Great shop. Great selection. Folks behind the counter were friendly and I'd go back in a second.

I started my CD collection a couple years ago and Repo has supplied me with so many great finds over the years! When you walk in there are hundreds, if not thousands, of records to choose from. Admittedly, I often don't look at the records, but it seems that their organization is done by genre then alphabetical. And if you are looking for tapes, they are across from the register mounted on the wall of the record section. They have the largest collection of sealed tapes I've ever found! Further back in the store they have their CD section. I knocked off a star since I would LOVE if they gave the same attention to the CDs as they do to the records. They did some rearranging recently of the back section of the store and it was such a downgrade for us CD lovers. Instead of them being separated by genre, they are mostly all thrown together and then in alphabetical order. They are also in a display that makes it hard to easily scan through each one. Before, they had them so it was super easy to scan the display and read all the labels placed at the top of the package. I would LOVE if they brought their old display back. In the back section they also have store merch, used CDs, posters, and some vintage tees. They also used to sell artwork of damages LPs, but I have't seen that in awhile so I'm not sure they do that anymore. read more

Repo Records update, I emailed them and they allowed me to send back the record. Notably admitting they are not at liberty to check every record before placing it on the shelf. However, before giving me a full refund Dan the owner made sure to reprimand me for writing the review in the first place. I had to listen to 2/4 mins of lecture before being awarded my refund. I agree they probably get a lot of inventory in and can't check it all, so do yourself a favor and make them play your purchase in its entirety before leaving the store. Blessings I wanted to believe that this record shop wouldn't sell a $50.00 record that had scratches on it. I live in New York and won't be able to return this or even know if they take returns. They however did know that this record wasn't in great condition at all. I brought it today and took the Amtrak home. Rushed home to play my all time favs vinyl record and am so so so sad that as soon as the record starts to play there is immediate damage. I'm so disappointed and should have def asked them to play the entire vinyl for me in the store, I just didn't have that kind of time. I just hoped they ran by a code of honor. 50 bucks down the drain and I haven't opened the other vinyl I brought from them yet because I'm so dissatisfied, disappointed and super sad. Buy at your own RISK !!! read more

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Great selection in here. One of the only shops I've ever seen that actually has a shoegaze section. Tons of cool finds and rare pressings I had to restrain myself read more

Repo Records - Vinyl Records Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Repo Records is an incredibly well stocked, and well maintained store. They have an impressive selection of graphic Ts which are all priced very well. Every staff member I interacted with was very nice. read more

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Price ranges from around $5 to around $25. Has quite a few rock albums here and a nice selection of punk vinyls as well. Small shop but very welcoming. read more

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Repo Records is an amazing record store in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. My husband and I happened upon Repo Records while exploring downtown and looking for a cheesesteak restaurant we had been recommended after going to the Eastern State Penitentiary museum (unfortunately it was temporarily closed but at least we got to come to this record store). We have a record player back at home Michigan, so my husband bought some records to enjoy. I am glad we ended up in this area if only to find this store. I know my husband will most definitely be requesting to come back during our next Philadelphia trip. Thanks for a great experience Repo! read more

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really cool little record store with a surprisingly deep selection. most genres covered, most major artists and a lot of lesser known, prices were all pretty fair especially for being in the city. didn't really interact with any of the staff but it felt welcoming coming in with 90s alt rock playing to greet you at the door. i'd recommend stopping in if you're in the area, i'll definitely be back at some point. read more

Repo Records - Vinyl Records Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I Have been looking for certain records for years, and never found them. I live in jersey, so me and my dad decided to go to philly to check some of there record stores out. and Repo records was the first store. Every, and I mean every record I have been looking for was there. all the Kanye's, Mac Miller's, and many more were there. 5/5, 10/10. well stocked nice people. if your in philly looking for music go here. REPO RECORDS!!!!!! read more

this is my favorite record store. they have a lot of genres and a really good rap selection. the prices are pretty good and they have good staff. read more

Stopped in to look for some classic Motown era soul records. I wasn't sure what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised that they had a decent sized soul section. They do have a ton of new releases which isn't that exciting when you're digging for classics. I was thrilled to find a reggae classic that I needed for a gift. I was taken aback by the prices, they are definitely pricing above competitors. I found Supremes A Go Go but put it back because it was over $20. I got the same record, near mint for less (shipped) on eBay. read more

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The prices here are...unbeatable. To put things in perspective: I found Neu 75 here, one of the most sought-after LPs on the planet, for a grand total of 22 bucks. In mint condition. Stuff that u would find for $50 at other stores, u can find for $15-20 here. Staff is friendly and they have a great assortment of clothes, too read more

Horrible experience. Only brand new stock available. No one trading here. Rude stage.

