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Flipside Records
41 E 14 Mile Rd, Clawson, MI 48017, United States
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Review №1

Love this place. Not as many DVD specials as 10 years ago, but there are always great deals on used cd’s. There’s also plenty of vinyl. Still some video game stuff too as well as incense and other items. For an independent store, their new music is competitively priced. I also find plenty of electronic music here too.Also, they care about the community and wear masks. Hope they stay in business for a long time and wish the best on their location move.

Mi
Review №2

A local family favorite for decades!A warm wonderful greeting when you walked through the front door by two beautiful puppies. I love this!A huge selection of vintage albums, youre sure to find something. My problem is when I come here I find too many things I want to buy.

Ch
Review №3

Great selection of records (new and old). They were also very nice when I asked questions about buying a new turntable and gave me great advice and someone who’s a complete novice with records. Cool shop and would definitely recommend.

Ni
Review №4

Absolutely love this store! Fantastic selection, great prices!

Cr
Review №5

Ive been shopping here for 30+ years. Great selection of the obscure, imports, and non-mainstream products.Music, games, movies, toys, and more.I like the fact that it isnt a pristine cookie cutter store. I love the dogs; so what if there are some dog toys laying around?!The staff has been nothing but helpful to me and I appreciate being able to browse without a see anything you like every 2 minutes. When I have a question, they are responsive and nice.This store represents a segment of retail that is fading FAST, and we should do more to support local non-corporate businesses.

Be
Review №6

Great nostalgia....hasnt changed since my high school days...like going back in time.

Ky
Review №7

Good prices compared with other local shops, helpful & friendly staff, and we love the dogs!

De
Review №8

Clean Place, Professional & Nice Staff. Bought 2 Vinyls. Will Buy Again ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ni
Review №9

I absolutely love going to this place I have gotten nearly 40 records from this store mostly used and some new. Every record I get comes with a guarantee of about 14 days I believe to return if there is an issue with playback. All of the used records I have purchased, at a very reasonable and inexpensive price I may add have played amazingly. Even the old 78s I got play quite well. I have not had to return a record yet! They are very helpful in finding what You want or leading you to something you may want but don’t know about I recommend this place anytime, any day! Definitely will be coming back here! Records are clean and in great condition per my photos

De
Review №10

Thought this was a cool store but completely got ripped off. Bought import CDs thinking they were real but they were CDRs with handwriting on the blank CD. And the covers were just picture printouts. Why even sell these and say No returns?Ripping people off is not cool. Buyer beware if youre buying an Import CD there. Its not real. Lost $70 for nothing.

Tr
Review №11

Great shop has some weird quirks though. Basically every record is on sale having the regular price and the sale price on the LPs. I get it though makes people think there getting a better deal. As far as price though its fair compared to other shops in the area. The shop its self is pretty beat up but its been there for along time. Cleaning and fixing up some stuff wouldnt hurt presentation is important. The biggest disappointment is the owner, he has one of the biggest egos I have ever seen. If there was show like Hells kitchen but for record stores this shop would be the first stop for sure. It rubs off on some of the employees as well which is a shame. One of the first times I stopped in and mentioned it was my first time in the shop and said I usually shopped at found sound (love you found sound) the employee mentioned how dark it is in there talking down to the shop. Ive found some gems here for sure but, customer service is key and thats what lacks here big time.

Le
Review №12

Drove down there and picked up Bare Naked Ladies album while listening to BNL’s Brian Wilson. (the irony). The place is a cool little spot with nice people. It’s a throw back experience you don’t get any more. I liked it. Definitely go again.

Ja
Review №13

The owner Todd has been super cool but some of the people he hires are funky good selection and prices are decent

Ca
Review №14

Always fun to go here for music therapy. You can find all sorts of wonderful music here even when you dont expect it.

Ch
Review №15

Great Record shop excellent selection !!

Co
Review №16

As Long As Im Living, I Will Never Set Foot In That Record Store Again. You Should Of Saw How They Looked At Me When I Walked In The Store And How They Were Watching Me While I Was Looking Through The Records... My First Thought Was To Walk Up To The Counter And Sit My License And Both Of My American Express Cards On The Counter And Tell Them You Dont Have To Worry About Me Stealing Any Of Your Horrible Condition Vinyl. But Instead I Looked At Them And Walked Out The Door. I Dont Spend My Money Where Im Not Wanted

Ma
Review №17

This place was very dirty and chewed up dog toys all over the floor. The person assisting me was very helpful. Over all I would go again but only under certain circumstances but would recommend for a wide verity.

Al
Review №18

Found a record I liked and it was a good price. No compliants

ma
Review №19

It was okay. Like most music stores today rather small and cramped. Decent pop/rock vinyl collection. CD collection very small.

