Really cool vintage looking store that carries tapes, cds, and vinyls. Lots of fun posters and…read moredecor. 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.

Great used music store, its been here forever…read more 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!

Remember the days when you would go into a record store and the staff would be friendly and…read morehelpful? Well look no further. Paradise Found is a true throwback to those days. Found almost everything I was looking for today (Black Friday RSD) and the one album they didn't have they told me was at Rain Dogs a mile down the road. I will be back! Great selection and an overall cool vibe!

I don't normally take the time to write reviews, but I've gone back and forth about posting this…read morebecause I genuinely like Paradise Records. It's a great little shop with a solid selection, and up until recently I would have recommended it without hesitation. But something I witnessed this past December has been bothering me ever since, and I can't really ignore it anymore. While I was in the store, I overheard the owner, Dana, refer to another employee--who appeared to be special needs--in a way that was honestly shocking. The exact words were: "look, that's my r****d. I make him do whatever I want." The customer they were speaking to looked visibly uncomfortable, and I was too. I've tried to let it go, especially because I've otherwise had positive experiences here, but it's been sitting with me for months. Not only is that kind of language deeply offensive, but I also have a family member who is special needs, and hearing something like that felt like a slap in the face. I'm not posting this lightly. I still think the shop itself has a lot going for it, which makes this even more disappointing. But respect matters, and I hope this is something that gets seriously reflected on.

Been there a few times. Great customer service and a great selection. They provide help if you are…read morelooking for something unusual.

Very nice set up for used and new records I went in to sell records and it was a solid experience…read morewith the service provided Will be back in to buy some records. Great selection of used and new records at reasonable prices.

Awesome record shop. The collection is very well curated and the owner is a really cool guy. They…read morealso have awesome vacuum tube stereos for sale. Definitely coming back.

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This was a great little record store that my wife and I stopped at on our way out of town…read more We both found great albums at reasonable prices. Highly recommended.

Fantastic store. I always find something in Tim's amazing selection. Everything is categorized…read morewhich makes things easy to find. A must stop if you're in Napa. Best vinyl around, bar none.

My wife and I happened upon this record store/night spot when we were in town, looking for…read moresomething to do after eating out, when we weren't quite ready to go back to our hotel room just yet. And let me tell you... Folklore was super cool. The mix of upbeat bar and record store was great and the DJ spinning records really added to the ambience. They had a ton of cool records to sift through, including lots of fairly modern releases, but also had quite a bit of older gems in the racks that were at floor level. We both found several albums we were excited about and had a hard time deciding which ones to get (which is a good thing). As with most of the record stores, I've been to, their pricing reflects the newfound popularity of vinyl, so don't be surprised to spend at least $20 per album on the treasures you find. Highly recommend.

