Used CDs guide to Pacific NW & Vancouver

[MartyJazz]

As I'll be vacationing shortly in the Pacific Northwest, I'd appreciate recommendations for stores specializing in either used CDs or stores that have comprehensive jazz selection particularly in Portland, Seattle and Vancouver. Thanks.

[doubleM]

In Portland, I would try Music Millenium on SE 32nd and Burnside. They have a great new selection, a decent used one, and a bunch of good vinyl upstairs.

[danasgoodstuff]

In Portland also try Everyday at 14th and W. Burnside, Jackpot at 9th & W. Burnside and a whole string of places on SE Hawthorne between 30th & 39th.

In Seattle, Buds on Jackson (near their new baseball park) is worth stopping in mostly 'cause it's just so old school...

[alejo]

Freemont

There are not many CD/vinyl shops in this neighborhood that is just a shadow of its former self—lots of overpriced clothing boutiques and trendy restaurants.

Jive Time Records:

Address: 3506 Fremont Ave N

Tele: (206) 632-5483

Both CDs and vinyl, but a bit overpriced on the vinyl side though you can still find quite a few good deals there. The staff is also very nice and knowledgeable--If you’re into vinyl, check out the Antique Mall about and the newly added Vinyl Annex to Sonic Boom Records a block down from Jive Time Records.

U-District

There are also a few good CD and vinyl shops along University Ave N.E. Your best bet best is probably:

Cellophane Square

Address: 4539 University Way NE

Tele: (206) 634-2280

If you hit them on the right day you can find some pretty cool stuff. The Jazz section is upstairs but you’ll also want to check out the new arrivals section.

Tower Records

Address: 4518 University Way NE Suite 100

Tele: (206) 632-1187

It’s a Tower…what more can you say. Their Jazz selection isn’t great but worth checking out. They also sell used CDs and vinyl.

Al’s Music and Video

Address: Across the street from Cellophane Square

Lot’s of vinyl, CDs, and DVDs. A lot of Jazz vinyl, not in the best of shape, and a less than stellar Jazz CD selection. Though, it’s worth checking out even though you might not find anything.

Second Time Around

Address: About two blocks south of N.E. 45th on University Ave N.E.

This store has pretty much the same feel and selection as Al’s. Again, it’s worth checking out if you’re in the neighborhood—I’ve found a few cool titles there over the years.

Capitol Hill

Hip neighborhood

Everyday Music

Address: 112 Broadway E

Tele: (206) 568-3321

They have a pretty big selection of both new and used Jazz CDs but a not as big selection of Jazz LPs.

CD or Disc Connection

Address: Across the street from Everyday Music

They Have a respectable used Jazz CD selection.

Wall of Sound

Address: 315 E Pine St, Seattle

If you’re into more free/creative/experimental music this is the store for you. They sell both new and used CDs and LPs. I recommend checking this place out.

Here are just a few stores. I’ll add some more tonight.

Edited July 25, 2004 by alejo