Ge
Review №20

Amazing place for people still into vinyl records ! They have a very large collection of reccords, cds and cassettes !!

To
Review №21

Time warp for me, I havent been there for probably 30 years now my son brings me there. Great place IMO

Za
Review №22

Good stuff, high prices

Br
Review №23

Owner was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. Has a great variety of items at the great prices.

Ch
Review №24

Legendary old-school record store. Good selection of new and used vinyl, CDs, movies, toys and other cool stuff.

De
Review №25

Love Flipside!! There is something for everyone and so fun to look through it all.

Ma
Review №26

Nice people and well versed. Thanks for John taking the time to explain his price points when I was selling my old viynl Collection. Nice guy and nice store. Im a veteran and he made a point to thank me and explain why he appreciates the military. He also has some real friendly dogs lying around the back of the shop. 😀

He
Review №27

Really cool store. If youre looking for records this is the place. Also have old board games, toys and action figures etc. Record players and other stereos and electronics. Worth a trip to look around.

Da
Review №28

One of my favorite record stores. Love this place.

Wo
Review №29

I love this record shop. Its one of the few around anymore. My only complaint is that they dont stock music that is international, though they have a good mainstream selection. Also the guys running the shop will try to find you any record that is not in stock, and have it to you within days. Great and friendly.

CL
Review №30

Ive been going to this place ever since I started buying vinyl and Ill tell you what I wouldnt go any place else they make it up for being nice and helpful even though they are a bit expensive I will definitely be going here again and definitely give this place five stars

an
Review №31

This place is amazing, you can find many albums and people is kind and helpful

Da
Review №32

Great for the last 40 or so years. Miss the old man.

Te
Review №33

A generally great record shop. Like all great record shops, they offer a very diverse selection of additional pop culture ephemera beyond literal records. Plenty of nostalgia to dig through. Sort of like a weekend record or toy show except in a regular store setting. Some items can be priced a little higher than average but its typically only new cds that are like that. The resale items seem fairly priced. They also offer a good selection of local music which is extra important in a region like Detroits.

BA
Review №34

Always great selection at reasonable prices

Go
Review №35

The staff was helpful but didnt seem approachable. The selection was great considering there are not many record stores. Their pricing is all over the place and e as well but you can find some pretty good cheap stuff. Other than that, the atmosphere in here was great. I can see how people spend hours in here.

J.
Review №36

Great little record store with a good selection. They dont have a lot of used records because they are picky about what they carry, which is kind of nice so you dont buy scratched up useless record. People that are very helpful.

Bu
Review №37

Great fun shopping there.

Am
Review №38

Always great deals and very clean and safe.

Ta
Review №39

Nostalgia at its best.

Jo
Review №40

Always a good selection. Something different each time I go.

Cl
Review №41

First time shopper to the Store & well be sure to return. Clerk answered all our questions, explained their pricing & showed us where the groups we wanted were located. Thanks again!

na
Review №42

Best store ever.

M
Review №43

I love that this place sells so much different stuff. I went there looking for music and found all sorts of cool stuff.

Er
Review №44

Good selection of new and used vinyl

Ju
Review №45

I love Flipside! Been going to this store for many years. People working there are always welcoming and helpful. Whenever I go in, I never leave empty handed. Great variety of music and collectibles.

ol
Review №46

This is a great record store and Ive been to many. The staff is helpful and knowledgeable. They have been there for over 30 years which means they must be doing something right. If they do not have what youre looking for they do their best to order it. Definitely worth a visit :)

Sh
Review №47

Best record store next to Third Man imo

yu
Review №48

I could spend all day in this place. A truly unique spot to go for anything old school cool or pop culture related. Great vinyl collection and lots of cool little trinkets and nick-knacks for any nerd like me to enjoy

Ca
Review №49

Flipside is the most authentic, colorful record shop Ive ever been to! Ill go in for a single record but cant help spending hours upon hours there! And even then, I still wont want to leave! Theyve got everything you need, great service, aand a truly genuine, awesome owner... Its a one of a kind gem.

Th
Review №50

The best I have got almost half of my record collection here very nice stuff!!!👍👍

Se
Review №51

Old and dingy. People were more interested in the dogs that were there. Bunch of used overpriced stuff. Not a place to find heavy metal stuff

Cl
Review №52

Best record store I ever been to they had more records I want then any other place I been to, and the staff were great even though I came in when they were closing I wish I could give you ten stars found the brewer Shipley record I been searching for for cheaper then expected, thank you for the great service and atmosphere

Br
Review №53

Always a fun store, and they seem to have survived the shift from CDs being a mass market product rather well by sticking to indie and genre roots (in vinyl and CD). They carry a lot of toys, memorabilia, and vintage videogames without having lost their character as a record store which is a balance some stores havent done well. A Clawson must-see when youre in or near town.

