Jerry's Records made me fall in love with my record player. I couldn't have asked for a better…read morestore to help me build my collection. I can always find something I'm interested in for $10 or less. Jerry's is a third place to me. It's a must visit every time I'm back in Pittsburgh! Jerry's is estimated to have over 500,000 records. Here's what I've learned from my two years in Pittsburgh to help sort through the collection: 1. Best sellers are located upfront. Normally there's a few of each artist: The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Rush, Aerosmith, and many more. Price range between $20-60 2. For people starting out, Jerry's has a lot of well known albums and artists for $7-8 a record. Common finds: Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Santana, REO Speedwagon, Jefferson Starship/Jefferson Airplane, Elton John, STYX, and Chicago. 3. Huge Christmas selection in the $3-20 range. They likely have what you're looking for. My boyfriend's mom was looking for Christmas with Mitch for many years. She found 8 copies at Jerry's Records in less than 15 minutes. 4. There's a large Broadway and musical soundtrack section tucked in the corner down the first hallway on the right. Normally they are about $5-15. 5. Before checking out, look at the record and sleeve for damages. From experience, most priced above $7 play really well. They may have a few crackles, but a quick wash takes most of that away. Things in the $3 range are risky.

Excellent selection and friendly knowledgeable staff. Could be a dangerous place without a spending…read morelimit!!!

My girlfriend was charged $40 for 4 Shirley temples because apparently they didn't have a button on…read morethe kiosk to ring up shirley temples, they could only charge for $10 drinks. That's unacceptable and she was most likely given a $7 value of grenadine at best. I'm sure if they needed to they could have created a custom item and set the pricing but this business instead decided to prey and take advantage on someone who was too Kind to disagree and refuse the order. Shame!

A record store, a bar, and a coffee shop under one roof! What more could you want?! I got into…read morevinyls a few months back and luckily for me I found The Government Center! I've become somewhat of a frequent flyer, trying to make it weekly. When I do I have a routine and have found some absolute classics for an unbelievable value. The staff and service is great whether I'm in the record store or in the bar the staff is always friendly and helpful. Sometimes just end up talking with the staff long after I checked out. I've gotten some great hauls at great prices. I've left there with 7 albums for $76, also have spent $50 on 1 album. The actual number of albums in the store isn't as large as some other places in the city, with that being said it's a good thing because the store isn't filled with vinyls no one wants. Quality over quantity never matters here. Which makes going through the selection so much less overwhelming than some places I've been, especially if you're newer in the vinyl world. I've been to almost every record store in Allegheny County. The Government Center is definitely in my Top 3, and it's not 2 or 3. S/O Walter and Baby I forgot to mention in my original review. Aforementioned the record store is attached to a bar. To be able to drink a few beers while you look at records, the vibes here are immaculate.

This is a fantastic record store!!! I rarely find what I'm looking for, but I did today!! The…read moreprices weren't outrageous either. Plenty of street parking and staff was super friendly. I had a great vibe the minute I entered the store. I can't wait to return ...

Carefully organized store for vinyl records and more. Their Jazz collection is amazing, and they…read morehave lots of albums by local Jazz musicians. They sell both newly pressed vinyl and vintage. Best of all the staff is knowledgeable and helpful in helping you find what you are looking for. There are things here that are available nowhere else. They have many things arriving each week.

A good selection of vinyl and friendly staff. My only complaint is that they are slow with trade…read moreins. It took 2 hours to go through all my stuff where it should have take maybe 45 minutes. Besides that it's a good location and I'd do business with them anytime.

The workers were very polite and attentive I highly recommend this Exchange due to its proximity to…read moretransportation

We were visiting from out of state and found Phantom via Yelp. The guys working we're very kind,…read moreknowledgeable, and personable. I felt they had a great selection.

Let me start by saying I don't know anything about comics, but my boyfriend loves them. I stopped…read morein with a list of titles, and the guys at the desk were able to help me find all of them within minutes. The store is huge and seems to have a great selection, so their help was very much appreciated. The prices all seemed reasonable, and the staff was really friendly and explained the options I had. Will definitely be stopping by again :)

Four levels - yep, FOUR - of nostalgia!! Such a terrific collection of games, books, tapes, CD's,…read morefigurines, posters, comics, vinyl, collectibles, etc. you would be hard pressed not to find something that doesn't make you go, "I remember this!" Each level has different elements. There's stairs, as well as an elevator to access all levels. Prices seem reasonable for the things that they offer. Everything is well kept and in protective sleeves, etc to preserve it from getting worn. Every employee was pleasant and friendly. Not sure about parking as we walked. But, it's super close to the Heinz History Center so could easily walk from there. Well worth a visit!!

