Having lived and worked in Hollywood (yes, I know)) for a very long time I can tell you that…read morefinding old or classic movies even there was always a tough call. When I moved up here I quickly found that film viewing needn't be hampered. What a great place to rummage around for old films, some wonderful classics from Europe and Asia, old TV shows. I've found old Roy Rogers westerns and noir thrillers, Abbott and Costello features, Charlie Chan mysteries, Rene Clair screwball comedies, as well as the latest releases. For a while I thought this place was going to close, but they are still hanging in after having moved a couple of times. All the help you need from the friendly staff, even to checking to see if something not carried is still available in any format (they even offered to order something for me). One of the treasures of Bellingham. Check it out.

Walking in here is true nostalgia. It is a wonderful feeling to browse new movies along the walls…read moreand older movies in the middle shelving of the store. I love looking through all the movies and finding new treasures to watch- often they are older movies and you can not rent older movies locally besides here. The variety is great and they people that work there are very knowledgeable and helpful. They have a few daily specials and also sell a few snacks. Daily prices are very reasonable.

On the lower level floor of Penny Lane. Interesting antiques and items from the past. Would go here…read moreagain and spend more time. I am sure there are items here that are prized and worth more else where.

I love it!!!! Cool vintage audio equipment and tons of vinyl. A great place to hunt for cool tunes…read more All the staff I've met are super helpful and kind. I would love to get some of that sweet vintage gear.

This is a rental store that reminds me of what Videomatica used to be. Not that I was even there…read moreto rent vids - I was there to buy. And it's a barrage of amazing titles new and old. Plus they have DVD, Blu-ray and even laserdisc. Counter gent was an old school movie geek like myself and was super fun to chat movies and the like with. I even headed off to the new sales Videomatica store afterwards and since I bought very little, went back to purchase more including a lessor-seen but reasonably priced Atom Egoyan collection of early films. (They covet the greats!) This store has it all in both rentals and sales - both of which are reasonable. LOVE THIS STORE!!!!!

AKA Video Cat. This is effectively the last video rental outlet in the Lower Mainland, but should…read moreendure for years as local leases are stagnant while landlords can't grasp the cool they're sitting on. On-street parking is always available for a quarter, with grocery and liquor store on same block plus quick eats across the street. Browsing with friends is priceless. There is no icebreaker like proposing and then having to defend the potential awesomeness of "Krull" from 1983. Staff are fittingly knowledgeable and casually geek about the films. Price is high. Late charge (over 7 days for regular titles) is just 50¢/day.

Beat Street is everything a great record store should be -- passionate, knowledgeable, and…read moregenuinely customer-focused. I visited from Bellingham, WA with my family and picked up a few albums, including what I thought was Creedence Clearwater Revival - Pendulum. When I got home, I discovered another Creedence record was inside. I reached out to the store by email, and their team couldn't have been more helpful -- they quickly found the correct album and mailed it to me free of charge. That kind of service is what I look for and it shows how much they care about their customers and the music community. Beyond that, the store itself is fantastic -- a deep and diverse selection, friendly staff, and a great vibe that makes you want to spend hours flipping through the bins. If you love music, Beat Street is absolutely worth a visit. I'll definitely be stopping by again next time I'm in Vancouver!

Loved this place! I heard they were hip-hop centric and my hopes were met with a great selection of…read moremodern and underground rap and R&B -- plus plenty other music I'm not qualified to comment on. Had to make a list to narrow down what to buy, which is always a sign of a great record store. Prices were quite reasonable as well.

Very disappointing on a few levels. Other reviews compared this place to actual "good" record shops…read moreion Seattle and the NW. I disagree. They seemed to have a great selection of music that most people have never heard of. Good niche but it should be in addition to what is considered mainstream music. The young lady that was working there was a smart aleck which I did not appreciate either. That was my first visit and will be my last!

Curated, organized, community driven…read more Visited twice now and have really started to like this shop. I have mostly interacted with the young woman there who is incredibly knowledgeable about some local and underground music. It is important to note that The Business is not a dusty-crate style record store. Almost all of their vinyl is new or in tremendously good shape. Prices reflect this, but are not unreasonable. Also, this isn't a shop to go hunting for classic rock or bargain bin grails. Their selection is mainly newer artists but with a wide range of genres to be found. Seriously, their bins are bulging with new artists waiting to be heard. They also buy and trade. However, I wouldn't advise bringing in moldy Christmas/Polka/Slim Whitman LPs expecting to leave a penny richer...

If you have never been to BUdget CD's and Tapes in PA, you are missing out. Mike aka COOG, is so…read moreamazing and cool. Mike knows everything about everything when it comes to music. Spend 5 minuntes or 5 hours, but it will be worth your time. Mike is a lot more helpful then iTunes, can't recall the last time iTunes told me about Blue Oyster Cult and the time they played in...

