This is a cool open air store. Literally they open up a garage door. I will say this place is unique. But you have to do some digging to find what you want. There are literally stacks of discount records on the floor if you are willing to get dirty I am sure there are some gems. There is a little beat up stage in the back so I think they host some shows there. They have a huge punk section. I think the whole place is fit for the punk rockers. From the atmosphere to the merchandise and the staff this is great for metal heads and punks. read more

Static Age Records - Vinyl Records Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Decent selection and really friendly staff. I've been in places like this where the staff were judgmental, opinionated pricks. Not here. Plus they were dog friendly so bonus points. read more

Super fun place. Have a beer while u hunt. Good shows. Nice area to be in. I enjoy. read more

Cool little shop... lots of indie & punk and some classics. Hidden away in plain sight in the Asheville that hasn't been "renovated" or gentrified. Any store that keeps a Stone Roses record on the wall is ok in my book. As others have said, the selection is a little limited and focuses its efforts on what they probably like the most. It's not often you find a shop willing to stick to a genre and not try to be something to everyone so props to them! read more

Static Age Records - Vinyl Records Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

If I could retire and do anything in the world I wanted, chances are I'd open a record store that looks and operates exactly like Static Age Records does. It's part record store, part beer bar, and part performance studio where you can see live bands, fun DJ nights, and more. My friends and I were staying for the weekend right down the street, and we came here every day for a craft beer and some record shopping. We also stopped in one night for a goth DJ party that we were seriously underdressed for (Hawaiian shirts don't really vibe with a goth theme), but it was fun nonetheless. read more

Just rating the record shopping experience here. I'm from out of town, but I try to visit every record store I can. Fairly certain they book shows on their stage. I'm sure seeing a band play there would be a blast. I would recommend dropping in here if you are in the area. I wasn't blown away with their selection, but there were plenty of good reissues for those interested in outsider music whether it's jazz or punk. They have one of the better "out" jazz sections in the area, but they are sadly mostly reissues. Decent selection of punk and metal. Nothing to write home about. I tend to avoid reissues while I'm on the road since they are available elsewhere, and I don't want to carry them around. The used selection was okay, nothing fantastic, but maybe you'll find a gem. Give it a go, but I wouldn't go out of my way for the shop. The employee was welcoming, and the vibe was generally good. read more

I love that we have a record store like Static Age in Asheville. This is not the place where you'll find plenty of copies of the new Band of Horses record. It is, however, a best-kept-secret type of place if you're into anything and everything that is "out there." Their primary focus is on punk/metal, as well as lots of underground bands in general, but where they really shine for me is in the weird, experimental type of records. They also have a great "New Used Arrivals" section where you'll find anything from a $10 copy of Unknown Pleasures to a rare psych-folk record you previously thought you'd never find. They also have a lot of shows in the back room several times per month, which are usually touring metal or punk bands. A really great DIY feel to this place and the guys who run it are super-friendly and down to earth. read more

Been to lots of record shops across the country. This one is truly a great one. Nice variety. Beer in the fridge. Live music. All good.

We stopped in Asheville as part of our East Coast record buying extravaganza and found the town to be a cute little place nestled in the mountains. Static Age is located in the downtown area and, I admit, I had high hopes for the town's record collection because of its reputation for being pretty hip. Sadly, I was mostly disappointed. Static Age was a small shop with a fairly haphazardly displayed, random and small vinyl collection. They had CDs, t-shirts and some assorted vintage-y record accessories like 45 holders and turntables. I was looking for really specific, niche things and found a couple of records to buy but I really had to dig. They do have a large $1 assortment made up mostly of old classic rock, r&b and soul, the kind of things you typically find in thrift store vinyl sections. While we were there, someone brought their dog in so they are dog-friendly which always counts as a bonus in my book. read more

Awesome store. I have no record store within 3 hours of my home so I had to check it out while in town. Great, personable staff. The girl working at the counter helped me discover a great new band. Thank you for a great experience. I bought Mammoth Grinder's Cosmic Crypt and a Shadow of the Destroyer LP. read more

