I'm gonna kick off this review with one statement... this shop is everything a record store should be! Although Sit & Spin carries all genres, they definitely specialize in punk and hardcore. Don't let that deter you though as there's so much good stuff here. I found lots of records I've never come across in my travels elsewhere. I browsed the entire punk and hardcore section and s little in the jazz and 7" boxes. I typically judge a shop by my first visit pile and I started accumulating several within just a few minutes of digging. Every record I looked at looked to be in good shape inside and out. There's also a bathroom which is a big plus. I couldn't find a listening station, but that's not a huge issue. The owner is very friendly too. Downstairs is a t-shirt part of the shop that sells both new and vintage band shirts. It's a bit narrow going down so you gotta watch your head. Overall, I loved Sit & Spin and would highly recommend it. Can't wait to go back next time I'm in Philly. read more

Sit & Spin Records - This sign at the counter made me laugh. - Vinyl Records Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Top ten, perhaps five record store for me in the US - considering their punk, hardcore, and metal inventory, paired with very reasonable pricing. Managed to find multiple records that I "needed" which is not very normal, as I have a pretty extensive collection going down. Trying to make this a routine stop when visiting Philadelphia. read more

One of the best record stores in phila. Although the Hardcore, punk, metal selection you find on the walls, recently traded bins, and new stock will outshine any other store in phila, this is maybe the place finding and being traded the best LPs and 7inches of most genres In the city. Owners are great people and more knowledgeable than most so don't hesitate to ask for a suggestion. read more

Great prices here but you really take a gamble. Can't count how many records I've picked up here, easily spent over a grand over the 4-5 visits I've made. I'd say somewhere around 30-40% of the records up here have skips whether it's one or enough to make the record unlistenable. Wouldn't mind one or two but you would think that some of these $25+ records they'd give a listen to before putting a price tag like that on it. Disappointed to say the least because the selection is great but can't afford to risk more money on records with skips. Seems like the only records that actually get checked are the $50+ ones. I get it, it's a business and there's not enough time in a year to analyze every record but damn it just gets tiring when I try out a new record and it's got more skips than I can count. read more

I was a few blocks from this store and stopped in after a friend recommended it. He wasn't wrong. Fantastic selection of punk, metal, and hardcore vinyl and cassettes. The young lady working was incredibly nice and didn't give off any pretentious vibes like some of these places do. Really fair pricing. Best record store in Philadelphia? Probably. read more

This I one of my favorite places to pick up Metal albums. I am told the owners fly around the word looking for albums to bring back which is pretty awesome! If your into Metal or Punk this is the place for you. F'n Slayer! read more

One of my favorite spots to find Vinyl. Always find something good here when I'm digging. Great Staff, owner rocks knows the majority of his vinyls conditions, to point a Ministry record a bought mentioned a pop on one song. he was right! Got to love a place like this! Highly recommend!!! read more

Great record shop! Extremely friendly/helpful staff and a great selection of records (mostly metal/punk). The inventory is also very fairly priced. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area! read more

Amazing store, adorable drink cozies, best black metal tapes ever!!! you can't beat the prces nor the kind warm hearted service! guy n girl run store that makes you feel welcomed upon entering. A++++++!!!! essentials for that kvlt metal collector. i found a Vetements sleeveless pentagram shirt in the basement clothing area!thats right...fvking Vetements!$$$$$ great store great atmosphere. ideal all the way! read more

Good selection, great people and good prices. I recommend it to audiophiles, bands and vinyl junkies. If you're into shirts, patches and the like, head downstairs for a decent variety. read more

This place is still as awesome like it was on 9th street, but more room! They have awesome selection of vinyl from punk, metal, hip hop, reggae, etc. so you're bound to find something good. The prices are very reasonable here and there is no record store snobbery! This is probably the best place in South Philly to buy music! read more

