Down In The Valley

After trying to find several old and new release vinyls at Cheapo with zero success I gave these guys a call - they had pretty much everything on my list and held them at the counter until I could make it there. Nice employees and good vibes too.

Down In The Valley is a unique place for records, posters, smoke, dvds, and random cool stuff. Definitely a place you can spend some time and explore. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable.

I purchased some vinyl records from here. I opened a new one and it was unplayable. I returned to the store for a refund or exchange and was told they would flatten the record.I received a call a day later and was told it could not be flattened, that it wasn’t a factory defect, and said it was heat damaged and implied I had done it.They will not refund me for the damaged new record that they sold me.

One of the best record stores in the Twin Cities. They have a very good selection of new vinyl and decent used selection. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I also recommend becoming a VIP and get a dollar off every record.

Went in to buy some quickfix, I ask if I could check the validation thing after purchasing, the manager then comes over and claims they only buy from verified sources, and I said okay so there shouldn’t be any issue checking, as in the past I’ve been burned. Not sure if he thought I was insulting his business or what I simply wanted to check, companies put those scan codes on their products for a reason and for peace of mind.

I love down in the valley. So many interesting things to purchase or just browse. The cashier even drew a portrait of me and it was so nice. Will return for some gifts. Oh, and the vinyl, that was so awesome thumbing through the records, reminded me of good memories hanging with my gram listening to old country on the turn table. She even did it with my son. Had his bassinet by the record player and would rock him to the music.

Asked for a grinder with a catcher on bottom. They sold me one without one. They wont let me exchange even though it has not been used. Told me I would have to buy another. I understand all sales are final but they didnt give me what I asked for. Since they wrap it up I didnt notice until I got home.Again understand policy but there needs to an exception if the business made the original mistake.

Great store for finding gifts for all those alt people in your life, you know who 😉

I just can’t get enough of places like this, great selection of all kinds of music and movie media while also just being a great place to hang out with a couple buddies

Out of 50 albums they chose 2. $8 for one and $2 for another. Dont waste your time selling your classic rock albums here.

We bought 5 records last weekend and one of them had a manufacturing issue. I brought it back to the store and I had the worst customer service experience. The guy that “help me”, didn’t even try and instead of communicating everything in an understanding way, he was in fighting mode the whole time.We’re local and we were planning to buy a bunch of records since we just got a new turntable but I guess I will not be spending our money here.

Environment was great, I went here to view a few products they had. While I was looking a worker walked past me 30 times in the 20 min I was there. Never asked I needed anything just made me feel like he thought I was going to steal something. Not sure that I will be going back.

Love this place. Where I do 90% of my vinyl shopping. Staff is friendly and helpful, and a great selection. If they dont have it at the store youre at, theres a good chance they can find it at one of their other locations.

Staff is super friendly, good selection.

As advertised! Local record store with good selection new and old.

Decent selection of music. Had a good load of RSD vinyl on hand. There was a bit of overpowering fragrances in the room that lingered after we left. Staff were very friendly and attentive.

I’d heard great reviews. But, it’s vinyl selection was smaller than I would have expected. They had good stuff though, among the selection. The used section was also small but appeared in good condition. Also they carry the typical non music stuff (gift shop items). Overall it was pleasing if a bit limited.

Small, but excellent selection records.

Great new store with all your smoking needs. Everything a head shop should have, this place has. Great selection of edibles and smoking accessories, records. Shirts, posters etc.

They do have a great selection of things in the store, however i did not have a good customer service experience. The staff immediately gave me off putting looks and asked for my bag, which i understood due to the policy. However when i was shopping around a staff member came up to me and a friend and tried to ask for ID when we were looking to purchase completely unrelated products and i did not have my ID because he took my bag. They had then stood behind us watching us the rest of the time after until we got up and started looking at other parts of the store. I went to purchase a bag they were selling but was told that i actually could not, so i was told that and had to ask for my bag while feeling rushed out of the store. Not a good first time experience unfortunately.