This record store has a great selection both of high quality used records in the budget sections and new releases. Everything is organized really well and the shop did great keeping everything clean during Covid. There are limits to the number of folks allowed in, hand sanitizer by the door, and masks were worn by everyone. read more

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Interesting shop. Mostly new releases and re-issues with a few used titles and nice selection of used CD's. The location on South St is cool and the inventory was pretty good ( everything from Sharon Jones to The Stone Roses). The challenge is these records are available anywhere. I was hoping for a cool shop in Philly loaded with interesting finds instead I got the same merchandise that's available on Amazon. The kid running the shop told the customers that they're closing soon about 10 over the 10 minutes I was in there. As I was walking out two guys were coming in and they were told on entry the store was closing. I saw them about 20 minutes later a few blocks away and they each had a bag with multiple LP's.... You never know who's coming to spend $$$! They may not have been cool looking hipsters, but they had a definite interest in buying records.... overall I wouldn't really have a need to come back. Which is too bad because it should be a great shop. read more

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Repo records is badass! I found so many amazing albums I wanted, but I had to stop myself from spending every dime I had on me there. I loved the wide range of genres and hidden gems. The store is very cleaned and well organized. I will be visiting frequently. Interesting side-script. We have a Repo Records in Charlotte (my town) and the owner of this Repo records told me a cool (maybe not so cool) story about the name! I feel like I've, as my kids say, tea to share in town now! =D read more

I love this place! I only get to go once or twice a year but the vibe is great and and the music selection goes pretty deep and is pretty well organized too! I always leave with a healthy stack of vinyl and I hope this place lasts forever. Best for indie and rock but they have some pretty deep cuts in lots of other kinds of music categories too. Highly recommended. read more

I absolutely love this storte, everytime I go home to visit NJ, I go over to Philly and make it a point to go here, great store, great staff, I love this store. read more

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I've been popping in and out of this store every so often to pick up an album here and there for a few years now. In my most recent experience I stopped by and picked up a Talking Heads album. While playing it at home, it was super obvious that it was skipping at just about every line. I brought it back into the shop to see if I could return it & grab another as I thought I saw some scratches on it. When I explained this to the woman helping me at the front, she immediately didn't believe me & said she would play it on their player. She then asked me if I thought that the "grooves going around the record" were the scratches that I could've seen........(lady, I'm aware how vinyl works) Of course, it didn't skip while 'Burning down the house' was blaring throughout the whole store. Meanwhile, the other employees at the front were snickering at my utter confusion. I said something like, "I guess if it's not skipping it's my player or needle?" To which she responded, "yeah it has to do with the weight of the needle. Try playing it with a dime on top. What kind of player do you have?" When I responded that I have a Crosley she immediately nodded and said that I needed to "get a normal player like this one" (gesturing to where my album was spinning, on a very expensive-looking player). ~Which is not feasible as a broke college student~ She also asked me if I play my records a lot and that if I would've heard it skip by now. Yeah, Crosley's have problems (which I'm well aware of) but the condescending manner in which she said everything made it all the worse and it truly shook me up for the rest of the day. If i were you, there are plenty of other *less expensive* & more helpful record shops in Philly. This place honestly sucks and I would stay away from these pretentious hipster a**holes. (Only put two stars because I heard that they could reply and delete this review if I put 1, but I would put negative stars if I could) read more

Purchased Courtney Barnett's record this evening for my father, who is a huge fan of Barnett! Super chill place with nice vibes. read more

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Repo was really cool. It's a small store, but they had a lot of really good stuff. Unfortunately (and not to sound pretentious in the slightest), but I'm at the point where most of the stuff I'm really looking for is hard to find. That being said, I did come upon a first press Starting Line record, a Smashing Pumpkins live LP, an old Nirvana t-shirt, and several other decent finds. The prices were similar to the stores here in Richmond, and the staff was super helpful and even helped me look for and locate a couple things (unfortunately, nothing I wanted to buy). Though I'm not from the area, I could definitely see myself coming back. Solid B. read more

