Wonderful shop. As vintage as the vinyl. Legendary itself.. And what a great and generous guy is…read moreRussell!!!

Folks, if you're looking to expand your old-school vinyl album collection, look no further.. this…read morestore has any album you could ever wish to buy in a multitude of genres.. and I'm not exaggerating! Even better, if you're wanting to get INTO the listening pleasure that only vinyl albums can give, you can find all manner of turntables, receivers, speakers.. basically anything you need to get started on the journey of discovering the rich musical sound NOT found in the digitally compressed music world! The owner, Russell, is thoroughly familiar with the various styles of music and the artists/groups (both well known AND obscure) and is able to make recommendations to customers who may be new to this type of ear candy.. You'll be pleasantly surprised by the very reasonable prices of both the albums and record players, I've seen much more expensive ones at lesser quality in other secondhand stores -and online- so believe me, you'll come back again and again! ((And may I give a plug about his radio show that is locally produced and available on the radio or streaming services.. see the attached photo, listen, and tell your friends!))

Hey I didn't get the respect of a side meeting it looks like you found the solution to fix it right…read morehere! So which album do you claim I stole? And what are the dates and times you mention? Like you said I dont go in to shop I have not shopped there in about a year. I have specifically handed you the records left the shop and come back later. When did I supposedly steal this album? And cant you look it up in your database? When and to whom it was sold? My credit card is probably attached. I use to come in in the evenings after bowling. So what is the album, when was it supposed to have been stolen and can you show me in your records that that album was stolen?????? This is completely insane. ust got screamed at by the cashier in front of a lot of customers, telling me that I am a theif and have stolen records from Ritual. I am a medically retired navy veteran and full time college student and money is tight. I have been selling my treasured record collection to these slimeballs for a fraction of what they are worth as I badly need the money and dont have time for ebay. They have made a lot of money off my albums. She just screamed that she knew I stole because it still had their sticker on it. I have bought many albums from them over the years and it should not be hard to see in their system if that record had even been stolen, I am sure they track it. I have sold them records they dont even sell that I got on Amazon or as gifts over years. Screaming at me and calling me a theif was just disgusting. Having to sell my most prized possessions for pennies to these asses who turn around and make profit while insulting me is insult enough. Thanks again!

I really wanted to like this place, but the experience and the owner's response afterward…read moreguaranteed I'll never be back. I went in and found an interesting $50 record that I'd never heard before. I asked if they had a listening station and the employee immediately shut me down by saying they didn't have one. There was no offer to play the record another way, no attempt to help, and no effort to make the sale. I felt like I was inconveniencing him simply by asking a perfectly reasonable question. There was no one else in the store and he just shut me down. Don't waste your time with Ritual Records.

I was in the area exploring some of the other nearby shops. I was interested to check out their…read morevinyl selection so I popped in to see what they had. I was hoping to find any reggae or roots artists, but they have a limited selection of these genres. However, they have a wide selection of country, folk, rock, classical, and of the like genres. The staff were friendly and offering to help me search for any genre or artist I was looking for. I quickly thumbed through the Caribbean selection and bought two vinyls. Each was $5, so I thought that was a score. They also have a box of free vinyls outside you can rummage through.

I detoured off of I-5 from Bellingham to check out Lost in the Groove in Mount Vernon (3/30/25). It…read morewas crowded on this late Sunday afternoon and had a decent overhead music track playing during this visit. Retail formats included used vinyl LPs, 45s, and CDs (rock, folk, jazz, country, foreign, compilations) and some DVDs towards the back. I did not look closely if there were cassettes, other accessories, and other featured genres. Decent for a quick look-see for me, didn't buy anything though. Nice to see a vintage reel to reel towards the front of the shop too.

Very disappointing on a few levels. Other reviews compared this place to actual "good" record shops…read moreion Seattle and the NW. I disagree. They seemed to have a great selection of music that most people have never heard of. Good niche but it should be in addition to what is considered mainstream music. The young lady that was working there was a smart aleck which I did not appreciate either. That was my first visit and will be my last!

Curated, organized, community driven…read more Visited twice now and have really started to like this shop. I have mostly interacted with the young woman there who is incredibly knowledgeable about some local and underground music. It is important to note that The Business is not a dusty-crate style record store. Almost all of their vinyl is new or in tremendously good shape. Prices reflect this, but are not unreasonable. Also, this isn't a shop to go hunting for classic rock or bargain bin grails. Their selection is mainly newer artists but with a wide range of genres to be found. Seriously, their bins are bulging with new artists waiting to be heard. They also buy and trade. However, I wouldn't advise bringing in moldy Christmas/Polka/Slim Whitman LPs expecting to leave a penny richer...

What a Fantastic Guitar! Found a Gibson Custom Les Paul…read moreStandard that looked Beautiful.Not to Flamey or Pin Striped,Gorgeous movement in the Maple Top w/ waves in the mineral streaks.Nice Grain Patterns. Just as promised-Brand New with all the case Candy. The colors are Fantastic! Then I plugged it in. OMFG this thing is Bad Ass.Vibrant without amplification & the Custombuckers give it the perfect Vintage Burst Tone. If you need a Guitar from a place that honors their word,Give James a Call.You won't be disappointed.They also have PRS & Fender

The best selection of Gibson guitars anywhere near me. Just can't say enough about the quality and…read morevariety in the store. It looks like a record store so not everyone is aware that they have a great selection and consignment items available.

