Reviews of Pure Pop Records. (Musical Store) in Burlington (Vermont).

Pure Pop Records

119 Reviews

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Musical store

Record store

115 S Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT 05401, United States

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Information of Pure Pop Records, Musical store in Burlington (Vermont)

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Stan Payne

Pure Pop Records is a small independent record store at the intersection of College Street and South Winooski Avenue since 1981. They still carry cassette tapes, compact discs and vinyl records from almost every musical genres you can think of. If you don't see what you're looking for, don't go to online retailers yet. Just call or visit the store and they usually can special order it for you and you can pick it up in store in a few days as long as the item is still in print. They now offer online pre-orders on select new releases and you can pick up in store. They do participate in Record Store Day when exclusive limited edition releases hit the shelves.

liana

best record store in burlington. shoutout to the guy who gave me a donald fagen slipmat w/ my purchase!! made my day

Cat

I always have such a fun time at Pure Pop Records!!! So much to see. Easily could spend a few hours searchung through the many cd's and vinly records! They have everything, even some fun collectors toys!

Nathan Miller

The real deal when it comes to digging in a basement for rarities. It's hard to knock 'em for being cluttered, and a bit musty because that's the whole point. An authentic experience with no fabrication! I found several things I was looking for over the years and a few others I didn't know what I wanted, which is usually how music stores go. You never know what you'll find!

Homer Horowitz

We are lucky enough to have a number of awesome record stores here in Burlington and pure pop is definitely on that list. As the name suggests, this is where I go to check out new releases and popular music. From those harder to find 90s alternative albums from my childhood to the just released indie/hip hop/or whatever you’re into. They have a huge selection and knowledgeable, helpful staff. Don’t be the person who buys records at urban outfitters or Amazon. Head into this awesome little basement and flip through the stacks. You’ll be glad you did.

Ardroth

This place has been around forever. I used to visit a lot in the 90's and 2000's when I lived in VT. That said, it's still a little old-school "dungeon" style shop. Kinda tight quarters, but a fairly large inventory of both CD's and LP's. Basically the store is split with one side of the cashwrap featuring predominantly new/used CD's, and the other side mostly new vinyl. Sadly, their vintage/used vinyl selection is very sparse. There's only 1 bin of pre-owned vinyl and it's usually quite picked over and sad looking whenever I'm there. The vinyl selection is almost entirely modern reissues and newer releases, so if that is what you are looking for than this is the place to go because they will likely have what you are seeking. There are thousands of new LP's to choose from in a wide variety of genres. They have hundreds of CD's and some cassettes as well, in fact I would say they have the largest selection of CD's in all of Burlington. So again, if CD is your preferred physical medium, then Purepop is your place. They often have "bargain" CD's available too, which is actually my favorite section of the store (3 CD's for $5!). Prices overall seem consistent with the current market, tho I imagine you could find many of these new titles online for less. But the important thing is to support local/small businesses whenever possible!

Whitney LaPier

This is my favorite record store and that's not just because I'm from across the lake and there's barely any options over there (although that's true). They have a great selection of new and used, great staff and a convenient website/app where you can order/pre-order and have items shipped if need be. I'd say the only gripe is the parking situation, or lack thereof, but that's not their fault.

Rick Valenta

This is a great record store! Nice mix of CD, Vinyl and Cassette selections. Very knowledgeable staff who is happy to make recommendations. A local institution since 1981, hope they are around for a long time yet.

Szypher

The best record store in the area. Decent prices and incredible staff that are helpful and knowledgeable. Super fun to go and browse for CD's, Cassettes, and Vinyl Records which I collect and love.

Danny A.

We’ve come here on two trips to Burlington, and this has become a favorite record store. We clean up with 10 records each time, and we always find albums we’ve been looking for. There is always a well-stocked collection here of new albums, and searching it is a blast. If you are near Burlington looking for records, hit up Pure Pop.

Justice Palmer

I spent 150 dollars on records here and I am happy with what I got for the most part. They were a gift for someone else and I didn’t end up wanting two of them, I wasn’t able to return them for my money back even though the plastic was still on both. They only would do store credit which I don’t need. Wish they had a sign up saying sale are final or for store credit.

Mike Wilhide

I've been a customer for over 25 years. Mike is outstanding and the selection is insane! I could spend a day at Pure Pop just looking at the selection of what they stock normally! The bargin bins is a must see every visit too. Today, I went and picked up a Black Angels cd I didn't have. And, in one of the bargain bins was a CD of the original War Of The Worlds by Orsen Wells!! Not many record stores have THAT in stock let alone in a bargain bin!I I'm a huge fan of Pure Pop, obviously. I kind of want anyone that reads this to go and check it out, OR don't go and just take my word for it! I want to keep it secret, it's that good. So yeah, definitely go!

