Visiting from outta town and decided to scope this place out. Pretty much everything I love about music shopping. Ancient promo poster on the walls (remember when labels would actually send out promotional material?). Easy to browse LPs and CDs. Good prices. Friendly guy behind the counter. Great selection of new and used product. If I move to Santa Rosa this will be my go to shop. read more

Really cool vintage looking store that carries tapes, cds, and vinyls. Lots of fun posters and decor. Staff was really helpful. We happened to be there on Record Day and it was super busy but cool vibes because they had a DJ. Records seemed a bit expensive but great that there was a pretty big selection of things to choose from. read more

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Great used music store, its been here forever. A LOT of genres packed in about 1,200sf. It's fun to look at everything but today I was looking for Blues & found a few. Just go look & be surprised by what you find. OH! And I scored a free button! It made my day! read more

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This store has been the go to place for CDs, records and tapes for many years. The new owners appear to be carrying the tradition forward. A great place for browsing, searching or ordering. A Sonoma County tradition. read more

I called and was fortunate to get Lee on the phone. He was so very helpful. I was looking for something specific and he was more than willing to take the time to help me find exactly what I was looking for. I haven't been able to see my grandson for over a year due to the Pandemic as he is only 18 months old. What I want to be able to do is go outaide his window and teach him some songs to sing as he has not yet spoken. I am hoping for us to get to know each other and for him to enjoy our socially distanced visits. Lee is making this possible as he found the perfect CD of kids songs! He was so nice, and very helpful. I am really so very grateful! They have a wonderful selection on just about every type of I highly recommend The Next Record Store And offer my sincere thanks to Lee! read more

Why they are listed at the top for buying old vinyl records is misprinted as it should be at the top for not buying them. I took my old vinyl in. He started out with how he might have bought them if the box was in good shape. Yeah. It was old and dusty. But when you open it. The original owner had an alphabetical order list of all of them. And history of them. He just laughed that off. Grabbed a few in the middle and started shuffling through them like a deck of cards. Discarding them on the counter one at a time. Now mind you. Each of these records were stored in this box with its own little sleeve and sheet of paper separating them to protect them . He put them all together record in record and sifted through a few that way, while I cringed watching them being scratched up. He told me Sorry. I got lots of old vinyl here. Not much demand for them I can't give you anything. But if you want to leave them here that's okay. I told him all the ones in the back of the box still have original sleeves. And at least one is autographed. He said yeah. Doubt they could get anything for them . But I could leave them. I drove their on my last tank of gas in desperate need of money, because I lost my last family member, and was now living in my truck,with three dogs and a bird. Because after final expenses and couldn't even pay the blood sucking funeral home off. Couldn't afford a house alone. Of course I didn't tell him any of that. I just left. Went to my truck and cried. I still have them and I'd rather use them as coasters or frisbees than leave them there. Bad experience all around. I can tell when someone is playing me for a dummy and thinks great some more free retail for my store .I'm no expert but did some research before going in. And not expecting to get rich or not near what they are worth. I realize they are there to make a profit. If they wasn't worth anything to him. Why did he repeat again as I was leaving with them, to leave them there and he would take them off my hands.. I'm thinking to myself how satisfying it would be to turn around and wipe the smile off his face with the crappy,dusty old box full of useless records, and say okay great! But I refrained myself and just chuckled to myself as I left PUTZ. read more

Great unexpected selection of good underground metal and punk records. It would be really cool if the sold metal shirts to boot.

Great selection of new and used, lots of Bay Area vinyl you can't generally find in other record stores

Went here to buy a copy of the Christmas Jug Band latest album "Live from the West Pole." I asked a clerk behind the counter if he had any copies and he quickly strode over to the section, leafed through what they had and said "No were sold out" and then promptly went back to what he was doing. While I'm grateful that he assisted me, I guess I had expectations that he would've been a bit more interactive with me in trying to track down this album. Or at least provide information on when they might get more copies in. This is a neat, funky store with employees to match, but I was underwhelmed by my experience here. read more

