Great spot for records. They have a huge selection of new and used vinyl to choose from. They also have a massive $1 record area of you are looking to do an art project or would like album covers. read more

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My husband and I stopped in to do some shopping at Siren Records this past Saturday when we were in Doylestown, and the shop was a happy surprise. I still remember the enormous music stores of the late 90s, but most records stores are smaller now, even tiny. Siren Records is huge and so well-stocked. I was really impressed. It's a great shop for browsing and for finding that record you've been looking for for a while. I'll definitely be stopping in again when I'm in Doylestown. read more

Does not reply to emails. I thought they were permanently closed Until I called them. still want to buy records from them but they haven't replied about my situation yet read more

Service was great and the staff was great well worth the trip and nice selection and great value good price been goung for years if I said anything negative I must have been having a bad day and I am sorry read more

Have shoped here in the past, mainly on RSD events. Was looking for a specific vinyl, sent Siren 2 emails, and never received a response back. I would love to forgo the net and shop local, but it seems Siren isn't interested in my business. read more

Decent selection. Some records seem misclassified. Green Day was under Hardcore and Skid Row was under some thrash selection but it's not a big deal They have used records under a shelf which is fine unless you can't bend down due to a bad back. But it wasn't a bad experience. Prices seem like they're similar to other record shops and the store is a decent size. I'd definitely go back even though Doylestown seems like one of those uppity towns (they have a 9/11 memorial store and I went in kid October) but it does seem to be a safe place read more

Best record store in the whole world. If they don't have something they will order it for you!

This is the closest record store to me and I have been in here several times. I love looking at their "newest arrivals" (of used records). You have the chance to score some pretty great finds. I don't buy any new/current records because they are usually overpriced - not to Siren's fault, but just in general - new records are overpriced. I love that siren not only has records but they sell cds, dvds, etc. The people that work here are always chill and really nice and they're always playing great music. I've almost always walked out with something. They do also get a lot of new or in good condition records, normally I still opt for the slightly used covers because it's cheaper. Overall, a great spot with a great location, nice and big - you could spend minutes to several hours here. read more

No meat puppets, very sad. I like meat puppets, this shop did not have meat puppets. Meat puppets are best band Kiley is dumb and didn't order my meat puppets read more

Very solid record shop in the downtown section of Doylestown. I came here for RSD Black Friday on what to a Florida boy is the coldest day ever! Thankfully I was close enough to the front of the line to stand inside. As for the store, they have a nice selection of new and used LP's and used CDs and tapes. They have the shop organized well with nice selections of used rock, punk, indie, jazz and soundtracks. I didn't notice too much of and R&B selection, but it was pretty busy for RSD so I could have completely missed it all together. Their pricing seemed average with some used titles on the lower end and others on the higher end of the pricing spectrum. The quality of the used LP's seemed to be of very good quality and all were sold in a plastic cover. There was a ton of inexpensive LP's underneath, but time and crowds dictated I couldn't sift through them. They had a nice selection of RSD titles but it was pretty hectic and difficult to shop, but that is common in most places. Overall I'd say a solid shop and one I would definitely recommend checking out when in the area. Also the town seems very nice and worth a look as well. read more

Awesome record shop. 10 out of 10 for the very reason THEY CARRY 78S! Most record shops don't touch them, and they give a snotty "oh nobody buys those." Didn't find anything on my last trip here, but I have in the past. Check it out If you're in the area. read more

Just wandering around town and dropped in to browse. Found one of my all time favorites reissued on vinyl and couldn't wait to get home and dust off the record player. But it skipped. I brought it back and after a couple of questions and a look at it they quickly figured out it was a printing error and I was back out the door with a fresh copy in maybe 3 minutes tops. Back home to drop a needle a relive my misspent youth. Obviously it wasn't their fault and they were so nice that I didn't mind coming back in to make the exchange at all. Love that this place is in our town. Go buy records. No record player? Not a problem. They have turntables (and cd's and cassettes too). read more

Siren Records is a staple of Doylestown. I've been shopping here for years and would routinely drive an hour round trip to stop at Siren and a few other local stores. The selection cannot be beat. Siren tends to sell a wide variety of genres that other local record stores don't carry. I particularly like their selection of electronic and dance music; which other stores barely carry. The customer service, however, is what gets Siren a 5 star review in my book. I've routinely asked for CDs that they don't carry. They don't scoff at these obscurities, however. Siren has always been great about asking me if I want them to order them especially for me and without charging any extra fees. I then get a friendly call saying my CD's in and am totally grateful for the experience. I'm also a member of their frequent buyers club which earns me free CDs every so often. A wonderful bonus. I have found that some of the CD prices can be a bit more than other stores, but since I can't find these CDs anywhere else, I really am glad they're even there. Don't get me wrong, I do find many bargains on new CDs. They have a big used CD library as well which is fun to pick through. I highly recommend you take a walk through their store the next time you're in Doylestown and you're itchin' for music. I don't think you'll be disappointed if you do. read more

