Krazy Bob’s Discount Tapes Records & Cd’s

I saw these guys at the Record Swap meet a few weeks ago. I apologize for the delay in getting this reviewed as I am still catching up on over 60 local reviews that I am doing here and there, therefore, not everything can be realistically done in real time. I am apologizing ’cause this was the one, amongst the other booths at the show who were really awesome. I was tempted to review every single booth at the show, however, upon discussion with my bestie we are going to concentrate on the awesome booths, especially since we do not want to burn any collecting bridges for the upcoming fall show. These guys sold me an awesome, almost near mint condition copy of a Devo mable record and gave me a more than reasonable fair price on it. Thank you.

This place used to kick me out when I was a bored 16-​year-​old looking for some records (is that even a thing?) and 10 years later not much has changed.
Don’t get me wrong, this place is overwhelming. The sheer amount of records, CDs, old video games, comics, figures, and VHS is staggering, The organization leaves a lot to be desired. It feels like walking through an episode of Hoarders where boxes might tumble down around you without the slightest disturbance, although it IS meticulously alphabetized.
However, it’s definitely more quantity over quality. There’s not a lot here that you’d actually buy. It’s like a collection of records/​games/​etc that exist yet very few want, so they end up here.
When my boyfriend stumbled upon an out-​of-​print CD that he was actually interested in, he was not able to buy it because they have a $ 15 minimum for card purchases and there is no ATM in sight. I don’t know how they stay in business when they act like they don’t want or need your business.
As for the owner himself, some people might find his «quirkiness» endearing, I happen to find it passive-​aggressive and a bit condescending.
Also, I REALLY dislike being followed around & asked whether I’m finding everything OK twice by 3 different employees. An extremely unwelcoming environment.

This is a definate must see store if only to have a chat with Bob. Amazing brilliant man with a wealth of knowledge on pretty much any topic. His collection of vinyl is enormous. .but thats not all. toys. vintage video games. toys…set aside at least 30 minutes just to marvel in all the little trinkets and items throughout the store. So much fun to reminisce. … everybody needs a bit of bob in their life!

I love coming here. He has a great selection of older vinyl. if you’re looking for newer releases, as in stuff pressed after the vinyl era ended a couple of decades ago, maybe you won’t find what you’re looking for. if it’s pre-​1985 or so you should be able to find what you want. He’s a collector — there are Legos, video games, VHS tapes, comic books and action figures in addition to records. It’s hard to stop looking all around at all the cool stuff. He does not want you to take photos in there, and will be very direct about telling you. It’s his store so he can do that.

i’ve dealt with Bob for over 20 years, watched Langley grow old together.
We can reminisce about the places that used to be in the neighbourhood that are sorely missed… but he would prefer that I just buy something.
Can’t help it– his quirkiness will keep drawing me in, as my eyes linger over labels I had forgotten to remember, cover art of obscure titles NO ONE recalls, listening to whatever random selection Bob has chosen to assail the aural senses for the day.
His prices for cartridge games betrays an ignorance of manufacturers dusting off the old games and repackaging them into an ‘all in one’ console to keep their licences alive– else all the old cart’s would be legal downloads off the MEME boards.
Don’t get me wrong– he’s got plenty of gems buried in his inventory, but he won’t let it go too cheap.

Bob is a nutty guy but very kwirky in is own sense, one time I was in looking at some NES games and he offered me an apple if I could answer his riddle correctly but sadly I answered wrong and no apple was won.
Awesome selection of NES, SNES, Sega, and old school games for the gamers out there. DVD’s, cassettes, VCR tapes, and records just flood the store and the comic section is pretty snazzy too.
Oh yeah, Bob also loves frogs!!!

Records! I’m happy someone still sells them and recycles them instead of throwing them away!

Great place if you’re looking for some old vinyls! I recently bought a record player at a garage sale and was surprised of how few places still carry records. Thrift store was one (but most of it is old crap nobody’s heard of) and Krazy Bob’s was the other place in Langley. There are tons of records here. Bought $ 75 worth of vinyl here on day 1 (the doors, mamas&papas, van morrison, neil diamond, rolling stones, beatles) and for every $ 10 you get a free bonus record from the BONUS SECTION. This was pretty neat because you’re forced to pick from music you don’t normally listen to.
Lots of NES/​SNES games here and even VHS!
Guys that work here are exactly what you’d expect working at a record store from the 70’s. One guy looks identical to Napoleon Dynamite except with a tie-​dye shirt.
Will be back for more! Muahah.

Wacky vinyls and more…
Benn at Krazy Bobs a few times now. If you are looking for older vinyl records this is a great place to go! If you are looking for newer stuff from yr favourite indy band, not so much. I have walked out with some great Neil Young, Beach Boys, CSNY and more LPs. There are a boatload of old NES, SNES, Genesis, N64 etc etc titles, and lots of cassettes and CDs if those are your thing too. Depending how much you spend, you also get to pick from a mystery bin… I got a Miami Vice soundtrack, a Burton Cummings solo album, and a Boston Pops Symphony records for free today. It was pretty great!

I can’t believe nobody’s rated Krazy Bob’s! An institution for bored high school kids and serious listeners who don’t want to venture into the city. I get a strong rush of nostalgia whenever I go back there. Good deals on records (though prices have risen as of late, perhaps due to the high school kids growing up and moving their business to the city), very casual atmosphere with a hilarious décor, plus Krazy Bob himself to recommend, guide and encourage.
Albums are organized effectively, selection is broad considering the location, and records are usually unmarked with good clean covers. Tape and cd selection is always worth looking at, but I usually devote myself to the vinyl. Definitely worth a visit.