Went here one time. Great place to look and buy. Only been here once but never really talked to the…read moreowner. They have some very retro records though. The place was really clean. I value this place a lot and my grandma liked it to, just didnt have what I was looking for.

Great Service! The owner Austin is super nice and helpful. They have THE BEST Selection out of…read moreCassettes tapes, CDs and Vinyl. They have super good pricing for what they have. They have cassettes that work for a dollar that sounds Brand New. Versus a different Record Store near me sells cassettes for 20 bucks and dosent work at all. This is the best record store I have been to and will ever have.

Small shop but plenty of parking and easy to get to. Staff were incredibly nice and helpful. I was…read moreable to find a couple things and had a good time going through the stacks. I appreciate that they care enough about their product to subdivide it into sections so I don't have to look at rock music if I don't want to. Best store in town in that regard for sure. I would definitely make a point of coming back on my future trips to the area.

Man I love this store. Best record stores I visited in town. I think I went to all of them. Great…read morecurated selection of clean mint records. Store employee was super nice to chat with. This would be my first stop back in town.

Overpriced crap. Lots of good titles but the condition didn't meet the price point. The smell of…read morethe used clothes was pretty unpleasant and kinda just felt like I needed a shower when I left. Owner was pretty stoked about his vintage sealed record collection but failed to offer any return policy on them. Sealed records from back in the day are often warped. You gotta be a good business and take care of the customer. Speaking with the other record store owners in town, they kind of had the same negative vibe I got.

Steve is a great guy. His shop has autographed items & non. Vinyl records, CDs, cassettes,…read more8-tracks. VHS, DVDs, blue-ray. Band shirts for men & women, dresses, skirts, pants, hats, scarves, belts, purses. Incense, lighters, ashtrays, vapes, glass. Novelty items, shot glasses, jewelry & body jewelry. Candles, greeting cards, magazines, comic books, flags, tapestries. Artwork. Largest collection around of items from local bands & local artists. Bicycles. And a music venue in Summer playing rock & metal bands. They buy, sell, and trade items...

Excellence Included! I can't say enough good things about Skylabs. Every visit, yes every one has…read moreexceeded expectations. I'm not an high-end audiophile & I don't have thousands invested in my equipment but Skylabs assisted me as if I did! Purchases include receiver, speaker cable, two turntables for different spaces (rec room & office) so what did they do - asked questions in order to make sure I bought the equipment that best matched my needs (size of the room, frequency of use, wired speakers or bluetooth, etc.). Hang with me as there is more- Skylabs repaired my father's Acoustic Research speakers (1960s). Amazing sound! Today I just purchased my 3rd turn table as a surprise for my son's birthday. Skylab - Thank you for making my vinyl sound amazing! Tim

Why this shop bothers to stay in business is a mystery. While they now state they will no longer do…read moreany service on anything not purchased there [lol], They did a service/clean on my Hi-end amp. They did not do the job I paid for. When I brought it to someone's attention, they did not honor the work I paid for. They did not offer a refund. This is a shop I would not step into again.

By far the best record store in Des Moines. The selection of both new and used vinyl will always…read moremake every trip worthwhile. The employees always greet you at the door to make certain you are guided in your vinyl shopping experience. I have been coming to Vinyl Cup for almost 4 years and it will always be my first stop when shopping for vinyl. For an added shopping experience follow them on Facebook to see what new and used vinyl has recently been added.

Really expensive and wasn't a great selection. I didn't see anything under $25. Bought a Johnny…read moreCash record for 60 and it was scratched.

5/21/26 1:00 p.m…read more Shopping This location is pretty amazing. The staff informed us that this is the original location, so it's the smallest of the three in town, but there was so much to look at! I can't wait to check out the larger locations! All of the staff were incredibly friendly, patient, and helpful. Everything was pretty well organized and not too overwhelming. There is definitely a lot inside, but in my opinion, you don't feel crowded and can easily look around for hours in here. All of the prices are wonderful as well! Everything is so affordable as well, and in great condition; some items are even brand new! Overflow beats Goodwill any day of the week! It's a relaxed environment and they give back to the community; win-win! Anything we need to donate will be donated here from now on :) Absolutely worth the visit!!

Always kind staff…read more Prices are getting unrealistic again. There are many quality items nicely displayed. However there is also over priced junk that for some reason is never pulled from the shelves. Beware of items labeled "vintage" they are most likely overpriced. If you like it, you can buy it on eBay for the same price or less and even return it if you don't like it.

My son tells me that the vinyl was actually fake.... He was super disappointed on Christmas…read moremorning.

The employe who helped me was very nice and helpful and informative. I was building a new board…read moreand he helped me find all the right parts.

staff is nice there is a great selection of just about everything i love going to jays it is very…read morefun and its not to expensive and they will give you a great price when selling things there.

Jay's CD & Hobby stores are probably my favorite establishments in all of Des Moines. I'm a huge…read moreretro junkie so scouring through old video games, music, trading cards, etc., is one of my favorite pastimes. This location in particular, is probably my most visited one, but also my least liked of the three. Even so, it's still a great store. When it comes to retro and vintage items, you can always find exactly what you're looking for on sites like eBay. The fun part of Jay's, is not knowing what you want and just browsing. More times than not, I don't buy anything from this location. The selection of items is usually better at the other locations. That's the only reason it's not a 5-star rating for me. Value wise, I think their prices rival eBay, and you can buy it on the spot instead of waiting for shipping. Staff always seems friendly and helpful also.