Great independent record shop in the heart of Doylestown. Excellent and helpful staff, who'll go the extra mile to help you find what you're looking for, or will order it in for you. Great selection of used and new across all genres. It's hard to go in without leaving with something! You'll enjoy record shopping here. read more

I live in New York City and I still crave visits to Siren Records. Siren has the selection of the best NYC record stores with half the markup and four times the customer service. I used to hang around in here for hours on end when I lived in the area, and always left with more stuff than I had intended on buying. I have bought the "Now Playing" cd on three different occasions and have never been disappointed. Their turntable supplies have saved my record player twice. The car I drove all throughout high school was carefully outfitted in a huge number of bumper stickers from the giant binder they keep behind the register. My friends were able to sell their bands' CDs here, right at the counter in a special local music display. My brother's band played a show in their store once. I love this store and I hope it never ever closes. I will singlehandedly buy hard copies of all the albums I have bought on iTunes just to keep this place in business if it comes down to it. I love it that much. read more

by far my favorite record store to shop from, they have a really good collection of current and new vinyls which are a bit hard to find around here. the vibe in the store is so cool and the staff are always so nice. would definitely recommend going in for a look! read more

While I haven't been to the physical store, I was looking for a record that sold out online that I knew Siren was getting copies of. I sent an e-mail on a whim, got a response a few days later when they got the record in, and was able to get a copy through mail order for a very reasonable price. Super friendly and shipped the same day. I live about 3 hours from the shop and hope to visit them sooner than later. Cheers, dudes! read more

I really want to give Siren a lower score because I sometimes find them to be very hit or miss as far as selection and their staff can be absolutely atrocious on the friendliness front. But then, every once in a while, I stop in with no particular purpose, find a gem in the used record section, and am greeted by friendly knowledgeable staff and I'm drawn back in. That's basically how my latest visit to Siren went. I went in to look around and kill a little time before catching a movie across the street at the County Theater. I found several Beatles albums in great condition and decided to take one home. The girl who rang up my purchase was really friendly and pleasant. There was another younger guy working as well and he assisted me when I had some questions about their record player (you can listen before you buy at Siren, which is a nice feature). This is the third location for Siren and I think they're found a space that's the right fit for them. Their original store was the store of my youth, so I'll always be slightly partial to it -- but they outgrew the space, and when they moved, it was time. Their second store didn't last too long -- it was in a space above the Doylestown Bookstore. It was immense and it felt like they never were able to fill the space as they had intended. Their new location is spacious (but not overly so) and warm. It's really the perfect venue for them. They always have interesting music playing (one of the best aspects of the store is going in and hearing something new and interesting playing). They also tend to play movies on mute with the music going -- I don't know why, but I just love that. read more

What an incredible record shop!! I have been coming here for years and I can't get enough! I collect old and new vinyl and this is one of my fav spots to search. The staff is incredibly friendly and love to talk music. I try to make it here at least once a month. I love how I was able to find my favorite indie band on vinyl. I will say this...Siren Records is hands down, the best record shop outside the city. read more

Record stores do not get any better than this, everything an audiophile would expect for a local record store. Unlike most record stores their used LPs seem to be meticulously selected, I could not find a piece that I would not consider VG++. Over the years this store has come a long way and I consider myself very lucky to to live so close. read more

I can't believe I haven't reviewed Siren records yet. The pluses for this store are endless!!! Really nice staff always playing great music in the shop. They also support and host local performances which is such a strong aspect that sets Siren apart from other shops. Great customer support with a really nice discount program and listening stations!!! New and used Vinyl cds dvds etc.... The selection is insane and they tend to only put out Lp's at worst maybe VG condition nothing really below that and the prices are great too!!! Another things I love is that they have a great Jazz section and they always put a clean aftermarket record sleeve in every LP even when the original sleeve is in the Lp jacket. This is a small detail that really stands out to a record collector and I thank Siren for this detail as well as the previous points. Seriously though, The Wonder years played the shop as well as Anthony Green from Circa survive and they even hosted hardcore band 108 in the past which was a sick show at the Moose lodge. read more

