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Just browsing the shops on Canfield and walked into this cool store, with no idea what to expect. I didn't buy anything but I enjoyed looking around I also didn't have any contact with the employee that was working but I heard her talking with another customer and she seemed friendly and knowledgeable.
Founded by Jack White of the White Stripes,this record shop offers an array of music, apparel and gifts. Specializing in Independent artists and live shows. You can also book a tour of the record pressing process. Metered street parking is available. Whether your an avid music fan or not,this is a must visit when in the Detroit area.
Absolute must-see in Detroit! Beyond any love or no-live you feel for Jack White, Third Man is the only live venue recording directly to vinyl- you can be at those recordings or you can come and take a tour of the vinyl pressing plant- (yes they are hand pressing and packaging albums right in front of you) This is the coolest of the cool places to take visitors to Detroit or just to educate your kids on how music is made Merch is pretty fab too
A must see stop for any music fan when visiting Detroit is this unique record store that is also a vinyl pressing facility. It was launched by Jack White in 2001. Tours are offered of the pressing operation but not on the day we visited. Staff were nice about answering questions. In addition to records they sell clothing, gear, books and hold various events which are listed on their website. Very cool experience.
We have been to Third Man Records several times, but have never been able to take a tour. The tour was great. Our tour guide Salem was made for the job. She was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and genuinely invested in her job. The tour gives you a behind the scenes look at exactly how the records are pressed. I now have a much better understanding of the process. Bri was our second tour guide and was just as enthusiastic as Salem. We were able to walk up to the pressing machines and go into the live recording studio. I would have never guessed there were over 100 employees working in the building. We weren't allowed to take pictures on the tour, due to privacy reasons. The tours are very limited and only scheduled on a Friday. We had 5 people on our tour. Space is tight in the pressing area, so it seems like a larger group would be difficult. The tour lasts about 45 minutes. I had to watch the website carefully to schedule and was able to schedule a week in advance. The tour fee is currently $15 per person. At the end of the tour we were given a 45. Very Fun!
Fabulous Yelp tour! Third Man Records was launched by Jack White in Detroit in 2001, and in 2009 opened its Nashville location. In 2015 its Detroit location was opened, housing a record and novelties lounge, mastering studio, and Third Man Pressing manufacturing facility. Salem and Brie were great stewards, providing both background and educational insight into the record-making process. There is an "introductory" lecture, and then you are walked through the plant while it is in operation, stopping at the various work-stations involved in the pressing, inspection, and packaging processes, where each step is explained in detail. You are also taken into the recording room, where recovered and rare 1970's equipment is used to create the master disc. As of this writing, the 30-60 minute tours are only on Fridays at 1 and 3 pm, and cost $15/person. The groups are small because of the fact that you are taken onto the factory floor. Tickets go fast and can be purchased online and in-store while supplies last.
Yelp wouldn't let me check in, but I enjoyed my visit. I am so happy that this place helped the younger generation learn that music should be played on records whenever you can. Much richer music. The clerks were friendly and enjoyed talking to someone who could be their old mother. No one was playing on the stage when I visited but if that person or group were we shouldn't be able to have a conversation. Glad I stopped. This is a must stop for anyone visiting Detroit.
Super cool store and factory! I bought a record from a live recording at their Nashville location. The workers are all super nice and helpful too. Definitely a great local business to support. I also love that Detroit is only one of three locations!
Third Man Records brought a breath of life back into Detroit's vinyl scene. They are now considered a Detroit staple. The storefront is located on Canfield in Cass next to Shinola. The store is huge & awesome. There are plenty of records to dig through & merch to grab up. The staff is friendly & upbeat. Go check out Third Man Records!
Third Man Records in Detroit, Michigan was super-cool! Didn't know what to expect but from the outside in Jack White and folks got it go'n on. Of course the place has a museum-like feel to it and is laid out quite well. As the name implies, they manufacture records here. At the back of the store front you can see folks physically making records in production facilities. There are plenty of apparel and gifts to look over and purchase if you so choose. I got a killer enamel coated metal coffee cup and pint glass. If you are in the Detroit area this is a fun ace to check out. If your a Jake White fan, it's icing on the cake! You will notice the copious use of the yellow and black color scheme throughout. Even the Apple hardware was specially made in Yellow! Have fun!