Li
Review №54

Huge selection of entertainment, for every console new and old. Great prices on used gaming systems. Super nice staff. Could use some more interesting interior decorating.

An
Review №55

Flipside has a great selection of vinyl and CDs. When walking in you get a nice warm welcome and numerous staff members willing to help. The owner is friendly and always willing to play a record for you. I have also noticed they have very competitive pricing. This shop is definitely worth checking out for anyone interested in music or even vintage games.

Co
Review №56

Man, was disappointed by this place. Wasnt a bad place, but just didnt have the selection or price points as advertised in the other reviews.

Sa
Review №57

Great store for used music, games, and movies. I find the pricing on new items to be high, but they have great bargains on used stuff.

Br
Review №58

Huge selection of movies, and music, knowledgeable, and friendly staff, you are treated like a visiting friend. Its a great place to shop and hang out.

Ta
Review №59

Absolutely fantastic, and you can get some great deals!

Jo
Review №60

Update went back to sell some Records to them,they did give me a fair price on a few that I showed them the first time,went back it I my car and grabbed another more rare and hard to get stack, offered me 2-3$ on each of them,they had a older Asian man there,going through my stuff before they had a chance to look at it,this guy said he is a friend of the owner offered me $3 For a 250.00 album,advice to owner keep this guy away from your customers, lost a customer because of him.Dearborn Music is the place to go,nicer people and more honest.

Ad
Review №61

Cool place and nice helpful people. Great record selection. They also have some really cool memorabilia and fun querky stuff as well. Plus, its right next to my all time favorite sushi place: Noble Fish

Ju
Review №62

If I could give this store zero stars I would. I have never been treated so poorly in my life. I walked around the store for ten minutes and found a Nintendo I wanted to look at. The register is located in the back of the store, so I made my way back there and waited a few minutes for customers to clear out. When it was my turn I asked to see the Nintendo. The cashier from the store on 7/25/2016 around 5pm replies, I THINK YOU GUYS SHOULD LEAVE. For ABSOLUTELY NO REASON. I have never been so insulted in my life. My friend and I are minorities, and I am not sure if this is why we were kicked out. All I can say is that we were asked to leave for no reason, and I have never felt so degraded in my life. THANKS FLIPSIDE RECORDS for making customers feel welcome.

Th
Review №63

Great store. Great selection. Friendly staff. Loses star because they dont sort their 45s. Would definitely recomend this store to a friend.

Da
Review №64

Flipside is the first record store I fell for in Detroit although its in Clawson. Ask for Nick, he is helpful, professional and a class act who will help you find what youre looking for. They also help support the local Detroit music scene 🎼🎶

Jo
Review №65

Store is really well-organized and has great inventory. Love the puppies

Ka
Review №66

I had a terrible experience at this store. I will never shop here again.

Je
Review №67

A fantastic record store. New, used or hard to find vinyl. Fantastic quality service. Great offers and a great selection of Record Store Day releases.

Ja
Review №68

Vinyl, CD, collectable if you cant find it anywhere youll most likely find it here! Special release coming out? Check here first, locally owned staffed by knowledgeable, friendly and inspired people.

Jo
Review №69

Ive enjoyed coming here for years. They have so much in this store from when I was a kid and beyond. I take my kids in here to show them what I had when I was young; VHS player where you had to have a separate machine to rewind the tape and game cartidges as big as their faces. I go in here sometimes by myself just to stand amongst the entertainment of yesteryear and enjoy the nostalgia. It feels like a classic record store mixed with a flea market vendor. TONS of vinyls and just about everything else you can think of that preoccupied your mind back in the day. If youre looking for an old record, video game or just want to take a step back and remember what things were like I would suggest you stop in here.

Je
Review №70

Awesome place to find a large variety of of vinyl. I felt like a kid again going in here. This is a hidden gem in downtown Clawson.

Co
Review №71

If you know you know.

Us
Review №72

Very friendly staff that are knowledgeable about fan fare, collectibles, vinyl and all around music. Super cool old school record store. Check it out and stop by if youre in the area.

Je
Review №73

Cool shop. Lots of great records. Pretty decent metal section which is what Im into. 🤘

Sh
Review №74

They downsized quite a bit from when I use to go there when I was younger (2000s). Good metal vinyl selection with some other cool oddities... however, things are a tad overpriced. :(

Jo
Review №75

This place has always been awesome. It was on my walk home from high school and I stopped in a few times every week. Its never disappointed.

