I've been going to this place since they were cheapo discs in the 90s, and it's like a second home…read more A must visit for any music lover - especially if you like your music in the physical form Great service. Great selection. Great prices on the used material Additionally, each used vinyl record is rated on quality - Fair, Good, and Fine (being the best). Super helpful when selecting which records to buy

We're from out of town and stopped by to check out their stock. I'm a huge vinyl enthusiast so I…read morealways have to find a great local record shop! I wish I had more time! They have an amazing collection of classics and new music! The pricing is competitive, but always a great thing to support local businesses! They have a small parking lot for customers. They also have bathrooms available. Staff was great and I would definitely come back next time we're in town!

I enjoyed my trip to this little independent used bookstore - it is packed with books. There are…read moreeven nice signs hanging up over each genre/section so you can figure out where to look. I was just browsing but I left with several books. The lady had her two dogs at work with her but they were calm and stayed behind the counter. There was no pet odor even though they look to be frequent visitors. There's just the lovely smell of books :) I will be back! * side note - It looked like there might be several cute shops or cafes on this street to visit as well. I can also recommend the post office nearby as the clerk was helpful and friendly. Make a nice afternoon of it!

From the owner: Serving the community since 1988.read more

The staff is knowledgeable about the records. The selection seems to be mostly new records, there…read morewas a $1 bin with rally old stuff. Prices for new stuff was comparable to most small shops.

I had a total opposite experience than my fellow yelpers at this place. I spoke for quite a bit…read morewith the guy behind the counter as I made my purchase and we had a nice conversation about artist, albums, and just enjoying the social aspect of spinning vinyl. He told me he had been doing this for over 20 years. I actually really enjoyed him. They had decent prices on the merchandise and I was happy to snag a few to add to my growing collection.

Another great half priced books location!! Easy to sell with them as well. Just wish they had a few…read moremore chair to sit while waiting. Staff were very nice and friendly. Store had a great selection across all genres and ages.

I used to live near Maplewood over a decade ago and I completely forgot that I used to go to this…read moreHPB location. Compared to other locations, I think it is bigger and has a wide variety to choose from. Originally, I was looking to hopefully snag a cookbook, but didn't plan on finding myself a planner as well. You will find a variety of potential gifts for others or even yourself - ranging from bookmarks, planners, calendars to board games or books. Maybe this is what 40s is looking like to me, but HPB is severely underrated.

This is a Minneapolis staple. I love everything about this store…read more The staff is outstanding, very knowledgeable and so helpful! I love the vibe and the fact that they have a little bit of everything in stock. It's a music lover's paradise and so much more. The prices are fantastic! Easy parking in a private lot right off the service drive. You have to see it for yourself, particularly if you are visiting the area. You won't be disappointed!

I used to work here back in 79... I traveled around various…read morestates selling paraphernalia to head shops... Some crazy times indeed! This is still such a wonderful place with a great selection of music and so many cool retail items at a great value. Expertly curated and displayed. Still, my most favorite record store I've ever been to anywhere! Moved to California 30+ years ago and every time I'm in town I gotta take a peek and do that whole nostalgia trip in my head-if only the walls could talk, OH MY! I love the creaking floors as you walk across the showroom remembering those sounds heard in the basement packing my own orders to ensure in stock items were shipped. The cast of characters that visited and cool musicians- one day Devo came popping through handing out 3-D buttons with those flower pot looking things on their heads and strange jumpsuits. "It's not too late To whip it Into shape Shape it up Get straight Go forward Move ahead" my daughter wore my old jacket from 1979 (in picture) . The nice staff were very friendly and enamored with the jacket and the manager took some pictures which gave my daughter a huge tickle. I think the cat's name is Bob Fuchs and he's been there since the late '80s and a good ambassador of the brand and so kind to indulge us. This is a must visit if you're ever in Minneapolis set aside some time it's worth every minute!

The cutest little Christian store in the area! There's so much to chose from. From items with…read morequotes, to clothing items, children's toys, Christmas items, kitchen items, jewelry, books, journals, and so much more! We went here looking for a few gifts for someone we know that just lost her mom and we found the perfect candle and devotional book. The employees are very friendly and there if you have any questions. The price range varies depending on the item. You can find things that are reasonable priced to more expensive pieces. I loved the cozy atmosphere. This is a store you could walk around over and over again and find things you didn't see before!

A beautiful setting with a sweet & calm atmosphere. With endless variety of Christian books and…read moregifts for all ages. I especially enjoy the special events! Extra wonderful staff and owner!

GREAT record store. Just what the area needed. Excellent selection of records across all genres…read more Could use some more vintage equipment, but that's nit picking and I'm sure there's more to come. If you're into the analogue music format, specifically vinyl, don't hesitate to drop on by.

