Wax ‘N’ Facts

Would not go again, ever — I walked in on a Wednesday afternoon, they weren’t busy at all, their were 2 employees working (a guy with long hair in a beanie and an older guy with basically no hair, white facial hair). The kid with the long hair just gave me the death stare as I walked in. So I started looking at the records. This store is a mess, basically the thrift store of record stores. Anything decent was way over priced, as I got towards the end of the store I over heard the older employee making jokes about my appearance to the long hair employee. Wow, I’m not deaf guys. Anyways, this was a big turn off from me giving them even a penny of mine. This is the reason why record stores struggle, why would I want to waste my time and gas and spend extra money on something I could purchase on discogs for half the price WITHOUT being picked on??? I wouldn’t, so that’s why I don’t recommend them and I would never go back. There’s a place called Criminal Records in walking distance where the employees and nice and helpful, the store is clean and well stocked.

Cool little vinyl spot, but the staff is kind of snooty. Considering the area, the competition, and the variety of people that pass through here, you’d think that they would make an attempt at being a little more pleasant.

I checked out some record stores while I was in Atlanta for a music festival and this one was by far my favorite. Not only did this store have Tshirts that I preferred to the other ones but their employee was going to the same festival and recommended some awesome bands. Friendly and helpful service I didn’t get at other stores

The best record store in Atlanta, especially for used vinyl. There is a fancier, more felonious place around the corner that has a great selection of new stock, but if you want the true record collector/​digging experience, along with constantly churning used inventory at very fair prices, then head straight to Wax n Facts first. It’s always my first stop in Little Five Points.

I’m from out of town. My buddy really hyped this place up. I walked in and said hello and the guy behind the counter looked through me like I wasn’t there… Rude. Hate to break it to you, you’re in retail, you need to interact with the customer… no matter how cool you think you are. Another older guy saved the day by being friendly and helpful. Thanks for making me actually feel welcome on your store. There are TONS of crates to dig through… Mostly used, classic rock, jazz R&B and soul. If you want to find some hidden gems I guess this would be the place. Prices were reasonable. I’ve been to quite a lot of record shops across the US… This one is decent… But of it wasn’t for that second guy I may have just walked out.

I love this store. Good used sections, nice employees, and their records are not overpriced. I shop here often, and I can usually always find something that makes me happy to walk away with.

When I moved to ATL from Philly 15 years ago, this is the place that reassured me that I could adjust to life down South. Great all around record store: relaxing vibe, helpful but laid back staff who know their sh*t, great variety and prices. If they have a used copy of something you’re about to buy new, they let you know. No snobby attitudes: They didn’t even laugh at me when I bought a Jonas Brothers cd from their used bin for my kids a couple years back. An Atlanta institution, and deservedly so.

Cramped, kinda smelly, but good prices for used records. New stuff, is average. No steals here.

Being a vinyl collector & being out of town, I always look for local record shops to check out. I was with a DJ friend, who frequents this spot, so it was nice to have a «inside source» with me.
LOTS & LOTS of records! It was actually a bit overwhelming & oddly enough I didn’t see a lot of names I’m familiar with, while perusing the soul section. Prices are very reasonable & fair, especially since they’re all used records. As others have mentioned, yes, practically every genre is covered. Genres are organized very well.
Be prepared to spend a good bit of time looking, because there are even crates & boxes on the floor to check out.
The employees were «meh» to me. They weren’t too friendly, but weren’t mean either.
Good luck finding parking…

$ 5 Rei Momo by David Byrne? Uh yeah.
Good rotating selection of used records, as well as a solid selection of new records. They also have a lot of great reissues.
Also check out the section for local Atlanta band LPs.

This place is neat. Small, cramped, and when I came in, quiet. The music was turned on later, but it was still a nice change to the bustle and shouting of Criminal Records. There also weren’t a ton of people… At first. That did change, and when they were all in there, it was pretty hard to walk around
At any rate, this is the place you’ll want to go for used records. They had a nice of mix, of, well, tons of genres. Pop, punk, folk, rock, jazz, soul, soundtracks. Even some new stuff, though there wasn’t a lot of that. The prices were pretty reasonable as well, which is what matters to me. I’ll get an ugly record sleeve if the record look like it’s still in good condition. I don’t need an immaculate cover with an expensive price tag to be happy. I just need a record that works.

