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    4.4 (191 reviews)
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    Veronica M.

    This place is very cool. In the days of technology and digitization is nice to see places sticking to the good old days technology. There is something about film that can't be accomplished with digital. I said what I said. They process film and they also have studio space for rent, cool artifacts and clothing. They have in house film processing as well. The value is definitely more expensive. I bought the B&W Ilford HP5 Plus (35mm Roll Film, 36 Exposures) at $10.50 per roll, that's about $2-$3 more than the other stores in town. It was an emergency and they only open place on a Sunday so, bite the price. Lassy (sorry if missed spelled) was wonderful. Great customer service and she answered all the questions I had at the moment. I will definitely check them out and recommend just to come and check them out. A very cool place.

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    Kelly D.

    I have been wanting to visit this place the last three times I went to Nashville, but I just finally went today. Had a great time - loved looking at all the memorabilia and interesting artifacts as well as the merchandise. My grandson had a great time in the soundproof booth where he could play with all the footpedals and the top-of-the-line electric guitars. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. They us showed us around and in all our questions in a super friendly manner. You really don't want to miss Third Man Records when you visit Nashville. In my opinion it's became an iconic, MUST SEE stop there. A lot of the records were valued at great prices and I enjoyed the fact that they had a listening room. The little monkey band was cool too. When I go back I'll visit again so I can record a 45 in the booth once it's repaired soon. Maybe I'll run into Jack one day :) ... "I can kick, I can stretch, and I'm 50!" (Actually 62) Enjoyed it so much though - fun stop for any age.

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    Andrew G.

    Best novelty lounge in Nashville. Maybe the best record store too. Well worth dropping in during a work trip.

    Christie L.

    Let's start by saying I am not a Jack White fan, just not my music genre. My husband is and I wanted him to visit while we were there. The place is funky and great. I loved the listening booth and the ability to play some records, that was so nice as it has been a long time since we had played a real record! The merchandise is exactly what you would expect but there were other items that were very unique. We were able to get a Christmas gift while there. I loved the experience and am glad we went. Definitely a stop-in if you are in the area. It is small, you will not need a ton of a time, but a great place to visit especially if you are a fan.

    Cheyenne T.

    An amazing store! Would recommend anyone visiting Nashville come here. Even if you're not interested in buying records, they have some very cool exhibits and interactive displays. They also sell film for cameras.

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    Brittany M.

    It was cool. It was funky. Fun opportunity to take photos. There's a listening room & a booth where you can record. Different artists have recorded in the booth including Neil Young. It is small. My husband is 6'1 and he wouldn't be able to stand up in it. But it's vintage and cool. There's also several unique - limited edition albums on the walls. My husband is more of a Jack White fan than I am. So I'm glad he had fun checking it out. We walked out there. It took a bit from the Gulch area. But not a bad walk. Didn't take long for an Uber when we were done.

    Nate M.

    A music lover's wet dream. This shop is filled with literally all things Jack White; White Stripes, Raconteurs, solo albums and other Third Man produced bands. There's a listening booth where you can preview new music and recording booth to make your own, or just hear how awful your voice sounds to other people. This place is a bit touristy as it filled with all sorts of souvenirs, like stickers, magnets, shirts and even a White Stripes LEGO set. They do have a decent record collection, so I'm sure you'll find a few things to add to your vinyl pile. Just a heads up, this isn't the best part of Downtown, so mind your stuff. There is a recording studio on-site and even a live music venue. I wasn't able to check it out this time around, but I'm sure I'll be back with a few friends.

    Alex L.

    I will never speak badly of a store that is dedicated to both quality music and the dying vinyl format. I'm a record lover with my own sizeable collection, so it was so satisfying to walk into a place dedicated to vinyl and music and the communal love of both. This isn't a big store. There are plenty of customers and foot traffic, probably because it is known as the place owned by Jack White. I spent most of my time perusing the selection, which included everything from some great independent rock to bluegrass and authentic country. There's even an area in back with some instruments you can fool around with. The staff were friendly and offered help several times. On the downside, this is all new vinyl. Not that that is bad, but I would have preferred a mix of classic albums to highlight both variety and provide more affordable options instead of the newer, pricier options. Apparently Jack White occasionally pulls up and performs in the warehouse next door. All the more reason to pop in yourself!

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    Matt C.

    It's Matty C coming to you live with yet another 5-star Friday. Bear with me, Third Man Records holds a very special place in my heart. Jack White has essentially fronted the entire vinyl revival of the past decade. His bands White Stripes, Raconteurs, Dead Weather, and his existing solo project have deeply impacted my personal life. I've been wanting to visit Third Man Records when I began collecting vinyl in 2011. It's a hobby that I've invested countless hours into, as well as tons of cash, but that's neither here nor there. This past April, his Rolling Record Store stopped in Jacksonville (think food truck but for records) and since Nashville was on our list of cities to visit this year, you know I had to make a pitstop at the infamous shop. I could go on endlessly, but many reviews have covered the bases. In my opinion, the shop is an homage to those who love music, history, equipment, memorabilia, and of course, the art of listening to records. By far, the coolest aspect of Third Man is the listening booth, which is filled with rarities, B-sides, 7"s, and LP's waiting to be listened in its proper form. I could've stayed in there for hours. Rather I could've spent an entire day in the shop, listening, gazing, wandering and spending my life savings away. Quite possibility one of the quirkiest record shops I've ever stepped inside of, yet one of the greatest out there. They also house live shows and performances, as well as the record plant that presses vinyl and records artists across all genres. This is the end of my love letter, and I hope our paths cross again.

    Win S.

