This is definitely one of my top stores to visit now. They have so many records, it's quite…read morephenomenal. The prices are a teeny bit on the high side, but considering the selection I'm not complaining. Also, be sure and get the discount for buying a certain amount of records. Also, be sure to utilize the owner as he's got all the knowledge on music and equipment. Anyways, this is definitely my favorite store now.

I travel the country going to as many record stores as I can along the way. House of Records was an…read moreabsolute TREASURE. From the kitschy decor, incredible organization snd amazing selection, this store is a MUST SEE. Peter is a delight and so cool and friendly. I had a blast chatting with him. This is the ultimate digger's paradise. I can't wait for my next trip to the area to check it out again.

I travel the country stopping at record stores in every city. This shop was recommended to me by…read moresome Seattle locals. The store itself is well-stocked, organized and has an overall amazing vibe. They play GREAT music. They have a really well curated collection of stuff and I was super impressed by their collection of funk/soul/r&b. I found a number of cool stuff. I will say, their prices are really high, especially with condition of records. They were asking $25 for a vinyl with a shredded cover that I purchased in VG+ condition for $20 elsewhere. I would have bought WAY more from them, but why would I pay $15 for a record i could buy for $8-10 elsewhere that's probably in better condition? I know there's a premium on all records up here but with sales tax so high, it really prices out the base consumer. I had a stack of 30 records I wanted, but ended up only getting a few. I got two t-shirts and 3 records and it was $120. Ouch. Their "bargain bin" was anything but a bargain. Thrashed records, asking $15-25. Still a cool store, with great selection of genres. The lady that checked me out was really nice.

Been going to this record store for years. Spent quite a bit of money with them, and have always…read morehad a decent experience. Until I started trying to bring in my own music from local bands that I play in. I've tried to bring in two separate projects from two different bands on two separate occasions. I walked in and politely introduced myself and presented the situation. I said, "I play in such and such local band, and we made some physicals of our last project", and then I'd ask if they'd be willing to sell some copies at their store. The first time, the employee literally laughed at me and said "I mean, I guess", and took out $1 price tag stickers and put them on my cassette tapes right in front of me. The second time, the owner Bryan, didn't even return my hello, audibly groaned under his breath and told me "he's super busy right now". He barely even looked at me, let alone check out what I brought in. I understand if the demand for local music isn't as high as other things. But the way this store goes about turning people away has 100% ensured that I'll never spend another dime here. Whatever they've got going on at this store; they certainly don't care about local music.

Cash only , no sign to be seen Overpriced many unpriced poor condition,didn't purchase anything…read more attitude of owner pathetic there's better record stores in the area

I had several albums, all in pristine condition, some which were unopened for 30 years. One in…read moreparticular that was the hidden jewel in my collection. Drastic told me it was only worth a few dollars at best. I later in the week sold everything to a private collector. And that hidden jewel, he paid me $1200 for it alone! FU Drastic.

Great selection and solid pricing. Most books fall in the $7-$20 range, with a nice mix of new and…read moreused titles. The checkout experience was smooth, though the space is a bit tight and there aren't many cashiers, so I could see it getting crowded during busy times. The reason I'm not giving 5 stars is the buyback program. I brought in 12 books that were new or in like-new condition (no damage, no markings and some hadn't even been read) and was offered just $0.50 per book, totaling $7 for all 12. This included three complete series and several standalone titles. Out of curiosity, I checked their shelves and saw some of the same books priced between $8-$15 each. Overall, it's a great place to shop for books, but I wouldn't recommend selling here if you're hoping to get fair value especially if your books are in excellent condition.

This store was bigger than I expected and the prices were very reasonable. I found a bigger…read moreselection here than a major chain bookstore. Found a book I was looking for at $5.99. There is even a clearance section! Double discounts! Cool other items. Teller was chill and service was speedy. Definitely will be back. They even have an online store.

A nice little store in the same block of Burien that used to host Budget Tapes and Records. Small…read moreselection of vinyl records, but it's good stuff fairly priced, along with a handful of CD's and cassette tapes. The owner, Brandon, is a nice guy, easy to chat with. It's nice that Burien has a couple of record stores again.

The owner, Brandon, is quite friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. The storefront is clean and…read moreorganized. There is a lot better selection of new/reissue vinyl and the prices are comparable to online and larger record stores. Good place to turn to if you are looking to support a friendly, small business instead of a larger store.

Really cool store with lots of great records. The cashier, who I assume is the owner, was friendly…read moreand told us if there was anything we were looking for that she didn't carry, she would help us find it. They have a cool room with art from local artist in the back. Lots of other stuff like tarot cards and funkos as well. We will absolutely be back.

Get a plateful of artistry at Atomic Genius. Their record inventory is plentiful and they offer…read morerecord inspired artwork for sale along with a number of other fun products. I cannot get over how cool the record clocks are and the prices are so affordable I couldn't believe it. It was mentioned they offer live music which you can learn more about on their instagram page. I will definitely be following this store closely and we will be back for more fun merch. This time around my wife bought a Stevie Nicks candle and it's super sick!

