Awesome selection of records both new and used. The dude that owns this place is a character! Great guy and very knowledgeable about music. There is a pay parking lot next door to this place. I spent about 90 minutes searching through the racks.

I enjoy this record store but I must say I dislike how bootleg copies are unmarked as if they are official releases if they were marked as bootlegs like other stores do I would give more stars.To anyone who does visit this store please use discogs and use that as a way to see if something is a bootleg or not because while bootlegs arent always bad a lot are. Also can use that as a chance to check pricesAll I can say is while this store does have good records and the staff and owner are friendly somethings need changing

Had the chance to stop by and check out Charleston’s new record store. Had a great talk with one of the owners Bruce Berg, he is a musical treasure. He has so many fun stories. Make sure when you go, you visit with him. He has some great Woodstock stories. Peace y’all!

Great store and loved it. They had a lot of vintage and import albums I wanted to get but I was on a time limit and promised the wife I wouldnt buy anything else until I pared down my current collection. The shop was clean and everything was organized and easy to find. I cant wait to go back.

Cool little spot right in the middle of downtown. Id say the major downside was that they have half their records on the bottom of the shelves and I dont like browsing that way. Lots of new and used vinyl. Seemed like just a smattering of CDs . . . I wasnt really paying attention.I found some cool stuff: used All Things Must Pass (no poster), Headless Heroes of the Apocalypse (unofficial but sounds great), Pretenders for $10, etc. I found the prices to be a little on the high side but I still spent like $100 so . . .

Buyer beware. So many fake records in this store. And the pricing on the vintage stuff was insane. The 7 variants of Deja Vu all marked as original pressing (and priced identically at $29.99) told me plenty. Skip this store.

Wow! What a great selection! The prices on some items are a little up there on some items, but it is a very nicely curated collection and vinyl enthusiast would love. I found 7 records i wanted in ten minutes, and could have bought so much more. Check it out!

He more than likely has your album depending on your taste. If he doesnt he will get it to you. Good stuff. Thanks again.

Record Stop on John Street in Charleston is a great source for all things records and music. They always seem to have a good selection of different records and it is fun to dig through everything to find that one hidden gem. I have had a really good experience shopping here every time I have been here and have been satisfied with my purchases. I am happy this store is here.

Kind of shady to have bootleg/unofficial records mixed in with official copies, doesnt help that he doesnt label them as such! New collectors probably wouldnt catch something like that, and the owner is banking on just that. Stay safe, scan all barcodes in discogs.

Great record store...reminds me of Titus Oates in the Brooklyn of my childhood

One of the best record shop experiences my wife and I have ever had. The owner is an awesome guy to talk to, has a ton of rare vinyls, and has amazing prices too. He is even special shipping a CD to my wife if he has it in. I would strongly recommend this place to any record lover!

Bruce & his record shop are both absolute gems! You could spend hours digging through his collection. Thanks for the rad new album and sharing your stories, Brucey!!!

Best record shop I’ve been to in any city! Bruce is the man! Brittany is super cool. They have some of the best used records of all time in great condition, they have rereleases of every classic, and they have all the best new records.

I love the place man Bruce is my main man I love him

Fantastic store with tons of albums that I haven’t been able to find in other places. Great service and a great selection. I’ll be doing all my vinyl purchases with them for the foreseeable future

Ive been a crate digger for over 20 years and Record Stop was one of those rare moments when I was totally overwhelmed by the selection and availability of unique, rare, and hard to find items. They obviously put a lot of effort into their stock, and it shows.

Great record store! A truly REAL record store with everything you could imagine. Knowledgeable and good prices!

This place is the real deal! The owner, Bruce, has an extensive knowledge and inventory of records, and he sells them for a fair price.He has plenty of popular records in stock as well as deeper cuts (tons of Zappa, Hawkwind, CAN, etc.). Plus, there are some classical gems in the dollar bin like Debussy and Ravel.Record Stop is probably my favorite record store I’ve ever been to.

Great selection and the owner has great recommendations.

Omg! I live in Nashville and this is my first time here...it blows a lot of our store out of the water! I still love our stuff but this place is amazing! You This has made my honeymoon the best! I am so happy!