I was visiting the area and used Yelp to check out a vinyl store. I didn't know the area, but I know I wanted records.. I rented a bike and took a mile track to see first hand.. pedaling through the streets of south street was visually appealing and added to the scene I walked into. I'm an avid collector but I must say the store is a vibe, busy and a lot of traffic in a good way (music heads and buyers, not just people looking and not buying records which can be annoying when you want to get in the bins to get your dig on) Repo has a small variety of a lot of genres, my interest specifically wasn't there but I was still able to grab one for the bin and my trip back home. Still happy on my experience and the staff. Thank you for making my first vinyl stop in philly one to put in my books! (Thanks for also allowing me to bring the bike in the store) read more

Bargain records are in the back of the store. It took me a while to find. They have a fairly large selection of new records and current music, but they are very expensive. As much as I'd like to support a local business, I can't bring myself to spend $25 on a record there that I can get elsewhere for $10. read more

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Such a cool store. Owner was super nice as well as the employees. They have literally every band and artist you could think of. So happy we checked it out! read more

It hurts my heart that our digital leanings are slowly phasing out the novelty of compact discs and vinyl. Am I the only one who gains a sense of satisfaction when I can peel the sticky label off the plastic without leaving behind adhesive residue (by the way, there's a trick and I know it)? Am I the only one who gets really excited when I hold a new album in my hands? Like, back when Sufjan's Illinois came out, I remember running to Repo, snatching up the album, and racing home to lie in my bed, throw on my headphones, stare at the ceiling, and listen to the record from start to finish. While devouring the artwork, I'd follow the lyrics like science. It's still my favorite album to date. Every time I walk into Repo, I get the same sensation: it's Christmas morning and there are all these magical unopened presents just waiting to find a home. I love browsing through their new and used cds and new and used vinyl. Repo's antediluvian practices (they write down every purchase in a spiral notebook) matches the allure of the old-fashioned way of listening to music: it's quaint, it's nostalgic, it's a thing of the past? I hope the current trend persists where all things old (or old-timey) are cool again (think: The Franklin Fountain, The Franklin Mortgage Co.) and Repo keeps giving my eyes and ears music to live by. read more

Confession: As much as I long to relive my 1980's days as a record store groupie (mom & dad, that's where all my allowance went, really!), I just can't escape the fact that I adore iTunes. So I feel incredibly guilty about the fact that I'm not really doing my part to support the great music stores we have here in Philly. Because I am a huge music nerd as well as a champion of the underdog. And, apparently, old-ish. I stopped in the other night with friends and was really excited to find CD's by all of my favorite bands. They also had a good DVD selection, which is when I decided to put my money where my mouth is (ok, my husband did: he bought me a Father's Day present: Elliott Smith Live at Town Hall. Because I reasoned he wouldn't be a father without me. That makes sense, right?). I love the cramped, old-school feel of this store. The guy behind the desk was the same kind of a-hole that I've always encountered in record stores, so it felt like a little walk down memory lane. It'll never be Trax, he'll never be Annie Potts record-store owning character Iona and I'll never be Molly Ringwald (sigh) but this was the closest "Pretty In Pink" moment I've had in a while. Maybe it's time for me to google my old boyfriend Blaine, just to see what he's up to... ("That's not a name, it's a major appliance"). read more

I remember seeing a commercial for Repo Records back in 1992 on basic cable. It was the first thing to expose me to names like Bad Religion and I definitely thank them for it. To those scratching your head The South Street store is actually Repo #2. It was a big time institution in Bryn Mawr before it finally closed down a few years back. Overall I really like Repo. It has come close to filling the void that hit South Street when Spaceboy closed it's doors, and has really stepped up ever since. and now that Tower crumbled it's doing an even better job. It's a good place to go for keeping track of new releases, but it's even better for going and scrounging up good deals on used music. and they have a pretty damn good Vinyl section. The staff is incredibly honest too, one time I was going to replace a White Stripes album I lost with a new copy. The person at the register walked over to the used area and took the time to pull out a copy at a better price for me. gotta respect any place that does that. read more