Great historical location showcasing decades of vinyl, tapes and cds of all genres. A hidden gem…read more You won't be disappointed. Check it out

What a Fantastic Guitar! Found a Gibson Custom Les Paul…read moreStandard that looked Beautiful.Not to Flamey or Pin Striped,Gorgeous movement in the Maple Top w/ waves in the mineral streaks.Nice Grain Patterns. Just as promised-Brand New with all the case Candy. The colors are Fantastic! Then I plugged it in. OMFG this thing is Bad Ass.Vibrant without amplification & the Custombuckers give it the perfect Vintage Burst Tone. If you need a Guitar from a place that honors their word,Give James a Call.You won't be disappointed.They also have PRS & Fender

The best selection of Gibson guitars anywhere near me. Just can't say enough about the quality and…read morevariety in the store. It looks like a record store so not everyone is aware that they have a great selection and consignment items available.

Go for the vinyl....stay to pet the cats. I can only go every few weeks now but before COVId, I…read morehit the shop weekely while downtown getting a sandwhich at the CoOp to check the new arrivals even before they get priced and on the shelf. If you dont see what you want or if the item isnt the grade you want...just ask. They'll have it somewhere or know who has it. The grades of records go from playable but rough covers to collector grade, so they hit all price points. When they are well stocked, its not uncommon to find multplie copies of an album with prices from a few bucks to $20...and he's probably got a primo copy somewhere, some ungraded ones waiting to be logged in, and a trashed version for free out in the boxes out front. I even check the free box outside for covers in better condition than one in my collection or for missing liner notes, etc. They guys are a wealth of knowledge. Just ask. They'll straight up tell you if the albumn is a first pressing, a re-issue, a bootleg, etc. They love music....and cats.

I was in the area exploring some of the other nearby shops. I was interested to check out their…read morevinyl selection so I popped in to see what they had. I was hoping to find any reggae or roots artists, but they have a limited selection of these genres. However, they have a wide selection of country, folk, rock, classical, and of the like genres. The staff were friendly and offering to help me search for any genre or artist I was looking for. I quickly thumbed through the Caribbean selection and bought two vinyls. Each was $5, so I thought that was a score. They also have a box of free vinyls outside you can rummage through.

Well, I was pumped on their selection till after I got Back…read moreto our hotel room and realized that one of the albums was a bootleg and it didn't have anything stating so on a sticker or what not. I messaged them to let them know And ask some questions. and whoever responded was short and just told me I could return it if I didn't want it. Told me it "wasn't an original". I asked what that meant and received no response. It got me to thinking about out albums I saw there that also didn't seem right or as they said "original". So buyers beware if you're looking for authentic. This place may dupe you.

Great selection of vinyl; takes you back to shopping for records and actually holding an album in…read moreyour hands. Well organized and friendly staff. Always on my list when I'm in Victoria

Folks, if you're looking to expand your old-school vinyl album collection, look no further.. this…read morestore has any album you could ever wish to buy in a multitude of genres.. and I'm not exaggerating! Even better, if you're wanting to get INTO the listening pleasure that only vinyl albums can give, you can find all manner of turntables, receivers, speakers.. basically anything you need to get started on the journey of discovering the rich musical sound NOT found in the digitally compressed music world! The owner, Russell, is thoroughly familiar with the various styles of music and the artists/groups (both well known AND obscure) and is able to make recommendations to customers who may be new to this type of ear candy.. You'll be pleasantly surprised by the very reasonable prices of both the albums and record players, I've seen much more expensive ones at lesser quality in other secondhand stores -and online- so believe me, you'll come back again and again! ((And may I give a plug about his radio show that is locally produced and available on the radio or streaming services.. see the attached photo, listen, and tell your friends!))

Updated November 2022: Legendary has continued to be my…read morefavorite Bellingham record pusher for good reason: They value the music/listener relationship. Russ and team are great people who love getting to know their clientele's eclectic taste in music. It is a great feeling to walk in and have the staff mention an artist you like and that they have something new or similar in stock. The reason for my updated review is the new store layout. The entire store has been revamped and is more welcoming to browse. There is even a new listening station setup! This is great for checking if a record plays well or if some wacky album art catches the eye. The variety of records coming in from the community is getting better and better with the offered genres beginning to expand. Prices are unbeatable for the quality provided. This is largely due to the focus being on people who actually listen to their records. New services such as turntable repair/setup is great to see. They even have some models for sale! Consignment is still going strong for some of the more pristine records available. Even so, they aren't priced unreasonably. (Again, focused on getting these records into rotation asap with a new set of ears.) My personal favorite is seeing local bands/musicians having brought in music to be sold. They even have a couple patches, buttons, and denim jackets for sale!