The MF'ing DMV

[wmeugene]

Yeah it seems like Arlington is worth a look for sure for 30 year old young professional demographic

I’d say that’s probably the heaviest area of that Demographic in DC

 

[bdm105]

Update. Found a place in Arlington. Anyone have recommendations for record shops? I'll need a new local.

 

[wmeugene]

Update. Found a place in Arlington. Anyone have recommendations for record shops? I'll need a new local.

My friend up there loves CD Cellar in Falls Church

 

[kvetcha]

Update. Found a place in Arlington. Anyone have recommendations for record shops? I'll need a new local.

CD Cellar in Falls Church, Crooked Beat in Alexandria, Right On! in Herndon (which is a very short walk from the *excellent* Aslin Beer Co Taproom), and, if you're down for a drive, Dig! Records in Leesburg, which is maybe my favorite of all.

Mobius Records in Fairfax is quite good for new records. CD Cellar and Crooked Beat do both new and used, Right On! is entirely used, but with excellent curation, and Dig! is mostly used with a small new section upstairs.

There are also a number of good shops in DC proper, but I spend less time there. ALSO, Capital AudioFest is in November and has a pretty significant used record fair.

 

[bdm105]

My friend up there loves CD Cellar in Falls Church

CD Cellar in Falls Church, Crooked Beat in Alexandria, Right On! in Herndon (which is a very short walk from the *excellent* Aslin Beer Co Taproom), and, if you're down for a drive, Dig! Records in Leesburg, which is maybe my favorite of all.

Mobius Records in Fairfax is quite good for new records. CD Cellar and Crooked Beat do both new and used, Right On! is entirely used, but with excellent curation, and Dig! is mostly used with a small new section upstairs.

There are also a number of good shops in DC proper, but I spend less time there. ALSO, Capital AudioFest is in November and has a pretty significant used record fair.

Thanks! My current local set up is a mom and pop that I can pre-order indie releases from and sell stuff to for a little better than 50% discog credit and then a mostly used store that pays 50% discogs cash.

Seems like I'll be able to find that

 

[kvetcha]

Thanks! My current local set up is a mom and pop that I can pre-order indie releases from and sell stuff to for a little better than 50% discog credit and then a mostly used store that pays 50% discogs cash.

Seems like I'll be able to find that

Garin at Right On is a good dude. They and Dig both have good Insta accounts.

 

[bdm105]

Garin at Right On is a good dude. They and Dig both have good Insta accounts.

Awesome

 

[kvetcha]

Anyone in the area interested in my Forte IIs and my SVS PC-12 Plus as a bundle? It makes for a crazy-good stereo or home theater setup.

 

[bdm105]

Best store in NOVA for RSD? Preferably where I can get there at like 7am or so and still have a good chance at most things

 

[kvetcha]

Best store in NOVA for RSD? Preferably where I can get there at like 7am or so and still have a good chance at most things

I would mention Mobius in Fairfax but they tend to have a line from the wee hours.

 

[bdm105]

I would mention Mobius in Fairfax but they tend to have a line from the wee hours.

I need options. I just don't want to have to camp out at like 4am and still not got what I'm after

 

[kvetcha]

I need options. I just don't want to have to camp out at like 4am and still not got what I'm after

That’s kinda why I gave up on RSD.

Mobius, Records and Rarities, and CD Cellar are good options.

 

[bdm105]

That’s kinda why I gave up on RSD.

Mobius, Records and Rarities, and CD Cellar are good options.

Understandable. But there's stuff I want and I'd rather support local over trying online lol

 

[Ericj32]

I usually go to Crooked Beat records - they moved to Del Ray last year, but used to be in Old Town Alexandria. They usually have a fairly organized process and decent selection compared with other stores I've been to in DC.

 

[Ericj32]

Understandable. But there's stuff I want and I'd rather support local over trying online lol

where did you end up going?

 

[bdm105]

where did you end up going?

I was in PA for work so ended up going to a store up there

 

[kvetcha]

I was in PA for work so ended up going to a store up there

For next year, Mobius is super popular but they also get a huge shipment/variety of stuff, so it’s worth checking. I dropped by earlier and it was pretty damn busy even after lunch.