Neptune Music Co. offers a vast selection of vinyls, specializing in jazz, rock, country, and oldies, with a focus on classic records at great prices. The store features a large inventory and a quirky layout, which can be a bit overwhelming but makes browsing enjoyable. Customers can expect to find used jazz vinyl, rare albums like blue notes and prestige, and a wide variety of CDs and vinyls. The knowledgeable staff provide helpful assistance, making the experience more enjoyable. Visitors have praised the good prices and the friendly atmosphere, though access may be difficult for some due to stairs and no elevator. Overall, Neptune Music Co. is a great place for music lovers to spend hours exploring and discovering new and hard-to-find records.
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… read full review
Nov 2025
3.0★★★☆☆
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… read full review
Nov 2025
4.0★★★★☆
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… read full review