The #1 thing I love about Repo is how the CDs are laid out. They are well organized and very easy to flip through! Places like AKA and Long in the Tooth are good, but in order of ease of .... flippability its Repo - AKA - Long in the Tooth. Long in the Tooth is just a plain horizontal shelf filled with CDs. At both AKA and Long in the Tooth I have experienced tightly packed rows of CDs. That's why I like Repo. The selection is a lot tighter and therefore easier to find and I love the racks here. Everyone talks about the staff here but I've never talked to them. I'm sure they are as nice and helpful as everyone says they are. Back in college, I went on a tear at Repo. I bought so many great CDs here. read more

oh, Repo. You make my heart pulse tear me up with little anxious bits of fright everytime i open up your exceedingly heavy front door and take three steps forward toward your new used arrivals section. i always hope, as i begin to leaf through all the used that some raging diseased drug addict looking for money for drugs and medicine for the variety of diseases he is rittled with but who would just end up spending his medicine money on drugs because thats who he is, being a drug addict and all, by happenstance had the same musical tastes as myself and just sold back his whole collection and im gonna find something super-fucking-wild that ive been looking for but didnt even know existed and i happened to have the incredibly unrealistic luck of not only having this scumbag sell back all his shit that im into, but also be doubly inclined to be the first person to checkout all of it and have my pick of everything that im gonna spend all my money on. Unfortunately, this has not happened yet. I usually just find a few things in the used section to fill out the catalogs of bands i like and buy a few new cds while im there and maybe have one of the girls recommend something that she likes that i might not know about. Repo is my favorite. And one of these days a junkie with a hand full of medicine money will be walking out that door right when im walkin' in. read more

I gave my husband a record player as a "wedding gift/welcome to living in the city gift" and I must say it was more of a Homer Simpson gift (the episode where he bought Marge a bowling ball) because I use it more than he does. Not that he doesn't use it, but I'm obsessed. lol. We've shopped around at other locations for records and walked out with 4 records for $45...not here. We got 15 records for $15. Mind you we were in the bargain basement section of the store (the best section ever) and bought a bunch of lesser known artists...Bread anyone? But Repo is helping us expand our collection and have fun doing it. I vaguely remember saying, "What?? Lil' Kim on vinyl! Only $0.50? I need this!" To which my husband rolled his eyes. lol. But we got some motown, BeeGees, Aerosmith...all $1! Vinyl is slowly fading, fight the good fight and keep the scratchiness of records alive and shop at Repo! read more

Repo Records is one of those places that is intimidating to enter at first simply because you're wondering if you're hipster enough to not be laughed at when you walk out with the white bag with the green blob on it. But, no, really, it's nothing like that. I first started going to Repo when our old friend Tower Records fell and was replaced with a Wallgreens Pharmacy Center. WTF? But anyway, Repo seemed like one of those places that could cater to my mixed interest of music, especially my indie and punk side. I had been there a few times before when I was younger but back then it just didn't click for some reason. With the exception of a few titles, they have been able to keep my ear drums rocking and still leave me salivating enough until my next paycheck comes around. The CD prices are pretty standard with maybe a few dollars knocked off when compared with the corporate monopoly that is FYE. Their used selection of CDs conveniently placed in the center of the first floor is also reasonably priced and you'll find a lot of great titles there, not just your old Gloria Estafan albums you were too embarrassed to keep in you house! The basement [and even upstairs] offers a larger selection of vinyl that you won't find many places and their punk selection can't be beat. It's reminiscent of the old days when South Street was filled with Mohawks and pre-teens in Dead Milkmen t-shirts. Only now it's mixed in with newer bands like The Shins and the Ting Tings and even some even the most uber indie enjoyers can't even name. I think what most impresses me with Repo is that they refuse to go digital. Mead notebooks organize their sales and inventory and with the exception of a credit cards machine not much has changed , and I like that. Good music and a knowledgeable staff is all you really need and you'll find them both at Repo. So ditch the billboards on Broad Street and give them a try. read more

This record store is a South Street staple! The staff is very knowledgeable and very helpful. I really appreciate their record selection, and the store decor is always on point! read more

Really one of the greatest small music stores ever (at least, it was the last time I was there a few years ago). The staff is a freaking blast, your chance of finding some obscure record you've been hunting for years is astounding, and at least one of the scribbled-upon posters will make you snicker. And, if I'm remembering correctly, the prices were pretty reasonable, too. Which is a definite plus when you're a broke student / twentysomething / artist / devout follower of good music who'd rather spend your last five bucks on a hard-to-find EP instead of dinner. read more