Eide's truly is a store with something for everyone! From comics to records, even toys and antiques…read morethere is a huge selection of items here to look at! There are multiple floors at Eide's and you can take the stairs but there is an elevator. Their floors are organized by the type of item they sell on that floor. For example, one floor is records, another is comics, toys, and action figures, so it's pretty simple to find the right direction if you're looking for something specific. The staff is also very kind and helpful. During my most recent trip I was browsing the first floor and found one of my favorite books from my childhood! It was only $5 and I couldn't pass it up. You just never know what you'll find here, but I can guarantee if you look hard enough you'll find some gems!

Remember when you used to dream spend your allowance on games, toys, and figurines to decorate your…read moreroom because you wanted to showcase your passions and celebrate the fun things of your life... Why did that stop for you? Walking into the Exchange takes you through generations of different collections and endless shelves of cool games. It is basically like walking through a real life eBay. They buy collections to resell back to the public. It makes every excursion different as you never know what may have been sold to the store and what new things may be out on the floor. The place is always super organized. The staff is very attentive... even to alway greet you on your way in and out. Everything is kept clean to make it simple to look through thousands of items. I'd recommend setting aside more time than you think... because you for sure will spend more time in here than expected!

Located on Rt 22 in the heart of Monroeville in the Jonnet Plaza. A nice spot recently moved into a…read morebigger location but still in the same plaza. There's a wide variety of new and vintage collectibles. From comic books to costumes, a little bit of everything for a variety of collectors tastes. They have a huge collection of Funko Pops, video games, action figures, cd's, dvd's, and even musical instruments. Definitely a good stop for any collector that needs to find that set collection finishing piece. Helpful and friendly staff are there to help with any questions you may have. I'll definitely return soon to dig deeper into the vast collections to buy something I don't really need, haha. Stop in whenever you're looking to gift that hard to buy for person on your gift list!

Such a great local record store! The staff is very knowledgable and approachable. The inventory is…read morewell organized, they have a really nice selection of both old and new records (both in terms of release date and condition). The prices are fair and on par with what we've seen in other record stores and online! They also sell AV equipment and accessories, so it's not solely records being sold. In speaking with one of the staff members, it seems as though they are more than happy to special order any specific albums upon request, which is so nice! I strongly recommend stopping by, and cannot wait to return for more music!

Love this place! Great vibe, knowledge, and super helpful! Selection is deep. I've purchased new…read moreequipment, new vinyl, and used vinyl in excellent shape.

--Location/Parking-- Located in a college town part on the…read moreoutskirts of Pittsburgh. I only saw street parking, but caters to the college crowd. --Ambience-- Shelves and shelves of old-school media. Great of physical media buff, which is well stocked and recommend if you are into video games. --Service/Staff-- Staff was friendly with the usual entrance greeting. I didn't purchase anything so I didn't have much interaction with the staff. --Products/Service-- Varies depending on the location and inventory in stock. --Capacity-- Indoors can hold 15-20 people, which can be tight. I don't recommend coming here with any big luggage or bags because of bumping into inventory or damaging anything in the store. --Overall-- Great for treasure hunting your physical media or video game buffs.

The only best worker that worked at the exchanges on used Carson Street at the time when I was a…read morekid was Will. He was honestly one of the best workers other workers yes and no some of them did their jobs and some of them didn't would I recommend people to sell things at the exchange? It depends on what the item is.

Loved the vibes firstly!!! The owners were truly so sweet. They were actually so humble and so kind…read morethey were recommending other places for me to check out and just so welcoming and warm. They're taking the whole Covid thing serious. One of my faves I'll definitely be back!

Sparkledragon's has a little something for everyone and I mean everyone. I have bought countless…read moreitems for family friends and co-workers. Joyce is an amazing shopkeeper. Regardless of my mood when I enter I always come out smiling. I also love all of the different events she hosts to bring people together. She truly is a gem hiding in Beechview.