Sup Pop started it all in Seattle!…read more Thank god a SUP POP store is now located in downtown Seattle, I need a place to actually view, smell, taste & purchase vinyl. Now before I rant and rave anymore it must be said without certain bands in Seattle before Sup Pop started, there would be no Sup Pop, so it's time these bands get a shout out for being the original Seattle scene: TKO CULPRIT OVERLORD  ( Grunge before Grunge ) The Heats The Cowboys Shadow The Wild Dogs (Portland Band) I'm sure I left out a few but without these bands you would have Pearl Jam, Mother Love Bone or Alice N Chains. What a great store catering to the Seattle Sound " GRUNGE " music. I purchased countless SWAG items and several lp's for the collection on my shopping spree. Hell I even bought a cd special addition from ALICE in CHAINS. No downloads at this store it's real organic old school music purchasing. For you millennial children you actually have to pay for your music like we all did a long time ago. So get with the program and keep music alive by buying at Sup Pop. So now that I've said that FRANK gives a double thumbs up for turning Seattle into music history. I may not like all the artists from Sup Pop however I'm glad there here.

As a music guy, it seemed important to check out one of the Sub Pop stores while I was in Seattle…read more I actually stopped by 2 of therm, there is one in the SEA Airport (which arguably has more merchandise - at least when I went there) and this one downtown. This one has the better environment if I am being honest, its a corner side of a building store and has cool T-Shirts, books, mugs, turntable mats, etc .....all kind of SubPop merchandise. Its just a retail store to be fair - but worthy of the stop if you are into SubPop records. There is not a huge selection here, but enough to find something cool to take home. I ended up picking up a few souvenirs and chatted with the guy in the shop (super-friendly) Worth a visit!

I just got done shopping around and let me just say Jasons customer service was fantastic. Not only…read morewas the selection here so amazing the service was even better. 10/10 coming back.

Quite a selection of old and new vinyl in this lovely establishment in the CapHill area. I enjoyed…read morebrowsing through thousands of vinyl records! Always look in the dollar bin outside! I found a few gems there!

This was another super cool store in the market! Nice selection of records for the connoisseur…read more Pricing was what you'd expect in a tourist area. Staff were good.

Awesome fun little record store in the heart of one of Seattle's busiest attractions, Pike Place…read moreMarket! Had to work to find it after looking the store up on the internet, but was absolutely worth it. We were only in Seattle for a day, so i needed to find a place that was close to our hotel that would represent the Seattle music heritage and scene well since i was only going to be able to visit one, and Holy Cow Records did the job very well!! Highly recommended!

Awesome music shop selling vinyl, tapes, CDs and other music mediums - wide selection and great…read morepieces as well, plus helpful and friendly staff. Recommended and check it out if you are on Pike Street in Seattle!

Wonderful record store with a curated collection full of treasures. I spend time listening online…read moreto bands I have never heard of and pick up some real nice music which is in heavy rotation at my place. They have a rewards system, so make certain to sign up on the index card and they log your purchases.

One of the smaller Kinokuniya Bookstores that I've visited (it's a corner shop in Uwajimaya grocery…read morestore), but it still gets the job done! Studio Ghibli merch area right upon entering the shop, of course, of course. Decent selection of pens (I got a couple). The second level is dedicated to English-translated manga books as well as anime/video game art books and knick-knacks (sorta all in random assortment.....gotta do some thorough browsing). Since it is a small shop, the aisles are a little cramped. Kinda stuffy too, especially on the second level. Polite staff!

I have been a Kinokuniya Bookstore member for many years and recently renewed my membership while…read morepurchasing 10 books. At the time of purchase, I specifically asked about the return policy and was told that returning books would be "no problem" as long as they remained unopened in their original plastic wrapping. When I later returned to exchange or return three of the books 10 days later, I was told that I could not do so because I did not have my receipt. This requirement was never mentioned when I asked about returns. As a longtime member, my purchase is documented through my membership account, so it is disappointing that this record could not be used to verify the transaction. I find this level of customer service unacceptable. If a receipt is required for returns, customers should be clearly informed of that at the time of purchase, especially when they specifically ask about the return policy.

Elliott Bay is by far one of the best bookstores you can visit in Seattle for literary lovers or…read morethose just looking to chill and stay dry. Street parking will be your best here and there is a good amount of it around the area. Inside, they have a very spacious setup with books organized nicely by genre. Prices here are very reasonable and their selection is pretty diverse. You could definitely spend a good couple hours here just perusing everything. If you are ever looking for a book in the Seattle area, this spot should be first on your list!

I love this bookstore. There's a small coffee shop inside and places to sit and read abound. It's…read morebig and they've got a lot of books. The staff is great and they have fun recommendations. I like the location on Cap Hill which is by a lot of other stuff making it easy to accomplish a few things in one trip.

Light in the Attic's reputation extends outside of Seattle. I personally like looking through their…read moreworld music records and picked up a Light in the Attic exclusive Japanese music compilation of the Pacific Breeze album. I think they've also reissued Nancy Sinatra's works so great place to pick up her albums too. You can also find KEXP DJ recs here, discount vintage records, unique music, and even some popular Seattle artists. Everything is organized nicely and shelves are clean. Definitely stop by if you're in the KEXP space or grabbing coffee nearby.

If you're a music fan who loves discovery, then paying a visit to Light in the Attic is worth your…read moretime. The staff is absolutely awesome and loves music of all varieties. There's a great selection of vintage obscurities and new releases as well, and they've always got great recommendations for whatever you're into. I always find way more worth buying than I can afford, and have never regretted a purchase there. A Seattle gem.

Good selection and peaceful, bright atmosphere! Prices were also quite reasonable. Couldn't ask for…read moremuch more from a used bookstore!

My new favorite used bookstore! The outside doesn't look like anything special, so I was expecting…read moreyour average used bookstore, but it's so quaint and cute!! The store is very neat and organized, and everything is labeled so clearly. They have a large selection of books and a lot of popular and rare selections to choose from. The books were also all well priced, I didn't find a singular book about $10. Most of them ranged between $8-$10. The books are also really well kept and in good condition. The only downside is that it may be hard to find parking nearby, but otherwise fantastic!