It's a ritual to hit a record store whenever I'm out of town. With Memphis being historically deep…read moreinto music, it was fitting to make sure to make it happen this trip. Shangri- La Records was up the street from where we had BBQ & as soon as we walked in, the records covered wall to wall. So much to choose from. There was a section with a setup of drums & a mic stand. Came to find out there was a jam session that ended right before we walked in. I really really enjoyed the Memphis sections, whether it was based off of a record label (like Stax) or an artist (like OV Wright). When I found the record I ended up buying, I instantly told myself that I was going to back as long as I'm ever in Memphis. 'B-Ball's Best Kept Secret' is super rare. NBA players produced + performed on the album. I thought I was trippin' because I always heard about it on podcasts & when I saw the tracklist I was like "OH SNAP!!". The individual who helped at the register (who might've been the manager/owner) was really nice & hooked us up with a sticker (I collect local stickers). Great experience as a first time visitor + consumer.

Awesome record store! Super helpful staff and good prices. They had almost everything we were…read morelooking for.

It's been a long time since I visited a bookstore. When my child was younger we would go every…read moreweekend. I enjoyed my day exploring the books, I was helped by very nice employees who seem to love working there and I would happily return. They had some really good prices on journaling materials and other books were also marked down. I didn't find what I was looking for but I did discover so much more.

This review is specifically for the Starbucks café inside Barnes & Noble. The customer service here…read moreis some of the worst I've experienced. We stopped by to kill some time before our movie, and I decided to grab some snacks before we leave. The cashier who took our order was not very friendly, and not surprising either given past experiences here. After waiting for a bit, our bakery items still hadn't been handed to us so I went to check. One of the baristas (I believe her name was Courtney?) didn't acknowledge me at first and curtly asked if I had already ordered. I explained that we had a movie in 10 minutes and just needed our bakery items. Instead of simply grabbing them for me, she responded with a rude attitude saying orders are processed in the order received. I would understand if I had ordered a drink but I was just waiting on cookies and a brownie, something that takes zero effort to grab. The interaction could have been handled much better and unfortunately this level of service seems to be the norm here. That being said, aside from the unfriendly baristas, this Barnes & Nobles is clean and well organized.

Goner records is located in Cooper-Young area which contains a lot of restaurants and shops. The…read moreshop has the basic genres - jazz, rock, r&b, etc. and a small electronic section. Was lucky to find a cool jazz record that I was not familiar with.

See you later I'm gone…read more.. 12 year old at counter with no personality or customer service training, no customer greeting , sparse used section, too many repressings and loud obnoxious guy behind counter whose voice overpowered any music they may have been playing but based on selection of vinyl offered doubt they had any real taste anyways. Travelled all over country and nothing unique here or any real personality. clerks with no greeting made me feel like they could care less if customers were there or not.

Great shop! It's…read moreabsolutely huge! It feels like it goes on forever! They have tons of books, CDs, Albums, movie memorabilia, manga, comics, clothes, etc. the list just goes on! It's very relaxing and quiet. The staff was very personable and knowledgeable! Wide range of prices, but it's really all based on the condition of each individual product, so I think the value is pretty spot on.

What a honey hole for vinyl. Record Diggers, you have to visit this place, you will find something…read moregood. And books, and clothes, and antiques. What a great store.

Do you have mail order for your t-shirts?…read more We were the couple that came by 2 weeks ago on 3 consecutive days/nights and bought the two green "Memphis - Music Forever " t-shirts and a coaster. We admired the vinyl records collection, especially the soul/R & B collection which were actually reasonably priced. Al Green, TP, EWF, and other superstars. Malcolm was there the first two nights and we chatted with him. He is the owner's son - but clearly is more or less the owner- and was so personable and friendly that he is THE reason we bought swag here. We checked out the other Beale Street souvenir shops but this place was more than a step above the others, way better! We went to Graceland, Sun Studio, Stax Music, Four Way restaurant, Cozy Corner bbq, Charlie Vergoss (overrated), Kooky Canuck, and Sunrise biscuits - but Memphis Music Records Tapes & Souvenirs had the best vibe of any of them (Four Way was a close second, highly recommend). All because of Malcolm and the variety of inventory they have. Thank you!!! I would've bought more but my suitcase couldn't handle more!

Friendly staff and a surprisingly robust collection of records immersed within the store's t-shirts…read moreand other souvenir trinkets. Prices were okay, but understandable given the store's location (Beale Street) and, most likely, high rent.

I love visiting local record shops when out of town. River City Records is such a cute little store…read morewith a lot to offer. I love it even more when the records are organized and have labels to help you find things so much easier... They also had areas for their new arrivals + a pretty large sale section! As a bonus, they have a small memorabilia section with some interesting, nostalgic merch. This place is worth a stop in when in Memphis!

I feel like anytime I go out of town I have to stop in at least one record store. River City…read moreRecords was walking distance from our hotel so we decided to check it out. The record store is nice but it's not very big. They do have a nice selection but I feel like the prices were a little on the expensive side. They do have a clearance rack but most of the records are either worn or they are by bands that a lot of people may not recognize. It's still a good store and worth checking out

Not bad at all. Lots of items to choose from. Whether you are wanting to walk down memory lane or…read moremaybe you are seeking something specific, this place is worth a shot. Nice staff.

I do wish there would be new product coming in from time to time. The prices really depend on the…read moreindividual persons space. It is easy to spend a couple hours in there. The back room items do not change what so ever though. It looks like the people that have booths back there have forgotten them. Some booths are not "walk-a-ble" and you have to side walk in and out. Some booths are not inviting, interesting enough to want to look in, have too many funko pops, license plate art (who buys that honestly?)

Great service and a really good selection of Lp's. Was looking for an old album for my wife's…read morevalentines present and this was the only place in tupelo I was able to find it. Will be back

Great place to find some records. You can find records that goes from regular to mint condition,…read moreall depends on your pocket. The owner is very friendly and love to have a chat with you. Sure I'll be back for a visit.

Carefully curated by people who know and love music.... Fair prices, especially on used. Go support…read morethese guys!

Awesome record store! I always forget about it because it's a little hidden, but went into it the…read moreother day and it's amazing! The guy who was working was really nice, and the prices are not ridiculous at all. There's also a lot of cool posters that I wish I could get (all of them pretty much); anyone interested in records and cassettes should definitely check this store out.

Love this store! Everything about the environment is great. Staff is warm and welcoming! Look…read moreforward to going back!

I had a fun visit here. You are greeted by a sweet old lazy black lab. The people are very friendly…read moreand the stock here is really cool. Too bad I didn't go to a nearby school as they have plenty of SEC school logo gear. They also have a great outdoor gear and business casual stuff, including great brands like Orvis and Southern marsh. Check it out and give these guys some of your business, they are way more fun than the average mens' store.