We are in the process of down sizing and we ran across a number of albums from our hippy years…read more They were all from the late 60's early 70's. We couldn't even tell what kind of shape they were in because we have not had a record player for years. I took them to the Local Vinyl and they bought them all from me.No hassle!

Great record store and a great location. Love the selection. Bright future for this awesome…read morebusiness!

...reasonable prices on vinyl? Say it ain't so! Neat little shop in a college town where you can…read morehear tunes on some well-loved top-of-the-line-for-their-time JBLs while you flip through the bins. And if you're a folky type you'll really dig it here. There's a whole lot of space dedicated to fans of finger picking and banjos. I'll be back! Check this place out If you're in town!

The organization at Landlocked Music was very precise and made things very easy for me to find. I…read morecame into the store for the first time ever and I was looking for pretty specific albums for my collection which included Panorama album from The Cars, In Color from Cheap Trick, Dream Police from Cheap Trick and I was also kinda looking for some new cds from The Cure and The Smiths. I had went to a few other cd shops before coming here today and I only found one Cheap Trick cd but after coming to Landlocked Music I had almost entirely checked off my list and I left the store with all the Cheap Trick cds I had been searching for, the exact Panorama album I had been looking for by The Cars, and I also was able to find two new Smiths cds + two new Cure cds. I must say this place has a lot of selection and I really appreciate that everything is very organized it made the shopping experience extremely enjoyable. Also the staff were very kind and when I was checking out one of the people working gave me an extra cd case since one of the ones I bought was cracked which was very nice. Also the prices were very reasonable I was able to get like-new cds for 6 bucks and there was also an area with discounted cds which was extremely cool. All I can say is If you are looking to add to your cd collection I can't recommend this place enough.

This store has absolutely everything you need and mores my first time visit I was primarily…read moreupstairs getting EIU gear. I didn't really check out the rest of the store. This time was a different story. I walked don't the entire first floor and boy was I surprised! They have sage, crystals, jewelry, dream catchers, Greek supplies, tshirts, posters, records, etc. I really can go on and on. This store meets both your spiritual needs and eiu swag needs lol. Service was great. I had question about some crystals. The young man working let me know he didn't know much about crystals but his girlfriend did and she would at work the next day. I went the next day and she surely knew about crystals. She answered all of my questions and more. I really like this store! And everything is reasonably priced.

if ur looking for some crystals they definitely have them, also lots of records and incense ^_^read more

I absolutely LOVE this place! They have everything I need that helps ease my broken hip pain and…read morehelps me sleep, the staff and everyone is always so cheerful and it brings a smile to my face as if I came home after a long day, the value at which they sell their products is unbeatable!!!! Now this is where I have my "problem" I guess you could say. I came in this morning cheerful and enthusiastic cause I was able to get more supplies for my said hip, but when I walked in this morning on 11-2-25 the security guard lady had this attitude on her face that read "I'd rather be somewhere else than here". I truly do understand she has a job to do and to make sure everyone is safe and sound when walking into the establishment, but it really did leave a sour taste in my mouth to the point I didn't get to enjoy my items cause it had me thinking if I did something wrong. Like I said I ABSOLUTELY LOVEE this store and will continue to come to this place of business and will continue to spend my money here. I'm just stating how I felt in this review cause i couldn't get in touch with the owner/owners.

This place has got some serious personality. My husband and I like to check out the local…read moredispensaries when we visit Illinois and some can be really sterile, but this one is fun and funky. Last time I visited they barely had any records, but the collection has definitely grown. Their catalog and collection of products and accessories is abundant as well. The staff is knowledgeable, fast and friendly. The pricing is decent too.

First and foremost and ultimately important is the fact that Polyvinyl has a handful of my…read morefavourite bands signed to its roster. But the obvious love for this record company that sprouts from that fact aside, the whole business is legit. The selection of merchandise rules, and they are always having awesome sales to get rid of backstock and excess inventory. If, by chance, a t-shirt size is wrong and the error is on my end, they will still replace it with the proper size at no additional cost. Only once in nearly a decade of supporting this company has my order been wrong, and even then they immediately took steps to correct it. Each package I receive always has extras as well: posters and stickers and samplers and promo material. And there is always, always an Airhead, which is awesome because they're delicious AND vegan. WIN. I will be a Polyvinyl fan for life, and although the record industry is changing drastically, I hope that people still continue to support the independent labels out there that are doing it right.

I wish I could buy every record from Polyvinyl. I just got my 7" from the band STRFKR in and it…read morecame with another 7" of a band they wanted me to hear for free. Along with that was a couple stickers and as always an air head! Even with all of this included the 7" I bought was only $5.00 and shipping came the same week I bought it! definitely the best and quickest shipping I've seen beyond Amazon.

