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Vinyl Giant Records
626 2nd Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102, United States
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Ry
Review №1

Wow, this place has the most records Ive ever seen in the Midwest. I was in Fargo a week ago for work, and I scored some really rare metal and HipHop albums. Im from the twin cities area, I cant think of a single store that Ive been to that has a better selection. I just wish I wasnt 3.5 hours away. I guess I have a reason to come back to Fargo more often. The dog (Gertie) I think, was super sweet too. What a gem, a real treasure!

Sh
Review №2

Dont buy vinyl here. My daughter recently purchased a brand new album she really wanted. After she got home and opened it she saw it was smashed. She took it back to exchange for the same item. No refunds and no returns policy is a rip off. Shes a kid and out her hard earned money. Ridiculous policy.

Ca
Review №3

Just on a stopover and thought I’d check out a local Record Shop. Really great records and prices that were very fair for some rare records. Ended up finding some good stuff and then talking to the owner for over an hour. My only complaint is that the store is 1500 miles from where I live and I wish it was my local shop.

Ja
Review №4

Nice place to get vinyls. It is in the same store as Game Giant. So once you pick an album to listen to, you can pick out a board game to play while listening.Although I did not find what I was looking for they do have a large selection of used records.

Ia
Review №5

The best part of my visit to Fargo without a doubt. Hung out for hours with the owner Aaron while our dogs played. Great curation, great atmosphere, great politics, great guy, great store. Every city should be so lucky💜🙏

Ta
Review №6

What’s more genius than combining a toy and record store? Add in a cute friendly dog, and you have a pretty charming experience.

Bl
Review №7

Best record store in the upper Midwest. Were dang lucky to have them here. Particularly like the must have record section.

St
Review №8

Love to support local, independent shops, and Vinyl Giant reinforces why. Its a fun, no pressure place to browse for vinyl, with a wide selection. The staff had been very helpful with my questions each time Ive visited.

De
Review №9

Always my first stop on record store day. Great selection left when I dont camp out two hours early!

AA
Review №10

One rarely encounters such a clueless, rude, unprofessional individual in a small retail outlet. The guy behind the counter is a complete toolbag. I highly suggest avoiding this place at all costs. I will never set foot in the place again.

St
Review №11

This place has an amazing selection of vinyl and some pretty cool stuff for your kids too!

Be
Review №12

Great staff - answered questions and gave good recommendations. Cool blend of vinyl and board games - a fun store!

An
Review №13

Very neat place with many things to look at. Vintage to new. If you want Vinyl Records or a new board game to play this is the place to go. They even have retro toys.(new)

Li
Review №14

Vinyl Giant is a great place to find hidden gems! I also love the game and toy side of the store. You can always find something unexpected and fun here!

Ne
Review №15

Wouldnt even answer a question about an album that was supposed to drop the next day to see if they were getting it. Said, come in and look for it.

Da
Review №16

Great place to shop. Huge selection of new and old vinyl. Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. Best record store Ive found in Fargo Moorhead

Me
Review №17

I always find something to take home for my vinyl collection when i stop here. great prices and wide selection. their rare pieces are also super fun to look at.

Ma
Review №18

The moment you walk in the door, you’re greeted by great music and great employees!! I live in southwest North Dakota, but love visiting Vinyl Giant every time I’m in Fargo. They always have an amazing selection of new and used vinyl. Their employees are incredibly knowledgeable and have helped me to find exactly what I needed (and a few things didn’t know I needed!)Support small, locally owned businesses!!

Jo
Review №19

Love Vinyl Giant (and Game Giant on the east side of the store). I really like the friendly and helpful service. I can think of many times I’ve got into nice conversations about music & more when visiting. I like how they arrange records. I’ve probably been in this store more times than anywhere else I’ve ever shopped.

No
Review №20

This place is awesome! They have a huge, well sorted selection of vinyl and board games. The best thing about them is there customer service. They are all incredibly friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about the products. If you’re into vinyl and boards games, and even if you are not, Vinyl Giant is a must if you are in Fargo!