Unfortunately while passerby's visiting Napa would call this a cool/eclectic establishment due to…read moreits vinyl records and seemingly diverse music palate, myself and about 100+ people who attended a birthday party here in February experienced one of the worst handling of "large" crowds I've seen in my 20+ year History of the Bay Area music scene. As soon as we approached the venue, there was a long line of people waiting to get inside. We arrived a bit later (around 8pm), and the crowd had already started to fill the venue. Mind you, it's a decent sized venue but not a massive space -- enough to accommodate at minimum 100 and likely max of 200 while still staying within code. There were several people coming in and out of the door, where the GM and bouncer for the night , appeared extremely stressed due to the amount of people in line and inside. A woman, who happened to be the wife of the DJ, stepped out to make a phone call and when she attempted to get back inside, proceeded to get yelled at by the bouncer saying she needed to go to the back of the line and wait like everyone else. The woman attempted to tell the bouncer her husband, who was the guest DJ for the night and is a historical, world renowned DJ (again using big names to draw crowds, and appropriating vinyl culture, but not respecting the very people in attendance), needed to tell him she'd be outside and would sit in the car. The GM started to yell and disrespect the DJs wife, and she ended up staying outside. Apparently this GM and venue are not used to larger crowds, and she essentially cracked under pressure. She went on to tell us the capacity was 67, and that they "were already at 200", which is a lie because there was a ton of space between people inside the venue (we have photos to prove it). She kept yelling and pushing people back. Girlfriend, this was not a Vegas club night. This crowd is 40+ (age) crowd, so it's not like people were out of control and acting debaucherous -- everyone was respecting the rules. If you couldn't handle the crowd, which btw you agreed prior to the 80-100 people expected for the party, then why was it such a hassle for your venue to handle the capacity. You knew a larger crowd was expected that night, it's your responsibility as a business owner to adequately staff the bar, door, etc. Yes; we needed to respect the door and the rules -- and everyone did. I won't get into further detail, but a physical altercation took place after the woman tried to return a second time (to again get her husband and tell him what was going on given she was being harassed at the door), putting hands on her in the process. Just completely out of line. Overall, this venue wants to appropriate the music and DJ culture, yet when the actual music and DJ community show up, there is no respect. Let alone for loyal patrons who have frequented your business and brought tons of revenue to the bar that night (which btw was extremely slow). Don't fall for the dog and pony show here. Go somewhere else that touts respects for their patrons, and for all walks of life -- not just the pretentious kind.

We been visiting this store for a long time with my husband and kids…read more We love collecting Nintendo video games and Nintendo consoles. This time we visit Retroactive because I was in search for some games for my Nintendo DS lite. I found 2 games and I was so happy. The price was reasonable and i love it. We also speak with the owner and he was so nice and helpful. We were talking about games and we notice that he really loves what he is doting his store. We really recommend this store. I am so glad that we have this store near to our home. You can also find vintage vinyl records, PlayStations games, Xbox games and more. We enjoy our time and our kids were so happy.

I love the vibe here, i come in and walk a bit and always try to walk out with a little something…read moreor sometimes a big something!

ABSOLUTE GEM This is…read morea hidden gem of a record store. It is very close to the corner of San Pablo Avenue and Solano Avenue. It is a carefully curated, discerning selection of wonderful music. The owner, David, is a terrific guy will gladly help you with all of your music needs. He is really knowledgeable. He even sells rock memorabilia, including original 3 day admission tickets to the Woodstock festival in 1969. Check this place out. You won't be disappointed. Easy parking, great neighborhood, and an incredible selection of music.

Dope spot! Great selection of rare and hard to find vinyl. He gets some hip-hop gems from time to…read moretime and sells them at a fair price. The store carries a lot of jazz, classic rock. soul, world music, etc etc. This is a must visit if you're a collector or just want to check out one of the best stores in Albany. Lots of great eats nearby as well. Dave really knows his stuff and is as solid as them come. Pay him a visit!

Village Music is legend in Mill Valley. Open weekends only (or by appointment) this Mill Valley…read morerecord store was so legendary back in early iterations that Elvis Costello played here along with Jerry Garcia, Sammy Hagar and Annie Sampson. The shop features vintage vinyl, vintage concert and movie posters and original autographs of everyone from Elvis Presley to jazz greats. This is a completely different popup location to the original store. The original shop closed in the early 2000s, but the original owner of Village Music, John Goddard, is back at it, manning this small pop-up down the alley from Kitchen Sunnyside in Mill Valley. Open weekends only or by appointment only when the owner is away, the shop is dusty, with very narrow, tall aisles packed full of a remarkable collection of vintage vinyl from the 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond.

Have purchased lovely ceramic lamps and an old Korean wooden chest complete with it's brass fish…read morelock. Also bought a glass and sturdy bamboo side table. The store collections change so you need to keep returning. They have had some interesting art work and furniture of all styles. Mostly good to very high quality pieces. Wonderful place to browse and find some great unique affordable items.

Owner knew what would sell.... And sold it quickly. Great service! Got my payment in a very timely…read moreway.