Neptune Music Company

Wow the reviews are actually shocking.. record selection is organized. The dvds are organized. The owner and person working have always been helpful. I came in one day with not a ton of time asking where like 4 records were and the owner was very diligent and sorted through records to help me look, and told me about a few other albums he thought I might like (he wasn’t selling me on something he was just sharing things he liked, you know like cool humans do).. This is the store were you can find the cool thing youre looking for and also do some crate digging. It’s a place to stumble on a hidden gem. And for the person saying the dvds are over priced. Well, you’re probably going to find multiple films in the criterion collection for like $6. So shove it. Everyone wants local, but apparently that should be presented in a very specific manicured way. This stores authentic in all the right ways. Please never change Neptune and congrats on 20 years that’s really cool.

Well, it's not a bad store, especially if you want to stay within the U District but it's super super super dark so bring a flashlight and in terms of the films, there's really not much more than what you'd find at a thrift store and the prices are really high, which is true everywhere today, but $7 plus tax for a second rate DVD you'd find in any thrift store seems insane. Didn't check out the VHS, CDs or LPs. Looked at the books briefly and was less than overwhelmed. Also, you need good mobility to get around this store. The stairs are steep and the entry walkway is really crammed with stuff. If you have a car and want to take a drive, I highly suggest Bargain CD Records and Tapes in Everett or Vortex in Kirkland. I actually like Bargain in Everett the most. They have great stock, lots of windows that let in day light, space to walk around, and on Sundays the owner is as nice, helpful and friendly as the reviews.

Visited this place a month and a half ago while in town for a concert at the venue above. Dark and a bit dingy basement location devoid of natural light, but a good selection of vinyl -- I came away with some great used but like new pressings at a reasonable price. Plenty of jazz, rock, and metal in the main room, with classical, country, and folk in the back. The guy at the front is a bit standoffish and will ask to take your bag behind the counter, but I personally didn't have any objections to this as mine was quite heavy! I will say though that I think the store should pick one thing to focus on selling -- there were so many CDs, cassettes, and VHS tapes around collecting dust.

Cool spot I accidentally stumbled upon. Guy working the counter was cool and helped me find what I was looking for. Huge selection! Little overwhelming actually. Great vibes here and some good prices. May not be very accessible for others due to the entrance being stairs and no elevator.

Literally the coolest underground record shop you’ll find. Go down the stairs on the right side of the building, and experience an entire basement full of records, CDS, cassettes, DVDs, and more records. They have an entire room devoted to jazz and classical, a good selection of local favorites, and current releases too! You can expect friendly service and more than enough to look through.