In-store shopping
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Philadelphia Record Exchange in Philadelphia
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Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, US
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Delivery
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Phone: +1 215-425-4389
Site: http://www.philarecx.com/
Site: http://www.philarecx.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–8PM
- Tuesday:11AM–8PM
- Wednesday:11AM–8PM
- Thursday:11AM–8PM
- Friday:11AM–8PM
- Saturday:11AM–8PM
- Sunday:11AM–8PM
Comments (89)
Went in there not looking for anything too in particular. I would think for a place that size they would have a decent selection of reissues or an ok amount of selection( I was looking for a Stones album) but there was close to nothing, and even when there were records, they were overpriced and/or extremely vintage. The customer service there was also nasty. Considering at one point I was specifically going to make a trip there from across philly, I’m glad I went because I was only in the area because I would’ve been extremely dissatisfied.
Great spot. I have found some incredible records digging through the bins and crates here... and all at very affordable prices. Most of the records are in pretty solid condition overall, which is a bonus. Staff is alright. Organization is a little rough, but that’s what makes the digging part fun for me. Always finding something new here. Definitely recommended.
Best place in Philly if youre a crate digger. In one trip I found a Geto Boys single and some great 80s funk 7 inches
This place is good for finding cheap records that may not be in the best condition but are still playable. You wont find many new records/CDs here but tons of old/used selection. Dont go here in a rush though, because you going to want to spend a good amount of time crate digging here. You can walk in here with $20 and walk out with a handful of records to add to your collection.(The stores organization needs some work so that is why 4 stars and not 5)
This place is good for finding cheap records that may not be in the best condition but are still playable. You wont find many new records/CDs here but tons of old/used selection. Dont go here in a rush though, because you going to want to spend a good amount of time crate digging here. You can walk in here with $20 and walk out with a handful of records to add to your collection.(The stores organization needs some work so that is why 4 stars and not 5)
Not the most up-kept record store in the world - many of the shelves & records are dusty. BUT they have a TON of $1 disco, house, and reggae 12s. The stuttering guy behind the counter was really friendly as well! Gave me a small discount when I didnt have enough cash, only card.
So-so selection when it comes to bigger, mainstream old-school artists, but a really well rounded collection to shop overall. Tons of rarities. Guy who seems to run/own the place isnt much of a talker, more of the old, silent and wise type. Not the best place to trade/sell, but a good spot to stumble upon that hidden gem
Very overwhelming. Boxes of records everywhere, even underneath the tables, somewhat categorized but soo many.
Okay. Yes, they have records. No, they dont have new records or any vintage vinyl worth purchasing if you are looking for classic artists like the Rolling Stones, Hendrix, Beatles, The Cure, The Smiths, blah, blah, blah. Basically this boils down to a very entry-level, budget, indoor yard sale style vinyl buying experience. If you are looking for 3 copies of Pablo Cruises Reflector than this place is for you! Need a stack (yes, a literal stack!) of 45s no one has seen in 50 years? This place might be for you. There are at least 3 stores in Philadelphia that are unbelievably better than this store. I was very disappointed when I stopped by here given the buzz Fishtown has been receiving. Skip this dusty waste of a suite and go to Repo Records, Main Street Music, Hideaway Music, or any other vinyl record shop in the city. Sorry man but I cant wrap my head around how this place is still open.
Best records! Coolest staff!
Awesome selection, got original pressing of fresh fruit for rotting vegetables for 14!! A reissue at any other store would b like 25$, and there were plenty other goodies too
Very reasonable prices and wide variety of popular artist which makes it the perfect place to start building a collection. Not the best If you are looking for more rare/niche albums.
Great place, all the things youd love about a record store are here. Been going here for years.
Really nice and friendly seller, would help me with all my requests. nice prices and wide selection of records. make sure to check conditions though. nice place!
The guy who works there was very rude and not helpful at all. Drove all the way out there and the selection at the store was terrible also. Rude staff + bad overpriced records, no good. There are many better places to go in Philadelphia. Not worth the time.
Guy running the shop was very rude and confrontational. Ended up leaving before getting to look at any records because he was weirdly accusing us of not actually intending to buy anything. Try somewhere else.
Great selection of new and used vinyl. All reasonably priced.
Had fun looking through stacks, wound up with a couple good vintage and a couple new reissue vinyl.