Ja
Review №76

I have been going to Flipside since the early 90s. Fantastic place for unusual as well as the Staples plus collectables. Great and knowledgeable staff. Love it.

jo
Review №77

Nice selection of records and other merchandise. Friendly staff

Ki
Review №78

Flipside is a classic, funky used CD, record, and DVD shop with an eclectic mix of other music and pop culture paraphernalia. Its a good place to browse, because you never know what youll find. The only downside is the smell of incense gives me a headache.

Tu
Review №79

Great place. Great people. Great records. If you are a music fan, you will not be disappointed at this shop. Highly recommended!

Co
Review №80

Absolutely love coming here and flipping through their collection and adding to my own. It is such a warm and inviting place, the staff is extremely helpful and patient with anyone who has questions. Its never crowded but there is always someone inside. You can get collectables, vinyls, turn tables, and flipside merchandise. Would absolutely recommend that anyone comes here and bring a friend.

Da
Review №81

I found an item there I wanted to buy so I asked if the price marked was the best price? Salesman proceeded to look the item up on Ebay and said Oh, this is worth a lot more than we are asking and then raised the price by $30.Totally heartbreaking. Never stepping foot in that place again.

AM
Review №82

Not a fan of this place. When I went in there, they seemed too busy to help me. Too busy? Too busy sitting on their rears, because I was the only one in there. Lazy, unfriendly and inattentive comes to mind when I think of the staff at Flipside. Ill go somewhere else next time.

Al
Review №83

Great store, with maybe the exception of the lingering incense. Awesome collection of punk and metal, both new and used. Plus, puppies to play with!

Na
Review №84

Enjoyed looking through their weird and rare section. Liked the presentation of their records

Fl
Review №85

Very friendly. They have a nice selection of new and used vinyl.

Ch
Review №86

Im a vinyl album collector I listen to a lot of classic rock. They seem to have what I need and its in pretty good condition and the prices are reasonable. I recently picked up two of princes albums I couldnt believe they were still there and not purchased already. Also I collect Rock memorabilia and picked up a rare find book of ACDC

Pa
Review №87

Great selection of vinyl and they also have retro video games.

Mi
Review №88

Came in to sell some stuff and the old guy working was super rude. I walk in and he just stared at me waiting for me to say something to him rather than greeting me. Had an attitude like I was bothering him or something and was just rude from the second I walked in. I get it we all have our days but come on man. Safe to say i’ll never go back there. Most expensive prices around anyways.

b.
Review №89

Where else can you browse an awesome vinyl selection while celebrating the birthday of a big baby of a pitbull mix while enjoying a delicious cupcake?!

co
Review №90

Excellent place to find hidden gems, and more.

An
Review №91

Such a nice owner and the place is like stepping into the record stores of my youth.

Ge
Review №92

Great old skool record store that also carries vintage games, tapes, DVD’s and moreExcellent customer service

De
Review №93

Great place place to buy vinyl, CDs, DVDS, Blu-rays and more. both new and used.

To
Review №94

Lots of good stuff. The used stuff gets picked through pretty quick, so get there often.

ma
Review №95

Unique & rare items. Fair prices. Friendly service & a super cool dog

Ty
Review №96

Used to be a faithful customer, my boyfriend spent $600 dollars on used vinyls and got a gift recept for them for christmas, i went to return a few of them that i never opened and got nothing but attitude A D problems. We go here and drop decent money every other month, was speechless to why i was being treated like a criminal. GO TO FYE OR 2ND CHARLES THEIR PRICES ARE ALL CHEAPER.

Lu
Review №97

Good selection for the prices and if they dont have it theyre always willing to order it at least in my experience.As for rerelesed titles like sublime the prices are almost offensive even after record day. On a better note you can walk out of this place with some great records for almost a steal bands like Santana,ETC...the video game section will definitely satisfy your retro needs in a pinch. After your vinyl throwback shopping spree you can head right next door to noble fish and have some of the best sushi youve ever eaten. Overall Id say its worth your time to drop in.

Ph
Review №98

Got like 9 albums for $56. Great place, been coming here for years

lu
Review №99

The store was cool but some of the workers were kind of rude and the workers made us feel uneasy and watched

Mr
Review №100

One of the best places to buy records.

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  • Address:41 E 14 Mile Rd, Clawson, MI 48017, United States
  • Site:http://shopflipsiderecords.com/
  • Phone:+1 248-585-4090
Categories
  • Record store
  • Music store
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:9AM–7PM
  • Thursday:9AM–4PM
  • Friday:11AM–7PM
  • Saturday:11AM–7PM
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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