Seattle's Best Music and Movies

A commitment to local music and flavor keeps this Fremont store spinning.

Reviews:

• “Super”
• “Best in Seattle”
• “I really like going here.”
• “Awesome”

Tips: Northwest music luminaries regularly stop by for performances and signings.

Sonic Boom Records

Small, eclectic shop specializes in avant garde, jazz, international, experimental and hard-to-find recordings.

Reviews:

• “SEATTLE’S BEST C.D. AND RECORD SHOPPE”
• “thank god for wall of sound”

Tips: Call about the schedule of in-store performances.

Wall of Sound

Floor-to-ceiling movies and a steady stream of film buffs at this spacious, nationally renowned video store on Roosevelt.

Reviews:

• “One of the best in the country”
• “Great video store”
• “The Best!”
• “Best in USA”

Tips: Some out-of-print videos require a credit card deposit. Rentals are due by 7pm, but there’s an hour grace period.

Scarecrow Video

Well-stocked music store with lots of square footage offers oft-overlooked titles to Mapleleaf music lovers.

Reviews:

• “Always stop there!”
• “Great place to shop unless you hate supporting local independent retailers!!”
• “Amazing selection and great improvements!”
• “bad service, rude employees”
• “New Ownership”

Tips: Want to try before you buy? Request a CD at the listening station—they have a copy of most everything they sell.

Silver Platters

The only video retailer on the market that offers past and present favorites on video, laserdisc and DVD.

Tips: Check out Suncoast’s Lynnwood location.

Suncoast Motion Picture Company

A vinyl junkie’s paradise, overflowing with punk and indie imprints.

Tips: Staff is happy to suggest its current favorites and will do special orders if you’re looking for something that isn’t currently in stock.

Singles Going Steady

An independent vibe highlights chain-store selection.

Reviews:

• “Still bad after all these years”
• “Unfriendly Staff = Poor Shopping Experience.”
• “Very poor vibe”

Tips: Frequent in-store appearances make Saturdays a good time to come in and browse the racks, as you may find yourself listening to live indie pop instead of being at the mercy of the counter staff’s taste.

Cellophane Square

This west side record store features a great catalog of titles and good food in a cool space.

Reviews:

• “2 Cool 4 School "
• “Rock and Roll for LIFE!”
• “Search for records, have breakfast and finish it off with one of Seattle’s best lattes”
• “Great place…to buy music”
• “This store needs to learn customer service.”

Tips: The upper level boasts one of the best new-vinyl sections in town.

Easy Street Records and CD’s

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