New Vinyl
Fresh pressings, new releases, reissues and represses across every genre — restocked constantly so the wall stays current.
Independent record store · Tempe, AZ
Drop the needle on
Drop the needle on
something real.
New pressings, used gems, rare finds, and the turntables to play them on — all in one analog haven a stone's throw from ASU. Bring your ears. Bring your old crates, too; we buy collections and pay fair.
New & used vinyl · Turntables & gear · We buy collections · Open to crate-diggers all week.
In the shop
What we carry
A real record store, not a warehouse. Curated bins, knowledgeable staff, and gear that actually sounds good. Here's what you'll find when you walk in.
Used & Rare
The good stuff. Hand-graded used records, out-of-print originals, and the occasional holy grail hiding in the dollar crates.
Turntables & Gear
Entry decks to audiophile setups, cartridges, needles, preamps, cleaning kits and crates. We'll help you build a rig that fits your room.
We Buy Collections
Cleaning out a closet or an estate? Bring it in or call us out for a look. Fair cash or trade for one record or a thousand.
Local Music
We stock and champion Tempe & Valley artists — local pressings, consignment slots, and a corkboard for every show in town.
Listening Station
Not sure about a record? Spin it first. Our listening station lets you preview before it ends up on your shelf — no pressure, just sound.
Special Orders
Hunting a specific title or color variant? Put us on the case. We track it down through our distributors and ring you when it lands.
Prices vary by title, condition & grade. Stop in to dig, or ask us to hold something →
Why Ghost of Eastside
A shop that actually listens
We're not an algorithm. We're the people who'll hand you the record you didn't know you needed — and tell you the truth about the one you're holding.
Curated, not cluttered
Every bin is dug, graded, and organized by people who care. You'll find depth without drowning in junk.
Real recommendations
Tell us three records you love and we'll find you the fourth. That's the whole job, and we're good at it.
Fair when you sell
We grade honestly and quote up front. No lowballs, no pressure — just a fair number for records that deserve a new home.
Rooted in Tempe
Near ASU and built for the college-town crowd — students, lifers, and everyone discovering vinyl for the first time.
Open all week
Lunch break dig or late-night browse — the door's open and the speakers are on most days of the week.
Gear that ships out right
We set up every turntable we sell and walk you through it. You leave knowing how to drop a needle the right way.
Step inside
Crates, bins & a deck that never stops
Rows of vinyl by genre, a wall of new arrivals, and a turntable spinning whatever the staff is into today. This is what crate-digging is supposed to feel like.
- Rock & IndieClassic, alt, punk, shoegaze & everything in the cracks
- Hip-Hop & R&BGolden-era, new drops, soul & funk to dig through
- Jazz & BluesOriginals, reissues, and dollar-crate surprises
- Electronic & LocalHouse, ambient, plus Tempe & Valley artists we love
Genres & stock rotate constantly. Looking for something specific? Ask and we'll dig →
From the regulars
People keep coming back
A few of the kinds of things folks tell us between flips through the bins. Representative of the feedback we hear most.
Walked in for one record, left with five and a recommendation I'm still obsessed with. This is my shop now.
Sold them my dad's old jazz collection. They graded everything honestly and the offer was more than fair. Felt good.
They set up my first turntable and showed me how to not destroy my records. The listening station is dangerous in the best way.
Quotes above are representative samples for this demo, not verified reviews.
Good to know
Frequently asked
Do you buy used records and full collections?
We do — that's a big part of what we are. Bring in anything from a few records to a whole collection, or call us out for larger estates. We grade honestly, quote up front, and pay fair in cash or store credit. No appointment needed for small lots; reach out first for big ones so we can give them the time they deserve.
Can I listen before I buy?
Yes. Our in-store listening station is there exactly for that. Grab a record off the wall, drop the needle, and decide with your ears. New, sealed releases stay sealed, but ask the staff and we'll usually have a way to preview it.
Do you sell turntables and gear, not just records?
Absolutely. We carry turntables from starter decks to serious setups, plus cartridges, needles, preamps, cleaning supplies and crates. We'll help you pick the right gear for your space and budget, and we set up every table we sell.
Can you track down a specific record for me?
Often, yes. If it's in print we can special-order it through our distributors, and if it's used or rare we'll keep an eye out and call you when one comes through the door. Tell us the title, pressing, and any details and we'll put it on the want list.
Where are you and when are you open?
We're an independent shop in Tempe, AZ, near ASU, open most days of the week for browsing, buying, and selling. Call us at (480) 555-0100 for today's hours or to confirm before you make the trip.
Got records to sell? Let's make an offer.
Bring your crates by, or call and we'll set up a time. Fair grades, fair prices, no pressure.
Visit / sell
Come dig, or send us a note
Want to sell a collection, special-order a title, or just ask what's new on the wall? Drop us a line and we'll get back fast. Or skip the form and stop in — that's the best way to do it anyway.
- (480) 555-0100
- hello@ghostofeastside.com
- Tempe, AZ · near ASU · serving the whole Valley