i love this place. i love charles. i love the selection. i've gotten odd, super rare stuff here…read morethat i would never find anywhere else. things from africa from the 70s, private press weirdness from all over... the selection of more mainstream records is solid, especially in new inventory. but for me, it's about the consistently interesting, well-priced used stuff (though it's chaotic and catch-as-catch-can). highest recommendation. go go go.

Such an amazing experience here! I was searching for a pretty hard-to-find record for my…read moreboyfriend's birthday, and when I called, they not only confirmed they had it -- they actually held the record for me until I could come pick it up. That meant so much and seriously took the stress out of trying to track it down. When I came in, the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. You can tell they genuinely care about music and about making sure customers leave happy. They made the whole experience feel personal instead of just another transaction. If you're looking for something specific (especially a harder-to-find record), this is the place to go. I'm so grateful they held it for me and helped make his birthday special. I'll definitely be back!

RECOMMENDED I just…read morewent in the other day for the first time and I was blown away! Their selection is amazing and it is soooo specifically divided up into genre it's fantastic. The owner is extremely knowledgeable and can make recommendations that are spot. On. They are both very nice and extremely helpful, they are by no means music snobs who make you feel like an idiot lol! Make sure to check out the jazz room!!

Hands down the greatest record store I've ever been to. The owners are so nice and helpful and you…read morecan tell they put a lot of time and effort into making the store the best possible, Their selection is heavily curated with every selection you think of. They have all types of media music and for a great price too. They also do something I've never seen a record store do before that really makes them stand out compared to other stores. THEY CLEAN AND CHECK ALL THEIR USED RECORDS. You can tell the owners truly care about not only their records but their customers and music as a whole. I will definitely be returning in the near future.

If you're looking for anything resembling popular music, don't come here. You will be disappointed…read more If you're looking, however, for dance, electronic, or experimental music, this is the right place. The owner is, shall we say, a bit prickly. He sized me up the second I walked in. Because I've been going to record stores for years and have encountered music snobs more than once, this amused me more than anything. Once I pulled out a DJ Stingray (legendary techno DJ from Detroit) album, he knew I wasn't a noob. He got further confirmation when I asked about some Fennesz (amazing Austrian experimental guitarist) albums. Once you get him going about music, he warms up. Bent Crayon has very hard-to-find titles like Drexciya (iconic sci-fi techno duo from Detroit) reissues, the latest from Perlon (dance music label in Berlin), the Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, or other left-field music. Bent Crayon is mostly vinyl but also has a solid selection of CDs. Fair warning: The corner shelves of experimental music are alphabetized but the rest of the store follows a mysterious organizational logic. In other words, you have to dig, not scan. I bought reissues of Stingray's Aqua Team 2, Drexciya's Harnessed the Storm, and Cluster's Zuckerzeit (Cluster was an electronic music duo from Germany who worked a bunch with Brian Eno). Bent Crayon is not for everyone, but it's still pretty rad.

It's a bit different but not my cup of tea so that's why 3 stars :) if you like dance beat music…read morefrom all of the world this is your place :) It's wayyyy in the back right corner of the art warehouse ... it's great to check out the building tho I just love art and it's a great collective to come and check out tho :)

Zero stars they sit around don't work. An when you want to trade something they tell there…read moreemployees just say it we don't want it or say tell them to tell us who trying trade it got a scratch or some excuses to get us out they store like do your job an don't scam none an waste people time it should be an option for zero stars cuz this place is useless an waste of time they get paid to scam you when you know your stuff worth more don't come to this location don't waste your time

My dad has a hard time walking so tends to give me lists to go in and try to find for family…read morefriends and gifts! Henry was super super helpful and knew exactly where every artist was in the vinyl section quickly as well as price descriptions! Great value for the posters and pamphlets included in some pieces, as well as a lovely collection overall!

My son and I love vinyl. I'm a '70s kid from high school and college, so I know a lot of music…read more We've been to several record shops. This one has to be our favorite. The guy at the counter was super friendly, and just reeked Cool. He loves the rescue cat that roams the stores. He even has a coin box and poster explaining a cat rescue group. I like that compassion. The shop is cool with album covers on the floor. That is an art piece in itself. Today is my birthday, and my son is buying. First on the list is Jefferson Starship's Red Octopus. Other shops have told us the album is hard to find, sells fast, expensive. We found it!!!! The price was very good!!! I'm ecstatic! Also got The Doors, Three Dog Night, and Gordon Lightfoot. I've heard about Robin Trower, so I got one of his albums. They have a listening turntable with headphones that I used. There is a group of nostalgic records that were goofy and fun. A small stage is for anyone to perform. Inquire at the store.

These guys are incredibly nice and accommodating. I called to ask about selling some records and…read moreNoah answered. He was friendly, courteous and patient as I mentioned what I had to sell. Also, honest. The day I arrived I could not remember exactly where the store was, so I called again. Noah was very kind again and narrowed it down. Upon entry Noah was very friendly and helpful. He smiled and we laughed at some of the goofiness I entered the store with. I think I had two LP boxes, and Noah came to aid. Pete the owner came out at some point and amidst all the small talk, you could tell these folks are what small independent places need. They went through my stuff and we'd have some small chats todo about nothing really. I can babble when I sense friendliness. Save in point if you're reading the review. You could see the regulars that come by, other folks... and just a genuine cool place with a cool owner and co-worker. They could teach a graduate school class on customer service. We need that lately it seems! On a scale of 1-5 they should get a 10 for just being human and humane. As I was leaving Pete and I had a very cool, relatively personal conversation which was very endearing. So if you're on the east side of CLE or early for a show at the Beachland on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday... check em out!

I went here to check a small business owned by a black female and was greeted with a variety of…read moreshops. Which was cool. Very cool location. When I walked in, the cashier told me that the record shop was upstairs. When I went up there, I was able to see the variety of music pieces available for sale. The value appeared to be great but I haven't purchased a record in a while, so my thoughts could be skewed there. But I loved the record I purchased (Aaliyah) so it was well worth my money! Parking can be a little hectic there. But there is a parking garage (you have pay for it) at the next building over on the same block.

Found this little gem on record store day, and they are well stocked with the releases for you…read more Super tidy and hip shop with a tightly curated inventory. I was able to find a great 80s reissue as well as an original live single from that era. Great operators! Good parking on the street right out front. Next to CFD Station 23. Highly recommended!

I'm a DJ/BMX guy, but I've always received good service from this shop. If the dogs are there, they…read morelooooove being rubbed.

I used to live in Ohio for a small 6 months. In those miserable months in that miserable state I…read moretried my best to find cool shit. This was one of them. Digging through all shit I found one of their hats and it brought back memories. Super dope shop.