Friendly helpful staff greets you at the door. They have a little of everything you want. Bargain bins, rock, some jazz and vocal as well. Some are new some are new used. I even saw a decent selection of cassette tapes. Prices are reasonable. I picked up two Dolly Parton albums that were more than half off of what I see in the Toledo area. I'd put them on my list to revisit when k have more time. read more

A classic vinyl record store thats been in operation for 20 years or more. The Used vinyl is priced fairly and is abundant! They always have cool stuff in the recent arrivals. It is STUFFED with records. They have new records as well and lots of sub genres which shows they are true music nerds and they are ready to help. I've been to vinyl shops all across the country in tiny towns and huge cities and this is one you shouldn't miss. They also have a fair amount of used movies and cassette tapes. They check all the boxes - They do it right! Recommended! read more

Vertigo Music - Music & DVDs Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Such an amazing selection of vinyl and CDsz Brand new selection is bigger, but there's pre-owned selection as well including a $1 vinyl bin! Love browsing here and staff are super friendly and willing to help you find what you're looking for. read more

Vertigo Music - Music & DVDs Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Awesome shop! Definitely stop by if you're in the city! The staff seemed great and they have very reasonable prices! Their music is widely diverse: from niche 70's artists to super relevant pop. The bathroom however was a once in a lifetime experience! You've got to see it! 10/10! read more

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A great local record store with a crazy variety of music. My only real issue is with their current hours. They don't open until 12 and many times when I'm downtown grabbing a coffee in the morning I'd love to stop by and shop. read more

I'd put Vertigo up against any famous big city record store; it's simply the best store around. First, you'll be greeted warmly when you walk in the door. Second, you'll be asked if you need help finding anything, or if it's more to your liking, you'll be left alone to dig. Third, you won't get the typical 'holier-than-thou' record store employee attitude. It's a great store run by great folks. You won't find a larger, more diverse selection anywhere. From chart hits to deep underground stuff, in a wide variety of genres. They specialize in EVERYTHING. Their used section is very nice as well. Finally, Herm and the gang price their stuff to sell, not to gouge. Their prices are super fair compared to just about anywhere around, including Amazon. If you're local, there's no need to shop anywhere else. If you're visiting Grand Rapids, definitely give them a visit if you're into record stores. read more

Absolutely amazing place! Huge selection of music.. ranging from vinyl and CD! the CD's are all categorized alphabetically, and by genre.. very friendly staff! prices are very fair! the used section of cd's against the wall, are $5-6 each, not bad at all! Definitely will be coming back here. could wander through here for hours on end! read more

I found myself back in GR again with time to spare so popped in to Vertigo. Tons of great stuff this time around. I ended up with such a large stack of records that they had to give me a box instead of a bag. The prices were better than what I'm used to in Chicago so that was a perk as well. Staff is great - very friendly and eager to help. read more

This was the best record store I have ever been in. I was on a work trip and had a little bit of time to spare in the evening so I walked over from my hotel and immediately knew from the vibe that this place was going to have some gold for my vinyl collection. It was exciting to sort through the records that were meticulously organized and find some albums that I have been covering for a very long time. My wife was ecstatic with the finds I was able to get, I even scored a T-shirt on this visit and hope to come back on my next trip to Grand Rapids. read more

This shop has so much stock, from a wide range of genres, and it's well organized with overflow being easy to find. The only downside, is that it can be a bit tricky to browse since their shelves are so full. They have good deals on used media as well, but I didn't spend as much time browsing that on this trip. Will visit again next time I'm in the area. read more

I was in town for a conference so stopped into Vertigo before checking into the hotel. The shop is in a kind of funky boutique/restaurant area. There is a large selection of vinyl here, and mostly it is new records. But the selection of used records was ample and worth flipping through. The records were all good quality, no trash. The store is a bit chaotic in some areas; boxes of records stacked up along the walls. Records stacked on top of records in the bins. The staff were generally disinterested. But, I found a few gems at good prices. read more

Great record store in downtown G-Raps! I didn't have a ton of time to do much browsing but I definitely saw more than a few things I would buy had I a bit more scratch to spend. The staff here was super nice and the space was clean and organized. Sure, the videos and cassette tapes are kind of piled in the corner but part of the fun is digging through those old school wonders and coming out with a swell find (like the N*Sync video I got a gave away at a recent Elite event!). The prices are decent, although they seemed a bit higher than some shops round these parts. Most of what I saw was rock/indie/punk but there was a bit of a selection of some soul and funk that I flipped through a bit as well. I'm not much of an expert on those genres so I can't comment on how well rounded it is, but they do have some stuff for you to peruse through. Overall I'm glad to see a record store like this still kicking around! read more

Vertigo Music - Music & DVDs Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I got some cds and patches here. It's a good shop, would recommend to anyone who wants that

I love everything about this record store - The selection is unmatchable, it's so much fun to discover so many artists in vinyl, cds, cassettes, plus there's movie dvds and posters and t-shirts, the prices can't be beat, and the workers are super friendly and helpful, you can see they really enjoy what they do, and they make it a fun experience. The first time I went, I was excited to go back the next day for more time to check things out. Totally worth checking out!! read more

