Stinkweeds is a cool record shop that you should stop by if you're in the area. They have a great selection, and the staff are kind and friendly! Be sure to check out some of their in-store events; they also share local concerts and such to be in the know. Parking can be found in the back. +great selection +friendly staff read more

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My brother and I spent a good hour looking and listening to records. Service & selection was great, fun place!

The most ideal record store! Not too large of a space, up to date with new releases, fair prices and easy to navigate. Everything is clearly labeled and organized in different media sections. This was my 2nd time here and I've only ever had good interactions with the workers. Whether you're shopping or browsing it's a great way to spend your time. Wish I could give a bonus star for the inclusion of local Phoenix bands in their own section I think it's a great touch. I highly recommend giving this store a try! read more

Stinkweeds is one of the top vinyl record shops in the AZ area! This spot has a back parking lot with a decent amount of spots. Inside, they have a pretty spacious setup with records neatly organized by genre and artists. Their records are priced fairly and they have records in both used and new condition. All of the staff here are very friendly and welcoming. I definitely spent a good hour or so crate digging here. I came up empty today but will definitely be back next time I am in the area! read more

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Eclectic versus robust in music / media inventory. It's okay if you like the niche they serve, I guess. Tough to get into / out of for access if you are driving, plus a small shared parking lot. If you haven't tried Zia Records, try them, then decide for yourself if you like Stinkweeds. read more

Stinkweeds is such a cool little record store. My bf showed me this place a couple years ago and we love to stop by every now and then, even if we're not looking for anything in particular. They have good vibes, good music playing, nice employees, and everything is organized so nicely. If you follow their instagram, you can keep up with events they host like listening parties and signings. Today, I bought this Thee Sacred Souls album for $25. read more

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I loved Stinkweeds. Lot's of niche indie artists I don't see often in record stores. Super friendly staff. Reasonable prices.

Friendly, easygoing staff that greets you when you walk in but also lets you wander around on your own, and is there for any questions or recommendations. They're honest and not "aloof/rude" like maybe some other record shops can come off as. Nice people and fair trade-in values on records if you decide to sell some there. Clean shop, well-organized, great selection of many genres new and old, as well as vinyl accessories etc. They have 45 record singles, as well. If you're into jazz, they have all the latest reissues of Blue Notes, Prestige, Verve etc, which is amazing as those albums are legendary and the reissues are high quality. Overall a fun place to visit and feel like you belong. Great customer service , no attitudes, great selection of records new and old, and easy parking. Love Stinkweeds! read more

Fantastic local record store that sells records, tapes, and cds -- as well as shirts. The service is excellent.

I've been to Stinkweeds twice now, and I'm really impressed by both the selection and the service. I ended up wanting to trade a record I'd previously purchased, and Dario was super cool about asking my taste and helping me find something totally new to me. Stephane Grappelli was a great recommendation. They have records for as little as $4, and some of those have already become favorites. read more

I love this record store. I've been shopping here for more than 15 years. The curated collection is excellent and the mix of new & used albums always has me finding something new or a surprising classic. read more

Love this shop! I've been in a few times to find gifts for music lovers in my life... Always leave happy and appreciate the service they provide. On this last occasion I needed to get a needle for a record player that I bought there and they were very helpful and sold me the right one. Will be back! read more

Best record store this side of the Cuyamaca Mountains. Been seeing Lindsay and Kimber here since the 90s and the team is unmatched. They go out of their way for amazing service via social media, phone call or the best way, which is one on one in person. Can't breathe the price because it goes straight into our local pockets. They never make you feel silly or dumb for asking questions, and that's the sign of genuine community. read more

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BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE ON PLANET EARTH! Go here. I'm being so serious, this is not a friend of the shop - this a real customer, just like you, a 1st time visitor today. They were so friendly and helpful, left happier than I came in WITHOUT the record I was hoping to find. Gave me expert advice to fix the pressure on my needle and fix the skipping on some of my favorite tracks. The selection was pretty impressive, not the biggest shop - but very good value in the new arrivals! I cannot wait to come back. read more

