistance. They were either checking their phones or having conversations with other employees. read more

This is definitely one of my favorite record shops in town! They are super versatile when providing different genres - they sell new/used. I love all the equipment they sell in addition to just vinyl; record players, needles, bags, tape decks, cds etc. staff is incredibly friendly and store is organized. I've purchased a good amount of tapes from here too. They offer "grab bags" which you can buy from $5-$30 that have a assortment of records as a SURPRISE, so you won't see what you're purchasing until you buy it. Super cute idea, I've gifted them plenty of times. This record shop also sells books, posters, and tons of local nick-nacks. Great prices! :) read more

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This record store is so cool--seriously, I love the vibes and how organized everything is! I've visited three times during the weekend, and every time, it's packed with customers, which is a good sign (except when I'm trying to browse the front area and dodge the line at the cashier ). Some prices are a bit higher compared to other similar stores, and I'm pretty sure most of the books are playing a game of 'Guess the Price.' Still, I keep coming back because of the vibe! read more

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If you are not local to the Orlando area, it is worth the drive to Park Ave CDs. They have new and used records, cds, tapes, books, games, magazines and so much more. There is a vast variety of music and it is very well organized. The staff is super helpful and will even search in their online store for items you are looking to purchase. We drive over from Tampa because there are no other stores that compete with Park Ave CDs. The items are fairly priced. They have autographed vinyls and list what is available on their website. A very rare find when it comes to music stores! read more

Don't get me wrong, Park Ave CDs is probably one of the best record stores in Florida and their inventory is impressive, but a recent encounter recently discouraged me from spending my money here (we all know collecting records is not a cheap endeavor). A 30 year old, pudgy, bearded cashier (no name tag) was so unbelievably snarky and condescending towards me (I am always polite) during the checkout process, it genuinely ruined my experience of coming here. To be frank, it was very uncalled for. I get having bad nights at work, but you must do better. There's plenty of other places for me to spend my hard earned cash. - Lou Sassle read more

The only place I felt comfortable in Florida, the record shop is amazing with such a great selection, I got MM FOOD by MF Doom and Death Grips Money store read more

Park Ave is genuinely one of the best stores I have ever visited. They have a perfect variety of vinyls, CDs, and books, some of my favorite novelty soda's and treats, and hilariously fun mystery bags for vinyls/CDs and more. When my husband and I went for the first time we went to another vinyl shop first, and ended getting overcharged for a Styx album by like 30+$, something I have come to be used to - sort of run down places with pop and rock prioritizes with everything else collecting dust in corners. My first time here though, I didn't even really know what to do, their selection was immaculate and weaved through tons of genre's and options I didn't even think were pressed, including some amazing Studio Ghibli and Video Game records. It's been years now, but we go at least once a quarter even though we're about an hours drive away, and if I lived out of state, I'd still likely travel to go here. For me, this store is more than a record store, it's a community hub that prioritizes their relationships with their customers. When we have out of towners, especially collectors, we take them here as a feature of Orlando. Cannot recommend enough. read more

Came into Orlando to find Park Ave CDs as a standout vinyl record store on my quest to visit as many record stores as I could before heading back home to Texas. This spot had so much music on CDs, vinyl records, 45's, along with media and books and t-shirts and stickers. The list goes on and on! I am a vinyl record collector and I have to tell you how much I appreciate all of the used or previously-owned rated and ranked information and history labeled on the records. On tiny stickers there are simple and direct descriptions of every album and the condition of it. I love this! I was able to find myself a pretty cool (and priced reasonably) for a Divine Fits LP I had on my "must buy" list of records. Seeing it was in a great condition it became a no brainer I was going to buy it. I was impressed with the quality when I came home - it sounds and play is fantastic without any issues (just as the sticker said on top of it!). This is a spot you can easily spend more than an hour here digging, reading books, figuring out what celeb print out you want to get, and browsing. I saw plenty of artwork here from locals too so definitely worth a look around if you want to take back some pretty unique Orlando swag. I don't recommend traveling with records in a hot car but if you are flying be sure to walk on the plane with whatever gems of records you find here to take back home with you. I guarantee you will find a record that speaks to you. I saw a dozen here and now that I am back home I am regretting not have bought the ones I was considering. read more

I'm a newbie record collector. Park Ave was recommended to me as a good place to start and I was not disappointed. They had an amazing selection when we went on a Saturday morning. read more

My favorite record store in Orlando. The people who work here enjoy what they do and are always very helpful and willing to locate an item if not in stock. So happy I found this place! read more

What an eclectic store! They had so many records, CDs, and other small gifts and toys. When we arrived, the door was locked because they are limiting guests due to Covid guidelines. Someone came to open the door and added us to the total headcount of the store. We browsed through all of the records and small gifts. I can see myself losing track of time and spending hours in here. I'm a total sucker for mystery grab bag and I bought one of the mystery toy grab bags. There was a sign that only cool kids but mystery toy grab bags...so I had to, right? Definitely check them out for all your record, CD and gift needs! read more

Based on the vast array of music from records to cd's to audio tapes and assorted merchandise, this store is easy to make one overwhelmed. The staff was very accommodating and helpful. Why not five stars? The records were too closely stacked side to side and back to front. The markings for the genres were not always easy to find but when you know where to look for them, it became easier. read more

