After discovering Hunky Dory in Durham, we had to check out the Cary location -- and it absolutely…read moredelivered. The vibe here feels a little more spacious, especially with the huge patio setup that's perfect for hanging out when the weather's nice. The beer selection was excellent, and we lucked out with their Thursday tap special -- $1 off draft beers is a dangerously good deal when you want to try "just one more". Great drinks, relaxed atmosphere, good music, and plenty of outdoor seating make this an easy repeat spot. Cary definitely has a gem here.

Great experience today dealing with owner Michael Bell. Stand up honest guy. Quick service…read moreconverting my aged music collection to cash. Fair price paid. Fun store with large selection. Highly recommend. John from Beaufort

Some of the best places aren't hidden on purpose they simply let the people who are looking for…read morethem find them. That was exactly my experience with Sorry State Records. It was my first visit, and after spending time there, I couldn't help but laugh at the irony of its name. I was the one who felt sorry: sorry that it had taken me so many years to discover one of Raleigh's most beloved independent record stores. Tucked into downtown, Sorry State Records is easy to miss if you don't know it's there. But step inside, and the pace immediately shifts. The shop is bright, thoughtfully organized, and refreshingly unpretentious. Shelves of carefully curated vinyl invite slow browsing rather than hurried shopping, making it the kind of place where time slips away unnoticed. I brought my brother-in-law, an avid record collector visiting from St. Louis, and watching him explore the collection was almost as enjoyable as browsing myself. While I'm far from a vinyl expert, he immediately commented on how well organized the inventory was; a detail seasoned collectors genuinely appreciate. His visit was made even better when he unearthed a copy of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, the kind of unexpected find that makes digging through record bins so rewarding. Beyond vinyl, the shop also stocks cassette tapes, music publications, and a carefully selected mix of merchandise that reflects the store's deep roots in independent music culture. It's less of a retail space and more of a gathering place for people who genuinely love music. The staff struck the perfect balance between being available and giving customers room to browse. Although they were helping others when we arrived, we immediately felt welcome, and the relaxed atmosphere made it easy to settle in and explore at our own pace. Parking is convenient, with both a surface lot nearby and a parking deck just a short walk away, making a visit surprisingly easy despite its downtown location. Sorry State Records is the kind of independent shop every city hopes to have but few can sustain. Authentic, thoughtfully curated, and deeply connected to Raleigh's creative community, it's a destination worth seeking out: even if, like me, you're a little late to discovering it.

Visiting Pour House and Sorry State in the same hour let me really compare the two and finally…read moreleave an informed review of each. Sorry State is purely here to buy and sell records, nothing else. So you get a great variety to look through, well maintained, plenty of quality originals. The downside? Not a great visual ambiance. But if I'm looking for a good record or three, I'd be starting here.

its the best record and (cd) store in Raleigh one time i…read morepayed a doller and got billy joel piano man (wait for it) for a dolller!!!in good condition owner Kurk is nice and knoladgable also cd buffs 25 cents cds!!!! beat that sonny state records u overpriced crap!!! record Krate is by far the best record store evert

I do not frequent this record shop, but after my visit today, I will not be back. Record Store Day…read moreis an event for my wife and I, we go to most of the shops in the area. This shop's selection was not what most people were looking for, it was what the owner was looking for, and it was the smallest selection I have ever seen in this shop. I understand RSD is an expensive day for shops and they cannot buy everything to have in stock. However, that was not the biggest problem. This shop is dirty. There is a cat and the shop smells like it doesn't know how to use the litter box. The owner tries to cover up the odor by burning incense nonstop, and the ashes from the incense just pile up on the shelf. I walked out feeling like I needed to take a bath with the stench stuck in my nose.

My husband found this shop a few miles from our house when he made a wrong turn and, after seeing…read morethe old signs displayed outside, knew I would love it. Sure enough, the shop is straight out of American Pickers, full of rust and patina--everything lovingly used. I had been desperately searching for a dark wooden cabinet with glass doors for the six months I've lived in Fayetteville, browsing craigslist every day and flea marketing on the weekends. I found one within 10 seconds of walking in the door of Back-N-The Day. For $40! I was ecstatic. The owner, who was friendly from the moment we walked through the door, gave me a good deal on a porcelain pitcher that I bought along with it by taking $5 off both items, and he helped us carry the cabinet to our car, even measuring to make sure it would fit for us. The shop houses stacks of furniture, old Pepsi and Coke machines and paraphernalia, gasoline collectibles, vintage art and frames, old tools and cookware, and bits of everything imaginable. It's quite a maze, and really invites those in search of a discovery.

I've been a loyal shopper for years. Love the guys! I can always find something I need or want at…read moretheir store! Stop in and say hi, they would love to see ya!

I enjoy stopping into the Guardian Angel Thrift whether when making a donation or just to browse…read more Finding a book, an extra coffee cup, or something unexpected in clothing, it helps a great cause and finding a useful purchase is easy.

I visited this thrift store on a weekday afternoon. It is in…read morea strip mall, so there is plenty of parking. I was looking for chairs, but they had very little furniture of any kind, so I had a look around. The store is well marked and clean. I was surprised at the prices. They are higher than the other stores I go to so I didn't buy much. I think I will stick with my other stores.

Super cute bookstore with a huge selection of high quality used books at fair prices and wonderful…read moreemployees. If I live closer, I would be here all the time!

This place is amazing! Great selection, supremely organized. I found many books I wanted to buy…read more Would go back again in a heartbeat!

I don't always have the best luck at vintage stores, but I had great luck here! They had a wide…read morevariety of good quality, vintage clothes as well as other items like furniture, decorations, and art. The employees were very friendly and eager to help and I am already looking forward to coming back!

I really like this place. I was welcomed as I walked through the entrance door. I was looking for…read morevinyl records and they have a very good selection. Many of the records I already have , hard to find vinyl, but they have them. As I was thumbing through I was talking to Mary who runs the store. I told her the selection is very good in vinyl. She exclaimed that her husband is a record collector and always trying to find vinyl records. As I see they have a number of hard to find vinyl. The store is filled with cool vintage clothes , furniture, nic nacks, sun glasses. Just a plethora of cool stuff. If you are in Pittsboro, you have to make this a stop for you. What a cool place . Stop in and say hi to Mary. She has some great stories.

Love the set up. Great selection of vinyl, CDs and even tapes. Store owner was cool and this is…read morewhere I was exposed to Marlon Funaki. Great visit. Highly recommend for music enthusiasts!

I try to come in here when i visit Fayetteville every few months. I went on the 3rd of this month,…read moreand bought a couple of albums. I was't thrilled about the price, but hey, you're not force to buy, right? What frustrates me is the condition for the price. I asked about reducing a record that was clearly VG/VG down from 30$, and he did offer a little off. The problem? It was a double album, and I didn't look too hard (my fault) and got home to FL to disover only one album in the sleeve. Email is either broken or ignored. I'll stick to my local shops down here, they are 1/2 the cost and twice the quality.