Full disclosure, I have no idea who Jack White is, but he is a musician who owns this establishment. AND THIS IS NOT A RECORD SHOP. IT'S A RECORD LABEL THAT SELLS RECORDS of their artest, for the most part. However, I am a vinyl fanatic! I went in for the tour of how vinyl records are made and was BLOWN AWAY it was an experience I will never forget. The tour guides were extremely insightful and fully immersed everyone in the experience. My only wish is that they had a section for local Detroit artists on vinyl. I honestly had no clue who the ppl were on vinyl that they were selling, which kept my $$ in my pocket. The souvenirs were wayyy over priced $6 for a book of matches. $10 for a sticker was insane. Yes, I wanted to purchase, but the sticker shock sent me away empty-handed.
Beautiful store. We loved wandering around and watching records being made. Bought some excellent souvenirs - magnets, shirts, records, guitar strap, pint glass. Located in a very cool university neighborhood.
Straight up, Go here. Especially if you're a Jack White fan because this is his store. What better place to get a fresh, new album than right off the press, literally. Plus, it's obviously less expensive. Lots of trinkets to get here. The store's decor theme is black and yellow. It looks good. As the cashier said it was "On purpose? On point?" Something cool like that she stated, but I can't remember now. Darnit. If you're in the D, not the Big D, stop in and check it out. They'll probably be pressing records when you do. Cool! Cool! Cool!
Such a great store. Amazing Jack White paraphernalia, albums, etc. Albums, and even tapes available to buy. You can check out the back where the albums get made. Cool people working are there to answer any questions. So many great shirts & selection of pins, socks, hoodies. read more
11 months ago
2 reviews. Record Store: Prefer the professionally mixed records over the store recorded albums. Clothes overpriced, but paying the JW premium. The store only sells label albums and selection is small. Concert venue: small and intimate. That said, no AC. Feels like I am seeing a concert in a greenhouse. read more
9 months ago
Just browsing the shops on Canfield and walked into this cool store, with no idea what to expect. I didn't buy anything but I enjoyed looking around I also didn't have any contact with the employee that was working but I heard her talking with another customer and she seemed friendly and knowledgeable. read more
Founded by Jack White of the White Stripes,this record shop offers an array of music, apparel and gifts. Specializing in Independent artists and live shows. You can also book a tour of the record pressing process. Metered street parking is available. Whether your an avid music fan or not,this is a must visit when in the Detroit area. read more
Absolute must-see in Detroit! Beyond any love or no-live you feel for Jack White, Third Man is the only live venue recording directly to vinyl- you can be at those recordings or you can come and take a tour of the vinyl pressing plant- (yes they are hand pressing and packaging albums right in front of you) This is the coolest of the cool places to take visitors to Detroit or just to educate your kids on how music is made Merch is pretty fab too read more
28 days ago
2 years ago
A must see stop for any music fan when visiting Detroit is this unique record store that is also a vinyl pressing facility. It was launched by Jack White in 2001. Tours are offered of the pressing operation but not on the day we visited. Staff were nice about answering questions. In addition to records they sell clothing, gear, books and hold various events which are listed on their website. Very cool experience. read more
We have been to Third Man Records several times, but have never been able to take a tour. The tour was great. Our tour guide Salem was made for the job. She was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and genuinely invested in her job. The tour gives you a behind the scenes look at exactly how the records are pressed. I now have a much better understanding of the process. Bri was our second tour guide and was just as enthusiastic as Salem. We were able to walk up to the pressing machines and go into the live recording studio. I would have never guessed there were over 100 employees working in the building. We weren't allowed to take pictures on the tour, due to privacy reasons. The tours are very limited and only scheduled on a Friday. We had 5 people on our tour. Space is tight in the pressing area, so it seems like a larger group would be difficult. The tour lasts about 45 minutes. I had to watch the website carefully to schedule and was able to schedule a week in advance. The tour fee is currently $15 per person. At the end of the tour we were given a 45. Very Fun! read more
Fabulous Yelp tour! Third Man Records was launched by Jack White in Detroit in 2001, and in 2009 opened its Nashville location. In 2015 its Detroit location was opened, housing a record and novelties lounge, mastering studio, and Third Man Pressing manufacturing facility. Salem and Brie were great stewards, providing both background and educational insight into the record-making process. There is an "introductory" lecture, and then you are walked through the plant while it is in operation, stopping at the various work-stations involved in the pressing, inspection, and packaging processes, where each step is explained in detail. You are also taken into the recording room, where recovered and rare 1970's equipment is used to create the master disc. As of this writing, the 30-60 minute tours are only on Fridays at 1 and 3 pm, and cost $15/person. The groups are small because of the fact that you are taken onto the factory floor. Tickets go fast and can be purchased online and in-store while supplies last. read more
