Hungry Ear Records

Excellent record store! I was helping my mom offload a large number of vinyls she'd been holding onto for a long time. Located in SALT, it's easy to stop in. Hungry Ear is located right by the parking garage elevator and parking is free for the first hour. The staff was super friendly, even offering to help me carry my vinyls in. They were able to quickly assess my collection while I shopped in the store. They offer a larger amount back if you choose store credit. You can also request the money through a check. I opted for the store credit and got a Taylor Swift vinyl. They have such a great collection to choose from! Don't let my Swiftie choice sway you. Their selection is vast and they have a ton of new and used vinyls as well as a few CDs, cassettes and different other musical items. Definitely a very cool spot!

I heard of Hungry Ear Records awhile ago. They close pretty early so I've never had an opportunity to go. They close at 6 and by the time I finish work, go home, get cleaned up and ready to leave, they're close to closing. I live fairly far away. I had gotten home early one day and took care of what I needed to and left for kakaako at 5p. Got to HER by 5:30. If you're not sure where to go, they are upstairs by the elevator. Kind of tucked away.I got there with a little help from my friends. The store is pretty big. They don't just have records but cds and some old school cassette tapes. They also have music memorabilia to purchase as well. If you're a music head, this is the place for you.The guy who worked there (apologies, I did not get their name), was really nice. He helped us out when we had questions and didn't try to push us out despite being close to closing time.They had some good older and newer albums. I was impressed by their collection. My friend ended buying quite a few albums. I bought a sticker. I would for sure come back again!Did you catch the song references?

Holy nostalgia!!!Hungry Ear Records makes me understand how my dad felt as he was just so attached to his vinyls so much so he built a shelf just house them and I hold that piece of furniture so dearly which hold my craft items now making it a house to hold our treasured hobbies.Not just records you're able to find cassettes and CD's and even cool decor browsing here is just amazing with music of every kind including of course local loves.This time capsule gem is tucked in SALT of Kaka'ako second floor right beside the parking garage as our ears are constantly hungry for the playlist to feed our moods and daily grind Hungry Ear has definitely kept it fresh and alive!!Thank you!

On this trip, I was helping my parents clean out their house. My dad had a collection of records that he didn't want any more, so I called Hungry Ear and spoke with Josh. He said to bring them in. I have been to SALT many times, but didn't know there was a record shop on the second floor! It is a cool little shop and they have used records and cds.I spoke with Jack, and he said to leave the records and he'll go through them, and it would take 30-45 minutes. He looks at the condition of the vinyl and maybe even titles. But I got a call and when I went back, he made an offer for the ones he chose. He also said he'd dispose of the ones he didn't buy, which made my life easier.This is a great place to come to! Especially if you want to sell them your records. Mahalo Hungry Ear!

Wide selection, great service, I wish that I bought something! I didn't find the specific CD I was looking for, but I'm definitely coming back to browse.

Such a chill space here! There's a huge variety of music on different modalities (vinyl, cd etc.), dvds, merch, and more. So many genres with very specific sub-genres, making discovering new music really easy. They seriously have a bit of everything for everyone!Staff was very welcoming and knowledgable of everything in the store. They definitely helped set the atmosphere by asking us our own music preferences and putting it on so we were comfortable as we perused around. Awesome experience here!

I went down to Hungry Ear Records in SALT. The oldest record store in Hawaii...I believe it. I am old enough to have bought vinyl records on the reg and wished I had kept my Technics turntable and record collection. The have lots of used and new records, even some cassette tapes. Who knew cassettes would make a comeback? So, why go to a record store when I don't even own a turntable? CD's. I have gotten accustomed to streaming and downloads but I have an older vehicle...so I need CD's for the old SUV. Unfortunately, I did not find anything this afternoon. But it is always cool browsing a record/CD store. They have videos, books, and merch in their good sized store. Nicely air-conditioned - they allow 10 customers in at a time...check temperatures...provide sanitizer. Friendly customer service, who will answer and open the entrance door upon ringing their door bell. Parking is available in the adjacent structure.

If you're my age, when you hear "Hungry Ear Records", it throws you back to the 90's when the local bands were aplenty, the clubs and bars (i.e., Pink Cadillac, The Wave, Moose's, Anna Bananas) and SO.MUCH.CONCERTS (i.e., Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica, Jane's Addiction).Hungry Ear Records is now located on Auahi in Kakaako. If you're trying to picture where (if you haven't been to their new location) AND if you're 45+ and into the grunge/alternative scene in the 90's, it's where CD cafe used to be located.Am I showing my age? Of course, proudly. Now, why did I go there? For vinyl recordsI wish I didn't throw away any of my records especially with record players making a comeback. However, this is why I ended up at Hungry Ear Records. It's cleanThey have used and new vinyl They have collectors vinyl tooIt's a retro millennial feelIt's an option to check out if you don't find anything from Ideas Books and Music (aka Jelly's)Overview Clean: Masks are required before you enter the store and you must sanitize your hands before browsing Prices: Deals to "It's that much?!"Recommend: Yes

This place is dope. Upon entering you will be greeted by the sparkling lights of the disco ball hanging up above. Along the right wall is a collection of vinyl featuring rarities and classics. I saw a Record Store Day vinyl single of Wu-Tang Clan's "Protect Ya Neck." This place has it all for music lovers and collectors. Vinyl bins stretch from wall to wall. The staff is friendly and will answer any questions you may have. They also have CDs and tapes, I didn't get a chance to check those out. Eventually, I found a rare Bone Thugs n Harmony bootleg vinyl. These are the kind of goodies we collectors search for. There is more than Hip Hop here, that is just my kinda jam. They have everything, I saw many rock classics in my digs. One thing to note, they do know their prices. You won't find a rare vinyl for a cheap price. That said, you get what you pay for, and they have good stuff. Thanks, Hungry Ear Records!

Excellent shop with a massive selection of anything you could want, had a nice chat with the owner, very knowledgeable and helpful, highly recommended a visit.