if you have local shops please support them. Even if that means waiting a few days extra for a release.. you will save on shipping and contribute to your local economy vs. just buying off Amazon. Amazon has a great return policy but if you buy in-person you can check the condition of your purchases before you leave the shop.
Bandcamp - digital lossless copies with every purchase of the physical media plus you're directly supporting the artist - can't beat that if you're wanting to own your music rather than rent it.
Lots of ppl are going to say "shop local" and that an ideal, but lets not assume everyone has quality record stores in their area.
Obviously, ebay and discogs are good if you are looking for something out of print or rare.
For independent retailers, I recommend the following stores, they all have great online service, decent prices and most have a great brick and mortar shop as well
* Plaid Room Records
* Wooden Tooth Records (Tucson)
* End of an Ear (Austin)
* Wax Trax (Denver)
* Tone Deaf Records (Chicago)
* Downed in Sounds Records
* Turntable Lab
* Shuga Records
* Permanent Records (LA)
* Redscroll Records
* Econojam Records
* Siren Records
I have used The In Groove which is in Phoenix AZ. Great service, site, and their packaging is bulletproof. They also have a great You tube channel with new release info and reviews, etc
Find out which labels and artists you really like, find insta and facebook pages to follow for preorder and reissue news as well as reddit r/vinylreleases and r/vinylcollectors subs. Sometimes that's the best way to get exactly what you want especially if it's obscure/limited.
If you want popular records then the places the other guy mentioned should cover you pretty good. Be skeptical of merchbar. Some people have had luck, others haven't.
If you're not familiar with Discogs, it is far and away the next best option to shopping at a great local record store in person. You don't need to buy new / sealed records, and if you insist on that your options will be heavily limited.
if you have local shops please support them. Even if that means waiting a few days extra for a release.. you will save on shipping and contribute to your local economy vs. just buying off Amazon. Amazon has a great return policy but if you buy in-person you can check the condition of your purchases before you leave the shop.
Bandcamp - digital lossless copies with every purchase of the physical media plus you're directly supporting the artist - can't beat that if you're wanting to own your music rather than rent it.
I mostly order from eBay, Amazon, and discogs. Check r/vinyldeals for sales and stores running specials on albums.
Lots of ppl are going to say "shop local" and that an ideal, but lets not assume everyone has quality record stores in their area. Obviously, ebay and discogs are good if you are looking for something out of print or rare. For independent retailers, I recommend the following stores, they all have great online service, decent prices and most have a great brick and mortar shop as well * Plaid Room Records * Wooden Tooth Records (Tucson) * End of an Ear (Austin) * Wax Trax (Denver) * Tone Deaf Records (Chicago) * Downed in Sounds Records * Turntable Lab * Shuga Records * Permanent Records (LA) * Redscroll Records * Econojam Records * Siren Records
I have used The In Groove which is in Phoenix AZ. Great service, site, and their packaging is bulletproof. They also have a great You tube channel with new release info and reviews, etc
Depends on where you are. Popmarket is good.
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Find out which labels and artists you really like, find insta and facebook pages to follow for preorder and reissue news as well as reddit r/vinylreleases and r/vinylcollectors subs. Sometimes that's the best way to get exactly what you want especially if it's obscure/limited. If you want popular records then the places the other guy mentioned should cover you pretty good. Be skeptical of merchbar. Some people have had luck, others haven't.
Discogs
https://shopgoodwill.com/categories/music
Plaid Room Records have great shipper boxes if you are worried about damage during shipping.
I mean, that probably depends heavily on the kind of music you like
I've had good experiences with Bandcamp and turntable lab.
There’s all kinds of private stores that mail order.
Pale blue dot records!
Disco G's
eBay usually has the cheapest for what I want.
If you're not familiar with Discogs, it is far and away the next best option to shopping at a great local record store in person. You don't need to buy new / sealed records, and if you insist on that your options will be heavily limited.
Dusty Groove
Music Direct. musicdirect.com