I was excited to find a record and CD shop during our journey across Eastern, PA, so we decided to stop at Siren Records in Doylestown. Pros: A decent sized selection of CDs and records; All music is organized in sections by genre and in alphabetical order; There is a 3/$10 CD section; Above average selection and volume in the metal section; Awesome small section of underground metal zines! Cons: Music cases and shelving was extremely dusty and filthy and literally caused me to choke outloud on the dust and wanting to wash my hands ASAP; The only used CD I was interested in was an 11 year old copy for $9.99 in a dusty and sticky case; The music playing in the store was significantly louder than it should have been. In conclusion, despite dust choking moment, I would recommend stopping in for a look. There seemed to be a very good selection of obscure metal which will bring me back again if I am in the area. read more

THIS PLACE IS HUGE. I haven't been to a record store with this large of a selection in the Philadelphia area. Obviously they play good music on the speakers. They're open later than a lot of stores in Doylestown. I just wish they had more LPs from the emo/pop punk music I listen to instead of just the new and popular stuff like Brand New and new albums from these artists (They had the newest albums from Man Overboard, Neck Deep, Turnover, etc.), but I couldn't find much older stuff. Siren is amazing if you're looking for older/normal music like 80s bands and popular classic rock, metal, hip-hop, etc. artists, but for someone like me, who listens to lesser known bands (Have Mercy, the Menzingers, Counterparts, Expire), there's not a lot to choose from except the most popular or newest records. I remember seeing a Bayside album (LP) I was looking for, but it was a lot more money than I've seen elsewhere. I'm not sure if it was a special/limited color, which I would understand the price for, but I only really care about the quality of sound (vinyl really does sound better than CD's), so I don't care what the color is. I'm sure if you're a collector who cares about special colors/limited variants, you'll love it here. read more

I worked here way back when it resided in the Village Barn and on its first State Street venue, so I might be biased, but this remains my go-to place when I'm in town. Blair remains a terrific friend as well as a music knowledge king. Whenever i need to know the latest, i need only ask. Whenever I'm around and in the store, the kids working always know what's up. Blair trains them well. It's a fun place to explore, check out new music with no pressure and keep indie music stores and vinyl afloat. Probably the only reason to hit up Doylestown. read more

Siren is a pretty sweet record shop. I was hoping to find some Morrissey or Smiths records but didn't come across any. This record shop has a nice variety of records and they are all moderately priced. I picked up some Bee Gees, Motley Crue, Neil Diamond, and a few more other ones. It ranges any where from $1.99 to like $30 per record. For the most part, everything is priced between $1.99 to $10. The expensive records were mostly from the Beatles, Elvis, and a few other artists. They also sell CDs. Verdict - Great shop to waste some time while the girls are out shopping. I'll be back again next time and please bring in some Smiths and Morrissey records! read more

They clean every used album and put them in a sleeve before they hit the floor Excellent place, wonderful selection, great people

I've been buying my music from Siren since I was a kid. The staff is awesome, they all know their stuff and the prices are amazing! they carry all the indie stuff that most places do not and they also have shows often which has revived the doylestown music scene greatly in the past year! read more

Lets talk about all you lonely hearts out there. Being a human, and on earth, It's perfectly fine to have your alone time, however it is in all of our social responsibilities to allot a certain amount of time to public places and most importantly, strangers. Without that you'd be missing out on meeting new people, making random jokes, and having fun. You deserve strangers and they deserve you. So I'm sure plenty of you loners out there have your establishments to make your own proclaimed cameos at (It's nice ain't it.) When I was growing up in the town of Doylestown (cringe I know,) the only relatable place to visit was Siren Records. I didn't give a rats hoot about vinyl but could appreciate the dollar CD rack and hard to find art magazines. For those of you who aren't familiar with Doylestown, how do I phrase it, It's the, "We're the county seat, one of the richest in the county, hey do you like my sandals and collared shirt, Its still cool for the adults to go bar hopping, we moved here for the great education system and to forget about our kids . . . let's go shopping!, Yo brah, check it out, I just put a turbo in my sisters celiac, the majority of the youth screaming "LOOK AT HOW ORDINARY I WILL BE FOREVER" " town. I hated growing up there. However, Siren was the only place where you could find some down to earth people. It was a meeting spot when I was young. Unfortunately in a few months, I'll need to reside in Doylestown while finishing a current project of mine. So when I found out last week that Siren has been temporarily closed because of some sort of money issue, I was bummed. They are now trying to raise some money so that they can reopen. If your familiar with the establishment I'm sure you know it's one worth keeping around. If not I sure fear for the future of real kids growing up around here. If your interested in donating to the cause there is a link on there myspace. http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=69999648 ***Statements are biased towards my salty experiences. I know and love a select group of folks from the town. And I can only hope there are more that I haven't met. I just don't know much about Sports Center . . . you know? read more

