Wednesday - June 5, 2013 - 2PM…read more Before the 8 track, cassettes, CDs, mp3, and streaming, music was heard on vinyl. A "45" was the familiar vehicle for listening to music. 45s are globally available primarily through mail order or the internet. I maintain a small stash of 45s and still cherish them. I've ordered 45s through the internet with pleasing results. Billy Harner released a 45 in 1969 titled "I struck it rich". The song was available through the internet with a variety of prices. Val Shively had the record AND the cheapest price. Although the song was available trough Val Shively web site, I decided to visit the store. In a word, overwhelming. Records lined the walls by the thousands. I wondered how they managed to find anything. The record was presented in good shape. It played just as I remembered on the local AM radio almost 45 years ago. I suggest you call Val's place to verify that your "memory" is available. Browsing is simply impossible and in fact, discouraged. If you visit the store, I believe you'll be amazed.

the best record dealer in the world. reputedly has more than 5 million records in stock,…read morespecializes in 1950s doo-wop and hard to find R&B singles. Val Shively is a living legend among those who know record collecting--if you want a piece of vinyl, he will locate it for you. his clients are worldwide, and they are the best and most discerning vinyl collectors in the world. his store is not a place to browse--you go in and tell him or his assistant what you want, and you wait while they go find it. but they will find it. its better to call first.

A Delco gem! I absolutely love crate digging here! I have found so many records that are near and…read moredear to my heart and have given me so many memories. The vinyl are reasonable priced and the customer service is exceptional. The store has great selections and I'm definitely due for a visit. Please shop businesses like Goodies Disc Exchange, they are essential.

Absolutely horrible customer service. I walked into the store this afternoon and the douchebag at…read morethe counter asked me if " I smoke the pipe". He then told me that I smelled funny and wanted to know if I smoke weed. I tried to avoid a conversation and just went about browsing their collection when he then asked me to leave because he said I made him feel light headed!! I left without saying a word. I don't know if this person was an employee or the actual owner but needless to say I will never be here again and I hope this business bites the dust because they are just ignorant and extremely unprofessional.

Top ten, perhaps five record store for me in the US - considering their punk, hardcore, and metal…read moreinventory, paired with very reasonable pricing. Managed to find multiple records that I "needed" which is not very normal, as I have a pretty extensive collection going down. Trying to make this a routine stop when visiting Philadelphia.

One of the best record stores in phila. Although the Hardcore, punk, metal selection you find on…read morethe walls, recently traded bins, and new stock will outshine any other store in phila, this is maybe the place finding and being traded the best LPs and 7inches of most genres In the city. Owners are great people and more knowledgeable than most so don't hesitate to ask for a suggestion.

I really don't like doing this, but sometimes it has to happen. My experience here was not good. I…read morelive in west Philly and as a collector of all things vtg 1950's, I was excited to take a new (to me) 1950's record player to the record shop to inquire about repairs. The person I purchased from told me it needed a new needle. Whether or not that's true I'll never know. The associate who helped me the day I dropped the player off was not the issue. They took a look at it, told me I needed to pay $20 for labor, and said they'd call me when they had a chance to look it over. I told the employee that I'd be willing to pay upwards of $150 to have it working because it was in really great shape cosmetically, and I WAS thrilled to have found it and bought it. It was beautiful..Money was not an issue, because this thing meant something to me. I was very vocal about this when I dropped it off. 2-3 weeks went by and I got a call. The person I spoke to was not the same person I handed the player over to. They told me that it was too complicated to fix and "not worth their time and effort." I Found that comment to be a dismissive, but whatever, they don't want to do it, that's fine, I wasn't mad. I told the person over the phone that I would be by to pick it up. Conversation ended. That week I stopped by the record shop to get it, and the person I spoke to on the phone was there. I know this because he told me he threw it away. The entire time we are having this exchange, he doesn't once look up from whatever it is he was reading or writing or whatever, all I knew in that moment was that a complete stranger was informing me that he had trashed my property, in a " I give zero fucks," kinda way. No eye contact, and no apology. It's like I was bothering him when I asked why they would do something like this after I told them I was coming to pick it up. His response was "that's not how I recall our conversation going." I am a west Philly nanny and had the babes I care for with me, so I calmly closed the door that day, but have felt livid ever since. I really try not to think about it, but its pretty impossible when I'm still waiting for a response to the email I sent them. I'll spare you the details about how painful this feels to have something that's irreplaceable, and gorgeous, just thrown away, especially because they advertize as A RECORD REPAIR SHOP..I really thought they might give a suit about what they do but it defineitly doesn't seem that's way. The careless employee who trashed my record player actually said out loud that I told them I didn't want it. WHAT! Considering he couldn't take one second to look up at me while telling me he trashed my property, doesn't bode well for someone trying to claim they were paying attention to the conversation In the first place. Take accountability! Apologize, or at the very least respond to my message on your website. Really wish I had gotten that dudes name, but I will be looking into that, and will update. I asked them to refund me the $20 and pay me the cost of the player. That's $70 It's not like I'm asking for a lot here, But like I said, they chose to do absolutely nothing other than take my money and destroy my property. I've been chatting w people in my community and it's seems this place has a reputation, and it's not pretty. If you want repairs done, look elsewhere. I sent the email to the record shop like two months ago. I waited and waited and waited before coming here. They literally left me co other choice.