Always and forever, my safe space in Maple Grove (born on the wrong side of the tracks FORREAL LOL).I thank every staff member and Down In The Valley in general for always providing me with music, trinkets, and tombs that would have to be traveled very far to get.I went in today to get my favorite things. Made one purchase, and then had my card declined for my trinkets and things. Instantly, I just got to put them on hold since Im a rewards member.I love you guys for real. Even if I was a naughty teen back in the day... LOL. Musicians amirite??!Please dont think of this as a place to get glass and drug related items. This is a record store and place to heal the mind and soul. Every interaction you have here will have some twinkle of soul in it.Highly recommend coming here for incense, real Native sage, records, CDs, KPOP Albums, posters, and knick knacks out the kazoo ;)You can also find hand stitched hemp made clothing, sustainably made, and at REASONABLE prices. The posters, stickers, pins, and goods blow my mind every time.ROCK AND ROLL FOREVER. THANK YOU!!!!Love and peace,AlliAlli Oxenfreeeee 🌟(Instagram is also that, if youre looking hard enough. 😳😝🫶🤟

I go for used vinyl and this location is bad. Gotta sit on the freaking floor to dig through the majority and I cant. Golden Valley is tons better for used. Both can order what you cant find. Great people.

Incredible!!! My daughter told me there was a store I had to check out. I went just so I could tell her I did go. I am so damn happy I went. As soon as I walked in the door it made me feel like I was in my teens again. I think I did about 4 laps around the store finding something new I wanted each time. I will be back and I will be a customer for along time. Staff was great, they knew where everything was when i asked. Awesome experience and Im so happy stores like this still exist.

I came here to buy funky fungus merch only to be surrounded by sounds and melodies etched into the crevasses of circular pvc slabs. Astounded I had run my fingors along these slabs to savor the flavor of its contents only to be told sir please dont touch the merchandise clearly these slabs are sacred so I shall respect the shop gurus plee.

Nice selection a little to pricey on used albums but they did have a dollar section.

Though small, its a very cool place! I was mostly looking over the used vinyl section and the 2 I bought were in near perfect condition and the price was very fair. They also have many other things that they sell. Definitely worth checking out!

Kool store with great selection of records, used CDs, store merch, books, posters, buttons, patches and stoner stuff. Nice friendly staff. Always like looking at either of their locations. Cant wait til they open another new location and see how they set it up. 😊 😁.......................................................... 😊 😁

Great selection of music, and incredible jewelry!!! I come for the pagan/witchy items, crystals, tarot decks, and unique and funny finds! Plus a great selection of tobacco pipes, edibles etc at a really affordable price! Ill always love Down in the Valley!!!

Really great little record store. I went for record store day, arriving around 6am and was about the 20th person in line. I like that they have you give a staff member the name of the titles that youre looking for and theyll grab them for you, so everything happens in the order that you were lined up. Staff was friendly and helpful!

Great place to find information on upcoming events

Great store to find posters, vinyl records, and funko pop figures. Friendly staff helped me find a record I was looking for, and there was a decent selection to choose from. I was hoping to find used records there, but it seems like they only carry new unopened albums. I would definitely go back if there was an album I wanted in new condition.

Hands down the best record store in the Twin Cities 👍🏻👍🏻

Smaller than the Golden Valley location, yet I got the impression that the selection here is even better curated. In a single visit I found vinyls for three great local bands (Remo Drive, Early Eyes, VIAL) that I havent seen in GV before

Great selection of fun products, clothing, wide array of music, silly gifts, smoking devices, and so much more. The staff is always super helpful and kind.

Your standard Down in the Valley. This place would be a lot cooler if the sold Delta 8. The guy working said it was illegal in Minnesota at thats obviously not true seeing how they are literally the only business/smoke shop I have been to that doesnt sell delta 8. The money they are missing out on is insane... its low hanging fruit!

Everyone is helpful when they need to be. They have a pretty good selection. Was a little disappointed in the lack of used vinyls at the Maple Grove location so I am excited to see what it looks like in Golden Valley

Staff is always helpful and knowledgeable.Only complaint is the guy that’s usually there when I stop in looks quite disheveled and honestly kind of dirty. I understand the shop is not a fancy place but I think a professional appearance could go a long way.

This store is literally so bomb! I’ve never been there and I looked up fun stores to go to and this store showed up. Me and my friend didnt know what to expect but soon as we went in I was in awe. You should definitely go here sometime in your life!

Terrible customer service.Guy who was working was on a power trip.I legally have my permit to carry a firearm.It was concealed.Yet I was told to leave the store because I was exercising my 2nd amendment(the right to bare arms).No sign was posted on the door(which would legally not allow me to enter while carrying).I will not be returning.

Nostalgic 🌟 Love this store!!