I love this place! I needed to invest in a really good turntable and speakers, and I got great advice without pushy sales tactics from (I am bad with names but I think his name was Darius or Dario or something like that?). I was also happily surprised when I inquired about my all-time favorite album and he took my name and said they'd call if it came in - and they did. They held it a few days and now I can hear my tunes in the best method and how the artist intended it. Robert Smith, my hero, would be proud. I go there periodically and everyone is totally cool and the music is always good. They have a great selection, even some fantastic vintage gems (I now have Kenny Rogers' Gambler for $5!). If you love music, Stinkweeds is the place. If you don't love music, why are you even looking at this review? read more

I love this little place I would rather choose it over tracks and wax just a couple laps East or just around the corner. My first Vinyl coming out of here about 2 months ago was Pete Rock and CL smooth Mecca and the soul brother read more

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Trying to support local record stores during these times and had a great time browsing Stinkweeds! The shop is small but packed with all kinds of records, CDs, cassettes, and even a few books. They have a nice stock of 7"s. Two staff members were there to help but gave you your space and were friendly. During COVID you have two options to shop: curbside pick up or booking a private appointment. For a $10 deposit (that comes off your total) you get 45 mins for you and up to two others to browse during a set time. It was awesome! Not only do you have the shop to yourself but you are staying safe. Masks are required, social distancing is enforced, and hand sanitizer is provided. It was nice to feel a little normal browsing again. I'd definitely recommend checking them out and will return, COVID or not. Thanks Stinkweeds! read more

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Local independent record store worth a visit. Recently renovated. Nice new refresh. Did like the old patio but oh well Decent selection of vinyl as well as some cds and even cassettes. Im very particular and have been to the best record stores in the world but if I look I can find something of interest. Dont expect too much. But hell its my local record store and I will definitely support their effort. I would recommend this shop to everyone. Probably my fave for the Phoenix area but hey its Phoenix so. Support your local record store read more

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The best record store I have been to in such a long time! I wish I lived close so I could frequent this place, but we were just driving through on a road trip when we stumbled on Stinkweeds. They have such a wide selection of great music and it was hard to walk out of there without buying the whole place! Although the store is small, it is packed with essentials. Great digs and decent prices! We might have to make a special trip to Phoenix just to visit this record store again. We especially loved the boxes of free vinyls on the way out and grabbed a few. Highly recommend this record store if you're in the area! I'm sure they will have something you're looking for or something you didn't know you needed. read more

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I really love swinging in here anytime I'm in Phoenix. The workers are always incredibly helpful and friendly, and I like that they have a little of everything. Definitely caters to the alt/indie rock scene which is my jam, so I appreciate it. I like that they also have cool merch to buy, as well as record players and accessories. I wasn't able to find the artist I wanted there but the selection seems to rotate pretty quickly. Cool spot! read more

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I was happy to learn that this local record store sells tickets to three local venues: The Rebel Lounge, Valley Bar, and Rhythm Room. I heard about a certain South London anarcho punk band from the 80's touring and coming to the Rebel Lounge, and I wanted physical tickets! Well this is where you get them! You could say that Stinkweeds is like those venues box office, the employee even informed me of how many tickets were left for sale! I'll going to the Rhythm Room for a show too so I'll be back for more tickets very soon. They even have local posters up about related music and dancing events around town - even learned there's a place to learn swing dancing, can't wait to go there! Great local shop promoting other local places, and YAY for traditional physical stub tickets! Screw eprinted tickets. As for the actual products, they have a vinyl collection, CD collection, cassette collection, record players, t-shirts for adults, band onesies for infants, and more! Come in and take a look, it's worth a visit! read more

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Vast selection of artists even a-lot niche ones. Atmosphere is great. Some of the albums were cheaper than other local places. Workers were very helpful in finding the boxset I was looking for. read more