Looking for some rare games music and other stuff this is the place guy running the counter was…read morevery friendly and very knowledgeable

One of my favorite shops in the area! Asked for a specific movie which they thought they had, but…read morewe couldn't fine it. I ended up leaving and one of the guys chased me out just as I was about to pull out of the parking lot to show me they found the movie I was looking for. Above and beyond kind of stuff, you gotta love it. Beat service and a great shop!

I always have a great experience when stopping at Gig Harbor Audio. I purchased my HiFi system…read moreelsewhere, so I haven't bought equipment from them, but I've spent over $1000 on records here. I've spent hours listening to various setups over time. The staff is knowledgeable and interesting. There is a good selection of high-end records here which are hard or impossible to find at most vinyl-only shops. Prices are reasonable considering Discogs market rates. I make a point to stop in every time I'm in Gig Harbor!

This is the kind of Hi Fi shop you thought had gone extinct - really excellent gear, carefully…read morechosen and well presented, and classic timeless pieces. Definitely not flavor of the month. The staff are quirky - the good kind of quirky. They know their stuff and they aren't herding you to buy what they have. Instead I feel like I'm having a conversation with a super knowledgeable enthusiast whose opinions I can trust. I bought my first piece, a Leben amp, and it was everything it was claimed to be. Recently I added a set of Chartwell speakers which have their special charms. Great shops like GHA make you want to return. They dig their music and they treat customers with respect - educating where helpful and never condescending. They lean towards tubes and English hifi, but spend time listening and you'll understand the charm. Prices are fair and trades are welcome and fairly valued.

The name drew me in! And so glad it did. I was on 6th Avenue for lunch, so decided to walk around…read moreand check out all the nearby businesses, which is when I spotted a huge, colorful sign with a narwhal wearing sunglasses. It was The Nearsighted Narwhal! Of course I had to check it out. The shop is small, but has a ton of fun and witty gifts and items, from local zines to buttons to prints. I spent a good amount of time, checking out all the different and detailed items. Specifically, I really liked the magnets they sell here, as they have clever sayings with a colorful background. In fact, when I was checking out, I asked the owner if there were any more and she mentioned that she was making more magnets and to stop by again for different sayings. One that I bought says, "Not today motherfucker." Now who wouldn't want that hanging at their office? The Nearsighted Narwhal is a great store to browse and shop local. If in the area, definitely pay this shop a visit and support the local artists that sell their work here here. Plus, ya gotta love the Tacoma pride found, as they sell many items from tees to magnets, expressing Tacoma is cool and Seattle drools. Hah!

Cute shop! We popped in twice while in town to have lunch at nearby Shakabrah. The owner arrived as…read morewe were admiring the cute vinyl decals through the window. She let us in and was very pleasant and helpful as we shopped for t-shirts, lotions and decals. The jewelry was amazing-very bold and wearable. Loved that the t-shirts were high-quality, soft, amazing colors, and in all sizes, not just small and mediums. We each bought a t-shirt and I got a pepper lotion to use on sore muscles- whoa, its very potent! But I think I like it. The book and zine section was cool. I wish I had more time to browse that section.

I have been quite impressed with both Definitive's Seattle and Bellevue locations. When I first…read morevisited Definitive's Bellevue location over 10 years ago, my initial impression was that their focus was more on home theater installations than on 2-channel audio for music listening. Definitive certainly does have some of the nicest looking listening rooms in the Seattle area. But I've learned through subsequent visits that they do have a high degree of expertise in putting together good sounding systems. In addition to their work in home theater and home automation, the folks at Definitive are highly capable of putting together great sounding systems for serious music listeners and for people looking to have music playing around the house. Buying speakers three years ago Buying a DAC two years ago If you are into playing vinyl records. Definitive has one of the few experts in the US skilled in setting up the Linn LP12 turntable. Though the LP12 is an older design, it has been continually updated through the years. I appreciate that on a recent visit, Hans at the Seattle store took the time to allow me to hear several configurations (with increasing sound quality) of the LP12 turntable with two levels of phono preamps. Though I have loved the sound of the LP12 turntable in the past, my impression was that newer turntable designs have since surpassed what the LP12 can do. Boy, was I wrong. The ability of the LP12 turntable to sound musical remains exceptional & I was surprised by the ability of a phono preamp to clarify the sound.

Purchased a home recently with a whole home system. Due to some projects it needed to be unplugged…read moreand the seller had also removed some of the components. Spoke with Ted and he was able to identify what needed to be reinstalled and walked me through plugging it back in - free of charge. Other stores were quoting as much as $1500 just to get someone to show up. Definitive Audio has earned our trust and future business when we handle our upgrades after remodel. Customer service at its best. Thank you again.