This place is more legendary than myself Selling local concert tickets of Bay Area events for over 25 years!! I have never bought my music any place else besides here. Hullo RECORDS. This is the only store with vinyl around here. Down-home good time just being in the store, ... not to mention the music that has lasted through so many memories and great years. Asked to find your music or reference your search they will-kindly take the time to find anything and everything you would ever need. Not to mention this place is A good old fashion "support a local business hub" Right around the corner from community market Also a Santa Rosa gem They know how to sell music at the right price. And:) I often leave with 5 or 6 CD's at one time. Music the only non-addictive substance without any side effects with a feeling that lasts forever! Check it out today read more

Wide variety as well as prices. Rarities in the $1 and .50 sections. Was pretty busy today so the clerks didn't really mingle much or check on customers. Will be back periodically to check their new arrivals. read more

If you think vinyl&CDs are obsolete, think again- https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2018/03/23/cds-vinyl-are-outselling-digital-downloads-for-the-first-time-since-2011/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.7bfd5f15cd67 Vinyls&CDs are making a comeback, and you can find an abundance of both in this quirky little Santa Rosa store. The Last Record Store is part of a hippie/hipster mini "mall" with Community Market&Gaia's Garden. The walls are covered with posters, the shelves teem with rarities. It's an embarrassment of riches. The owners know their music. They're always good for recommendations. The store is sensory overload. They have music playing, there's music all around. Be mindful of the parking restrictions, since one could easily spend hours here. It's slightly dirty, everything seems to have a layer of dust, but overall, a fun whimsical Santa Rosa business. Santa Rosa, the destination for "extinct" media. Interesting trivia- Last Record Store is across the street from Video Droid that is, sadly, closing :( read more

This place has always been one I avoid. Rude staff high prices. My wife's co worker told me that they have been much better so I figured I would give them another chance. Nope literally with in 2 minutes of being there one of their staff shoves past my wife without saying excuse me or pardon me, when she told the guy that shoving between a girl and her kid wasn't cool he blew her off and ignored her. So we left. And won't be back. To the owners of the store, Please get better and less rude staff. We are paying customers and we don't deserve to be physically pushed or cut in between and shoved. At the end of the day OUR money is what keeps your lights on. read more

Not many places left in Sonoma County that have the selection of vinyl like the Last Record Store. The Last Record Store is also a great place to special order or to find first day releases. TLRS also has a great selection of used cds. Recently I have also found that they sell concert posters from famous Bay Area venues. read more

The Santa Rosa version of the San Francisco Amoeba music record store. Copious collection of Lp vinyl, Audio Cd's, DVD's. Mind rattling amount of inventory in this 1,000 sq feet shop.. Been in biz in Santa Rosa since the mid-1970's. Same owners. I've been a customer since then. Always leave the store with many more Lp's than I intended to buy. Instant gratification for music heads. Especially those with golden ears who think the fidelity of MP3's on streaming services suck. read more

A town is only as cool as its local record store and The Next Record Store is the coolest. Great vibe, great staff and apparently some awesome patrons because Im constantly pulling great used records out of here. Support local businesses! read more

Been going there for many years. Hope to buy vinyl there for many years to come. Great people, too!

Great place for used records. Huge dollar bin. Most of the staff seems helpful. Every time I go I hope that the older guy with the long hair and beard isn't there, every time I have to ask for inner sleeves he always makes it look like I'm inconveniencing him and watching him count the sleeves is painful. I get they are loose and they don't have them in 100 count packages but come on. Their record selection is great. New and used records are all categorized and put with the artist. The prices I find are very reasonable for the older records. If you go I hope for you that the girl is working she's always so nice and says hi when I come in the door and she interacts with my kids, which is awesome because I will let them take the records to the counter and give them money to pay for them and she makes them feel extra special. My kids love her too. Wish I knew her name to give her a proper shoutout. Update---- I had to take two stars off for the way that they run their record store day. They did not open early they opened up their usual time. And the line went from the front door and around the block about halfway. Then when they finally open the store they let everyone in at once. We're talking about 200to 300 people in the little store and everyone is pushing everyone out of the way (the people were so rude they pushed my young son away from me to where I didn't know where he was) and being very rude and their employees just didn't care. I guess making money over having customer service even on a big event day is more important to them. I think I'm now done with last record store. I'll stick to watts music in Novato read more

Good Selection Interesting New Arrivals Decent Prices Fun to Dig Through the $1 Bins Staff are characters read more

This is my second time coming to this shop and I always find some goodies. The guy at the counter was very helpful with any questions I had. If I ever make my way up there again. I will stop in. read more

Great store, great selection! Bought a wide swath of 70's and 80's vinyl at very reasonable prices..