Small inside but they manage to have a ton of inventory and its inexpensive. The employee, possibly the owner, was very helpful and will let you know if something you want comes in
Very cool record store, Im always finding new stuff here that you cant get anywhere else. The stock is always changing so I find myself coming back often
I have been there many times in the past is a great place to go and look for rare albums
1st visit was like 10 minutes and found uriah heeps debut for 5.99 just randomly there and visible, vinyl was lovely condition, must return with time and money
Awesome independent record shop! A must visit for anyone in the area.
Awesome shop over in Fishtown, owner held a shirt since it was hard to travel and get over there, got to visit recently scored some killer punk albums.
Good selection of all genres. Some of the conditions are not the best but this means there is more variety on display and not just the same old issues we all see these days where the good stuff all goes online. Worth a visit.
Nice staff and a large selection of well organized records at fair prices.
Sold my moms records and 45s and got $65 bucks ... Loved the store too it was soo cool looking and the owner was really nice
The most insanely rude service I’ve ever experienced. I thought the guy was joking it was that bad... he was not. So many places are hurting right now and deserve your business - this place does not.
I’ve never visited your store, but that’s not a problem for Google Maps Reviews because Google allows anyone, even if they’re not a “customer” to write a bogus ‘review’ of your business…even if it is just uniformed abuse.I’m sorry that you too have been victim of the “wrath” of Jonathan Downie. He likes to walk into small independent stores and if he’s not given undivided attention he gets mad, really mad. No hope of serving a genuine customer when Downie is in town. The problem is that Downie is a vindictive entitled abuser. If you respond to what he has written, he’ll telephone (internationally) and call you “a f****** a**hole” , he’ll also follow up with threatening emails containing similar language and declaring he’ll “ruin your business”. Let face it he’s the problem. And so is Google Reviews. They endorse him and reward him with points and feedback.which is especially offensive to me.
Pretty nice collection and friendly staff.
One of my favorite haunts anywhere. Ken, Dan and Max are the real thing in this record game and Prof Webster remains the Don.
Sing going there since it opened that store in fishtown loves the place find anything in there you want even his first record from sting to the first record guns and roses put out all original great prices tell them Joey shaw sent you or king joseph
This place is either out of business or moved somewhere else. On 5/25/13 I went to the address on 5th Street and there was a sign saying it was moved to Frankford Ave in Fishtown. When I got to that address there was nothing but an empty store with a large logo of the Verve record label in the window. But no store to be found and no sign indicating where it went.
Lots of vinyl in great condition at fair prices. No longer has cassette tapes.
Great store to dig for records with good prices. They also bring in bands to play I think once a month.
I REMEMBER WHEN IT WAS AT 3RD AND SOUTH ST. I HAVE SUCH A TRAMENDUS COLLECTION OF RECORDS . BUT THERES ALWAYS SOME RECORDS THAT MAY ELUDE YOUR SURCH . PHILADELPHIA RECORD EXGANGE HAS SO MUCH AND IV HAVE FOUND SOME OF THEM . BUT YOU MAY HAVE A SHORT TIME TO SHOP . I FIND ITS BETTER PLAN TO MAKE A DAY OF BROWSING ( SURCH) THERES A GRATE CHANCE YOU WILL FIND IT EVEN IF YOUR WERE NOT LOOKING FOR IT. WHILE YOU WERE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ELS I MUST THANK MAX GREAT SERVICE. FROM HENRY 11/ 25/2020 WED . HAPPY HUNTING. 👌
Perhaps the best selection of used vinyl in philly. Ive been buying from them for years from their South st location.
Incredible selection of vinyl at spectacular prices. High-ticket pieces also on display.
Amazing Selection! Picked up a nice Stevie Wonder vinyl to add to the collection today!
Messy but good store, warehouse big. Dont expect to find any big gems but its a solid spot.
Great staff, great selection
I love this place, huge selection, and if you complain the records arent in the best quality then check them before you buy!
A perfect record store!
Best record store in Philadelphia!
The store was practically empty when I got there. The seller wasn’t very helpful, or friendly. Also the selection was very limited.
Little bit of everything ..Crazy selection on soundtracks and Broadway soundtracks with tickets and billboards included
Lots of vinyl here, price is fair. knowledgeable staff.