Really enjoyed my first visit here. I am new to vinyl and found some fun stuff at great prices. Also received some helpful tips from one of three gentlemen who worked there. I now know that I don’t need an overpriced «kit» to take care of my collection, just some liquid cleaner and a soft t-​shirt. I was happy that he spent time with me discussing the options but was really grateful when he took the time to show me how they take care of their vinyl. It only took him two minutes but it meant a lot to me.

An Atlanta institution that I’ve enjoyed for over 25 years. The used and new CD selection isn’t as strong these days, but it’s a nice place to visit

I went here to see if the new kings of Leon album would be here, two days before the release date. And sure enough they did! Not only that, they had the deluxe version on CD and the vinyl as well.
Not to hate on criminal records down the street, which I love, but they didn’t have it. So I’m coming here first for any CD purchase, plus they have better prices, for the most part.

between 1978 and 1981 i suspect i spent an easy 2 weeks of actual time in this store. i was there at least 3 times per week for 3 years. The greatest record store ever. smart pleasant people. been back 30 years later and it is still great. don’t miss this one.

This is the place I have to visit every time I visit Little Five Points. You get a large selection of records from just about every genre. Rock/​Pop and Jazz are the most common to find. They also offer a selection of new vinyls from current artists, big and small. The older ones are always in really good condition and really fair priced. I would say I have purchased about 20 records from there. Employees are always cool and fun to talk to. Please check this place out. It’s what helps make Little Five Points so unique and fun to visit

This gem of a record shop has been around forever and has just the right amount of records to be able to spend time browsing or run in and grab what you need and be on your way.
Parking is not great (as with anything in L5P) and prices are average.

A great selection of used vinyl, a decent selection of new vinyl. Some used cassettes and CDs. If Criminal Records doesn’t have it, Wax ‘N’ Facts does.
I’ve only been to three record stores in my life, but this one is certainly my favorite. They have tons of old records for $ 5 or less – big names, too.
About two-​thirds of the floorspace is devoted to vinyl. You can find almost any genre of music, with the most crates allotted to Rock, Jazz, and Soul, respectively. They have some Country, Electronic, and Pop too. My favorite section is the Sound Effects one. They’ll have old Environments LPs, sound effect compilations, and nature sounds. Last time I went, I found a Sebastian Speaks record for $ 4. It’s a recording of a German Shepherd barking intended to scare away intruders. They also have a U.S. History section with patriotic music and presidential speeches.
The new records are pretty inexpensive. This store prices competitively. I got a Belle and Sebastian LP for $ 17 once. I got 5 records (3 old LPs, 2 new 45s) for $ 17 yesterday. To think I once considered buying a $ 28 record at Urban Outfitters…
Check the floor near the Rock area for $ 1 LPs.
You can get new and old 45s for around $ 5 too. They’re by the door, next to the cassettes.
The staff is pretty nice. They really seem to know their stuff.
My only gripe with this store is that they don’t take Amex, but are you surprised?

Decent store with a good selection. This is one of the good spots.
The only ATL store with a punk section, as small as it may be so you can get new pressings of the classic punk albums. Or if you’re looking for new pressings of classic rock albums, they got those too. I generally shop their used section which is pretty decent for classic rock.
My only gripe is that they dont put the records out with sleeves. It’s like a 10 cent additional cost for them. If it’s a big deal, just add the 10 cents to the price of the record. I’d also like it if they cleaned the records before they put them out. Just a nice touch. It sucks when you get home and have to clean 10 records you just bought to listen to them. Nothing is worse on your needle and record than dirt.
Overall a good store and decent staff. I’d recommend them. I dont really bother going into criminal records down the street unless Im looking for new stuff.

Do you ever get that urge to repeatedly punch someone in the face? Well I must say, Wax N Facts certainly calms that urge in me. I walk in here and realize that there are people in the world who realize how some types of music are, such as jazz and blues and old rock. On vinyl. Walking in here, as small and cramped as it is, its still got a great vibe, way better then Criminal Records. Not a fan.
But I am a fan of this place. But heres the deal, and you should probably take a breath or 20 before searching, cause well nothing is super organized, and after a day of shoppers sifting through all the boxes things get moved around quite often. There isnt a high tech fancy computer that can tell you the exact location of each record, but no you must search. And let me tell you, I have found some treasures cause I had to search through out the entire store. If you let me, I could spend a day in here, and still have a tough time making up my mind of what albums I wanted.
Rock.