I have only started coming here very recently, and I am already in love. I can state without reservation that Siren is the best record store in the Philly burbs, and is likely better than any store in the city as well. Short of driving to Princeton, I don't know where else to go. The current location (soon to move, I believe) is a spacious open room on the 2nd floor. On top of the usual CD/vinyl selection (which is excellent, though short of Princeton's expansiveness), they have DVDs, magazines, books, posters...basically everything to tempt the inner nerd in all of us. Prices are a bit on the mid-high side, overall (mostly for the "well-known" acts), but during my most recent visit the vinyl I purchased was marked-down 50% at the register...I'm not sure if this is at all related to the pending move but it sure was a nice surprise. Even beyond that, they have great prices on their classical selection, cheap DVDs, and the "new arrival" shelf is carefully organized (they earn extra points for putting the 'audiophile' vinyl in its own section). Oh yea...the "budget" vinyl crates start at 50 cents a pop. Simply having albums that nobody else will ever let into their doors makes this place worthwhile in and of itself. Did I mention the frequent buyers club that gives you a discount with every $200 (I think) spent? No? Well, I just did. The staff is friendly and helpful, and far more engaging than what Princeton has to offer. There is a much greater sense of "community" here, which simply cannot be faked. On that path, it was great to see the community come together to help bail out the store during the recent/ongoing shakedown thanks to their landlord. While this has put a damper on their in-house music events, I hope that once they move to the new location all will be right with the world again. Bottom line...this place is a treasure and deserves to be mentioned in the same sentence along with Princeton, My Mind's Eye (Cleveland), and Aquarius (San Francisco) when discussing the best record stores in the country. Heck...the world! read more

Ya for Siren - it saved our asses in Jr. High and High school for sure. It was a hang out and a place of employment for some of my friends. Great selection of music and they can order you anything you'd ever want. read more

Cool place to stop in every now and then and browse through the selection of vinyl, CDs, etc. They have something for everyone, regardless of your music preferences, and if they don't have it they'll try and locate it for you. A nice place to kill some time! read more

Really cool place. I love their hip-hop vinyl selection. It's awesome they do shows there as well. More people should support Siren!

Great selection of records across many genres. Some albums at a good price but many were a little pricier than I've seen elsewhere. Go here to find one of the better selections around, but not bargains. read more

Siren's changed locations a few times but has finally settled in a nice-sized space. The selection is pretty good and most things are available used for a discounted price. I wouldn't recommend buying their vinyl on sale without testing it out in-store, a friend and I purchased a couple and they were both seriously warped. read more

They carry a very solid vinyl collection that is priced to the market. When I first walked in I saw they had a few Murder City Devils albums - and I was immediately with this spot. read more

In a word, this place is awesome. I came in search of a 45 record adaptor, and they were being sold only for 50 cents! Sweet! Within the store, they have a very nice selection of records, and all i saw were very reasonably priced. Besides the premium records, they have large 50 cent each record selection below all the racks. People picking through them seemed to have some good finds they were excited about. The staff was very friendly as well. Overall, the best vinyl store ive visited read more

I hardly ever give five star reviews, but man does Siren earn it. A standby when I was living in the Bucks Cty area 20 years ago, I am thrilled to see it has survived and expanded. Great selection of multiple genres of music, both on vinyl and disc. Pretty strong movie selection available as well. I love this Doylestown centerpiece! read more

Haven't been to Siren since 2007 (oddly)... but when I used to frequent it (2005-2007), I loved the place. Generally friendly staff. I mainly shop for used CDs, as it's all I have the money for.... not sure about the vinyl selection but many people have said it's quite good.... I need to stop in there and check out the budget vinyl, sometime. Anyone know if it's still in the same 2nd-floor location or if they moved again? I heard they moved several times since 2007... read more

Siren covers all the bases as far as being a good record store and providing an interesting place to shop hands on. Vinyl selection covered quite a few genres so should appeal to most buyers. Cd selection was so so especially if you're used to bigger stores. Prices on used vinyl are fair and in some cases cheaper than other places in Jersey. Used Cd prices seemed high but not unreasonable. I didn't notice a grading on the vinyl I purchased; however, all conditions were in line with price. I wasn't buying anything rare or expensive so really not an issue. They sell new vinyl, however, I didn't pay attention to selection since I shy away from them anyway. Local area is nice with plenty of restaurants and coffee shops. Staff seemed friendly enough, although I never approached anyone- I was just browsing and looking for random music that interested me. Found three great records for myself and one for my wife. All used records were in plastic protectors. I will definitely return. read more

this is seriously my favorite store...I have never had a problem with anyone in here..as they always remember who I am when I come in..they are greatly priced..however alot of the times what I am looking for they are out of stock and keep it out of stock they don't often restock which looses a star for me..but other than that i can not complain! read more