Barely Bros Records

This record store is my favorite local spot; it's got a huge selection of new & used records, all at prices that feel reasonable. They always have a record spinning, along with a large stage area. The staff are always really kind & helpful, welcoming everyone as they come in. We try to do all of our record shopping here & can't recommend it enough!

Rad store! Beautifully curated! I went in and the owner Mike was dropping the needle on the Yankee Hotel Foxtrot reissue and I knew this was my kinda store! Great selection, cool stage for live music. Great psych pop jams, nice jazz section. I'm all in!

Records and live music. This business is a celebration and a collaboration of the communities of music in and near Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Top rated record shop in MSP

Friendly helpful staff; amazing varied collection! Easy to find other talking record while in the shop. Clearly a place for those who love records should stop.

I had a great time searching for records at Barely Bros Records. Their inventory isn't completely overwhelming and the records are organized alphabetically by genre, with some bigger artists labeled individually throughout. The albums were pretty reasonably priced. I walked away with 5 records, great Bee Gees, Chicago, and an ABBA find, and paid around $20. The staff was very friendly as well!

I have my iTunes and stream things via the web. Sure it's nice but there is just something about real about spinning vinyl. If you have done it, you know what I'm talking about. Slowly pulling pulling the album out of it's protective sleeve. Giving it that between the palms spin and then slowly putting it on the turntable. Your anticipation goes up as you move the needle over to the first track and then slowly lower it on to the album. Maybe you get the first crackle through the speakers but then they are filled with a sound that will let you escape until you need to flip it over. It's magical. Barely Bros. recently opened off of Raymond and University (By Foxy Falafal) and they have an amazing selection of both new and used albums covering all genre's. Boxes upon boxes of 45's and if you've been thinking of getting a turntable, they even have some old school retro versions available that probably came out of our local schools. If you spin, you probably already know this is here. If you don't, it is definitely worth checking out.

This place comes highly recommended by several people, so I tried it out....no idea why it's so highly recommended. Used records were in terrible shape....scratchy mcscratcherton! Down in the Valley and Know Name have this place beat by a long shot. Won't ever come back.

This place is great! It would be easy to miss if it weren't for the awning that says "records" outside. The shop is small, but jam-packed with some incredible records. Right now, there's some pretty obnoxious construction going on across the street. That coupled with the pandemic means I'm sure this place isn't getting the attention they deserve right now - please go check them out! You won't be disappointed :)

Been here a few times with my guy. He spins records here sometimes so we end up hanging out. The guys that run the place are nice and fun to talk to. They have a big assortment of new and old records. Pricing is pretty good too. I love to check the sales bins. Got one of my all time fave 80's singles for $3 the other day. It's cool that they have a little stage in the back for bands and record dj's. They get some surprise pop-ins with performances so check there often to see who is coming in to perform. A fairly small place so if it's busy, be prepared to weave through people. They have a large barn style sliding door in the back if you want to step outside and have a smoke. The problem is that it lets a lot of cold air in so you might not want to be standing by the stage when people are going in and out. They have beer on tap some days (and it's free). Cool place to just hang out if you are into vinyl. There is a record player and headphones there to sample stuff from the used bins. Cool that you can listen before you buy.

I liked this store and the staff were helpful. I did not find the selection for my musical interest large enough to make this my first destination when looking for a particular item but if you are out and about and searching for vinyl it is located near other record shops so why not? You just may find a treasure.