For those that spend their time with earbuds, headphones, or high-quality speakers, this month includes both Jazz Appreciation Month and Record Store Day. Whether youve already got shops you visit routinely to satisfy your music needs or not, our neighborhood has more than its fair share of local stores that each bring something important to the table. Last time, we highlighted two of them; today, weve got two more! Drastic Plastic Records Tacoma For those looking for something thats a little more down-to-earth but still has a wonderful selection, Tacomas Drastic Plastic Records is a great place to visit. Though they also sell smoking pipes, real locals know that theyve got some real gems in store. If youre someone thats a little overwhelmed by crate digging, youll likely be happy with their commitment to quality over quantityand the fact that so many records are sealed. Records here are usually between five and ten dollars a pop. Even though this store isnt as big as some other shops nationally, youll still want to give yourself fifteen minutes or half an hour to take it all in when you visit. And where else are you also going to find sports cards and leather jackets while youre shopping around? You can read more about them over here. Rainy Day Records Olympia Olympias Rainy Day Records has a kind of vibe thatll make you feel right at home. With just as much memorabilia as there are records, and even a living and breathing movie rental service, its easy to see why people around town have grown so fond of this place over the years. Actions speak louder than words, and keeping a business like this up and running since the 1970s shows youre doing something special. From top-forty hits to more niche musical tastes, reasonable used records, and sales on new records, this store has some of everything. Youve got to visit this record spot at least once while you live in the Pacific Northwest. If you can think up a genre or artist, chances are theyve got it in house. You can read more about their story over here. The Locals Guide to the Best Record Stores Near Tacoma, Part II
For those that spend their time with earbuds, headphones, or high-quality speakers, this month includes both Jazz Appreciation Month and Record Store Day. Whether youve already got shops you visit routinely to satisfy your music needs or not, our neighborhood has more than its fair share of local stores that each bring something important to the table. Last time, we highlighted two of them; today, weve got two more! Drastic Plastic Records Tacoma For those looking for something thats a little more down-to-earth but still has a wonderful selection, Tacomas Drastic Plastic Records is a great place to visit. Though they also sell smoking pipes, real locals know that theyve got some real gems in store. If youre someone thats a little overwhelmed by crate digging, youll likely be happy with their commitment to quality over quantityand the fact that so many records are sealed. Records here are usually between five and ten dollars a pop. Even though this store isnt as big as some other shops nationally, youll still want to give yourself fifteen minutes or half an hour to take it all in when you visit. And where else are you also going to find sports cards and leather jackets while youre shopping around? You can read more about them over here. Rainy Day Records Olympia Olympias Rainy Day Records has a kind of vibe thatll make you feel right at home. With just as much memorabilia as there are records, and even a living and breathing movie rental service, its easy to see why people around town have grown so fond of this place over the years. Actions speak louder than words, and keeping a business like this up and running since the 1970s shows youre doing something special. From top-forty hits to more niche musical tastes, reasonable used records, and sales on new records, this store has some of everything. Youve got to visit this record spot at least once while you live in the Pacific Northwest. If you can think up a genre or artist, chances are theyve got it in house. You can read more about their story over here.