Poisoned Pens

Decent selection for more mainstream rock and local type things and some nice metal vinyl but could use a boost in the punk/hardcore genres. Prices on new vinyl pretty much on point, although it's a little confusing as to what the various discount markings are...

H McNabb

I can't believe this is STILL THERE - Octavian can't still be there too? Anyway lived there in 1990s and now taking my daughter to look at UVM - and she loves LPs - this will be a trip to take her there! Hope your open on Mondays...

Stephen Jablonski

Went to FYE looking for the new Offspring album. They didn't even have it in their system. Employee recommended Pure Pop. Sure enough, they actually had the album in stock. The place seemed a little sketchy and the employee was pretty quiet and seemed bored, but they had what I was looking for when the chain store nearby did not. I'll be using them for my music purchases from now on.

Anna M

Cool selection and very reasonable prices for vinyl.

Ed Brooking

Totally the best record store in the Northeast outside of the major metro areas. My family always stops in when we are in town. This week we got Courtney Barnett, Tyler Childers, and Mac Miller 🔥🔥🔥 …

Hugh Gedik

Best vinyl selection in town! And really great prices on new releases. Staff are badass and helpful too.

Nicholas Garvey

Very good record and CD store. That being said the record are stored a little slanted. I had no issues, but this can lead to warping in the long run. All together, great place that I will go back to.

BRN PWR

Great selection sprawling through each section, nice staff, only complaints are it's a little stuffy in there, but hey this is a review on the buesness not the tempature! Stop in and grab some new additions to the collection, I promise you'll find something that you've been searching for

Alyson Lee

Great selection and prices.

DAVID CHETIRKO

Best record store in Burlington. A great selection of new and used vinyl.

Score Tuber

Very friendly staff members. Didn't purchase anything though because I didn't find anything I was interested in and things seemed a bit pricey.

Hulu Butch

A very niche' record store, if you have the money and a inkling of what you want chances are they won't have it but have something similar, thanks to the guys here thou I've discovered several bands that I now love

Shelly Santiago

It's a magical place filled with all kinds of music media they help you find what ever your looking for and prices are reasonable

Ryan McCullough

Classic dusty basement full of CDs DVDs and A meaty Record selection. Reminds me of the days when music shoos were everywhere

GT Joy

Found R.E.M. live at the Paradise, Boston MA 1983 full show on CD and all Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever on vinyl...this place is great!

Melissa Haire

Love this place! Anything vinyl, that's the place to get it, or they will find it for you!!

Dan Dudensing

best record store in burlington. far better selection and expertise than burlington records

Dylan Barber

Wow what a cool place for vinyl. Had a good variety of music old and new.

Drew Malone

Great selection of Records, and I finally found the one newer record I'd been searching all over for!

Daniel Fortier

Burlington icon. Great selections for varied tastes in music, knowledgeable staff, great vinyl selection.

Timothy Gerber

Super rad authentic record shop. Go here for news on shows, album releases and super crazy prices

Reely Bored (Reelybored)

Great selection of vinyl to be found for decent prices

Regina Valeriano

Nice little hidden treasure. I bought my first pavement album on vinyl here.

Opal Grace Jones

This is a great record store. Great selection and great prices.

J H

The best place to buy music in any format and keep your money local... a true two fer!

Alyson Lee

Best record store in the state. Fun and friendly.

David King

By far the nicest most knowledgeable staff in Burlington. I come here every time I'm in town.

Samantha Friend

A good place to find some "vintage" records for the right price

Tanner McCuin

A Burlington institution. Best place to go for new and used Vinyl.

Jordan Cook

Smelled like cigarettes and way over priced, pretty much a hipster trap.

Emily Spence

I've been going to this record shop for almost 30 years. It's a Burlington institution.

Rob Grego

Great new and used vinyl selection!

Josh Langevin

The best record shop around!!!! Old school vibe

Erik Salvatore

Nice selection of different types of vinyl

Tia Rooney

Love the feeling when coming here!

Todd Coons

Cool shop! Great selection!

Cheryl Grundon

A great shop with CDs and vinyls.

Mike Grill

Excellent location and service, prices are some of the best in town

Gregory Barber

Best record store in Vermont

P. M.

Good selection, amazing prices.

Jay Potter

Looking for Motley Crue Albums

Jon Ward

good vinyl selection!

Jon Bloom

Great selection for decades!

Isaac Stroe

This place always has a dope selection.

Siguy 1346

Has all i need for my gaming needs

David Schalk

Record Store Day, 2019

litboy JOEY

Lit

Thomas Corrado

Great selection

Kris Ahlstrom

Helpful, knowledgeable staff

Steph G

I live in Montreal where we have several great record shops - still I've been shopping at Pure Pop Records since the 1980s. I've made some amazing finds there such as Exit Planet Dust by The Chemical Brothers on vinyl for under $20. Many times I've found exactly what I was looking for and for less than Discogs.

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