Calling Scorpion Records a "record store" may be a misnomer. It's more of a psychedelic garage sale and community center. I was greeted by the staff member, Jake, who said everything in the store was on sale (yes, even that swordfish hanging on the wall). Scorpion Records opened in October 2020 and I'm glad to see this shop still open over 3 years later.
Record Selection: 4/5
Pretty good selection of reggae LPs. I picked up a Paragons record for $20 and a very clean copy of a Mott The Hoople record for $10. The records could be a little more curated. While crate-digging I noticed some records were missing their covers and some cardboard sleeves were empty with no record inside. Value-wise, the prices were set to about double the median price on Discogs.
Customer Service: 5/5
Jake was helpful and hooked me up with a Grateful Dead sticker. I was looking for one their foil Scorpion Records stickers, but they were out of them.
Ambience: 5/5
Christmas lights and plenty of tchotchkes contribute to a unique ambiance while shopping (see video).
Special Events: 5/5
Jazz Night is on Mondays at 6pm. Comedy Night is Tuesdays at 9pm. Guitar University (guitar lesson and jam session) is 6pm to 8pm. I definitely want to come back and check out their other events!
Overall Score: 4.75/5 read more