The Business, 810 Commercial Ave, Anacortes, WA 98221, United States
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The Business - Featured Reviews (57)
This independent record store sells vinyl records of many Northwest area musical artists. The staff there is very knowledgeable and helpful. It's always worth a visit to their store in .the old downtown area on Commercial Ave
Best record store I've ever been to, hands down. I don't say that lightly. I love Sonic boom and Easy St, and the amoeba stores in California are great. They all have larger selections than the Business, but none of them are as well curated or staffed. The only thing I would change is I wish it were closer to my house! Not really though, as the out-there location is part of the charm. Every record lover and hunter should put this on their bucket list.
The Business is one of a kind. It is an indie music hub and A-town gem. You feel cooler or more evolved just by entering the doors but not in a pretentious way. The owners are very kind and very helpful. If you like independent bookstores or want to dive deep into the local PNW music scene this is a must stop for you when visiting Anacortes, WA. Lots of vinyl but also cds and zines, etc. I just bought the most beautiful tarot card deck there with artwork created by a local artist.
Must visit this record store! First time customer because of Record Store Day. I learned The Business has been open since 1978. Both employees were friendly, approachable and helpful! They had a wide variety of products both new and used. They have an inventory system for quick lookups too if you're needing some help finding an item. I will be visiting in the future. :)
Very disappointing on a few levels. Other reviews compared this place to actual "good" record shops ion Seattle and the NW. I disagree. They seemed to have a great selection of music that most people have never heard of. Good niche but it should be in addition to what is considered mainstream music.
The young lady that was working there was a smart aleck which I did not appreciate either.
That was my first visit and will be my last!
What an awesome and unexpected find while on vacation. I am a DJ and tend to play a lot of hard to find quality lofi and downtempo music. The store had an album playing that really caught my attention and connected with what I tend to play. Long story short I spoke with the owner and walked away with exactly what I have been looking for to play at an event. As well as some new music to start playing. The Business specializes in high quality Independent music labels with a focus on curation. They made my year for finding new music.
Really well-curated selection of local and national artists. Friendly and unobtrusive staff. Came in wondering and came out with three LPs. I have to go here every time I visit Anacortes.
Choice selection of adventurous indie music ranging from ambient to hardcore, mostly on vinyl, curated with great care, presented attractively, and priced reasonably. Good focus on local and PNW artists. Categorization was idiosyncratic and inspired discussion. Bonus points for carrying a few well selected zines and art books. A real gem of a shop for aficionados, worth traveling to visit.