As adults, most of us are trying to run away from our past, yet at America's Groove you can't help…read morebut run towards it. If you loved the 80's & sometimes wish you could reconnect with your inner child, then this is the place for you. With an awesome collection of He-Man action figures, vintage shirts, games & much more you couldn't help but smile at the owners collection. Of course the main purpose of this business is music, true music lovers (not this my ipod makes me a dj bullsh*t ) can find a wide selection of some hard to find vinyl records & cd's; even 8-tracks! My dad found a Bruce Springsteen set in mint condition; Alex was kind enough to give him 20% off. Since my fathers never treats himself to anything, Alex's generosity meant a lot to both of us. Unfortunately, not everything was for sale...Alex happens to be a pretty talented painter, his portrait of the critters character was my favorite. There is also a stage in the very back room as well as arcade games. This shop is truly a cool place to explore in the practically empty mall.

Aaron is one of the nicest guys around and his store is a major improvement to the desolate…read moreindustrial-rural area of Effingham and is a step in the right direction in terms of giving not just the youth but the residents in general more to do and talk about then just the weather.

After 4 years of living in Vincennes, my 5 star rating for Record Cellar stands. I come here weekly…read morefor my incense stock, do some random clothes shopping, continue to purchase albums from a great selection, and just purchased a new receiver and speaker system for our previously purchased turntable. Yea...I've become a RC junkie and regular. Rick is always friendly and helpful, regardless of what my needs are. When purchasing our speakers, they didn't fit our needs, so I took them back, without hassle, and chose another set. Rick even threw in some speaker wire. Excellent place for all your music needs/wants! I highly recommend!! Like HIGHLY recommend! Lol! #shoplocal

Vendors beware. Unless you want the money you make there to be used as store credit. Local shop…read moreowners need to go there to learn how not to treat their vendors. Thats a shame because the ladies there are so nice.

Came through in my way to Chicago, decent selection and good prices. They used the small space very…read morewell and had a very chill aesthetic. Jesse was very nice and recommended a new album based off what I liked. He was very nice and humble and it was easy to talk to him. I will be coming back! -Cy

This review is about my experience, plus constructive feedback that can be used to make this shop…read morebetter. While I love digging through the stacks at local record shops, I have experienced much better. I've been through quite a number of fantastic record stores in my lifetime, so I have expectations on how a record store should be (even for smaller and newer shops that may just be starting out). I root for local record stores and encourage them to do their best. I've been here, Record Swap, and Exile, and I find Record Swap is the best one. Let me start off by saying I did leave with the purchase of two records today. The shop wasn't terrible, but I do think it was lacking a bit. I understand building up a quality stock takes time, but given the amount of time this store had been around, I expected just a little more. Some selections are spot on with the prices, while other selections aren't worth the $5+ as they look like they've been pulled from thrift stores and $1 bins elsewhere. The layout of the store was decent for the size space, but how the stock was "organized" was honestly a bit of a choppy mess. For the size store, I'd honestly shrink down the "new arrivals" spot significantly and put the items where they're supposed to go. This will make browsing so much smoother (only bring in a bigger new arrivals spot when you've got much more merchandise coming in). Do away with the boards you've got taking up a wall. You may have a passion about them, but they don't belong in a record store, nor will people use Google to look you up if they're in the market for a board... it's just not expected to be found in that type of store. Use that space for more music merchandise, which is expected to be found in this store. Move your cash register to the bar that was built into the spot. This makes the extra merchandise ready for sale behind bar moved to another spot and easier to get to. These are just some of the key changes that could made to make this shop 100x better, instead of adding injury to your name, and will help you take off.

If you are looking for a particular vinyl, chances are Vinyl Rescue Project will be able to help…read moreyou.

Nice selection. Friendly staff. Wide range of new and used (not as much used as I had hoped…read morethough).

Conveniently located in downtown Champaign near the Illinois Terminal (Amtrak, MTD buses) and a…read morestone's throw from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus, Exile on Main Street has a fantastic selection of new and previously loved vinyl, CDs, cassette tapes, and more. I recently met the owner, Jeff Brandt, at the store while my partner was on the hunt for Taylor Swift and Charli XCX vinyls. Jeff was immediately attentive and we struck up conversations about Taylor Swift, the positives and areas of improvement downtown Champaign could use, the area's history as a musical mecca, and much more. It was easy to see how much love and sweat equity he's put into the community and the store. An adjacent vintage store has closed but Exile regularly hosts pop-ups, underscoring its community-first vibes. When you're looking for vinyl finds, skip online, Target and chains and support institutions like Exile on Main!

This is the THE record store to visit in Champaign-Urbana. Yeah, there's Record Swap if you want…read moreused classic rock or See You Vinyl with their dozens of records, but Exile is the place to be. The store itself has an interesting layout that promotes exploration and discovery. There's a nice mix of used and new vinyl, (mostly used) CDs, and even some cassettes and VHS tapes. I'd say Exile's strengths are all things indie, major artists from the 90s onward, classic rock, and a bunch of niche stuff. I like to find reissues of 90s and 00s electronic stuff there, and they typically stock new jazz releases from Blue Note and some of the other big labels (not a huge selection, but everything they have is good). Of course, this is just my perception. You'll find each genre well represented. If you don't see what you want, the owner is happy to get it for you. He's a great guy with a deep knowledge of music. He actually has a whole section that he's selling from his personal collection, which is an interesting category. It's like a bunch of great titles that have been out of circulation for a long time. Overall, this is a fun place to find good music. Check it out.