A nice shop with a funny and friendly owner. We spend most of our time (and money) in the recorded…read moremusic part of the store. Definitely worth a visit.

Really glad I finally popped in and checked this place out. Kind of two stores in one, the front…read morepart of the store kind of caters to the hippie crowd. The back of the store, for me, is where the magic happens. Great selection of Vinyl Records, if you're into those things. Carl has a vast knowledge of the music industry and it appears most genres of music. The selection includes some really great hard to find offerings that you aren't going to find at the standard place in Gadsden that sells records. Also, it isn't like what you find at the Antique Malls - there are used options available, but there is also a great selection of stuff that has just been released. Prices are reasonable and in some cases really good. As I was leaving with my finds for the day we had a conversation about some bands we liked. I asked if he would be able to get a record I had been looking for, sure enough it's currently on order and should be arriving soon. Really happy I found out about this place and checked them out. I plan on becoming a regular customer moving forward.

Found this store doing a vinyl record store search. As someone else mentioned, well worth the trip…read more The prices cannot be beat. Great selection. I added to my newly started vinyl record collection. Even scored a Sam Cooke record!! "Yay"

The Spinning Groove in Arab is a hidden gem. Well worth a 2-3 hour drive! This shop is a crate…read morediggers paradise, and the owner is friendly and engaging. There's plenty of O.G. records (rock, R&B, jazz, country) and a nice selection of new vinyl as well.

Bigger store than you think from the outside looking in, and a gem in Five Points area! Pure…read moredefinition of quaint, small, and quiet as you browse selections. Love the old fashioned vibes here and less of the hustle and bustle of larger shops. Staff was very helpful to assist us in finding what we were looking for, and knowledgeable. Prices were higher for used records than another local store, but lower than one we have stopped at out of town, so a good middle ground for sure. And, lots of 2 set record albums too! A sweet surprise that allowed me to go home with two records sets. Support your local business and remember: tomorrow is Record Store Day!

Upon entry of the vinyl shop it was a bit overwhelming. There are so many vinyls, however, this…read moreshop has something for everyone. Great selections of vinyls and cd's. I ended up purchasing a vinyl and two cd's. The man that works here was very helpful in providing direction on where the genres are located. I would definitely visit this location again. Street parking is available.

Absolutely love their customer service! They have one of the best and biggest collections I have…read moreever seen! If you're looking for a vinyl, make this your first stop because odds are, they will have it! I've been going to them for years and that will never change

I came into this store looking for Tyler the creator I was told there was none then I saw a girl…read morewith one being helped by the employee get it. She said she would talk to her manager looking for some but helped someone that asked later before me. Please don't go to this crap store !

BEST music store in the area... by far. Guitars, amps,…read morebass, drums... repairs, and lessons. Also a ton of classic vinyl albums.

Great store, the guy helping us is very knowledgeable, and there's a wonderful set of records…read morealongside beautiful guitars. A lot are special editions.

The best place in town to purchase new and used vinyl (sometimes cds and cassettes as well). If…read moreit's not in stock they'll order it for you. Occasionally they have touring bands playing live in the shop and other fun events. If you need a music fix, this is the place to go.

This place has a decent selection you'll find something here every once in a while. This place is…read morecrazy on rsd, location does play a factor in that but if you want to get what you want you got to get it online the day after or get here at 11pm the day prior. The workers here amazing always ready to help you find something when you need it. Prices aren't always wild just depends on how rare the record you want is. Over all this place isn't bad but the selection could use a tad bit or work.

I bought one book and the person at checkout Natalie was very rude and cocky and shorted me on my…read morechange after she told me that I needed to just hand her the money for my book, even after telling me I had to wait on the manager.

Books-A-Million is the staple big bookstore in smaller towns across Alabama. (I didn't go to my…read morefirst Barnes & Noble until I moved to El Paso)... in general, the two bookstores aren't THAT much different other than the coffee Shoppe. BAM has Joe Muggs instead of Starbucks.. and I'm not gonna lie, I think I like Joe better than the bucks. Any who. This particular store is in the Gadsden Mall as opposed to a stand alone or an outlet shoppe , so it stays pretty busy. It's also a bit small and cramped and because of all that it seems messy and chaotic. It's not a peaceful place to read in a comfy chair while you sip a cup of tea trying to decide which book(s) to buy... But it's good just for perusing the shelves. They have pretty much anything for anyone and any occassion (I do a lot of gift shopping here because books are my favourite gifts to give.) The children's section is pretty big and kid friendly. They have your standard new arrivals/book club/ popular fiction, entertainment section with games and such, lots of bios, a magazine wall, self help, educational, etc. They also keep up with the required reading lists from local schools and keep those in stock so you don't have to search hard. Like I said, anything for anyone. It's not the best, but it's still a bookstore. And that's enough to make me happy.

A little bit off the beaten path in relationship to the other stores that are similar to this one…read more(vintage type stuff). The owner of the store is really nice and an Alabama football fan (Roll Tide!). The place is broken down into a main room, three smaller rooms and a back wall (behind the main room). The main room is more related to furniture type stuff and larger home decor items. My main interest was the back room to the left side. Filled with vinyl, cd's and cassette tapes. Stuff spanning several decades. Some stuff, to be totally honest, probably not that east to come across original editions. Prices might seem a little high, but if you purchase three vinyl records you get 50% off....so there are some good deals to be had. Also, there is a ton of vintage stereo equipment to check out. All in all not a bad place, check them out if you're in the area.