Any town would be lucky to have a record shop as top notch as Vertigo. They have a very large selection and easily half the shop is filled with vinyl. Their music is broken into the typical genres which makes browsing for what you want easy. I was able to get through the entire rock section in less than an hour, and there was a ton of obscure stuff I found that I'd been looking for. Most importantly, they price their stuff to sell. Most of their albums were very close to the Discogs median price or cheaper, which led me to spend a bit too much money. Last but not least is the staff, they were very friendly and welcoming and take pride in where they work. All in all, a shop that would standout even in a city much larger than Grand Rapids. A local treasure that I will definitely revisit when I'm back in town. read more

Had the whole day yesterday in Grand Rapids, decided to check out Vertigo Records...glad I did! HUGE selection of used and new vinyl, all genres well represented. Managed to score several records on my want list. All the folks working there are super friendly, and definitely love music and love helping those who love music! Definitely recommended if you're in town read more

Went to buy a record this week (Portishead's Roseland NYC Live) as it's the records 23rd anniversary. One of my all time favorite bands and just a beautiful piece of work. So I call up Vertigo Records and ask if they have it. Just one more left and they will leave it behind the counter for me. But more impressive was that almost immediately the man on the line says "Is this Santiago?". blown away, just from my voice he recognized me. Every time I go in, Herm takes his time to talk to you, but to know that he remembers each person like that is amazing. If I wasn't yet, I'm a lifelong customer now. #VertigoRecords #CustomerForLife #ThePluralOfVinylIsVinyl read more

This is still my favorite record shop. Herm the owner goes above and beyond making it the best experience. Always a killer modern selection of new and modern records. I've been all around to various states and record store and their selection is not matched by any other shop. Prices here are nearly as cheap as it gets read more

Genuinely the best record store i've been in. The selection is far and beyond better than other record stores and the employees are so helpful. Go here if in GR read more

One of my favorite places to browse on a rainy day! The people here are so friendly and helpful. They have a variety of records and they never seem to disappoint! Love going here and definitely recommend!!!!! read more

I was in the area and wanted to go shopping for some vinyls. The store is huge. They have a great selection of used and new vinyls. I was looking for a Leon Bridges vinyl but they didn't have it. But that was OK because I found and Alkaline Trio vinyl ! ! ! Actually I found a lot vinyls I wanted ranging from the Horrorpops, Blink 182, Kendrick Lamar, NOFX, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd. The store really has a variety of music and good prices. read more

This is a damn fine record store! I have gone here a few times, while on tour in Grand Rapids. I loved that this store was so close to the DAAC, which was a cool DIY music venue! While on tour you always have time to kill and there is nothing like a fantastic music store to kill time in! This is a gem of a store. I have bought a few things here. All used stuff. Which there selection was amazing! I loved how they have a vas selection of psych pop stuff and great soul sections! I have not been around Grand Rapids all that much, but I do know they have great beer spots, cool vegan food, and this great record store! Sounds like my type of town! read more

Greatest record store in Midwest and Scotland!! I've been to vinyl shops in Chicago, Detroit area, Edinburgh Scotland, and a few in Greenville, SC plus many more and my findings are conclusive: Vertigo is the best damn vinyl shop this side of the Mississippi!!! A Grand Rapids gem with some fantastic people running it too. read more

Amazing selection of new & used vinyl, CD's & cassettes. Also sell used DVD's. Staff was very helpful in finding gems to add to our collection. read more

This place is great. I've recently got back into vinyl and am in the process of building my collection. A buddy of mine recommended this place. So while visiting family in GR I made a quick stop here to check it out. The owner was extremely friendly and welcomed me when I walked in and even gave me the layout of the store. Lots of used and new vinyl. Good selection. What really impressed me was the fair prices. They were cheaper than Amazon in some cases. Score! I like to support brick and mortar and in this case I couldn't walk out without buying 4 LPs. Will be coming back. read more

I go to record stores when I visit pretty much anywhere I ever go. Not to say that I've been to a ton of places, but I've been to record stores in Detroit, Chicago, Scotland, Dublin, London, Amsterdam, and Paris, and my thoughts always come back to Vertigo, no where has ever been as perfect of a record store. They always have exactly what I'm looking for, even if I didn't know it! I don't think I've ever been able to walk out of there with less than 4 or 5 new albums....On the one hand, I'm thankful that I don't live in GR, but on the other hand, sad that I rarely get a chance to visit Vertigo. read more

We were in town for business and decided have breakfast at Wolfgang's (another great GR institution) and then head over to check out Vertigo. I was looking for a very difficult to find album from a local Detroit band that I have not been able to find anywhere else. When we got to the store we were greeted nicely - a friendly hello and a dj spinning in the back of the store who was pretty damn good to listen to while perusing their large used collection. They did not have what I was looking for the owner, Herm, was more than happy to research it and let me know what he could get his hands on. 45 minutes later I had 5 albums in my hands all for under $25. This was almost as fun as shopping at Amoeba Records and Vertigo is definitely the same caliber store as Amoeba albeit on a smaller scale. Go! You won't be sorry you did! read more