Record HEAVEN!! This is the greatest record store ever! Bruce is an expert and his passion about music is clearly evident! Bruce ROCKS!! The store selection is phenomenal and if they dont have what you want they will get itAs a record addict who has been to 100s of record stores The Record Stop is at the top of my list!!!

Lots of bootleg stuff, not my cup of tea. They do have a good selection of common staples for around $20 but anything remotely rare or uncommon seemed over priced.

The store is small, but the selection is enormous. I could have stayed in there for days

My boyfriend was raving about this place so I tagged along on a Saturday walk. This place is so cool, the small space has a fantastic vinyl selection, with lots of hard to find new and old records. We walked away with a handful of new records and a new turntable set thats already getting a lot of love. We were advised if there were any records we didnt see and wanted that the Record Stop would get them, literally ANYTHING. Cannot recommend this place enough, well worth the look.

This record store has a huge selection of records that are hard to find in other stores. Bruce was absolutely knowledgeable about music and a wonderful man to chat with. The prices are unbeatable compared to other record stores in the area!

Bruce knows all there is to know about records! The Record Stop has a huge selection of records by all bands and genres for a great price! I would recommend this shop to anyone interested in learning more about records or for experts! Thank you Bruce!

Nice spot for vinyl. Small 7 offering. Prices are a bit steep for some of the imported goods.

Love this store and love Bruce. You will never meet a more friendly and knowledgeable guy. He makes the shopping experience so much better! Cant wait to go back!!!

Its a little small, but this is downtown charleston whats there to expect? The staff is so kind and helpful. The music is wonderful and the overall atmosphere throws you back into the good old days. Its a great store cannot wait to visit again.

A man of no integrity. Sold his soul for 9 dollars and lost a good customer told one price 2 weeks ago, make a special trip to buy it and others and owner would not honor his word.. will buy my records elsewhere! Will not do business with someone that does not honor his word!

This place is wonderful. Tell a friend.

This place here blew me away! Never in one place have I ever seen so many first presses of vinyl in my life. Of all kinds! This guy has an EXTENSIVE collection of everything music from rare one of N.W.A to Mozart and Beethoven. And the owner was an absolute pleasure to talk to! Highly recommended for the vinyl enthusiast!!

They have everything! Old to new!

The best record store in Charleston. The owners are so incredibly nice. Got to talking about Bob Dylan and they ended up ordering me a rare record with Bobby and Johnny Cash. I’m so grateful for them and their store.

Glad to see an active and busy record store, with customers of all ages. I found a couple of good looking gems here (havent listened to them yet). Some of the new record prices seem rather steep, but maybe thats because the hipsters are driving up the prices. They do have a dollar bin area, and the proprietor was very nice. Ill definitely stop in again next time Im in town.

Really nice store with a superb selection of new and older stuff. I was amazed, in a good way, by some of the prices--tons of instances of great deals, better than almost anywhere else Ive been. The organization was a bit confusing, things here, there, some underneath; and the used CDs follow kind of a winding single row around the perimeter of the entire store. Luckily I was able to find some things, and maybe their space is an issue, but I would strongly recommend this store.

Friendly helpful staff

Brought back memories of my childhood

Checked out this new store in Charleston last night and had a great experience. Ellie was very knowledgeable and made the experience great showing us how to use our new record player. Unique and great fit for Charleston. Looking forward to getting more records.

This record store is amazing and so lucky to have it so close to where I live! Amazing excellent service and a wide range of music from the classics to New Releases! Can’t wait to go back for more!

Great Vinyl shop, Excellent customer service, definitely a friendly vibe. Ellie is fantastic and she will order and hunt down hard to find Vinyl Records. I live downtown so I prefer to say on the peninsula to shop. Long time Vinyl collector here. Thanks, M. O. Starnes, Charleston, SC.

Went there this past weekend while on vacation. Killer selection and good prices. Ill always visit when I come to town. Thanks, Bruce!

So much vinyl! Wish I had more money

Record Stop carries tons of rare presses you would be lucky to see in most record stores. Huge selection of used records, and good variety. Used records were very reasonably priced too.