Such a great place! I was visiting Philly and saw a punk/hardcore/metal shop pop up online, so made it a priority to check it out. Philly is lucky to have this place. The owners clearly care a LOT about what they're doing and about the local scene. They make it a priority to stock local releases and other merch. Prices were excellent - if you go off discogs prices, they were usually near or below the average, and almost certainly in better condition. Even IF you lived in a town where someone spent this much time to keep such an amazing collection replenished (and they DO have an amazing collection here - from 70s bootlegs and original pressings to a crazy selection of new releases), you'd be hard pressed to find better deals. There is an EXTENSIVE selection of 7"s too - many very rare pressings long oop down to a ton of dollar singles. As a professor who studies early German punk, I was pretty shocked to find a early 80s 7" from Vorkriegsjugend - one of the most influential West German punk bands period. You don't see that kind of stuff in Germany let alone in the US, but there it was just hanging out in a box in Philly. I'd go on about their selection but you get the drift. It's very very good. Alright. The store has a great laid back vibe (although depending on what they're spinning, sometimes not the quietest) - none of the sanctimonious record snobbery you see so often. It also seemed like a scene meeting place, as there was always conversation to be had and a flow of people in and out. They're definitely in the know about shows and other happenings in the area too, so if you're looking for info, this would be a no-brainer of a first stop. It's also one of the cleanest, well-kept and well-curated shops I've ever been in. If you like the music and you're in Philly and you don't spend a couple hours digging here, you're seriously missing out. I didn't expect a specialty record shop to be one of the highlights of my trip, but it was. And if you're interested in the scene or music, you should check it out too - the punk and metal communities often get a hard rap - go check out what great people many of them are. They've got a bunch of heavily-edited major-label favorites (Stones, Dylan, New Wave, etc) and even a bit of classical - so don't feel like there'd be nothing there. These sorts of independent stores really need community support, and any scene would be better off with a place like this. If you're in Philly, hopefully you're already a fan. And if you're visiting - get down there! read more

Whenever I travel the first thing I do is check out record stores. Found myself in Philly for work so I stopped by. Found a bunch of great punk and hardcore jawns for excellent prices in a clean, well stocked, well organized space. Unfortunately their shop had an electrical problem the day of my visit so I was unable to check out their downstairs tshirt annex. Super nice and welcoming staff who offered good conversation and excellent suggestions for and directions to other cool shops. Will definitely hit them up next time I am in town. Give these folks all of your money. read more

This shop has a killer selection, especially if you're into metal, hardcore, or punk ,which I am. They also have a nice selection of other genres, but definitely cater to heavier tunes. I'm an avid record fanatic / digger and have gone to shops all around the country (and world), and this is a super solid shop, especially for its size. Very friendly staff and the prices can't be beat. I'm a fan and will definitely make another trip from DC in the near future to come back and dig. read more

Selection is top notch, prices are fair, owners are awesome to talk to. If you're in the area it's a must.

I have been shopping at both the old and new location since they opened in 2013. First and foremost, the owners who are a couple are top rate people. Personable, knowledgeable and fair. They have a consistently rotating stock of new arrivals, well organized and reasonably priced. They offer a 10% discount when utilizing their custom record bag. I sincerely enjoy shopping here when I get a chance to visit my old South Philly neighborhood. I enjoy the new location, plenty of street parking, easy to get to off the expressway, and it is clean, well light and organized record store. They offer a variety of rock, metal, punk, hardcore, crossover, grind, Et al. The Barry Manaloe 9SIC0 picture disc above the toilet rules :) They are both laid back and cool to speak with, they do not hassle you when you browse and I genuinely like dealing with them. I wish they were in South hilly when I lived there before 1992! My only "complaint" is I noticed a slight increase in some of their prices compared to previous visits at the former location. I definitely recommend this record store, particularly if you are into metal and punk music. They have a vast selection of vinyls: 7", some 10" and 12". Tapes and CDs too, primarily used. I wish them the best with the new location, they have a repeat customer in me. read more