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Sonic Boom Records

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Ballard, Seattle
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    AFAR Media
    "dog-friendly independent music store on Ballard’s"(2 Tips)
    Curtis D.
    "Great old, used and importantly new selection of vinyls."(5 Tips)
    Kimmy N.
    "The best service I've ever had in a record shop!"(2 Tips)
    Universal Music Group
    "... Seattle scene as well as major label releases! And tons of..."(2 Tips)
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  • AFAR Media
    AFAR MediaAugust 12, 2014
    A large, dog-friendly independent music store on Ballard’s main shopping stretch with new and used CDs and vinyl. The knowledgeable staff is happy to help you find whatever you’re looking for. Read more
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  • Kimmy N.heart icon on user image
    Kimmy NguyenJuly 26, 2014
    Wonderful selection! The best service I've ever had in a record shop! They inspect and clean your records before you buy them AND give you a new sleeve! Heaven!
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  • Universal Music Group
    Music from all bands in the famous Seattle scene as well as major label releases! And tons of in-store events from local & national acts that normally play much larger venues - Brendan, Marketing Rep
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  • Daniel T.heart icon on user image
    Daniel TewfikJune 5, 2015
    Cool record shop with new and used product.
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  • Lyndsey L.
    Lyndsey LNovember 30, 2014
    It's kind of cute that the sales associates think Avenged Sevenfold is heavy metal, but not at all helpful if you're looking for anything true-to-genre
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  • John W.heart icon on user image
    John WareAugust 16, 2018
    Been here 50+ times
    Be sure to flash your KEXP donor card for a discount.
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  • Micah S.heart icon on user image
    Micah SpielerMay 14, 2016
    If you're nice they'll special order stuff for you.
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  • Keri G.heart icon on user image
    Keri GarelJuly 26, 2015
    Find those McCarthy and Psychic TV imports you didn't know you were looking for.
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  • Ben V.
    Ben VanikSeptember 22, 2010
    $150+ gets you a free tshirt - and of course all the awesome vinyl you just bought
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  • Jamie C.heart icon on user image
    Jamie CampbellApril 19, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Best record store in Seattle
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  • Think Local
    Think LocalNovember 24, 2011
    Purveyors of fine independent music since 1997- support your local music scene!
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  • Curtis D.
    Curtis DickieSeptember 15, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Great old, used and importantly new selection of vinyls. Decent prices as well.
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  • Simon V.
    Spend hours browsing the deep racks of new and used vinyl.
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  • Mary S.heart icon on user image
    Mary SJune 27, 2016
    So many CDs
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  • JB R.
    JB ReÿnołdšNovember 7, 2012
    Vinyl......!!!!!!!
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