I love visiting local record shops when out of town. River City Records is such a cute little store…read morewith a lot to offer. I love it even more when the records are organized and have labels to help you find things so much easier... They also had areas for their new arrivals + a pretty large sale section! As a bonus, they have a small memorabilia section with some interesting, nostalgic merch. This place is worth a stop in when in Memphis!

I feel like anytime I go out of town I have to stop in at least one record store. River City…read moreRecords was walking distance from our hotel so we decided to check it out. The record store is nice but it's not very big. They do have a nice selection but I feel like the prices were a little on the expensive side. They do have a clearance rack but most of the records are either worn or they are by bands that a lot of people may not recognize. It's still a good store and worth checking out

Some very cheap postcards, one very cheap magnet and one VERY expensive tshirt. I now have…read more"treasure" from Memphis. I probably should have checked the tshirt price but hey, how often will I be here and buying souvenirs? Lots of other stuff to choose from but this is what caught my eye today. [Review 19857 overall - 409 in Tennessee - 830 of 2023.]

Friendly staff and a surprisingly robust collection of records immersed within the store's t-shirts…read moreand other souvenir trinkets. Prices were okay, but understandable given the store's location (Beale Street) and, most likely, high rent.

I love coming here!! For $10 a year you can become a Friend and you can get one free book a month…read moreand two in your birth month. They have a huge selection and I love coming here after work or to find something for a birthday gift. They have a huge and organized selection. It is volunteer based and the people who work here are so sweet. If you can't find a book you want they can put it down on a list for you and hold it. When it is donated they'll give you a call. It is also such a steal when everything is so expensive to either get your monthly free book or pay no more than $2 for sometimes completely new books. It's the best!

Best little used book store with the sweetest volunteers! They have so many books and at great…read moreprices! They are pretty well organized, too! You can also become a "member" for 1 year ($10?) or 3 years ($24?) and get a free book every month plus an additional free book on your birthday month!!

It's a ritual to hit a record store whenever I'm out of town. With Memphis being historically deep…read moreinto music, it was fitting to make sure to make it happen this trip. Shangri- La Records was up the street from where we had BBQ & as soon as we walked in, the records covered wall to wall. So much to choose from. There was a section with a setup of drums & a mic stand. Came to find out there was a jam session that ended right before we walked in. I really really enjoyed the Memphis sections, whether it was based off of a record label (like Stax) or an artist (like OV Wright). When I found the record I ended up buying, I instantly told myself that I was going to back as long as I'm ever in Memphis. 'B-Ball's Best Kept Secret' is super rare. NBA players produced + performed on the album. I thought I was trippin' because I always heard about it on podcasts & when I saw the tracklist I was like "OH SNAP!!". The individual who helped at the register (who might've been the manager/owner) was really nice & hooked us up with a sticker (I collect local stickers). Great experience as a first time visitor + consumer.

Awesome record store! Super helpful staff and good prices. They had almost everything we were…read morelooking for.

Brought 4 PS5 controllers because of stick drift.. FU Sony PlayStation for this unreliable…read morecontroller.. I definitely wasn't buying new ones cause I don't wanna give anymore money to PlayStation so I brought them hear and they're good as new with 3 months warranty.

Great selection of vintage video games and the one place I'd trust to buy a vintage console.read more

Lazy employees and think they know everything, they literally tried to tell me my airpods were fake…read moreyour better off going to the one on union they actually verified that they were real

It's been years and I still haven't used the store credit. I haven't stepped foot in this place…read moresince. I was right.

A bit smaller than I expected, but definitely had some unique and interesting pieces and was worth…read morethe visit. The staff seemed lovely - a 7 year old Elvis fanatic came in and the woman working offered him a scarf and totally made his week.

Fantastic Elvis selection! They have something for everybody. It's great to find special gifts to…read morebring home to family and friends too. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff and it's easy to find inside Marlowe's. A definite stop when in Memphis!

This store has a wonderful selection of items that you might not have seen before and things that…read moreare useful! I bought a great crossover bag and the price was unbelievable! I truly recommend a visit because you'll find something you Want or Need

Walking down Beale Street and stumbled upon Strange Cargo. I went in thinking I'd buy souvenirs…read morecheaper than buying at the airport. The young lady at the register was friendly and welcoming. I bought 2 magnets, a shot glass, and an ashtray for $37 and some change.