I was allowed a certain amount of time in here while my family waited in the car - suckers!! This is quite an amazing store. The prices are very competitive and they carry new vinyl records. I was hoping to buy more used records because the prices are within my budget, and I can buy more of it but I enjoyed my limited visit overall. I will definitely come back if I'm ever in the area again. read more

One of my favorite stops in Santa Rosa ! Great selection , friendly staff . Has had some very obscure records I was looking for .

The Last Record Store is one of the best record stores that I have ventured to. Upon walking in the door, those that enter are swiftly greeted with the store's signature $1 bin. There I have found such profound gems, consisting once of The Moody Blues' "To Our Children's Children's Children" AND Quincy Jones' "Sounds... And Stuff Like That!" Truly a tremendous occasion it was, indeed. All in all, this store has led to some beautiful and very powerful music discoveries that have only left me with a better view of the world. For its existence I am forever grateful. read more

One of the only places to STILL sell vinyl in the area, Last Record store holds a special place in my heart. I used to live by here and would often make visits, sometimes even to just browse the aisles. I have to admit, they never really had what I was looking for (Lol), BUT I always found other really good records + the $1 Record bin is FULL of hidden gems (lots of classic 80's hidden in there). The Rock section is the strongest in the store, Hip hop is second with mostly albums (not many singles), Jazz, Soul, and other randomness. The vibe here is very relaxed and down to earth. Staff is cool, (won't make you feel bad for buying something embarassing lol) + they're knowledgeable in practically everything! They sell tickets to local shows and trade music for store credit I think also... Oh and they sell CD's too but that section is dead to me...lol If you go tell them to start selling the tote bags again! I want one! read more

Simply put, the only place to buy music in Santa Rosa. I have been buying records, tapes, cds, dvds, and the like at The Last Record Store for almost 20 years, since the old spot on Fourth Street. Not sure what my first purchase was, but the first CD was Pearl Jam's "Ten" in the tall, cardboard box. Still have it. And I can walk in now, all grown up, and still see Doug and Hoyt stocking the aisles or behind the counter just as they were doing when I was a little kid. The most knowledgeable staff, and friendliest service. Most importantly, it is a REAL RECORD STORE. I can download and stream music anywhere and anytime, but I have made the best discoveries while wandering around the aisles at The Last Record Store, and will (as I think we all should) support the local business as long as I am listening to music. Good luck downloading that LP on iTunes... read more

One of the first times I visited this store was for the Tom Waits album release party for "Bad As Me". They were serving high quality local beer and I received a free poster with the purchase of the LP (which also had a CD of the album included inside). I thought to myself, "This place is cool." When they say "record" store, they mean it. Lots of crates to dig through, but well organized and grouped by genre. Most really good used vinyl goes for between 5 and 10 bucks a record. They also carry NEW vinyl, of the 180-gram audiophile variety, offering tons of indies, as well as major releases. It costs a bit more but having the new Norah Jones album on white double vinyl with a deluxe lyric sheet is nice. Being able to find re-issues of old Fred Wesley albums is really nice. Since I've moved to the area I've visited the store on a weekly basis, sometimes multiple times within a week. Fortunately it's within biking distance for me. Over the past few months I've brought in hundreds of pieces of vinyl and CDs to sell back and they generally have been very fair with me. Hint #1: Your trades are more valuable as in-store credit than cash and they won't buy stuff they already have many copies of. Sorry, kids...save the Boston albums for your garage sale. Selection-wise, if they don't have it they can usually order it on CD or vinyl, if available. This store is also right on top of things when it comes to staying tight with their suppliers. This past April's Record Store Day was proof of that. When most shops only get shipped one or two RSD titles this place had literally everything I was looking for, and then some. The feeding frenzy at the 7" singles bin this year was something to behold. Their dollar bin is a haven for those with little dough to blow, with slightly beaten-up copies of lots of classic albums. It's certainly a better deal than iTunes, to be sure. They even sell inexpensive turntables there for those neo-hipsters who are just getting into the vinyl craze. Hint #2: If you shop the dollar bin, drop the $15 on a Discwasher brush. I've found the staff to be nothing but knowledgeable, helpful and personable. Whether you're seeking the music of Adele, Insane Clown Posse or Frank Zappa they'll steer you in the right direction without even a smirk. Hoyt (the taller, bearded dude) has tons of fascinating stories about the history of the shop and local music scene in general. Doug (the guy with glasses who looks like he should be wearing a beret and playing bongos) is the other original owner, and is also a local musician in his own right. Gerry and Josh, two of the other regular staff, have assembled a series of YouTube videos promoting new releases the store carries. Jason will be happy to chat with you about horror rock or Nina Hagen. Finally, with live in-store events such as the recent appearances by Johnny Winter and Yo La Tengo, this place is constantly a contender for coolest record store in Northern California. If you love music, go here. Plan to spend some time, and most likely, some cash. You will probably find what you're looking for and maybe even discover something you didn't even know you wanted. read more