One of the best record stores in Philly has awesome Soul and Jazz records
Pretty big store with a lot of records on offer, which is normally a good point but unfortunately most of em are in pretty bad shape.
Big fan
Great spot if you love diggin in the crates for classic old finds.
The staff was fairly awkward about questioning their products, but they do have a good selection of records
Ok selection. I bought one vinyl for $20 and its worn out.
Loved stopping in when I lived in the area... Really dug it when they had live shows!
The classic Philly record store. Mr. Websters old time thingamajigs and shellac museum. Still.
Pretty great place only issue is organization is a bit of a mess. It is highly recommended to talk to staff about what you are looking for
He he selection, fair price. Parking can be a challenge
Good selection for anyone tryna look a lil deeper
Great store with lots of classic LPs
They dont buy 78s, waste of time.
Really not much to say!! They sell records..
Lots and lots of used records cds even 8track tapes
The guy started screaming because I went to open the door to leave
Great used record store..
Nice selection with decent prices.
Great prices and helpful workers.
The best VINYL in Philly... Hands down!
The best record store..
Nice place great selection
Just went into browse nice
Very nice
Good place to dine at
Great little 💎 gem
Solid. Gold.
Great selection
Great selection
Great place!
Worst service ever!
Good I like it
Total reviews rating 4.2
89 Reviews for Philadelphia Record Exchange 2023:
Review №1
2022-01-01This was a cool independent record shop with a lot of records to dig through! My husband found quite a few records for great prices! The guy running the store was very nice too! If you are looking for some well priced used records, youve found the place!
Review №2
2021-12-12Great independent, local record store. Lots of great finds - including music you discover when youre there. Its worth your time to really leaf through their collection, so make sure youre not rushed. Items were well-priced, and I am happy with what I was able to buy!
Review №3
2022-01-11Cool place friendly knowledgeable staff. Plus not only do they sell records but they buy stuff also. Took some things I had off my hands for a few bucks. So all in all great experience. No complaints here.
Review №4
2019-07-21Nice little shop. A bit unorganized with vinyl in boxes everywhere. The stacks contain a lot of the usual suspects, but there are gems to be found. Prices were reasonable.
Review №5
2018-08-31Fun for digging and digging some 5 prints of songs on varies labels. Me and my Buddy had a great time .Spent over a 100.in 45s and some LPs.I just dont get the owner ..very drab no response on talking or fun on asking him questions.He was more interested in his partner or friend accompany him. I was excited since I lost over 4 thousand or more recordings from all sources.So was a bit down and I just wanted to connect to a person about the lost. And what he thought on the Booker T album he played on Stax records and ortofon cartridge. I hope it was not that I was Black.But its seems no fun in any vinyl resurgence places.Yet I will return to this place just because of the beauty and trying to build some records that sounds awesome then DIGITAL major hurt on a major financial mishap that took my vinyl from public screw you storage .But all in all this is not a bad place.Warning :NEVER use Public Storage.There killers.Of ones belongings.Enjoy my new and former Records collection.Darren ▶⏩◾
Review №6
2019-04-07If youre looking for classic vinyl - this is a good lil corner to try in Fishtown. Just make sure to have some cash handy, its a $10 minimum.
Review №7
2021-08-22This place is a great spot. Friendly staff. Biggest thing I like is how reasonably the prices were on the vinyl based on condition. You don’t feel like you’re being had here-just an honest business that appreciates music like their customers.
Review №8
2021-12-27I have not been in the store before so my star rating is neurtal. I called them to see if they trade in dvds I have for cash but the sales clerk said they do not do it anymore. And that there arent any places that will. But hopefully one day I will make my way to store for an update review.
Review №9
2021-09-20Great record store, and very reasonably priced items, especially in the CDs. Nice selection of out-of-print CDs. Blues CDs are in with RnB and Country in the middle section of store. Update (9/2021): I was happy to return and see that it is still the same record store as my first review here. Perhaps even better as their prices seems even more affordable now with the rising prices of vinyl. The surrounding neighborhood is becoming even more gentrified.
Review №10
2019-11-18Great record shop with reasonable prices. Walked away with some jazz records for about $1.50 each, my girlfriend even found a Beatles record in the dollar crate outside!Super nice guy behind the counter playing some cool music. Well organized , just wish they had more blues