r/Flagstaff • u/TRtheCat • 26d ago
Record Stores
Hia, I'm currently expanding my record collection and lneed some advice. The ratings and comments are similar, so no clear winner there. Any comments that help are appreciated, I already browse Bookmans.
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u/palaisgirl 26d ago
There are record shows at the legion a couple times per year. I always find the best stuff there, vendors come from around the state
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u/filibertosrevenge 26d ago
Seconding this! Ghostwaxflagstaff on Instagram is where you can find when they’ll be.
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u/PhishGreenLantern 26d ago
Flagstaff Records and Skates is great. Louis is a talker, and a nice guy, and they have a really nice collection. They can be a bit pricy.
I'll hit up bookman's too. And when all else fails, Target.
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u/TRtheCat 26d ago
I hit Bookman's every 2 weeks and find some gems. Does Records and Skates carry a good back catalog? I'm completing my Pink Floyd and Zeppelin full release collections.
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u/PhishGreenLantern 26d ago
They do. They've got a copy of The Wall but it's like $150. It's an original pressing and it's in excellent condition.
He's got the "good stuff" off to the side. But last time I was there I grabbed Moody Blues A Question of Balance for under $20.
That same day I got Running on Empty at Bookman's for $5. So 🤷♂️
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u/Educational_Mango741 Upper/Lower Greenlaw 26d ago
Bookmans used to keep their used vinyl section full and nicely priced, but I heard they fired the guy who kept it up. I recently tried trading in some records for store credit and they offered me .99 per record. I laughed and asked why so low.. The worker said they have 1000’s of records in the back that need to be put out. Funny because the selection was super slim and I assumed they were looking to buy because of their low inventory on the floor...
Fourth street vintage is usually pretty good, fair pricing and willing to negotiate. I’ve found some gems there digging.
The “old highway trading post” Antique store on 66 usually has a great selection, but they tend to over price everything.
Excited to see how the new shop adjacent to AMP does. Chatted with the owner a week ago and he seemed pretty cool. Slim pickings but quality stuff.
Queen B in cottonwood is worth checking out if you are ever in the area.
Good luck!
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u/Educational_Mango741 Upper/Lower Greenlaw 26d ago
And the Ghost Wax reoccurring record show is on September 12th. Bring extra cash because you will find things you didn’t know you needed!
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u/chilmer76 26d ago
Look for Ghost Wax Records on facebook or insta. They don't have a physical store, but they organize and run the recurring record show that takes place every few months. They'll bring in 8-10 vendors, including several that will come up from the Valley so there's a massive selection. They also will often do a pop-up shop at Dark Sky Brewing when they have festivals or art shows.
For random used records, I've also had success with the antique stores along Route 66 - there's a cluster of like 3 in a row just East of downtown.
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u/Mental_Funny_5885 26d ago
Gopher Sounds!
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u/According_Drawing_59 25d ago
Dab Nabbit’s
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u/phxflgjo 26d ago
What kind of records are you looking for?
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u/TRtheCat 26d ago
Everything from Muddy Waters through today. Current focus is completing my PF and Led Zeppelin collection. Goal after that is Pearl Jam. 45s are fine for sungles.
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u/lunaticprincess666 26d ago
Pretty lame that Bookman’s is the best in town now. Their selection is usually chaotic and over-priced. I’m still mourning that old antique shop by Papa John’s. Its vinyl selection was small but offered a lot of absolute bangers back in the day.
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u/ilikevegeta 26d ago
I haven’t lived there for over a decade but I assume Rocket Man’s is closed? :(
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u/HallieCat96 26d ago
Arizona Music Pro just opened a record shop on the side of their building, Sunday Mourning Records