Ch
Review №21

Should be named ripoff giant.bought a new amp there and it wasnt what I wanted.they refused to refund money.i bought amp for 500 and wasnt what I wanted he told me I have a 90 day return policy.then denied that he said that. I have a witness to what he said.i drove all the way from Jamestown .just dont know how a business can do this.didnt offer no compromise in store credit.just you bought it you keep it .so I wouldnt buy no high dollar items . because you wont get your money back if something is wrong.at a time when money is tight .and on top of dealing with covid-19 stuff.iam also dealing with the unexpected death of my sister .and now I am out 500 dollars .not a merry Christmas

Du
Review №22

Great selection of games and odds and ends that go with them! They also have tons of awesome greeting/birthday cards and gifts. I love going in here from time to time just to see whats new. If youre cruising through the downtown area this is a great place to stop. You never know what awesome items you might find!

Cu
Review №23

Fun place for record and audio enthusiasts. The proprietor was very knowledgeable on both subjects and turned me on to some new music I was unfamiliar with. I also received a fair offer on a box of good condition records so well worth the trip.

De
Review №24

Always a great place to go. Everyone so nice.

Sa
Review №25

Such a great store with a huge selection of vinyl. Customer service is top notch. We frequent this place as often as we can, and we are never disappointed with what they have.

Sh
Review №26

Fun store to visit! Time flies while looking through the vinyl and the adjoining game & toy store. Great selection on both sides of store, and friendly atmosphere.

To
Review №27

Found it online when needing to declutter our house and sell my 80s soft rock vinyl LP records. The owner was friendly and pleasant to work with and the store was clean and inviting.

Ke
Review №28

Great guy. Took the time to research and grade each of my albums, explain the rating and how each applied to my collection. Offered what I felt was a very good price so win-win. Great selling experience!

Nv
Review №29

The atmosphere in this place is amazing. I love that I can browse both records and games in one spot. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly and the store is clean and organized. I highly recommend stopping in even if its just too look, although it is hard walking out empty handed.

Me
Review №30

This had good selection of records, but it was so unorganised. I had a hard time finding anything, but otherwise a good experience.

Br
Review №31

One of my favorite places to shop! Incredible selection of games, fun unique items, puzzles, and records. The staff is always helpful and friendly as well. Check this place out!

Ni
Review №32

They had the sweetest dog greeting us the day we were there. 5 stars in my book! Also great variety of records and a large selection of unique games.

Ca
Review №33

Two loves in one!! Great selection of board games, cards, and vintage toys on one side, awesome vinyls for days on the other! You have to checkout on each respective side. Pro tip for the first timer. You can find old, new, used, and bargain vinyls. If you need help, just ask, the people are great! Shop and jam out to some good vinyls while you shop. Prices vary.

Ke
Review №34

Vinyl Giant is my go-to record shop. Their selection is huge and always changing. I love going in and just perusing the aisles. The staff is so helpful! Shout out to the owner, Aaron, for helping us pick out and set up our system. We love it!

tr
Review №35

Great location

La
Review №36

Lots of records to look through at decent prices. We almost always walk away with 3 or 4 new albums when we visit. Friendly staff who even cleaned our used records we just bought.

Da
Review №37

If you like board games, this place is absolutely incredible. Massive selection of absolute classics, new and old. Such a neat store overall. I will definitely come here any time I am in Fargo.

Mo
Review №38

LOVE THIS PLACE! I live in Grand Forks, but every time we visit Fargo I essentially plead to stop here. Great selection and the staff are super rad. It takes a lot of self control for me to not want to buy the whole store.

Le
Review №39

Awesome record selection!

Ja
Review №40

Super cool place, spent a good hour just looking around and checking out all the cool games and records. If youre ever in Fargo you need to go here. One of the top shops to go to in Fargo and really anywhere I would say.

