The staff members are the worst. They made an offer of .50 cents TRADE per item on my cds. Most of…read morethe staff probably makes $13 an hr, and are not even worth that. Not sure how this place stays in business. I will sell my stuff online and buy online. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME HERE.

Found a re pressing of Uriah Heep I'm happy with. The selection in new vinyl could be better. Used…read morevinyl is terrible. Sorry, but I just didn't see the worth in digging through beat up records on the floor, my knees. Prices are fair

Great selection and VERY reasonable prices. Always an array of great old gear coming through as…read morewell. Short hours, but I stop every time I'm passing by and they're open.

The owner was very friendly. I was on vacation in Ohio looking for VHS Tapes, when I originally…read morecalled the store was closed but the owner called me back. While I couldn't find what I was looking for, the experience I had with the owner stands out as one of the best record store experiences I've had yet and I will be sure to visit here the next time I come to Ohio.

What a find! You take an amazing selection and pair it with a friendly and knowledgeable staff…read morethat is filled with passion for not just music but the art and hardware that goes with it and you have The Vinyl Groove Records shop in Cleveland. Good stuff!! Go there!

do not visit this terrible little store. when i told a fellow customer, accurately, that a Frank…read moreOcean record was an "unofficial pressing," the clerk snapped at me after they left, "why say anything?!". he berated me until i put the armload of records i had planned to buy on the counter and walked out. all of this while a springsteen greatest hits comp blared over tinny speakers. on the shelves, there were a few values, because he doesn't know what he has in genres that aren't rock. but i am devoted to going to record stores, and i actually think this was the single worst experience i have ever had, number one.

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!

Call before you go. They regularly do not open on time. I have arrived several times 30-40 minutes…read moreafter their posted opening time and no one is there. Every now and then, fine, but it happens all the time here. It's disrespectful to their customers, who may travel to come to the store, just to sit there for no one to show up.

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!

Great selection, great staff. A must visit if you're in the Akron area. Lots of vinyl but CDs too!read more

One of the premiere record stores Northeast Ohio. If visiting from out of town, it is a must stop…read moreas a record collector. You will be blown away at the selection and the prices.

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.

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!!

How am I just finding out about this place now??? Really great retro stuff that's just too much to…read morelist. Very very reasonably priced w everything. It's an actual house they converted into a store. So many rooms themed. Retro video games. Retro dvd and vhs tapes. They have a big sports themed room w tons of old school Browns and Indians items. This place is definitely worth the trip to Akron. Staff was very nice and answered questions. I want that Chief Wahoo neon but sadly it's not working

I love going thrifting because you never know what you may find, it's a magical adventure every…read moretime you go thrifting. I have now lived in Ohio for about five months now and so far I have not been impressed by the thrift stores they have to offer. One day I took my daughter to this store called The Retro Attic, she was spending some time with her friend. They wanted to do some shopping. They spend about an hour or so at the Retro Attic and that's when I came to pick them up, but before we left I had to look around the Retro Attic. The Retro Attic is a huge thrift store that offer everything from comics, cds, records, retro toys, cloths, sports memorabilia, videos games, and pretty much everything else retro. The store has two levels and every room is dedicated to a different thing. My favorite room was the room dedicated to the Horror Genre, the room had a huge collection of horror stuff like VHS tapes, Horror Toys, Horror T-Shirts, and many more Horror related items. The Retro Attic also has very reasonable prices. If you ever find yourself driving through Akron Ohio area I highly recommend stopping by the Retro Attic, a place where you can buy a part of your childhood.