This is an amazing place to go for CD's and Vinyl in Albuquerque. They have lots of variety,…read moredivided into sections. Not to mention.. you will find great prices on most of the products in this store. The exception of course being collectors items and such. There are workers in store who can help you find a specific artist if they have it! I love to come just browse around here and see their selection! They have new stuff all the time

Love this place. Haven't been in a while but it's cool…read more People who work there are nice. They don't have a very wide range in the hip hop or rap section. Little expensive Still good value because the things I did buy from there haven't broken so that's a good thing for me.

My favorite record store in town! It has such a cool vibe and it's a great place to discover new…read moremusic. Everyone is very friendly and helpful and the shows are awesome.

So this business owner is trying to make a difference. He supports up and coming local bands…read more Attended a session with three bands and it was awesome!!

This is sooooo much better than the GameStop next door! They…read moredon't lowball you like GameStop and they are very active with their community and even host events for them which I LOVE in a business. The workers are very friendly and will gladly help you in anyway possible. They have very affordable pricing as well. If you are on a budget this is the place to go! One of the MANY times I have gone I purchased a used original PlayStation for only 50 dollars and the people were kind enough to give me a memory card with my purchase as well as all the necessary cords and a free game! Overall everything about this place is very nice and enjoyable to even enter considering the variety of items they carry.

My friends and I went to Noble for the first time about a month ago. We play YuGiOh! and some Magic…read moreand they have a very wide selection of cards of all types, from Pokémon to One Piece. The staff are very friendly, and they were able to help us pick out some cards from their displays, and cards that weren't out on display. They also have booster packs from many different sets, and even let us pick our own packs from their box. We bugged them nonstop for about 45 minutes with card pricing to make sure we got the best deal, and they were very willing to help. Cannot recommend them enough.

This is a good place to come for books if you're near Coronado Mall. We are members of their…read moreloyalty scheme too, as we buy lots of books. If you are like us in that sense, the loyalty scheme is good value. There are two reasons we are not fans of their coffee shop: first, they have one of those "dark pattern" card payment devices. It makes it very hard when you are paying to leave no tip. You have to keep hitting the damn "no tip" part of the screen over and over for it to work. You should know that this is a deliberate choice on the part of the management. When they buy the card readers, they can choose ones that make it hard for someone NOT to leave a tip. It's a dark pattern you can investigate on YouTube. And it's a really evil thing to do. Shame on the sleazy manager who made that decision! It should be illegal and they should be punished. Second, and this is a problem going back YEARS, if you get a hot drink, it is very likely it will be super hot, like nuclear hot, practically burning through the cup. It will be at least twenty minutes before it's a safe temperature to drink. You think I'm kidding? I'm not, and you've been warned. PLUR, baby! Bonus complaint: My God in heaven, they interrupt with harsh and seemingly unnecessary messages for staff over the loudspeaker very, very often. I know it's not a library, but it is a bookstore. And people are trying to engage with books. Shhhhhut up, already!

The staff at Barnes & Noble Booksellers was very helpful on November 26, 2025 when I inquired about…read morethe location of a new book. The first young person who helped me directed me upstairs. Perfect. I found one lone copy, but where are the other 39 that she mentioned? I needed 3 copies, 2 as gifts for Christmas and an upcoming birthday. I looked high and low. Nothing. So I approached the older man upstairs. He finally exclaimed, "Ohhhh, the rest of these are being retained for a class, so what I can do is order for pickup for you." I appreciated the kind service, but I had to head back home to the southeastern part of the state soon. It's two stories and quite spacious even with many others shopping. The cafe towards the back was super loud. This is a nice location in what is referred to as Uptown Albuquerque, NM, at the Coronado Center Mall.

This is my spot when ever I go back to ABQ! They gots the vinyl and they're inexpensive! I bought…read morelike 4 records to expand my collection! They even have a frequent buyer card! 10 stamps gets you a $10 credit! Records come with a semi-guarantee to play. I really can't take advantage of that since I'm from out of town. They're just moving in, so I couldn't see exactly what all they sell. So for my next trip, I'll make a stop. The location has changed, they're on Central now.