I'm from South Florida and came up to Orlando for a nice weekend getaway. I heard a lot of great things about this vinyl record store, so that was definitely on my places to visit list. I'm a vinyl album collector. It looks unassuming based on their location, but don't let that fool you. When I walked into the store, there are rows and rows and rows of vinyl records, a decent amount of 45s, cassettes, and a big amount of regular CDs. There are other little things that make this place like no other vinyl record store such as Funko Pop figures, Japanese candies and snacks, books, stickers, enamel pins, and more! Even if you weren't interested in the vinyls, there is practically something for everyone, young and old. I've been to a lot of vinyl record stores where I'm from and Park Ave CDs takes the cake as one of the best, with a great selection of music. It was great finding some rare gems and vinyls that I couldn't find at other stores. I'm definitely coming back here when I visit. Highly recommend Park Ave CDs! read more

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Like a throwback to the heyday of music. They have a huge selection of mostly new and some used records, players and accessories. You can also find CD's as well as t-shirts and gifts from candles and Funko Pop to snarky sayings on towels and card games. Books too! The prices are not reduced but it's the premium for having knowledgeable staff to help and educate you. read more

Recently visited for RSD 2023 and had a lot of fun hanging with my friends (not a fan of the new time slot format though). This is a cool spot, good people and lots to choose from. This place is an Orlando gem and worth checking out, even if records are not your thing. read more

Park Ave. CD's is one of the unique, but sadly endangered concept of the record store (though they were a bit updated with CD instead of record in their name). Records stores were teenage meccas to rebellion back in an age before music was obtainable with a download, when a record (or CD) were masterpieces of music and art all blended together to create a commodity born out of art. Park Ave. CD's, despite their name, offers vinyl records and CD's along with books, bobble heads, humorous socks, and other cool, trendy stuff jammed in a small space. The store covers various genres of music, from jazz and classical to punk and heavy metal with everything in the middle. Prices are fair, though some of the items are priced rather absurdly high for what they are. I spent probably an hour checking out the CD's and walked out with a few gems I discovered in the bins. I recommend a visit here, you might find a new band or perhaps a book that interests you. To quote the Rolling Stones, "I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it." read more

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I have had so many great experiences from record shops in Florida and Park Ave CDs is no different! Superbly packaged vinyl and I loved my free plastic sleeve and sticker. I'll be back!! A++++++++++++++ read more

Very good customer service. Tons of CDs and cassettes and a huge selection of vinyl records. They also sell cd players and cassette players in case you were wondering. My only complaints are that there are some CDs and artists are featured on the website but aren't there in person. Also they have a mystery grab bag which is $5 for 10 CDs (great deal btw), but the over half the CDs had some sort of stain on them or a scratch; for example one of the R.E.M. CDs had a literal coffee stain on it and a U2 album had a huge scratch on it. All of them were functional, but i'm pretty sure they just grabbed a bunch of cds from the used section and shoved them in a bag. The cds i bought new were great tho so 10/10. I bought 13 total CDs at 48 dollars which is crazy because they cost 192 without tax on amazon. very good shop i recommend you visit. sorry for english . read more

I love the staff and selection of everything at the store. They have posters candles books vinyls, it's perfect! This is one of my absolute favorite spots in Orlando to visit when I come :)) read more

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I have been coming here since I was Around 14 or 15. I'm now 27. It has always been one of my favorite spots for cds and used dvds back when those were relevant. Now they've really focused on vinyls and they have an amazing selection. Aside from records they also carry a plethora of cool Knick knacks like Asian candy, socks, pop figures and more. My first experience here was for a instore acoustic performance by Manchester Orchestra and since then I have seen many more here. They also sale tickets for shows and I love having a printed copy so I come here. Today I took my neice who is around the same age I was my first time coming here. We got her very first vinyls for the record player I got her. I love supporting local businesses and it's amazing how some of the same friendly faces have been there since I started coming and they are still readily available to assist. read more

Great selection of CDs, vinyl, books and gift merch. If you're tired of corporate Barnes and Noble fare, you can find an off-the-straight-and-selection here of literature, music, journals, kpop merch and more. Service is friendly and knowledgeable and quick to respond to questions. I'll be back. read more

Park Ave CDs is my favorite little shop in Orlando. This place has everything from records, CDs, books, posters, and small gifts. When going in the store is medium sized, but the aisles are smaller so when it is busy it is hard to really take your time looking at everything, so we always opt to go in the early mornings if possible or on weekdays. The sections are organized so neatly by category, genre, and alphabetical. We have found so many amazing records in here that I feel we typically don't see often and even newer records. They even accept online orders, so we were able to pre-order the new Taylor Swift vinyl through their website and pick it up in stores. I love going here not only for records, but for fun gifts. The last row farthest from the door has so many funko pops, more than you can ever imagine and the variety is amazing! There are some that I have never even seen before. In addition, I love looking through all the books that they have as I found recently a studio ghibli cookbook that I did not even know existed. This is an amazing place to stop if looking for a quick gift for someone because you can never leave here empty handed! read more

Honestly, this is my favorite record store I've visited in the state! When I first began my collection in college back around 2014, Park Ave CDs was the only place I'd go. Now all these years later, I still make the drive from South Florida every few months and this is one of my go-to stops when in town. The selection is pretty amazing and the staff is always kind and welcoming! I also love how connected to the community they are, always raising money for great local organizations. Keep up all the great work! read more

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Definitely a place I love to check out every time I'm in Orlando. I tried going last night but there was a long line outside due to social distancing. I tried going again this afternoon and I was able to go in after a 5 minute wait. Their COVID-19 social distancing protocol is good as you feel you can safely explore the store. Great and ample vinyl selection and a lot of quirky items. The staff is so nice and welcoming. read more

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