This business looks closed for the duration. They should keep to their posted hours if they are…read moreopen for customers.

The unexpected things that cross our path are always the most special. Live music was sublime and…read morenot even planned on our part! We wondered why the music was so easy to hear from the parking lot, and as we came through the door the atmosphere was cathartic. This is a clean, easy to walk through record store with friendly staff. There are two listening stations complete with headphones and great quality turntables. There are sections for used vinyls including most genres in 12's and 45's, CDs, a photo booth, and comfortable seating to listen to live sessions or as you wait for someone to complete their record adventure journey. It isn't a large store but prices were reasonable. The majority is not alphabetically ordered so part of the experience is finding what you came to find. Enjoy!

Visiting seasick records was a really cool experience. The inventory offers an array of music…read morestyles, in vinyls/cds/cassettes. I came in recently just to look around. I was happy to see that they have a 3.99 clearance section. I ran across some classic/vintage vinyls and I even made a purchase. The store is organize nicely and bright inside. They also have a nice leather sofa to lounge on. Staff were friendly enough but helpful. This was my first visit to Seasick Records. I plan to return in the future.

My hubby and I visited this store yesterday, and it was instant nostalgia; seeing the plethora of…read moreSNES, Sega, N64, NES, and Atari cartridges took me back to the 90's! I felt a bit of an "ebgames" vibe -- before they went TOO commercialized! They carry a lot of comics (that are still in EXCELLENT condition), figurines, controllers, and even newer games as well (like ps4/Switch/etc). We were greeted immediately after walking in and provided a "break down" of where to find everything. The fact that they have old school arcades (which they also allow you to play unlimited for free -- and still have tournaments on) means they are okay with me! Lol! Def glad we found this place! Granted, we only purchased 3 ps2 games, but we still have a ps1, ps2, ps3, N64, and NES so we will DEF be back!

I've been shopping at this store for many years. I've had a few minor problems with them over the…read moreyears--nothing too serious, just minor mistakes with a few video game purchases I've made. Nothing that made me stop shopping there or write a negative review at the time. However, I went in there the other day to look around, and I ended up spotting a Virtual Boy for $400, which is pretty expensive. But I recently received $400 for my birthday, so I figured what the heck and bit the bullet and purchased the system, as it was the only Nintendo system I currently didn't own at the time. The employee even let me briefly try it out, and it seemed to work well, so I bought it. After I got home, I set it up in order to fully test and try it out. However, while testing it, I realized that the right lens only shows a distorted image. However, this is only noticeable when you have your left eye closed. I tried to call the store immediately, but unfortunately they had already closed for the day. So the next day, I called at work and explained the problem with the console that they had sold me. The woman on the phone sounded very understanding and told me to bring it back, as they had a worker there who does repairs. So after work, I drove home, packed up the Virtual Boy, and headed back to the store. I even called and told them that I was on the way, and I was told, "Okay, we'll look at it when you come in." When I arrived, the repair guy plugged the console in and said, "Yeah, I see it's not working. However, there's nothing I can do." Then he called the employee that had sold me the console the previous day, and I explained the situation for a fourth time while the "Repair" guy called the owner. The employee who sold me the unit initially offered me to trade it back into the store, as they would not let me return the unit. I told him no because "I WOULD JUST BE GIVING THEM FREE MONEY AT THAT POINT" The "Repair" guy returned and told me that I have to get it repaired somewhere else, as he can only do basic repairs like battery swaps on cartridges. THAT WOULVE BEEN GREAT TO KNOW THE 2 TIMES I CALLED BEFORE I HEADED TO THE STORE. Anyway, the employee that sold me the unit also got on the phone with the owner and explained the situation. After he was done talking to his boss, he told me, "They can't give me a refund, not even a partial refund, and I couldn't trade it in because it's damaged." I then again explained that they SOLD ME THE UNIT DEFECTIVE BUT YOU CAN ONLY NOTICE IT WHEN YOU CLOSE YOUR LEFT EYE. They both just kept saying that they "tested it" with all the employees and none of them noticed any issues with the unit. Then the guy who sold me the broken unit low-key started blaming me for the damage, saying that "I could have damaged it on the way home yesterday, as the console is very fragile." And I'm just standing there thinking to myself, "No way he genuinely said something so RETARDED. He gotta be rage baiting. If a simple car ride is enough to damage the unit, would it not make sense that the person that drove to the store to originally trade the unit in to them damaged it? Therefore, it was already damaged before I purchased it." He then told me "that there's not much they could do," which is pretty much the nice way of saying "piss off." I then asked, "Since you can't do much, what can you do?" and he replied by saying, "What do you want?" I asked if I could get a discount on the item or a partial refund, as $400 is a lot of money to pay for a defective item. He told me "no," so I asked again, "What can you do then?" and he replied with "pretty much nothing." The employee's rage bait is starting to work and is genuinely pissing me off at this point, so I replied, "Why would you say there's not much you can do if you can't do nothing at all?" WHY EVEN TELL ME TO BRING THE UNIT BACK IN IF YOU CAN LITERALLY DO NOTHING DESPITE BEING INFORMED OF THE PROBLEM WITH THE UNIT TWICE BEFORE I EVEN GOT THERE. In the end the "Repair" guy clearly wanted me gone so he begrudgingly filled out a punch card and handed it to me 15% off my next purchase pretty much saying next time you come in you can pay less to get scammed