SP
Review №41

Vinyl giant was a place thats way too cool for me. I hope to get cooler so I can be in there longer to check out the awesome selection of board games. I dont think ive been in the presence of so many boards. It was really intimidating. Next time Ill ask for help. But my friend asked for help one time and said they do a great job at finding it. Hopeful my cool points will go up so I can ask next time. If someone gave me a quest to go in there I would absolutely say yeah. Like this place has a good vibe and the people are incredible. Thanks for saving my life! Best wishes to all the customers who partake in this adventure!Love,Toast

Al
Review №42

We visited on a day trip while in ND on vacation. My husband found some great hip hop and rap albums that are harder to find in our home community. I was underwhelmed with the punk selection. The games area had an impressive selection, and the sales associate was super helpful and knowledgeable. My family found just the RPG stuff they needed, plus several hilarious novelty gifts. Looking through the products was entertaining in and of itself, a real bonus for the whole family.

ol
Review №43

Best Vinyl store in North Dakota. They had a lot of selections and I was able to find what I was looking for! They were extremely helpful and answered all the questions I had. The store is clean and organized well! I would recommend.

Ty
Review №44

Very helpful with everything we ask and need.

Mo
Review №45

Best record store and game shop in Fargo by far! Totally recommend if youre in the area!

Ga
Review №46

I’ll begin by saying, I NEVER write reviews! These one star ratings definitely prove you can’t please everyone. This place is AWESOME! I could spend hours lost in the large variety of records displayed, both new and used. The owner, (If I remember correctly he introduced himself as Eric) was very knowledgeable and made us feel very welcomed! This spot is definitely a new hangout for me! My first time there I left with 9 records, two of which were played while in the store. Eric even exposed me to the world of Mr. Jimmy Smith, one of my favorite records right now! Ahhhhh I could go on forever about how AMAZING this place is but truth is most people probably wouldn’t read more than a couple of sentences. :) Even other customers that came in were friendly and knew the owner by name which speaks volumes as to the atmosphere! Great place, great people, great prices!

Mr
Review №47

Recently decided to give Vinyl Giant another chance after seeing some recent arrivals posted on social media. I arrived and they did not even have them priced out yet. Deceptive business tactic at best. Not ever going back.

Jo
Review №48

Extremely friendly staff, even got to pet a dog while shopping for a couple vinyls. Overall 5/5 and at the end I was thanked for shopping small business.-John H

Da
Review №49

Great place to buy Vinyl and turntables. If you have any questions Aaron is very knowledgeable and will make sureYou have the right equipment for whatever your price range may be. Good variety of music, but needs a bigger Punk and Metal section.

Ma
Review №50

This is THE place for games of all sorts as well as a place to pick up classic vinyl and possibly hard to find albums missing from your collection. It also has some novelty gifts... such as small hand soap for those of us with small hands or minds... haha... but the game selection is among the best that Ive seen no doubt.

Ra
Review №51

Awesome selection of records! I got an almost mint condition 1960s copy of a Rolling Stones album, and it was only $17! Very impressed by the music knowledge these people have👍

Da
Review №52

Great selection and knowledgeable staff

li
Review №53

Rude owner and way over priced selection. I was only in there once and ran out when I saw the prices, not very good selection either. My buddy who is around 70 years old recently got yelled at by this guy for not handling records right. The guy has been collecting longer than the owner has been alive and he has best collection of Psych records in the area!! I remember when there was a real record store in the corner called Vinyl connection. Phat Kat was way better too. Ah, the good old days! Luckily, I only have to drive a few hours to find real record stores and dont have to waste my money at this place or Orange records!

An
Review №54

Way better trade in and cash prices for records. Other shops in town wont even look at some records because they aren’t personally known by the buyer and this miss out on some great trades or buys. Great selection of used and new and decent prices. This is my go to record store. Doesn’t get better than this in the area.

Ma
Review №55

Great selection of records and games, as well as other fun items. Staff is super helpful, especially when it comes to recommending games. Honestly could spend hours in this store quite happily.