While in Grand Rapids visiting extended family, I experienced a bit of panic thinking about how it would be my turn to drive the 14 hours to get back home with no music in a rental KIA Rondo. During our meal at San Chez, I was recommended to Vertigo Music by our lovely server who also just-so-happened to work at Vertigo. She did not steer me wrong! The Northeast has plenty in the way of incredible High Fidelity-esque indie record stores so I wasn't expected to be blown away, but the space was large and not cramped, the selection diverse and organized, the prices reasonable, and the people helpful. All in all, just a really cool place that I would pop in all the time if I lived in Michigan. read more

Getting to travel with work I have hit the best record stores in New York, Chicago, LA, San Francisco, Denver, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, Dallas, Nashville, basically any large city. And surprisingly this is one of the best anywhere. I would put this store in a top 5 with Amoeba in LA, Reckless in Chicago, 2nd Avenue in Portland, and Other Music in New York. Why? 1. Organization - an accountant's accuracy but not the impersonality of a Tower or Virgin or whatever 2. Selection - well stocked new, used, classics and semi-classics, plus tons of obscure picks all generes 3. Vibe - large but old, very cool store, always great new tunes playing 4. Staff - the owner is awesome, remembers me even though I only pass through once a quarter, gives deals, has great opinions and truly loves music 5. Location - around the corner from the best coffee shop in the Midwest - Madcap Would HIGHLY recommend as a top tier record store to any music fan. read more

Hands down, one of the best independent record stores I've ever been in EVER, all over the country. Beautifully carved out of an old storefront on Division Avenue, this shop stocks everything. If they don't have it, they will gladly order it for you with no rip-off charges like the chain stores. From punk to indie to hip-hop to house to local. I have known Herm Baker, the owner, for many years and he is a great guy. He is dedicated to bringing good music to the West Michigan area. Back when him and Dave (who later founded the now-defunct Eastunes) ran Vinyl Solution, they created both a great record store and an all-ages music community. Their book/zine section, run by local coffee magnate (ha) Ryan Van is quite impressive as well. He stocks a diverse library of radical literature, great zines, and other interesting stuff. Check it out in the back. Vertigo Music is a mainstay of the downtown shopping experience now. Definitely check this store out if you have any interest in music! read more

I am so grateful that this place exists in Grand Rapids. It's a beautiful nostalgic gem that I need to visit more often when I'm in town. Awesome selection, good prices, great atmosphere. read more

I've been going to vertigo since I first started buying records over 10 years ago. I've been to a decent number of record stores and vertigo will always be my favorite! I don't go as often as I like, but if I did I'd be broke as a joke. It would be nice to find some Etta James or Bill Withers in the racks, but they are hard to come by. read more

Outstanding selection of new vinyl. Best I've ever seen. Well laid out, good used selection and great service.

This place has a LOT of new vinyl, and a really good selection of older/classic vinyl. If you like the hunt, then the cheap bins in the back are fun to look through (Gerry Dodd's is more of an adventure if that's what you're into). But everything here is really organized and easy to look through. Service was nice, and everything worked out. read more

Destination worthy. Yeah I love it. I lovvvvve drifting slowly down the stacks of vinyl. They've got old and new, and new old. Killer vibe, killer selection. Good. read more

Hands down the best record store in town. Don't bother with the other places. They have new and used records, and new and used CD's. Crazy selection and it's not there they can more than likely get it. They also carry a local music selection which is nice. read more

It's been a while since my last visit to Vertigo, but I figured to leave a comment because Grand Rapids needs more Yelp love. Like the previous reviews, Vertigo is a great record shop if you're looking to find an eclectic (and good) selection of music ranging from many genres. I really appreciate their Jazz and Blues selection. I hadn't yet tapped into vinyl since I was there last, but when I do go back, that's the first area I'll be browsing. Their reviews and album synopsis' are always helpful, along with the staff. Used CDs, some DVDs and VHS along with various music merchandise (tees, magazines, buttons) are also sold at this necessary and independent Grand Rapids staple. read more

A good solid record store. I only looked at their vinyl, so I can't comment on their CDs. They have a large stock of new and used rock. The new records are priced similarly to independent shops like Encore or Flat Black and Circular. The used records are slightly higher than average, but not unreasonably so. My biggest beef, however, is that the selection is very very skewed towards rock/punk/metal. There was very little soul/R&B. I found a few gems, but most of it was bad 80s soul by former stars. I can't blame him for focusing on rock if that's what the customers are buying, but I prefer the more diverse selection at Encore in Ann Arbor, People's in Detroit or FBC in East Lansing. read more

The best record store I have ever been in, if they don't have what you want (they always do) they will order it for you. They have everything from metal, punk, pop, jazz, and a HUGE selection of used cds. They also have a pretty large vinyl section. I think you can still buy tickets to local shows also. read more

This place is very well organized. Awesome customer service and easy to find what you're looking for! I never do reviews but this place is definitely worth visiting. read more