If you're looking for vinyl including both classic or hard-to-find albums, this is your place to…read morebegin. You might miss the below street level entrance on your first visit, so pay attention. The person working there on the afternoon we visited (I have no idea if it was the owner or not) was pretty apathetic, the only words he uttered during our entire time there were "Leave the door open!" after we walked in (hot day, fans going). I'm not sure if the music playing was a playlist or random songs from some of the albums being sold, but it worked.

Perfect gem of a record store. The vinyl variety is there (genre & age), the kind staff is present,…read moreand the vibe is exactly what you want. What a cool basement store.

The owner has handpicked a fantastic staff of knowledgeable record aficionados. It is a very small…read morestore, but they have a wide selection of performers, and the offer of value compared to some of the other record stores I have been in! You would think that Union Station that they would be charging premium prices, but I found their prices to be quite reasonable. David, the owner (I think he's a co-owner with one of the person) is an absolute pleasure to deal with! In addition to his duties at the record shop, he is also responsible for the farmers market, which is open outside during the week and the indoor flea market if you will. I did not take a picture of David's store, but I think I have a picture of Union Station building that utilized spaces for my own business. God bless you! I pray that you have an opportunity to and step inside rail records in books in downtown Washington DC at Union Station.

One of the few locally owned businesses inside Union Station is a record and bookstore. On the…read moreMetro side of Union Station on the ground floor in the old Kiehl's space is a store filled with thousands of records. They are well organized. Most the of the records are used, but they do sell new albums too. On the right side are books from Turning the Page and organized by category. The two men who own it are great and passionate about their shop. If you love records and used books, pop in even if you aren't catching the train somewhere!

Byrdland was the only record store in DC that was advertising a listening party for Tame Impala's…read morenew Deadbeat album on the 17th of October, the other was a spot out in Baltimore. And the event was free! This reminded me of the Pennsylvania Ave. Tower Record Days in the early 90's, when all you had to do was show up and it was a party onsite. Damn, I miss the old DC. Anyways, I reserved a ticket on DICE, when I got there no one asked about a ticket, which was great. They were just happy people came! You could choose from a button, sticker, and some other promotional item. Of course they had the vinyl for sale, I did have a chance to check out their selection of records, appeared pretty diverse, however, I am not a collector of vinyl so, don't take my word for it. The staff, of two men were hospitable, showed me to the listening room, a large area in the back where people were sitting around having casual conversation. It was around 25 people or so. The sound system was good. I'd already heard the album that morning and in my unsolicited opinion my favorite tracks so far are No Reply and My Old Ways. I'm waiting on the remixes and collabs. Met some cool people. Didn't feel rushed. They looped it and played the album again for the late comers, which I appreciate. There was a drawing where two guests won a free album and some other promotional items. Byrdland does listening parties regularly, so get ready if you're a Florence & The Machine fan (event already posted). Byrdland has picked up on the much needed, meet- in- person over music tradition that we've all been missing. And I love it!

Disappointed with their small selection of CDs, I thought they would have much more. Still,…read moreextremely cool interior and tons of variety.

this place was tucked away right in Union market. Super cute space serve good drinks and amazing…read morefood. The staff was super nice and helpful and I love the space as it made the show feel intimate and fun. Parking is a little tricky, but there is options around union market from garage to street parking. I will definitely be back for more shows!

I have a friend who is starting to do music gigs, and he invited me to see him perform at this…read morevenue that I had never been to before. It's in Union Market just a few doors down from the new F1 Arcade... parking right nearby may be tricky, but there's always the Union Market parking lot and more options if you're willing to walk a bit. It may not be ideal on really cold days. They have a spacious outdoor seating area, and entry is easy -- just show your ID, ticket, and you're good to go. I'm not sure if it was because of the show, but there were just a few tables along the closest wall and near the stage. I would see there were five to six high tables total. Before ordering anything, I grabbed the only table left -- I had a feeling the others coming would appreciate that. I had already eaten, but I absolutely had to have the jerk chicken sandwich, it looked too good. I ordered it at the bar, was given a buzzer, and it was ready in about 10 minutes or so. It was indeed tasty! A bit pricey to just be the sandwich and nothing else, but it was good. The bar is fully stocked, and there are water cups at the far end to refill at your leisure. The show itself was really fun -- vocals and the sounds of the instruments were excellent. Certain vocals got drowned out by certain instruments, but that's just how sound works, you know? All in all I'd come back to this venue, it was a vibe with the disco ball overhead! I don't mind it, but for the less tech savvy, I could see the dependence on an app to retrieve the ticket for the concert being an inconvenience for some. There was no way to pull up the ticket without downloading Dice and activating the QR code on there.

Best little corner market in the city. Friendliest staff, not overpriced, dog friendly and so many…read moreincredible food, beer, wine and snack options! I always know my dog and I are welcome here. One of the places I will miss the most when I leave DC.

Old City Market is a true neighborhood gem with its food and wine choices. Kevin and his team are…read morevery welcoming.

This has been my favorite store since Childhood. Originally located in Iverson Mall, this was THE…read moreSpot to come to (along with The Wiz, Waxie Maxies, Sam Goody, etc.) to get music. Now in it's newer location, nothing has changed. The staff is always friendly and likes to joke around and share their knowledge of music. The celebrity visits to the store and local radio station events still make this a great place to visit. I could spend HOURS in this place and discover new, old and local talent and different genres of music. It can only get expensive when you pick up various items out of excitement :) The prices of their CDs are a little higher than places like Best Buy but it's always great to support your local record store from time to time.

If you never go to Prince George's County, this store is one reason why you should. Just like in…read morethe 1980's, this store has lots of great music on LP, CD, and even cassette, both new and used. They are especially strong on R&B, rap, go-go, and rock music. Please buy music at independent stores like this one, instead of at impersonal chain stores like FYE.

Washington, DC - L'Enfant Plaza - Dolly Parton!! Yes! Walking past this small outpost of Carpe…read moreLibrum located amongst the fast food offerings of L'Enfant Plaza, I spotted the book I didn't know I needed- Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors. Sure it's a kids book, but sometimes that's what we need - a reminder that everyone deserves love and respect. I glanced around this small shop - books are organized by topic with kids on the left and grown up options on the right. The person in the line ahead of me seemed to be dropping off some books and purchasing others. So maybe they have trade in options? When it was my turn the employee noted they had a lease for the next month or so. They're going to see if this location works out. Checking out was quick and easy. I was asked if I wanted to donate extra to the charity they fund. My kids book was $3 as it was a softcover. This seemed like a pretty good value. I plan to return.

What a great used bookstore! Across Franklin Park from The Washington Post, Carpe Librum sells…read moregently used books, vinyls, CDs, and DVDs all under $7. Shelves are filled with books in every category, including children books in hardback and paperback. Vinyls are $5 each and CDs and DVDs are $3. The space is inside the old Leon restaurant and the signs on the walls speak to that. It's a no-frills space, but worth a visit. Proceeds help education non-profit Turning the Page.

I cannot say no to that used book siren song …read more Another great find. Come here for the opportunity to peruse beautiful books during lunch. Nothing better to feed your mind. The selection is great and delineated by themes. Sci-fi, etc.