    Make your way to Third Man Records if you're a rock 'n roll or Jack White fan! It's almost like a shrine to the musician that he made for himself. You can get knick knacks like wax guitar figures or even pins and chocolates. On the more of the expensive side, they also have unique records and a well-curated selection of music you can buy or play in their on-site music booth and record player. It's very fun to experiment with the sound booths and listen to tunes and bands that you haven't heard of before! Another experience you can try is recording your own voice on vinyl! It's more expensive and I wouldn't spend that much if you're not a singer. They have a music booth here that records directly to vinyl. I personally didn't choose to do so because I didn't want to spend money on something I wouldn't use. I don't sing professionally (aside from bad karaoke! and in the shower!). The store also has cool vintage items like old guitars and relics from Nashville's past that you can look at. It's like a time capsule, mini museum. However, the space is very small, and you can tour the shop in a matter of minutes. It's too bad that the store is a bit further out from the downtown area, so you once you're quickly done - there's nothing else to do in the area. There are only warehouses surrounding it. It's quite random and a little sketch! (A couple folks came up to me in the parking lot to ask random questions and eyed our car). Just park your car in their designated lot, which can fit no more than a handful of cars, and you'll be fine. We didn't buy anything, but it was fun to experience what it would be like to be Jack White for an hour! My favorite of all things, funny enough, is the building's exterior! I love the design and the sleek black brick and vintage font! You can't miss it. There's also a photo-worthy radio statue on top of the building. Photos abound!

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    Daniel B.

    It doesn't take a Jack White fan to realize this place is pretty cool. This is the world headquarters of Third Man Records, Jack White's record label. I should preface this review by saying I am not a Jack White fan nor am I a huge fan of his genres of music, though I do like a couple of his songs: "Seven Nation Army" (2003) and "Another Way to Die" (2008). I came here because one of my buddies, who is a big Jack White fan, wanted to come here. He ended up buying some merchandise to take back home to Brooklyn. Currently, there are two Third Man Records retail storefronts: this one in Nashville which opened in 2009 and one in Detroit which opened in 2015. This store is located in the SoBro (south of Broadway) neighborhood of downtown Nashville. There is no dedicated parking for customers, but there is plenty of free street parking on both 7th Ave S and Middleton St. We parked on Middleton. There were lots of spots available when we visited around 1:30pm on a Saturday. This isn't the nicest part of town, but we felt safe enough walking around the area in broad daylight. The building looks cool. It looks like an old studio or warehouse that has been painted black/dark gray with bright solid yellow, red, and blue garage doors. The storefront looks like an album cover itself. There's a lot going on at this location. It's a record store, "novelties lounge," offices and distribution center, photo studio, and live music venue. My friends and I only spent time in the record store and novelties lounge. It was packed when we arrived because a bunch of people had gathered to take a tour. According to Third Man Records' website, the store offers tours on Fridays and Saturdays at 2pm for $20 per person (first come, first served) with a limit of 10 tickets sold per tour. There were definitely more than 10 people taking the tour we saw and it started around 1:30pm instead of 2pm. The record store and novelties lounge aren't very big. It was quite crowded and snug with all the customers, but once the folks on the tour left, there was much more space for us to spread out and explore. Both the record store and the novelties lounge are eclectically and uniquely decorated. I'm not quite sure how to describe it other than to say it's a combination of retro and kitsch... perhaps? The novelties lounge is neat. It opened in 2012. It's called the "novelties lounge" because it has a bunch of working vintage machinery that you can actually use. They include a Scopitone 16mm film jukebox, a classic "fully automatic" photo booth where you can do "4 different poses" in only "2 minutes," a two-person listening booth with two turntables where you can preview records, and a really nifty 1947 Voice-O-Graph. For $20, you can use the Voice-O-Graph to record anything you want, up to about two minutes, on a 6-inch record. You can hear what customers have recorded using the Voice-O-Graph on Third Man Records' website here: https://thirdmanrecords.com/locations/nashville-storefront/record-booth. Another fun fact: Third Man Records is the only music venue in the world that records live performances directly to vinyl records.

    Amy M.

    We are so disappointed after years of being fans of the White Stripes and Jack White and looking forward to visiting this shop our entire trip. And upon entering we asked to use the restroom and were directed across the street, where we could possibly purchase something "artsy" at the art store and be able to use the restroom. Upon our return not a single "hi how can we help you????" Where my husband and family went on to purchase $300+ worth of merch. Not an ounce of help. I actually had to approach the counter of 4+ people who were standing around talking about high school and how Alec Baldwin's mom went to their high school to inquire about the price about something. After purchasing our $300 dollars worth of merchandise and they don't even ship. We then asked about the bar and what time it opens, but we're told where there is a show tonight ...and there is a "cover" like after spending $300, like we couldn't afford that shit??? All while the "manager" was doing the crossword behind the counter and I was shocked when he bothered to ask us if he could "construct this box for us?" For our records. Oh they also asked if they could roll our posters. I absolutely and very rudely let them know how disappointed we were. FYI we were at Grimey's yesterday and we purchased more records there that they were more than happy to mail for us for $9.00. Ultimately it was complete disappointment. My

    Rilie W.

    BEST RECORD SHOP EXPERIENCE EVERRRRRR! They have cool spots to play music and mess with the different sounds, my favorite part was the machine to record your own record! I made two different records and they were very reasonably priced!

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    Great Record Store In Nashville TN. Super cool place to check out while in Nashville. Great place for music lovers

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    Very cool joint. Got some last minute Christmas gifts. Would need to read up on my vinyl more next time.

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    Eh. Very hipster with not a lot of selection. Cool vibe, but won't go back. Not for me.

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    I come here every time i'm in Nashville. There's a lot to see in a tiny area and merch is totally different every time I go!

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