DONT SELL THEM YOUR RECORDS. I brought in a mint Led Zeppelin VI SD7208 to be appraised. They offered me $15 bundled with other LZ original press records. I just sold it on Etsy for almost $200. They could have given me $25 and sold it for $200 and I would have been none the wiser. Absolute waste of time. Good luck with the business guys. (03/2020) read more

This is an okay record store. The girl behind the counter was nice. I got a few dollar records and a Stones record. Classics like Exile or Sticky Fingers were around $20 which is a bit high. Beautiful World will have these for $7 at most. Also the used cd's were way overpriced. This place is wheelchair accessible on the top floor. The entrance is ramped and the floor is one level containing $1 budget LP's, new arrivals and the main stock. I didn't go downstairs but was told its all 50 cent records. It's definitely a place to check out but I doubt I'll go back. Beautiful World is still the best. read more

Tiny, cramped, creaky, and full of popular and choice albums. Also, open late as hell on weekends (I bought my cd at 10:45 on a Saturday. Not bad at all). You'll only want to come in if you're seriously looking to buy that one album you've wanted for days. I also get that fuzzy-hippie feeling when I buy a used CD. Only you can recycle digital media and save the forests, friend. read more

Record store. Gots some good records. Solid. Shoppy shop fo' music. Can't go wrong. Chicks dig it. Yowzaah. I just noticed today that they've got a sticker from the band Fuzzy on the side of their cash register. Which is funny cuz I know those guys. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTmIiYcd3Ow A Plate O' Shrimp moment if there ever was one. read more

Vinyl is back, baby! However, just because a place has a stock of records, doesn't instantly make it a hit. The selection at Repo of new and used CDs and vinyl is decent, especially given the shops size. Prices aren't anything to go crazy about, one way or the other. The staff seems friendly and willing to help, should you have any questions or just want to hear a tune. Beyond that, not much to say about Repo Records. A-Ok does sum it up nicely. read more

I've been buying music at Repo as long as I've been walking on South Street. It makes for a great neighboring store to Retrospect, which in turn is great neighboring store to Tattooed Mom. Do you just need, NEED a PBR, an undersized shirt from someone's old soccer team, and the new Mogwai album (on vinyl)? Then South Street between 5th and 6th is the place to be! People make a big deal out of their vinyl selection (it's still the best place to find contemporary stuff), but their CD and DVD selection is stellar. The staff is helpful, the place is well stocked with postcards and fliers for upcoming events, and the store is small enough for you to make decent small talk with fellow customers. My favorite part? The music they play is always good, and if you sheepishly ask what they're playing, they won't give you the typical Record Store Clerk sneer. Then you can buy the album, play it for your friends, and say, "Oh, you've never heard of Bay Ridge Rainbow Party? I've been listening to them for years." read more

This cute little record store is quite a gem among the overabundance of lingerie and "urban" apparel boutiques that seem to be taking over the South Street district. I was in Philly for the first time for a weeklong conference and wasn't quite sure how to go about exploring purely on foot. I initially ended up in the South Street area while searching for Fluid Nightclub. By happenstance, I noticed Repo's little facade and proceeded to enter. What I found was a quaint record store not unlike the ones I used to frequent during my college days. There was a healthy selection of indie, rock, pop, and soundtracks, with the dusty vinyl goodies in the basement. I thought the prices were pretty decent for used CDs, particularly since several of their used imports were 10 dollars cheaper than previous purchases I had made of the same album. The highlight, however, was talking to Crystal, who was working the front desk that night. She was extremely knowledgeble about many genres of music and was very friendly. What started with my comment about Gilberto Gil proceeded to a wonderful "nerd-out" session about indierock, local artists, and other hip places to visit in the area. I felt like it was a scene straight out of "High Fidelity," and enjoyed every moment. Strangely enough, I ended up not going to Fluid and called it an early night, having discovered what I probably would not have found in a noisy club. With my freshly purchased Gilberto Gil album in its nifty Repo Records bag, I can proudly proclaim that the charm of this brick-and-mortar record store is not just the music but the total interactive experience; something you can't get these days with $0.99 mp3, or free download, for all you deviants;) read more