4 years ago
Yelp wouldn't let me check in, but I enjoyed my visit. I am so happy that this place helped the younger generation learn that music should be played on records whenever you can. Much richer music. The clerks were friendly and enjoyed talking to someone who could be their old mother. No one was playing on the stage when I visited but if that person or group were we shouldn't be able to have a conversation. Glad I stopped. This is a must stop for anyone visiting Detroit. read more
3 years ago
Super cool store and factory! I bought a record from a live recording at their Nashville location. The workers are all super nice and helpful too. Definitely a great local business to support. I also love that Detroit is only one of three locations! read more
Third Man Records brought a breath of life back into Detroit's vinyl scene. They are now considered a Detroit staple. The storefront is located on Canfield in Cass next to Shinola. The store is huge & awesome. There are plenty of records to dig through & merch to grab up. The staff is friendly & upbeat. Go check out Third Man Records! read more
Third Man Records in Detroit, Michigan was super-cool! Didn't know what to expect but from the outside in Jack White and folks got it go'n on. Of course the place has a museum-like feel to it and is laid out quite well. As the name implies, they manufacture records here. At the back of the store front you can see folks physically making records in production facilities. There are plenty of apparel and gifts to look over and purchase if you so choose. I got a killer enamel coated metal coffee cup and pint glass. If you are in the Detroit area this is a fun ace to check out. If your a Jake White fan, it's icing on the cake! You will notice the copious use of the yellow and black color scheme throughout. Even the Apple hardware was specially made in Yellow! Have fun! read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
Full disclosure, I have no idea who Jack White is, but he is a musician who owns this establishment. AND THIS IS NOT A RECORD SHOP. IT'S A RECORD LABEL THAT SELLS RECORDS of their artest, for the most part. However, I am a vinyl fanatic! I went in for the tour of how vinyl records are made and was BLOWN AWAY it was an experience I will never forget. The tour guides were extremely insightful and fully immersed everyone in the experience. My only wish is that they had a section for local Detroit artists on vinyl. I honestly had no clue who the ppl were on vinyl that they were selling, which kept my $$ in my pocket. The souvenirs were wayyy over priced $6 for a book of matches. $10 for a sticker was insane. Yes, I wanted to purchase, but the sticker shock sent me away empty-handed. read more
4 years ago
Straight up, Go here. Especially if you're a Jack White fan because this is his store. What better place to get a fresh, new album than right off the press, literally. Plus, it's obviously less expensive. Lots of trinkets to get here. The store's decor theme is black and yellow. It looks good. As the cashier said it was "On purpose? On point?" Something cool like that she stated, but I can't remember now. Darnit. If you're in the D, not the Big D, stop in and check it out. They'll probably be pressing records when you do. Cool! Cool! Cool! read more
Love coming into this store. The back is actually a record making studio and you can gaze into it. Probably is actually going During the week and not on the weekends. Jack White owns this establishment and it has a lot of merch from his records as well as lots of other very cool stuff. Great to check out when you're in this part of the planet. read more
2 years ago
For any lover of the medium of vinyl when it comes to music needs to venture to Third Man Records. This mecca gives a glimpse into the art of pressing records from vinyl. A window into that world showcases the machinery, multitude of current production and wall showcasing the current work schedule of upcoming albums to complete. As a vinyl record enthusiast and appreciator, this was a special place to visit. I could have stood at that window for an hour taking in what was in front of me. A real bucket list location to experience. Of course, not only do they manufacture records here, but provide a lounge, stage, musical instruments that can be played (I believe) and a host of memorabilia to purchase. But the best part, the opportunity to purchase what they make here. From rows of singles of bands 45's to various sections of complete records. Yes, the White Stripes and Jack White records are here in multitudes, but for me, I walked away with a Pharos Sanders records. Was thrilled to take this home. There is no cost to enter, the records are of a very fair value and worth taking home you favorite copy of anything they sell. Honestly, if money was no object, I would have taken it all home. A truly special place for any music lover to land at. Detroit you made this music fans trip. Grateful to have seen this place up close. read more