Br
Review №56

Hands down the best record store in Fargo. Aaron and company make each visit warm and welcoming. Free soda and water while you shop! Ive been to other shops in the area and Vinyl Giant has the best selection and customer service.I had little knowledge of Vinyl Culture prior to moving to Fargo. Aaron went up and beyond by hooking me up with my first turntable setup that was within my budget.This shop has helped me create memories with my kids that will last a lifetime.Thank you VG

Co
Review №57

Outstanding little shop! Coming up from Minneapolis for the weekend, this is the only place in town that didnt leave me disappointed or feeling unwelcome.Vinyl Giant has the relaxed environment and sincere customer service that I wish other giants like Electric Fetus had.I ran into a number of records nobody else in the area cares to stock, and snagged a good deal on an album I didnt think Id ever even see in person.Im driving up again just to pick up a few oddities that I was happy to put on order. I would gladly support this shop before buying from Amazon.

Jo
Review №58

I just wanted to thank you for caring about the health of the community!

Er
Review №59

The record shop I always dreamed of existing in Fargo. Small building packed to the gills with records. Could spend hours here & not see everything. Top notch selection of used (all eras & genres no less) & new vinyl, audio equipment, and a friendly environment. Above all that, owners Aaron & Erica are incredible people with an obvious passion for their business and the customers they serve.

Ro
Review №60

This place is awesome! Fantastic, knowledgeable people and a great space in Downtown Fargo. Not to mention the huge selection of vinyl albums and other cools stuff. Im coming back here every time I return to Fargo. Vinyl Giant is a great addition to Downtown!

Ge
Review №61

The Vinyl Giant staff were very knowledgeable and pleasant to deal with. Will definitely be back next we are staying In Fargo! Well done.

Mi
Review №62

Not a bad selection, but customer service is another issue. To hear the owner speak to employees the way he does is unacceptable to me. I wont return.I was there. Was about the 3-5th of January. As for cameras recording with audio, thanks for the info. That is illegal in North Dakota. A felony.You are also as condescending online as you are in person. Sad.

Gr
Review №63

Fargo finally has a real record store specializing in VINYL, new and used. The record selection is diverse and deep and the owners are super cool. PLUS, you can also get some rad vintage audio equipment there, or get your old turntable fixed. Vinyl Giant is a unique and welcome addition to the growing retail scene in Fargo. Check it out, you wont be sorry!

Ka
Review №64

Not just for gamers or music geeks. Tons of unique gifts, toys and gadgets. Something for everyone!

De
Review №65

Cool downtown record store. If archaic music formats are your thing youre goimg to love this place. Stop in and spin up some classic Americana sounds from their vintage turntables.

Th
Review №66

Amazing staff and place! I recently bought an affordable receiver and speakers! Erica and Aaron were very helpful and Erica even left small post it notes on the receiver so I wouldnt forget how to set it up! I will definitely be back and recommend everyone to check this place out!

Ha
Review №67

I love Vinyl Giant! Great service and great selection. I will definitely be making this my new go-to shop for rifling through old records.

Ma
Review №68

Great place for board games, tabletop roleplaying games and records. The staff is super helpful and friendly. Will be visiting regularly I have a feeling!

Aa
Review №69

Best place for vinyl records in Fargo hands down. Huge selection of both new and used vinyl, as well as turntables, speakers, and receivers, and all the peripherals. They are also attached to a very cool game store, so there is even more to check out with just one stop.

Ah
Review №70

Great selection. Organized. Employees know their stuff!

Ma
Review №71

This is a wonderful place to buy records plus much more. Ive ordered speakers through them- bought my receiver - had my turntable repaired. They have great equipment and selection for all different kinds of music lovers. Theyre really kind people and super helpful.

Wh
Review №72

Very welcoming store with knowledgeable staff and amazing owners.

Wa
Review №73

Ive purchased four vinyls from here it was great! Albums were awesome. Wish they had more emo music other than that its a great local place to buy vinyl.