Good with Covid protocols, shop attendant welcomed us in, showed us how to use their fancy hand sanitizer then we started browsing. Average prices, huge selection, but not gems or mainstream music. 99 percent of what we browsed through I had never heard of before. The couple of records I found and considered buying were just a little too high priced for me to give in. Overall, worth the stop, worth the dig, but left empty handed. read more

Static age records is a brilliant find in Asheville. Knowledgeable, friendly staff and a decent collection of records (old and new). My only complaint is that I live so far away! read more

A nice record store, with an interesting collection of items. I heard that they had a good Metal section and indeed it had several albums I'd not seen in the flesh. read more

As far as my tastes in music go, Static Age tickles my fancy. They have a fine selection ranging from black metal to indie pop rock and all of the glam in between. I very rarely set foot inside without making at least one purchase. The only draw back is that their POS system for some reason does not get along with my wellsfargo debit card and typically sets of the fraud detection alert on my account. After this happening a couple of times the young lady that runs the counter jokingly reminds me to go get cash before browsing the crates to feed my vinyl addiction! So in short, don't be deceived by the somewhat less refined outward appearance of Static Age compared to that West side juggernaut (whom I also spend a small fortune in support of) go in and spend some time browsing for your next favorite record! read more

I have read other reviews for record stores in Asheville and a lot of them comment on the attitude of record store clerks...not in a positive way. I was so relieved to wander into Static Age records and find a friendly helpful staff and a great record selection. The new section had some really cool records but in the alphabetized section were some nicely priced albums (we got the Concert For Bangladesh [produced by George Harrison] for $3 along with several others). Overall, great experience and great selection with decent prices. read more

A great store with a focus on punk and metal, but you can find a lot of decent classic rock and jazz there as well. The indie section is pretty damn good too. The owner and staff are friendly, and have recommended some pretty cool music to me. Just in used is replenished regularly Reasonable prices. Great location. Dog friendly. Vinyl only. read more

This is how a record shop should be - Cool owner with a great eclectic collection of records from dj Shadow to Paul Johnson to greek folk -- nice selection of world music and he's picks up independent records if they look / sound cool enough ;) read more

New to vinyl... I was so thankful to walk into Static. They were very helpful and not intimidating. Thank you!!

Static Age is so cool. Great Punk selection as others have mentioned, and the guy working was friendly and helpful. He pointed out damages on the cover sleeve to make sure I was aware and okay with it before buying. read more

Great store with great selection and layout. Picked up stuff I never see. Most of these reviews say the selection is mostly punk and metal, but they had all my stuff from the 70's as well. Hip vibe, cool dude behind the counter. read more

Cool record store. The place isn't very big, but they have a nice selection of indie/punk-oriented vinyl. I managed to find a Mark Sultan record that's been on my wishlist for a while, and it was only $8. One thing that really caught my eye was the collection of vintage stereo gear on the back wall. I wish I could have spent more time looking around, but I had pretty much exhausted my girlfriend's patience for looking at records by the time we found this place. Plus, we were eager to check out the Downtown After 5 festivities that were going on directly outside the store. I'll definitely have to come back the next time I'm in Asheville. read more

Record store, bar, music venue. What more could you ask for?!?! Brought me back to my teen punk days. Quality place that music dreams are made of. read more

Solid record store with an excellent metal/hardcore/punk inventory. Static Age is a supercool store with nice clerks that I always visit when in Asheville. read more

Static Age may be small but it boasts an impressive collection of punk, metal, and experimental records. You won't be walking off with any amazingly cheap deals but I would certainly call the pricing fair. Go here for good recommendations on local punk bands and shows. read more

Best record store ever. The owner is a real nice guy. If you shop anywhere else you're a dumb dumb.

Just a great little record store in downtown Asheville. I've found some great classic rock in the dollar bins and in the main stacks. They also have some used speakers, receivers, etc along the back wall. The staff is friendly and allows you to browse without looking over your shoulder. I always inspect each record I purchase, taking it out of the sleeve, etc; no problems here with that. Asheville has a lot of great record stores - Harvest over in West Asheville and Voltage two doors up. You won't go wrong making Static your first stop to dig. As a plus, a huge parking lot is just across the street for a buck an hour. read more