I've been a loyal Stinkweeds customer since back in the Tempe days. Kimber & co have kept independent music alive in Phoenix on so many levels. I try to buy new releases from here rather than online if I can, and tend to walk out with a little something extra from the used bin. The variety of music they serve up to the community is spot on - from whatever they call "alternative" nowadays to local, jazz and beyond. But, don't expect to get the latest Top 40 hits here (does that even exist anymore?). They have a good balance between new & used, vinyl & CD (and even cassettes!). The prices for new releases are reasonable/comparable with the Big River, and the used selection is well curated. Parking can be a pain sometimes, but I can usually find a spot unless there's an event going on. The staff are always real helpful too. They seem to go out of their way to not be the stereotypical snooty indie record store clerks. I also appreciate the white board with upcoming concerts and new releases on it. And you can get tickets for local shows here too! I know business is rough in the music industry, but hopefully enough people still appreciate vinyl (and CDs) to keep Stinkweeds on the Phoenix map! read more

Nice little spot if you are searching for that smaller local music shop. As a vinyl collector I found their selection to be decent. My car is an 80s classic and therefore, still has a working cassette player so I found some sweet-ass gems. I am sure that not many people have Stryper as a music choice lingering in their vehicle. The staff was friendly but not overly friendly which I prefer; nothing more annoying than people bothering you when you're trying to look at merch. Overall, nice joint. read more

Honest to Hashem this is my favorite place in all of Phoenix; the ownership and staff are wonderful, very cool, have wide range of tastes and expertise, and more than anything are genuinely kind people who care about their fellow humans. Products are awesome, they will help you track down anything they don't have. Really just the best and I am super glad they keep this brick and mortar record store going. It's invaluable. read more

Bought two records here that were marked "very light scratches." Upon opening them at home in Washington, it's clear Stinkweeds staff has no idea what light scratches are. Here it is: Light scratches are surface only that do not affect play. Deep scratches go through the grooves and cause loud pops. Both records had several deep scratches, easily felt with a nail. Both records are throw-aways. Kids, I know a lot of you think records should sound scratchy with pops and ticks, and that many of you for whatever insane reason think this is great. It isn't. read more

It's a small store, they didn't have what my daughter was looking for, but the staff was friendly. They greeted us when we walked in and said goodbye when we left. read more

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Rude customer service, greeted every caucasian customer that walked in but not us, felt like they didn't want us in there and overall do not recommend, was going to buy a few records but ultimately decided i'd rather spend my money elsewhere read more

A wonderful neighborhood record store with deep shelves and friendly folks since 1987 - wow! The vibe here is cool, but not pretentious and the prices are cheaper than LA/NY... definitely worth a stop if you're visiting. Great comic book shop close by, as well as the light rail, so you've really got it all! Found this awesome Canonball Adderly LP for just $3.99. What a gem, just like this place! Thanks Stinkweeds. read more

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One of the greatest record stores in the country, if not the world. Hands down, top 5, no lie.

It's got a weird name but really it's a really rad place to buy records, CDs, and music stuffs. The kind of specialize in indie, but they probably got what you want or you're doing it wrong. read more

Oh Stinkweeds Record Exchange? Just one of my favorite record stores ever! The selection of Jazz .. Coltrane in particular is out of this world! I almost never find Coltrane albums anywhere else besides my hometown.. Baltimore, MD, but this one always have at least one. Lots of Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder and Jimi Hendrix. I've been searching for Stevie's "Hotter Than July" and James Brown "The Big Payback" albums for quite a while. I did not find them in Stinkweeds but my gut tells me I will :) read more

A refreshing old-school record store that reminds us, in the days of iTunes and mp3's, that music is first and foremost about friends and community. Sure it is a tad cramped, but that is because it is chock-full of indie music goodness (along with a selection of some high quality mainstream tracks). However, in my opinion, more important that event the cd's and vinyl for sale, are the knowledgeable staff and patrons, who are sure to steer you to what you are looking for (even if you didn't know it when you walked in). It is also a great space to find out about, and buy tickets for local live music. They also have a wide selection of cool magazines (not just music oriented), t-shirts and posters. read more