How To Buy Records At "We Buy Music"…read more ~ Overview The venue has a large selection of LPs, mostly in uncategorized boxes marked "New Arrivals". The owner is nice enough, but I don't chat. Other reviewers say he knows things, or use other descriptions. My preference is rare jazz instrumentals or rare Americana on a defunct record label that is not on the internet. I need to research thoroughly before I buy. After several visits I finally bought some rare albums. I was very curious about pricing. ~How To Deal With No Price Tags "New Arrivals" are not tagged. It's a tough way to shop. To the store's credit, prices fluctuate and these LPs might stay on the shelves for several years, and it's a one-man operation. Connect to Discogs.com, find your record, and look at the "Median" price, or seller "total" price that includes shipping. Now you're armed with pricing knowledge. ~ Procurement Procedure You Should Know Take the LPs to the desk, then browse some more because it takes several minutes per album to price it. The owner checks the disc, adds sleeves if missing, then goes online (perhaps Discogs or some other database) for pricing info, then places a red price tag on the cover. His rates hover around the median on Discogs, but We Buy Music is not cheap per se. However, you already did your research and you know what is a good price or not. Some LPs are already tagged and returned to the bins unsold. Some of these returns are overpriced. ~ Make The Acquisition You'll get a store stamp card that accrues $10 credit for every $100 spent. You'll spend a lot on rarities. You might not get a receipt. ~ Open Seven Days Morning To Dusk The store is open often with hardly any customers. It's an apparent warehouse as storefront. With the owner's knowledge and large collection, he probably sells online through several portals although the business card has no web address. ~ We Buy Music Has The Largest Selection, But No Prices Or Sales The vendor is tops for selection, but no true bargains. Sometimes Nob Hill Music, Mecca, and Antiques and Things have sales, and albums are tagged. If you're lucky, you might find a rare LP at a flea market or thrift store, but don't count on it. ~ I'm Not A Vinyl Collector Or Audiophile My priority is the music, not the medium. I buy rare LPs, digitize them to wav on good gear, then resell them. If it's on Spotify/Tunepat, I'll download it there and add it to my collection. I'm not an audiophile, I don't sit in front of fabulous speakers and listen to every nuance. MP3 is fine: at home, on the bus, low riding, etc.

Very nice owner, great selection. Found six great books there. It's great when you can find the…read morebooks you've been looking for at a used price.

I am from Chicago and know a great used book store when I walk into one. Big Star Books and music…read morehas an excellent selection of quality books. It can be difficult to find books for an eccentric like me, as I am always in the search for works in philosophy, religion, history, etc. Their selection is generous in choices in these categories as well as others, and I have already found 2 books I need for graduate school (and under $15 a piece!). Don't miss it, even just for a relaxing perusal.

I don't understand how anyone could not like this place. It is a GOLD MINE. I liked Mecca so much…read moreI actually didn't want a review. I wanted to keep it all for my greedy little self. But that wouldn't be fair would it? They have a MASSIVE collection of vinyl. SO MANY RECORD! I loved hanging out and listening to the records as well. I don't have a record player so I amused myself by looking at the used book collection. There were also vintage toys and assorted dudads. OH!!! I almost forgot they had CD's AND 8 track tapes!! I saw 8 track tapes there! This is a shop that you could really get lost in. One of the things I like to do when I go to a place like this is just walk around and see what falls into my hand. I did that and came home with a really cool book. Mecca is a great place to visit when you have time to indulge yourself, and I highly recommend doing so.

A small shop with the largest selection of rare and affordable jazz LPs, which are in alpha order…read moreby artist. Of course, all genres here, but jazz is my thing. The other shops in NE and on Nob Hill can't match Mecca, although We Buy Music has potential. Mecca usually looks shuttered forever, but if there is a record and book bin outside on the sidewalk, it is open. The posted hours are conjectural. Look for the bins.