Owner Nick is very knowledgeable and is passionate about records…read more Fixed my turntable on the spot for the minimum charge. Great place to shop for vintage records as well

So, it appears to be time for another update…read more I spent about 90 minutes in the shop rummaging through 100s of LPs sitting on the floor. It looked like what was left from a lot of titles which probably cost the store owner very little. As I continued searching (for anything of value) I did manage to locate 3 records of interest; a John Lennon, a Leonard Cohen, and another one whose name escapes me, now a couple of months after the fact. The records were interspersed between 100s of titles which were essentially worthless. The 3 items of interest were dirty and in need of a good cleaning. When I showed these items to the owner he said, "I didn't even know I had these". "How much for these please?" I replied. To my surprise Nick priced each record according to the median on Discogs. After 90 minutes of searching, for 3 dirty items he didn't even know he had?! Needless to say, I really expected to get some sort of deal. I left empty handed and unhappy. I seams that this store is more interested in making money than they are in keeping loyal customers. There are other, better places to purchase records in the Vancouver area. Places I regularly leave happy with the deals I receive. I do not think that I will be returning here. Sincerely, Felix

Excellent selection and nicest guys run this place! I wasn't sure what I'd find here being that it…read moreis in a tiny little alleyway in the middle of a tiny little Chinatown in Victoria, however I was pleasantly surprised. They manage to pack a ton of records in this little sliver of space! The different sections are alphabetized and are separated by genre. I was in here looking for a Cole Porter album and got a new condition 3 disc set for $40 CAD. I've had a hard time finding Cole Porter in record shops in the big cities I've gone to so I didn't expect I'd find one here - lucky me! I'm very happy with my find and the guys at the checkout were so sweet to boot. I will definitely come back here the next time I'm in town. They had some neat cd albums in the front case as well. Check them out!

Owner or guy working there or whoever he was is extremely rude for absolutely no reason. Would not…read moresupport this business

Great to see a store like this open in The Heights!…read more Mostly factory sealed vinyl in the genres of: Punk, Hardcore, Indie/College, Metal, Rock, Hip Hop. Has a small but growing section of used records as well. Store also carries Stereo Equipment and a wicked supply of mounted Show Posters. The guy running the place is super helpful, I've been in twice and both times a superior experience. I enjoyed the music related conversations we've had, was helpful when I need to return a damaged record and remembered who I was, so that's a bonus. Also, they have a loyalty/reward card as well. Support local business!

Awesome music store. Lots of great new stuff and good used records as well. Good selection of CDs…read moreas well if that is your thing. Always good for a chat about music as well. Most engaging owner of a record store I have come across in the lower mainland. Everyone who loves music should shop here.

Great customer service! Been visiting them since the 90's when they were in Port Moodyread more

Amazing store, cheap, good service and very organized. Many records of different genres.read more

We love to see a bookstore thriving!! This is so much more than just a bookstore (and adjoining…read morepaper/confectionery/novelty shop). Its a community hub! I recently moved to Bellingham and Village Books (and paper dreams) actually really swayed me to move here. Its a book palace, 3 stories of well organized selection. The front facing books are well chosen, and the used books are interspersed with the new books. There are quite a few staff picks sections, all of which are super interesting and worth looking over. Three days before Christmas 2025 I was there trying to pick out a horror book for a friend of mine. Horror is not my genre (more of a fantasy and literature gal myself), so I for sure needed guidance. The shop lady spent so much time reviewing the whole horror section with me . When we couldn't find the main book we decided on me buying, she spent the time looking everywhere for it. She enlisted the help of two additional staff members. When she was needed for another task, she made sure one of the other shop ladies had me covered. I ended up ordering the book, which came in a few days and they texted me when it arrived. Easy peasy! I will never forget that experince, especially as the store was jam packed with x-mas shoppers. Village books in fairhaven is the spot! My only note is that their bookclubs could be better. The bookclubs are during the day and don't have different genre selections (they are mostly nonfiction). There is a silent reading bookclub that I might try. They could be cultivating different types of communities (ie book clubs geared towards romantasy, sci-fi, literature, etc.), but maybe that will come with time.

I really wanted to love the store. I'm long time book lover and one who worked in the book…read moreindustry for over 20 years. This store seemingly has it all; great selection of books, both knew and used, lots of old wood, and a staff that seems knowledgeable if a little bit unhappy. The last part can explain why the vibe is just off. It just doesn't feel comfortable nor welcoming, and if I had to put my finger on the cause, I would say it is likely due to management. I witnessed firsthand how the store manager ignored customers in line waiting to pay because he was on the phone. You never ignore the customers who are right in front of you. I wish the store all the best, but I'm gonna take my book shopping business elsewhere.