Went in to browse their movies selection and I was so surprised by this unassuming shop. I came in…read moreon a rainy day, and it was so cozy to be in here looking through their collection. They have a huuuge catalog of music and movies in different formats. Could easily spend an hour here! They're currently running a 50% off promo on everything. There aren't many places with character and charm like this place. Check it out! You never know what gems you'll find.

The owner is an incredibly nice, conscientious, thoughtful guy. Great deals and extensive selection…read moreof vinyl, cds, tapes, and posters.

Came here killing some time between shifts in the area and what a cool little shop that takes you…read moreback to the mid 2000's and prior. There is wall to wall media of music both CD's/cassettes, DVD's movies- including box sets of shows. Some of which are new or are in great condition. It's a relatively small shop but it's packed with so much media, you could spend a bit of time here if you're looking for something specific or even if you're browsing. It's just on the other side of 405 but still considered part of Totem Lake. What's nice is Vortex would be considered a small business, I mean what other major retailer these days buys and sells physical media like this presently? furthermore, I'm all for the preservation of physical media with so much of everything going digital now. If I'm looking for something in particular and need it for my DVD or CD player, I'll probably try here and perhaps you should too.

Vintage CD's, DVD's, records, laser discs, and all other types of physical media. This is one of my…read morefavorite record stores, and I can only speak for the records. Seattle record shops are often picked over, so come over here to find treasures and better pricing. They also have the new records here too, and vinyls seem to be priced according to quality as you can find the same vinyls priced differently. Selection is great without being impossible to browse through. The owner is pretty friendly. There's also nice ambient music playing in the background (on a record player, of course). I bought some records where the album cover was very worn, so I wasn't expecting much but miraculously they played without any noise. Amazing!

Probably one of the best selections of records in the area. They excel in that department for sure…read more However, my experience on my last visit was not to be ignored. I returned a record as it was skipping right on the first track. None of my other records that I bought previously not only from here, but from other record stores did not have that issue. I spoke to a man that I think was a manager or something, I was explaining what happened and he immediately judged my record player for being on the cheap end that's why my record was skipping. He asked another question if my speakers were built in, as that can also cause it to skip? I'm not new to this. But to use my record player as an excuse to why the record was skipping was insulting. I told him that none of my other records were doing it, so they need to replace it, in which they did. Guess what? The new copy DID NOT SKIP! So that crosses off my record player as the reason. I did not appreciate that kind of talk. Will I be back? Yes, I think so. But that left a bad taste in my mouth.

Silver Platters NORTH is always a stop when in the Alderwood Mall area. Huge selection of cd's &…read morelp's to browse through . My collection is huge yet I always managed to find something interesting to grab. Like Alice In Chain LP BURT ! Still amazing today as it was in the 90's when I bought it then on cd... Now behind the counter space is some rare items. Nice thing is the staff can locate you items to pre order or from another store so don't hesitate to test their skill and knowledge. And last but not least you'll always find a great value in the used merchandise. Some of the coolest stuff now is used and some of that stuff you can flip on EBay ! Just don't share that data.. Anyways LOVE SILVER PLATTERS!

We call them up and ask if they have a movie to hold for us and they always seem to be a real easy…read moreway to buy movies cds or anything you like in there store!

YES, I want my heavy metal and Platters satisfies my cerebral needs. If need the latest in music…read moreI'll head to Silver Platters to load up on cd's or lp's for my collection. Plus it's an exceptional outlet for purchasing used music or selling music your not enthused about anymore. About every 6 months I purge and drop off a box and grab store credit for my next binge shopping experience. For the movie buffs well they have a well stocked area of new & used movies and tv shows on dvd & Blu ray. Keep in mind your supporting a local business and real music enthusiasts who work the counters. Amazon does not share the knowledge of the staff or can share with you information on new music. This is why you shop at SILVER PLATTERS! Frank B give this a 5 star rating and it shows!

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.

A friendly staff and a large variety of constantly changing wares to check out. Great parking and…read moreeasy to find. I will definitely be back often.

This place is so freaking cute!! Super 90s!! They have the cutest little gachapons and most of them…read moreare only 25cents! Everything was reasonably priced and the workers here were so kind! Let me mention as well, as soon as I walked in, it smelled like fruit loops! 10/10 will be coming back.

Whenever I go to the farmers market, it's always a must to check this place out! Reasonable prices…read moreon records and the selection is very, very interesting! I have purchased a good amount of records here and the staff has been very friendly!

Great record store with a healthy indie vibe and nice employees. Excellent selection of new and old…read morereleases. Prices are equivalent to other shops in the area.

Quite a selection of old and new vinyl in this lovely establishment in the CapHill area. I enjoyed…read morebrowsing through thousands of vinyl records! Always look in the dollar bin outside! I found a few gems there!

This record store made my list of "Must Go-To" spots when I came back through Seattle for a work…read moretrip. I did not realize this was my 2nd time at Spin Cycle until I walked in. This Texas girl was happy to be back here as I found some really great gems while digging here. Pricing here is fair but I was not expecting to really come under what I wanted to spend here because I was able to find a few albums I had on my Discogs Want List at half price. One of the records I was able to find was an early 1990's copy of a Beastie Boys LP. I held on to that record so tight as I continued my browsing. I was able to walk out with an early pressing of Pacific Northwesterners / riot grrl band Sleater-Kinney. I took so good care of these records as I flew back with them to bring them home with me to Austin. Staff here was friendly and super cool. I saw several people come in to sell things and they navigated that sale with checking me out super efficiently. The area was cool to hop around too. Thanks for the fun browsing! I will definitely be back when I am back up this way again.

Heaven for the ones who love books and reading. A very cozy and comfy place to read or pick up a…read morebook. Very beautiful reading area upstairs. The owner was very nice and welcoming. My family will definitely be back again.

My dad and I came in today and we felt welcomed the minute we walked in. The owner asked us how she…read morecould help us and enjoyed looking at her great selection of books. We purchased a book, but the best part is how she treated my eighty year old dad with such kindness. It really made my day and glad we stopped.

I only checked out the records part of the store, but they also sell and buy Legos. They also have…read morea minor section with CD's and clothes (band T's), but the focus is on records. Vinyl selection is organized, and most of them are graded and priced accordingly. Just a note that I only picked up NM (Near Mint) records for older records, but grading seems a little too generous here as one of the records had many visible scratches when you hold it under the light and you can hear them when playing (for comparison, I don't see NM grading as common in other record shops). I picked up a handful of records here. The staff is knowledgable and friendly, and atmosphere is nice with light pop songs playing in the background. It seems they also have vinyl listening sessions too. Check out the staff picks and local sections as well as the bargain bin for some interesting selections.

I can only speak about the lego part of the store…read more The hours are limited, so do check the schedule before you go. This place is great. They purchase and sell lego sets, including older sets that are very hard to source. The oldest I've seen was from 1980, to give you an idea. Most are contemporary or from the 2010s, of course. The prices are very fair. An out of print set might go for a few bucks more than its original retail price if it isn't super rare. The owner isn't trying to gouge you and she's very open about her pricing policy. The owner is a font of knowledge about all things lego. She's extremely dedicated: she verifies every used set for integrity (and replaces missing bricks), she guarantees completeness for any set you buy, she'll source lego sets for you, she'll hold sets for you at the cash, and answer every which question you have. She's also very personable. The store attracts teens, families and adult collectors.