BEST RECORD STORE in PHILADELPHIA HANDS DOWN! Not only did I receive excellent service, but the…read morefemale co-owner was incredibly informed without talking to me like I know nothing about sound systems (which I really don't). A black and white cat hung out in the store (gotta love a record store cat) while she informed me about the system that would work best in my apartment. I went home and tried to put the speakers/turntable together on my own...as mentioned, my brain doesn't work well with technology. Something wasn't right. I called the store to ask for help, and the (female) co-owner CAME OVER TO MY HOUSE (I live 2 blocks from the store) to help me trouble shoot the issue. Turns out, I had not connected the power cable from the speakers to the turn table. (slapping forehead) I nearly hugged her. What a wonderful human being. I CANNOT RECOMMEND THEM ENOUGH. Thank you, Common Beat. You literally rock!

Went in for cassettes and found a few gems. Incredibly cool spot. Owner was attentive and it was…read morejust rad for an alternative spot like this to exist

From the owner: FOR ROCKERS, BY ROCKERS! Specializing in new and used clothing, band t-shirts, unique limited run…read moret-shirts, denim & leather jackets, bullet belts, jewelry, accessories, one of a kind art and music (VINYL & CD's)... a little bit of everything for everyone. From punk & heavy metal to goth & psychobilly, and everything in between. LGBTQ+ Friendly Environment

I think it was really cool, the workers were so kind and it was just a nice place in general, nice…read morefor looking and hanging out.

Is there a reason not to love this place?? Great shop and fantastic people. I really love what is…read morebeing done in this shop. Great vibes. Found a few cool albums that had to come home with me. I will definitely be back.

My first time in this store. I admittedly also first time I ever bought a vinyl record. My son…read morewanted a record player for his birthday and I was given a list of some albums he was interested in. Went in and the owner Michelle was such a sweetheart. She explained to me what a first pressing meant and helped me find one of the exact albums I was looking for. Great little store but the customer service is what will bring me back

A bit on the smaller side, but there's still a decent mix of old and new across many genres.read more

I could spend hours in here perusing the inventory! Great place to shop for vinyl and to have a…read moregreat cup of coffee.

Hidden gem alert!…read more Friendly owners, lots of selection, fair prices, open mic nights, coffee bar. This place has absolutely everything. Got 2 records for $20 which would have been over $50 marked up at target or some of the places in the mall. Really glad I found this place!!

Jam is a record store inside of an antique store. The selection is a well curated variety of…read morevintage music from rock to Motown. The records are in good shape and the price is right! Plus they take credit cards which is sometimes rare for record and antique shops. Jenny the owner is a total seeetheart and will help you find what you're looking for!

JAM has a nice selection of records to choose from. I was able to find a number of great records…read morethat were on my wish list. Very reasonable prices. They also had some really cool music posters. They have new stuff every time I stop by. Definitely drop by if you are a music lover. Great little hidden gem! Tip: located inside Bellefonte Vintage

Nice people. Have always been. I bought PAC Man there and still have it. Hooks up to my TV…read more Love this place.

If your an old head like me and love CD and Video games. This is it. Ownership is awesome…read more Selection is amazing, and prices are reasonable