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This is the place to go for tickets for Crescent Ballroom and Valley Bar. If you want to purchase tickets before hand and dont want to pay a six dollar service this is place to go. You do need to pay cash and there is a one dollar fee. But thats a five dollar savings per ticket. I was also inquiring about a record player and the lady working was very helpful and informative. They also have a great selection of vinyls. I am stoked to get a record player so i can start building my vinyl collection. read more

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The boys are into vinyls lately and have been on the hunt for some great finds, I stumbled upon Stinkweeds and knew I had to take them there! We weren't disappointed! Stinkweeds has a great selection of music to choose from and not just in records, they have cassette tapes, cds & some dvds too! You could spend hours in this little shop just checking everything out, I also learned they buy your used CD's & LP's . Maybe if that day comes that I want to release my 90's collection of CDs I will tote them down to Stinkweeds haha. If you're looking for some cool music go give Stinkweeds a try! read more

Staff is incredible during pandemic. Lindsay has a short list of items I'm looking for and she emails me when they're available. Puts them on hold for me for curbside pickup. Customer service is aces! You'll miss stores like this if they go under, and Jeff Bezos already has a trillion of our dollars. So support them now when they need us most!! read more

I've always known stinkweeds to be a great place. However, I just bought a record player and I went there with high hopes, but was very disappointed. I don't know if they got a shipment of records during the heat of the summer...but this place has an issue. I bought a record and drove straight home with it. It was so badly warped I had to return it. I was issued store credit and went back two weeks later with my boyfriend to pick out another record together. We used our store credit for an MGMT record.... and again it's warped. It's not nearly as warped as the first one, but we still can't listen to it. Seriously annoyed with this place and will never go again. I will never recommend anyone to go here either. read more

Stop downloading music!!! Okay...maybe that's asking too much. But, remember when you liked albums...like entire albums? Music used to be so good that you would put on a record and commit to it for an entire side...maybe even both!!! While there is music for driving, music for working out, music for parties...there should be a place for music in the home that compliments the environment instead of dominating; which is the perfect place for vinyl. While cooking. While eating. While reading. There are genres that just fit this niche. Maybe some Stan Getz Jazz. Maybe some Peter Tosh Reggae. Maybe some Mogwai electronica. Sure, you know all Clapton's Sunshine of Your Love, but have you listened to the whole record? You know how many Beatles songs don't get played at birthday party's or on documentaries? Tons!!! Vinyl is for those who mine for music, to find that vein that leads to songs that no one else is listening to and so they get to just be yours...at least it feels that way. Why Stinkweeds? Well, it's all about the music. You're not having to deal with a bunch of burnouts playing Magic the Gathering, or the cast of Big Bang Theory haggling over a vintage Nintendo 64. It's just about music, and the people who work there are exactly who you want curating your collection. It may sound silly, but the record store is a place where you can take the whole family and share something universal about yourselves...the love of great music. read more

Stinkweeds is the place! Forever a favorite. If you have the chance, see a live set here. read more

Stinkweeds - Where else in Phx are you finding the dedication to culture like this? - Music & DVDs Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

They say, good things come in small packages, like Tiffany boxes and Asians. Stinkweeds is also a stellar example of this.. Its definitely not the biggest music store in the valley, but its certainly got the most charm. Endless supplies of Indie Records, old and new, and they carry tons of albums and vinyl that I haven't been able to find in other stores. If they don't have what you are looking for, they will special order it for you, and once its been received they will promptly let you know.. I know this because they just called me, to tell me my selection was in.. which reminded me that I needed to review these wonderful people. The staff here are awesome.. totally knowledgeable with their music and also at recommending artists to fit your taste.. I went home with over $70 of music the other day.. 2 artists of which I hadn't heard of but ended up loving. Whether you're looking for new or used, they WILL have what you're looking for, and if not, they will make it happen anyway.. and all reasonably priced, maybe even a little cheaper than other stores I've been in. And if you're lucky, you might catch a free show outside their entrance like I did! See, bigger isn't always better.. not in the case anyway ;o) read more