I'm new to the Salem, OR area and have been actively looking for record stores to check out beyond…read morewhat's up in Portland. In my quest to locate cool, lesser known places, I stumbled across Jet Records while searching online and finally had a chance to visit. The store occupies the same building as a jet ski repair shop, which is a little odd to say the least, but trust me when I say that this place is a hidden gem. Specializing in traditional heavy metal, power metal and hard rock, it was right up my alley, and the gentleman that was working on the day I visited was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, taking the time go through the CDs they keep behind the counter with me so that I could pick out some sick discs. Indeed, although Jet Records is definitely more focused on vinyl, they also have a small yet killer CD selection and being more of a CD guy I walked away extremely satisfied, picking up new discs from Glacier and Leather Witch plus some used Anthrax and Armored Saint. If you're into old school trad/heavy metal, power metal or hard rock, you owe it to yourself to check out Jet Records.

This place is a hidden gem. There is a large collection of records to dig through and I can't wait…read moreto go back

Finally a record store that has all the new stuff. I wouldn't call myself a collector, more of just…read morea hobbyist. I want the music I liked growing up and don't care much about anything else. It's always been hard for me to find the more modern stuff in a store. This shop is different, the selection is insane. Not much used yet but I am sure he will get there. I will say the prices are a bit high compared to online, but I would rather support local so it's worth $1-$3 here and there.

The owners are so knowledgeable. I appreciate that they make recommendations based on past…read moreselections I have made and they have never missed! Plus they're awesome humans!

This place is awesome! New owner super cool guy. Massive collection of vinyls, cds and even…read morecassettes! Plus some super cool posters, buttons etc. If you're in need this place probably has it. :)

Great, diverse selection of albums and CDs. Selection is always changing, everything from today's…read morecurrent music to "oldies" Ron is very helpful, he recently helped me purchase two albums I was having difficulty acquiring ​

I absolutely loved this place me and my friend happen to find it by chance when visiting Portland…read moreand it was totally worth it!!. the employee was so cool and nice they really did tie our experience all together. The prices where to die for I would spend all my money here if I could truly. Thank you letting us hang around

What a super cute concept! As the name suggests, My Vinyl Underground is, well, underground…read more Located inside a small comic/picture book store, descend a small flight of wooden stairs and you find yourself transported into a tiny room with records aplenty. There is quite the wide selection of records, and they also buy records. We brought some of ours to sell, and after inspecting the condition, we were given decently good money back on them. If I have more time in the future, I would definitely go take a deeper look at their offerings. This was a fun little adventure that's worth the trip!

I recently walked into Music Millennium and immediately saw a PERFECT copy of the Xanadu motion…read morepicture soundtrack on vinyl, sitting in a bin. Two things came to mind: 1. Who sells a perfect copy of the Xanadu motion picture soundtrack? What's wrong with you? 2. Only the best record store on the entire west coast would know to buy a copy of the Xanadu motion picture soundtrack. And there you have it. Music Millennium is the best record store on the entire west coast. Oh sure, I have about 5,000 other reasons, but that's the most recent one. I've yet to pay a visit and walk out without buying at least 3-4 albums. Add the CDs, DVDs, and all manner of other music/movie-related goodness and this place is the gold standard.

Music Millennium has been a trailblazer in the PDX community for decades now and is by far one of…read morethe biggest record shops in the area that I have been to. They are located in the Burnside area where street parking will be your best bet. Inside, they have tons of physical media ranging from vinyls, CDs, DVDs, and more. Prices are very fair here and there is a huge selection. All of the staff are friendly and welcoming. You definitely need to give yourself at least 1-2 hours to really look through everything!

I came onto Yelp to see when Vortex closes and what's with these bad reviews??…read more I've been going to Vortex for almost a decade. I've bought dozens of LPs and 7" records. I bought my turntable there. Ive even bought a shirt and some earrings from there. I've always had a great experience and a great conversation with Bruce or his help every time I walk in. I'm Latino as well so I can assure everyone there's ABSOLUTELY NO inappropriate behavior happening (see a previous 1-star comment). Vortex has a great variety of genres, everything is well laid out and easy to navigate. I'm always asked if I need help or if I'm looking for something in particular. Bruce has even special ordered me a few records he didn't have in stock. This is a great local business (in operation since the early 90s!) to support and I 1000% recommend stopping by.