Great selection with nice staff

Fantastic selection, Bruce is the best and probably has what youre looking for.

Psyched to have a viable record store on the Penninsula again. Awesome place!

Great selection. Bruce is a wealth of knowledge!

Best and most focused selection of new and used records in the greater Charleston area at a fair price. Great attention to detail.

Possibly the Best Record shop ever. phenomenal customer service, and selection of music. All the vinyls are in pristine condition. Have already been twice to pick up Creedence Clearwater Revival and Axis of Love.

Awsome place for vynil. Could talk to owner all day. Very pleasant guy.

Tons of great records and very nice owner who told us about some of the records there!

Tons of records to choose from grouped and way to find. Owner knows his store, I would ask about a records our group and he knew exactly where to find it.

He not only has it, he has it for a great price! Do not miss this experience...

Good selection... Good prices....

Lots of vinyl

Long time collector here that really wanted to like this shop. Unfortunately, the previous reviews serve as a cover for some shady stocking practices. The rare presses and surprising prices people are alluding to are unauthorized bootlegs and gray market knock offs (cd, FM and mp3 rips to vinyl) produced in countries unencumbered by US copyright/licensing law. You will find this for almost all major artists in the store from the beatles to pearl jam (two examples I saw). It would be one thing if they were relegated to a bootleg or import section, but they are intermingled along with legitimate pressings so to fool inexperienced buyer into buying that sub $20 copy of Pearl Jams Ten on cheap color vinyl in a blurry, obvious print out cover with gray market, non-EU licensing. The artists dont see a penny when you buy these, and you can bet on the sound being trash as well since these labels dont have the rights to the masters. As for the used section, the condition grading is wildly inconsistent and often laughably off (VG and VG - being labeled NM), leading to inflated prices.You are better served making the drive out to Monster Music, a reputable shop with a much larger selection and reasonable grading and pricing.

Excellent selection and customer service!

Great store, friendly and excellent collections.

Fantastic selection! The staff has an incredible depth of knowledge.

The store is beyond excellentLatest releases at good prices and special ordering is a breezeCharleston has needed a store like this for decades and it’s finally here !!Bravo !!

Fantastic selection and great service. Will definitely be back again.

Great selection and awesome staff!

Now Charleston can enjoy what Lake Ronkonkoma had for so many years....the best record store EVER!

Quiet and cozy atmosphere.

This is a nice store with a diverse selection of new and old vinyl, cds and books. I found a Brian Jonestown Massacre record Ive been looking for a while. And, she ordered and had delivered to my home in Cincy a title she didnt have in stock. Theyre friendly, helpful, and even have a lovely doggie who lends his support in your hunt.

Cool store, great selection, friendly service.

Best record store in the state.

Bruce is the best

Stop by for a cool journey back.

Great atmosphere. Staff is very knowledgeable and helpful.

Cool store and memories

Great place.

Great selection!

They have everything.

Great place!

Need some metal.

Excellent

Friendly staff

Epic

Ok so I’m not one to write reviews (I think I’ve done one more but it was because an attendant at the bank I use, stayed an extra hour in the parking lot because I left my debit card in the air dolly) but I need to get this out there. Back in early June 2021, I started to look for the Faith Album by George Michael because my dad is obsessed with that song “one more try” and father’s day was coming up (this is somewhat a rare album and I couldn’t find it anywhere, not even online). The Record Stop Charleston was one of the stores I called to see if they had it. Of course they didn’t, like all the other places, but the man I talked to at this store promised he would find it for me (the only reason I remember this is because he actually took my name and number down). I thought ok, whatever, he’s just doing his job and pleasing a possible customer….then 6 MONTHS go by… people…you can’t make this up…. 6 whole months go by and Bruce, the owner (I think), leaves me a message in my voicemail on November 2, 2021 saying he found the album as promised and that he’d keep it on hold for me until I got back to him. I have never met a more dedicated man to his job than, Bruce. When I went to pick it up today, I met another dude who was told I was coming… Bruce was out so I never got to thank him. Well this is to show my appreciation, I truly hope you see this, Bruce. My dads gonna freak out when I show him what you helped me find. Thank you so much. This is about to be the best Christmas gift ever.