9 years ago
If you're a music lover, Third Man is definitely worth a trip. They have cool special releases off the Third Man label, from White Stripes stuff and Detroit area bands to Sun Records specials and more. There are a ton of things at different price points (from 7 inch singles for a few bucks to box sets in the hundreds of dollars) so you can get a gift or something for yourself no matter your budget. Plus really rad schwag (t-shirts, pins, tote bags, etc) makes great gifts and/or stocking stuffers around the holidays. More than just a shop it's also a really cool spot to spend some time. The store is spacious and fun with lots of interesting art/posters to look at crossing several genres. They also have a stage and host music or live book readings on the regular (check their website for a schedule of events). There's also a cool photo booth and a recording booth (record your own record for $20!) for some cool interactives/takeaways. Also, the new pressing plant is AMAZING. I was lucky enough to attend the grand opening and got to walk the floor and it was cool as hell. I believe they host tours so check it out. Or you can see the magic happen from the viewing platform in the shop. One of my favorite spots in Detroit. Definitely give it a visit when you're in the area! read more
We wanted my niece to experience some of Detroit before she went back to school in Savannah. We sort of went with the flow as far as the evening went. He wanted her to experience this unique record shop as she is very into music and vinyl. This very unique shop was founded by Jack White in Detroit in 2001 and then later, in 2009, brought to Nashville as well. There is so much to see there! Toms of great novelty items. Hard to find records. Vintage stuff as far as the eye can see. It's like a museum in that regard. I had a lot of questions and the employees were quick to answer. They also seemed to enjoy answering questions. In the back of the store you can watch the process of them making the records as well as some interesting things made out of the records. My niece is an art major so she really enjoyed showing me how they made records into bowls and roses. She has a hobby of painting records and will paint your favorite so you can display it. We all have records that have warped but we loved anyway. She is amazingly talented. She loved this ship and enjoyed visiting here. If you are looking for a unique experience, I definitely recommend giving this place a try! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
3 years ago
Awesome! Great store with lots of records - both 45 and 33 1/3 - on new and old stuff. Lots of merchandise that was really cool too. The building and furnishings are amazing and the staff were excellent. The tour of the pressing plant is really good too. A must stop in Detroit. read more
3 years ago
Third Man Records is always an interesting to place to visit if you are a fan of music, records, the Jack White aesthetic, etc. I have been to the one in Nashville a few times, but this was my first visit to the one in Detroit. It was much larger than the one in Nashville, and the really cool feature was that you could watch people that work there produce records. They were all wearing these really cool jumpsuits. There are also some lovely original artwork pieces on the walls. The staff and store upkeep is very nice as well. I can't imagine staying there more than 15 minutes, but I'm also not as hip as I once was. read more
What a great place to shop and put your music hat on. Check out there web site at third man records.com . Don't forget to walk in the back 1/2 and adore the record stamping operation. At least 50 souls working to make your day better. Awesome! read more
3 years ago
It's so silly to say that I feel as close as I can to Jack White when I walk through the doors. But I do, and I smile like I'm listening to Little Room or Hotel Yorba. So many memories are tied into the music and I'm reminded of all of it as I twist and turn through the store. We bought vinyl today, had to, seemed a sacrilege not to. I gazed at the pressing room, accepting that in all my life I'll never understand how sound transfers to vinyl. Hats off to those who do. This place is My Detroit, it's yellow, and moody, and has deodorant and tampons in the bathroom. read more
Such an awesome place! The hubby wanted to stop in before we went to the airport and I'm so glad we made it happen! Love that you can see the pressing factory in the back (too bad they weren't having tours the day we went). The store itself is amazing and we could have spent at least 90 minutes in there checking everything out! read more
11 years ago
I visited this store with a friend yesterday and i'm blown away with how cool this place is. You can tell JW put a lot of heart and soul into it; the attention to detail is impeccable. There are 45's here, t shirts, bookbags, music equipment (want to pick up that turntable!), a recording booth, a listening booth and a soon to come pressing plant. Seriously, if you have some time, check it out! read more
9 years ago
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441 W Canfield St
Detroit, MI 48201
Midtown, Cass Corridor
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(313) 209-5205
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