Sa
Review №74

Best record shop in Fargo! Great atmosphere, fantastic selection, great prices, and the best customer service. 100% recommend.

Jo
Review №75

Very cool place. Love to stop in when Im walking by.

Er
Review №76

Best vinyl selection in the FM area, hands down! They bring in all styles of music from all eras. Extremely knowledgeable staff that listens to what their customers want. They also sell and repair equipment - decks, speakers, everything.

Ma
Review №77

Great selection of new and used vinyl, speaker, and HiFi equipment. The owners are super knowledgeable and always willing to help. They will also order any vinyl that you dont see in stock.

ba
Review №78

Great service as always! The owners are very much involved and make you feel like you belong.

Du
Review №79

Hands down, palms up... best shop in Fargo. Friendly staff, great selection.

Jo
Review №80

The friendly folks at Vinyl Gaint know whats up. If you catch co-owner Aaron hell be able to help to think through your Hi-Fi needs and/or point you to the great bin of records to thumb through. Open late on Friday and Saturdays - picking vinyl is a great way to start a weekend.

Da
Review №81

Great selection, couldnt force myself to pay what they were asking for used records though, no sale.

Th
Review №82

They definitely by rock and roll records

Al
Review №83

Great selection of new and used vinyl, audio gear, and accessories. The staff is friendly and helpful. Really cool atmosphere as well.

Jo
Review №84

Cool place. Lots of records and board games on the other side.

Br
Review №85

Love this place! People always great and they have such cool stuff! Love the new location!

Ca
Review №86

I absolutely adore this store. I try to go in as often as possible and peruse. The owners are the coolest people in the state probably.

E.
Review №87

Super awesome place awesome record owner.Had the right records we were looking for. They even have a very friendly dog thatll greet you on the way in! Seriously if your looking for a record check this place out they can order it next week for you if they aint got it.

Ro
Review №88

A cool vinyl record store with tons of used records and new ones as well. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about everything from curating records to fixing your turntable, receiver or speakers. Never leave here empty handed. Im always a returning customer.

Ke
Review №89

Great store, had everything I was looking for. Staff very pleasant to talk to. would recommend to all my friends.

Ma
Review №90

Vinyl Giant is an excellent place. The staff are very helpful and will discount any special orders you may have.

Mi
Review №91

Great selection of albums, great layout, easy to find what youre looking for. Friendly staff and plenty of stuff to keep you busy for a while. Definitely my new favourite place to go lookin for records!

Ni
Review №92

They had those hard to find albums I was looking for, and even ordered in new albums specially for me. Great service. A fun addition to Fargo!

Ro
Review №93

Great variety of records and they also have board games and fun socks!

Aa
Review №94

Has fargos largest selection of new and used record by a long ways. Titles are clean and organized, staff is helpful and friendly. You wont be disappointed!

Te
Review №95

Excellent game board selection

Co
Review №96

Great place, fun to browse and lots of selection. Worker talked to me for eaisly 30 min making my time there feel special

Ju
Review №97

Boardgames and vinyl. Whats not to like?Staff was nice, and had some good reccomendations for party games. Neat.

Yo
Review №98

My favorite vinyl store in FM area. Great layout and selection of vinyl, also have a listening station to test the vinyl before you buy. They also sell and repair vintage stereo equipment. The owner is friendly and easy to talk to.

je
Review №99

I’ve had nothing but excellent experiences each and every time I’ve shopped there. It’s an absolute asset to the Vinyl community.

ni
Review №100

Great place love all the oldiesBut Gertie the store puppy needs a toothbrushSerious stinky dog drool

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  • Address:626 2nd Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102, United States
  • Site:http://www.vinylgiantfargo.com/
  • Phone:+1 701-793-9614
Categories
  • Record store
  • Music store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–7PM
  • Thursday:10AM–7PM
  • Friday:10AM–8PM
  • Saturday:10AM–8PM
  • Sunday:12–6PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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