Well I have been going to this place for years, and as far as a record store goes its well the only one in rosa.... normally the service is very good, however the last time I went in I was very disappointed. I walked in and the man behind the counter was talking w/ some ppl so I stood back and waited for about 5-7 min for them to finish there personal conversation... When I was finally able too ask if they had the CD I was looking for he simply said NO and then walked out around the counter and to the back... I would have thought he might offer to see if he could order it or something, but no... I will go back because like I said I've been going for years and I would much rather support a small local business rather than lets say a (best buy) chain. read more

Excellent record store. That's right, I said "record store" because back in the day, that's what we called them. Music was purchased at record stores and good record stores were run by people, not faceless corporate entities or shops that could've passed for a Payless (with music instead of shoes). I just want to walk in and find what I want in a place that has a soul. This place pretty much did it for me. The little divider thingies here are handwritten and everything was really easy to find. One of the owners served as my cashier and I resisted the urge to scan through the "$1 records" bin because I don't have a record player. Parking is available in the back- they share the lot with the grocery store. read more

I've gone to the Last Record Store a few times for CDs or Comedy Albums. They have a nice selection, standard layout, and helpful employees. If you prefer to have your own copy of a CD or LP then go here instead of downloading it; no one can keep track of what you bought with cash so you won't get bombarded with advertising in your e-mail/iTunes account if you buy from here. read more

I could have spent a lot more time (and money) here if it weren't for the fact that my friend and I snuck in within an hour of closing. I'm not from santa rosa, either, so I doubt my visits will be frequent. I appreciated the prices and selection of vinyl, and the shop owner (i assume he was the owner, anyway) was super cool, and didn't give us the bum's rush. thanks last record store. my collection is a little larger and more impressive now :) read more

I know this place has been around for years, but I managed to make it in for the first time ever recently...I was really impressed. The staff are knowledgeable, and helpful. When we picked out a new CD, the guy offered us a used version that was significantly less expensive, and in great condition (also guaranteed, of course, if anything was wrong with it). When we asked him about a cleaning product for some of our old records, he happily recommended some options based on how dirty they were. Their selection seems pretty good, considering record stores are a dying breed. I will definitely make my way back up there soon! read more

This is one of the best independently owned record stores in the greater Bay Area. Staff is *GREAT* - their knowledge seemingly spans all the genres the store carries (alt/indie/punk/pop/jazz/classical/oldies/plus more) and every one of them is incredibly friendly. They also have a good used selection. It's worth paying a dollar or so over the Best Buy/Target price to shop from this cool establishment and to help out a real mom and pop shop. read more

Love, love, LOVE The Last Record Store!!! Always go there to shop their vinyl - good prices and awesome people working there. They do trade too which is nice when you have something worth trading. They have had some great instore performances too - Yo La Tengo and Lou Barlow just to name a couple. read more

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It's pretty simple, the Last Record Store is awesome!! The guys that work there are always really helpful and willing to order something if they don't have it on hand. I love supporting local businesses, and there's really nothing quite like listening to vinyl records. I will continue to shop there whenever my wallet can take it, and I hope they stay in business and keep rockin' it for a long, long time! read more

