Mobile Records

GREAT selection and not over priced. The guy working behind the counter was more than helpful and fun to chat with. Here from Kansas City seeing family and will make this must visit on my trip from now on.

This place is everything a record store should be, there are tons of records ranging from every genre of music, spend some time flipping through the racks of albums, take the time to explore, take in everything this place is, there are not too many true record/​music stores left, but this one is a treasure trove. Just an awesome place!

I did not know what to expect as we pulled into Mobile for the first time and of course we had to look for a good music store. This place met and exceeded our exceptions, a record lovers paradise. We were greeted by the man working there and I regret I forgot name but I remember he used to live in our hometown of Portland. I found the selection here to be top notch, saw so many rare and hard to find titles and also got me a Beth Neilson Chapman album i have been seeking out for 20 years. Prices range from way under priced to appropriately priced. Anything I saw in the upper dollars I had to agree were worth what they were asking. Clerk claimed they did not have much of a country selection but I had to disagree, I found just as much variety and treasures as I had hoped.
I can tell this place is owned and employs true music lovers. A fun place to shop and browse. Also worth driving hours out of the way for if you happen to be in a town nearby. I want to go back again.

If you live within driving distance of Mobile Records and collect vinyl YOU MUST GO THERE! Fantastic selection and even better prices. Found quite a few records that I hadn’t seen in other shops. Staff is friendly and helpful, even staying a few minutes after the time they were supposed to close so I could shop longer. You will have a hard time finding a better record store than this. I hope to make it back next time I travel thru Alabama. Cannot thank everyone there enough for the great time I had. Amazing store

Very nice store! Large selection and very reasonable prices! The employees were knowledgable in all genres and styles, releases and rarity. Every record I brought to the counter the cashier was happy to spit out some fun trivia he knew concerning the artist or album; he was very friendly and easy to talk to. Definitely will be back next time I visit the gulf!

Absolutely great record store. Definitely my favorite in the Gulf/​Mobile area. Nice sized store w/​a great selection of new and used vinyl. A great store for those looking for a deep cut, a cool 45, or just looking to start a collection. Prices are very reasonable, was even given a multiple purchase discount! Staff was really cool and helpful. Looking forward to my next trip to Mobile.

GF and I recently did a road trip from Atlanta to LA and back, and as usual I made a point to stop in local record stores along the way.
Honestly, Mobile Records was the most impressive store that we stopped in at until we got to LA’s Amoeba (Which is kind of not a fair comparison).
Their inventory is ridiculous (and they claimed to have several warehouses full of stuff in addition to what was in the store). I found the Muppet Movie Record Store Day exclusive which I’d been looking for, as well as several jazz titles.
The staff were quite friendly and had the usual music nerd banter going on, which is always fun to eavesdrop on. They seem very interested in feedback on how they’re doing, and were actively working on reorganizing the store when we were there.
The prices were fair, and they seemed willing to haggle on costs a bit.
They have a limited amount of CDs, so this is really a place for vinyl collectors.
Go, enjoy. Bring me back something.

This Is an excellent place to spend two or three hours (or more). If you love a wide variety of music, and appreciate Vinyl records you will enjoy Mobile Records. A large selection combined with personable and knowledgeable staff make this the best record store in Alabama. It may be one of the best in the Southeast. Whether it’s something collectible or something common, your chances are pretty good of finding it here. It’s well-​organized. The near mint stuff is separate from the more well loved records. There’s a lot of rock, a lot of country and a solid collection of jazz and r&b. It is a hidden gem.

This place is great. I wish I could have spent more time here.
The selection ranges from 1920s country to Stax Records to hip hop to random 80s goth.
This is what a record store used to be. Excuse me, what a good record store used to be. The people working were friendly, knew their stuff, and were more than willing to roll out the back stock or take you in the back room and put you next to the right pile to dig through.
That was the most exciting part: plenty to dig through. For me, that’s perfect. Plenty of the things I want aren’t necessarily what everyone is going to buy, so I know that’s when deals are really happening for me.
Next time I’m in the area, I will absolutely make it a goal to go here. Highlights:
— Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood for $ 2.
— They actually had Uncle Dave Macon records.
— early Kitty Wells on Decca for $ 1.
— Stax Records selection

Has a great selection of vinyl records for every taste and priced for every budget. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. I recommend going there as it’s the ONLY real record store in Mobile.