I went to their Blaine location off of 125th & Central Ave. I heard about this store when I visited…read morewith my husband regarding selling old consoles. At the time, my husband just wanted to get rid of his old console and would be happy with any amount he made. The store has a wide selection of video games for a variety of consoles. But I stopped by on a Tuesday afternoon alone with a mission: Magic the Gathering cards. I was looking for Innistrad bundle set (2021), which they did not have. The shopkeeper led me to a small section of the store and they have very limited trading card games available. They had the draft set booster for way over the market price. They had it listed for $139 when TCGPlayer has brand new, factory sealed for $78, and have median pricing ~$103. Maybe it was because I was passive or didn't do in-depth research prior, but I felt hostility from the shopkeeper - like he needed me to make a decision and buy something despite they said they didn't have the bundle set I was looking for or get out. They stood by me as I processed what I should do since they didn't have the bundle set I was looking for. I simply thanked them for their time and left.

visited hi-score for the first time today with my partner and what an amazing selection of games…read moreand movies and accessories! i was so delighted and had so much fun going through all of the handheld console accessories! they have so many amazing cases for the nintendo ds, switch, and even gamecube! the staff were so kind and the prices here were amazing, too! you've got to check this place out and skip gamestop and amazon.

The owner and staff at Know Name Records are super nice and down to Earth. I was impressed with all…read morethe used vinyl, I could have spent much longer there. Tons of good prices on quality used vinyl. I didn't come across any used records over $20. Easy-going, chill vinyl shop!

Found a nice vintage cassette, 1990's Nirvana Nevermind. Ted was great help. Great service.read more

Decent selection but not as good as Electric Fetus…read more Cheapo Records is a music store with lots of CDs, Vinyls, and other music related records. Personally, not my favorite but there's some good movie records at a decent rate. The interior is large so there's a ton to choose from, but personally it is more on the older side in terms of what they have in stock. Maybe not the best for someone who likes electronic music but definitely more so for a pop or rap type enjoyer. Prices are what you'd expect for a record store. Nothing that screams great value (except for the classical vinyls that everyone has) or the occasional CDs but none that stood out to me. Overall, they were friendly when checking out. 4 stars is appropriate for this place.

I was headed to Sencha Tea for a tea-tasting event three weeks ago. I was driving along Nicollet…read moreAvenue. To my left was Cheapo Records. OMG! I said that loudly in the car. I dropped by this store the next day after work. I love a good music store, especially if it has used CDs, cassettes, and records. When I lived in Rochester, I would head over to Dinkytown mainly because it had a huge Cheapo Discs store. I could easily spend an hour or two looking at the selection of CDs that were available. I'd often find gems there. The Dinkytown location closed probably over a decade ago. I was sad. Sad, no more. It lives here in uptown Minneapolis, one of three Cheapo locations that remain in the Twin Cities. It has changed names and is now Cheapo Records. Its online site still uses discs in its URL. This location has a tiny parking lot. I got there at probably 4:30 pm. I had no problem finding a parking spot. Parking is free. I pulled into one and entered the store. I was in heaven! The selection is awesome. If I wasn't flying home, I'd get records. I didn't want to take a chance getting them damaged, so I went with CDs, which is my default. It is one of my favourite stores now. I added to my Pet Shop Boys (PSB) collection with special edition CDs that I did not previously own. The Release album had a metallic blue sleeve and was remastered. I picked that one up. One of my favourite PSB CD covers is Very. It's bright orange and tactile. It was at this store. If I didn't own it, I would have snatched it. I often can find CDs that I don't own, but they end up completing my collection. Erasure singles are a perfect example. I enjoy looking at some of my favourite Canadian artists to see if I can find any special US releases. Jann Arden is a good example. I tend to own every CD by her, which was the case here. However, there was a Nelly Furtado single on CD that I picked for the ridiculous price of $0.99. I bought eleven CDs, with one being a two-CD set. I feel like this place needs to have baskets for folks like me as I shop. I did spend over an hour at this store. It was comfortable and enjoyable. You can also find record and CD players, t-shirts, accessories, and more. It's all great. I headed up to the front to pay for my items. My items came up to $55 after tax. That's not shabby considering that a new record costs $30 these days and that's on the cheaper side of the cost spectrum. I paid with a credit card. Done! The nice man helping me at the counter placed all my CDs in a bag. I thanked him and headed out with my music gems. I love this store so much. I may need to visit the other two Cheapo locations when I return to the Twin Cities. Otherwise, I'll be back visiting this one because it's awesome. If you love music, you must come here. I highly recommend it. (98)