Pretty good selection of new records. Big box of $1 records too, though they're just stuffed in there, not alphabetized or in any particular order. But I guess that makes sense for a $1 bin. The reason for my 2 star review is the staff. Every time I've been in there I feel like I'm being an annoyance to the staff (man with long grey hair and beard) by shopping in his store. He never says hello, never offers to help, and he made it seem that it was an extreme inconvenience to him to ring me out. I bought two records from the $1 bin. Not thinking what it was going to cost when I went in, I only brought my credit card in with me. He told me that they usually don't allow people to use credit cards for only $2. I completely understand that! So I offered to run out to my car and grab some cash. He told me no that he didn't want to wait that long on me, but next time I did it he wouldn't sell to me. I understand that being a rule. However, you don't need to be so rude about it and if it's that's serious of a rule put a sign up! I just went in today and bought a few records. As I was checking out I asked him (same guy) if they ever needs volunteers. I work with adults with special needs and a lot of them want jobs or volunteer opportunities so I thought a place like this would be great for one of them because he loves listening to CDs. When I told him this he looked at me rolled his eyes and said "the people that work for me keep bugging me for more hours! You think I'm going to let your people come in here and work for free?" Again, I understand where he's coming from. But do you really have to be so rude about it? You'd think that in this day and age where we can pull up any song imaginable and listen to it on our phones that the people that work in record stores would be doing whatever they can to keep the industry going. This is the closest record store to me, I really don't want to start buying my records online. I feel like going to the store is part of the experience! Guess I'll start making the drive down to Petaluma to Spin or Novato to Watts. I'd rather spend extra money on gas if it means that I'm welcomed in the store. read more

This staff has cultivated its customer base, treating them with a generous spirit of kindness, intelligence, and good humor. That creates a deep kind of loyalty, and that's certainly true for me for over 20 years. LRS--which has survived after Tower, Wherehouse, Rainbow, Sam Goody, Virgin, all gasped their collective lasts--loves music and all that goes along with it. A real indie vibe pervades the place, along with an expertise, depth of knowledge and passion for music. No anonymous uniformed worker bees here. And records? Yes, actual records, kids. Saints be praised. read more

I am a huge music fan, all styles of music. I love to find new things, unexpected things. In my home town of Santa Rosa I have always had a place that has provided me with not only music, but a place to talk about it, live it and learn abou it. This place is called The Last Record Store. I have been shopping here since I moved to Santa Rosa in 1984 and it has always been owned and operated by a couple of great guys who always have a fabulous staff that knows their stuff, loves to talk about it and are always polite and professional. They were one of the first places to start dealing in used CDs and they are one of the only places that still deals in Vinyl. I am a classical music fan and I also collect jazz and soundtracks and no store has a better selection of these styles of music. They have a large selection of new and used cds in these styles. A few years ago they had to move locations and their "new" location is even better than the old one. It is large well lit, clean and well organized. There is always something interesting playing on their sound system that the staff is ready to tell you about. They also sell tickets to lots of local shows and even have a band play at the store now and again. It just don't get much better than this place. read more

Been going in for 23 years. They have a good selection of CDs and Records. They also have a lot of used merchandise that is well priced. Can only give them 3 stars because the staff is a mixed bag - sometimes helpful, and sometimes not and sometimes borderline rude. But I take their behavior and the Owner (Doug's) behavior with a grain of salt - after all It's a "Record Store for Pete's Sake!" So there is going to be an element of Geekdom and moody behavior in that little Clubhouse. (You think I would have learned in 23 years of Patronage - that God Forbid I should dare to ask a question or ask for a recommendation without expecting some Borish response!) I try to support local businesses but if I can get a better priced CD online I usually opt for that option. And I would suggest that some research beforehand will save you from a little frustration - there's always Amazon - good reviews, Watt's Music in Novato and Spin in Petaluma. However, you'll never know what goodie you'll find in their bins. I feel the same way about this store as I do about Aroma Roasters - both are necessary Evils. The Last Record Store is Worth a Look. read more

I don't frequent this place as much as I used to, but for some reason, whenever I'm here, it just feels like home. Walk through these doors, and there are always familiar faces and musty smells and records galore. Sure it's expensive, but you're paying for an experience on top of the music. Last Record Store, no other local record store can hold a candle to you and the memories we've made together. You're tops in my book, even if the phone is seemingly always busy. read more