I was there for an pop-up painting event with around 30 people. The staff was amazing at keeping…read moreup with such a large group, especially the bartender - cudos to him! They have great menu with a few really tasty vegetarian options. Get the veggie sliders - you won't regret it! Note: the place is a bit tricky to find, but it's in the same parking lot as Roth's directly across from Sherwin Willams at the back of the Mexican restaurant. Can't see it coming from the North on Commercial.

Fantastic selection of records, tapes and cds! The staff is friendly, helpful, and they support…read morelocal music too. I would recommend this store to anyone who loves music and wants to support a local "mom and pop" shop.

Well it's ok. No rap/hip hop or African American artists were under 3799. Vinyls less at Target,…read moreWalmart, Ebay by 10-20 dollar. No one really helped me in there. Vast selection though. Cashier was nice. I wish they has an inventory system. I'm a Midwesterner...our albums are less. I spent $12 for some Budget Vinyls... this were a great deal of you can find something you like

Great vinyl shop located near 17th & Hwy 101 in Lincoln City…read more I liked the streamlined layout, vibe, and featured merch at this retail site. There was a well curated collection, including titles from Record Store Day. I resisted buying vinyl I saw from The Cranberries, Garbage, Britney Howard, and a Godzilla soundtrack. There were also turntables, speakers, vinyl storage cases, cassette titles, and other items like soaps and candles. Worth a detour if in the area.

Mini weekend getaway and we decided to explore the shops. We had no idea we parked outside a…read morerecords store and I was excited to get inside. They have cute knickknacks, cassette tapes and a selection of records! We loved the records they played while we shopped and it was fun to just browse. Since it was our wedding anniversary weekend we each picked out 2 records to be our souvenirs for the trip. The other thing I loved, they have rewards points. I think this is our new souvenir shop for our coastal trips.

2nd Avenue Records is a staple PDX record shop located nearby the Downtown/Chinatown area. Street…read moreparking is the way to go and there is tons of it around the area. Inside, they have a pretty nice setup with lots of records to dig through. Prices are very fair and they have a solid selection across different genres. The staff here are very chill and welcoming. You could definitely stop by for some crate digging and then walk around all the other shops in the area as well.

Great place. Tons of vinyl, though most of what I saw was new reissues (as opposed to your local…read moreused record store). Had some Interesting Beatles collections that were begging me to drop large sums of money, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it. Staff if helpful in a funky record store sort of way. (It's not Disney World, for God's sake! ) I'll likely duck in each time I'm in Portland, just for posterity and all.

I love this place! I love that its still around. After reading other reviews, i am shocked. Never…read morehad an issue eith Mr. Video. In fact I got text saying i owed a few dollars in late fees. Text sounded a little snarky .I responded to him right away and a told him I would come pay the fees the next day- I told him I was terribly sorry for the oversight. I got a response right away saying thank you for my understanding. If you have a late fee - just pay it. It might not be much but if everyone owed a dollar it would add up real.quick.. The organization of the movies is odd to me... BUTT....you can ask an employee to help and they are always willing to. Like I said- I love this place!

This place is amazing. It's also a relic left standing as a reminder of a better time…read more Sure you could stream your movies, videos, and games on services like Netflix or gamefly, but if you're anything like me it's just not the same. I need to see the box. Look at the pictures on the back and really weigh my options. That's why I love this place. I can rent games for all systems. I can rent DVDs and blue rays. I can choose from a physical selection instead of virtual. They have it all and its close to home. Hello instant gratification. The real bonus isn't the selection and gratifaction. It's the prices and customer service. The employees will bend over backwards for the customers. Reserving games and movies to make the customer happy. The prices are so affordable. Rent a game for $4 for 3 days. And for a dollar a day after that you can re rent for two days. This place is amazing. I can only hope that it weathers and stands 20 years from now.