Ive been out of the loop when it comes to physical merchandise for quite some time. It seems pretty pricey here. Id guess they make a lot of money on the smoking type items. The staff is friendly and helpful though.Lots of cool things to look at, unfortunately thats about all I have done here. I cannot afford this place but, dont let that stop you from going!

A very relaxed and interesting shop, full of various things you cant even find online really. Always cool to stop by and see whats new etc. If youre in the area and enjoy music or nerdy culture, stop by and check their shop out. Super nice staff as well.

Great people. Great service. EVERY TIME. Definitely my go to!

Great place to find unique and fun things. Great incense collection at good prices.

Huge selection of vinyl and associated goods!

Go to another down in the valley. The one in Golden Valley is the best one, the staff are helpful and friendly. This location follows all of their Black customers around the store to the point it’s very obvious and uncomfortable. Poor service..

Staff was very kind helping me find a d&d group to play with, player community for 5e was extremely welcoming and kind. Will definitely be back to purchase supplies!

Staff is welcoming as they greet each visitor. The store is tidy and well organized. Staff members are helpful and available for assistance when needed.Love this store!

I went in to purchase a PAX handheld vaporizer. The atmosphere was awesome.I was carded, along with the rest of my group when we reached the smoking area (Im 22, just so you know) so make sure if you plan on buying anything from the back area, you are 18 with your license.The girl showed me how to use the PAX and care for it, which was awesome. She signed me up for the free reward system and I walked away with my PAX.The only thing I didnt like was their return policy on some of the smoking items, but it is understandable.

I love this place! They have a great selection of vinyl and tons of other items great for gifts and a huge selection of smoke paraphernalia. Definitely recommend!

Love the smoking items they have

Good product there I bought a battery for a vape pen and they give you a newer micro USB cable that attaches into your box like you were plugging up to your outlet and the charger went in charge and Im hoping to get my money back Im going to stop by there today and find out but all around they got very good product I just think that she didnt understand that I didnt have I needed the Box part I should say

Standard selection of new vinyl and hardly any used vinyl at all. Basics covered, but not a destination for those with broad or eclectic taste.

Worst service iv ever had shopping they follow u around asking do u need anything why should I not be shopping then u get up to the counter stand there for 15 mins with no one n front of you only to have the stuff tore apart like I was trying to hide something inside a blanket theres other store locations I would go to any other besides this one

Always fun to go in here. Head shop, metaphysical items, record store, used movies, and great merchandise. Posters, patches, books and novelty. Helpful staff.

Rude staff and overpricedEdit: more than a year later and I came across this. Instead of deleting it Id like the update it, I have been going inconsistently since I posted this, and I have to say the staff are awesome. Friendly, and known their products well.Moving from a 1 to a five 🤟

Wide selection of novelty items. Very nice staff. Try a small pack of CBD gummies or a CBD bath bomb. Always fun at DITV. please never go out of business!!

Great shop to just stop in once and a while to see whats new or old haha nice and helpful staff that i actually had a good conversation with. 😀

Fun place. Decent prices. Knowledgeable staff.

Been a long time since Ive been to a DIV was happy they are still around and had everything I needed plus its always fun to look around

Love the atmosphere of this place!!!! Prices are decent and staff was great

I love DITV... I always find something cool for my wife. I also find obscure music, all items are fairly priced and lots in stock.

Terrible customer service. Bought a vape that didn’t work and dude says “all sales are final”. Wouldn’t refund me for a product that didn’t even work and just yelled and yelled. Never going back.

Stopped in here while we were in town. Awesome place! We found quite a few records that came home with us.

Its fun to look. there is a coat I want to buy next time I stop in

Interesting location with lots of vinyl records and cds. Gifts, posters and plenty of retro items.

Place is loaded with all sorts of fun stuff.

They have some pretty random items but I love all of them the prices are fair and the quality is amazing

Great store. The points system awesome, my fav place to buy music and other items. Great kratom selection.

Great customer service, however they have to stop selling drugs. Kratom does horrible things to people including hallucinations.

Called ahead to confirm they had what I wanted and they put it aside for me at the counter. Friendly staff and good pricing!

Great place for unique gifts and incense, Im so happy they have remained in business through these difficult times.

Super cool store, love the energy of the place!

Very nice and helpful staff great selection of music brought me back to the teenage years!

I appreciate this place. Its close to me and its got what I need, you can find some things cheaper elsewhere, but the staff is always friendly, and knowledgeable.

The staff there are great, They are very knowledgeable about the products they sell and can communicate in ways that everyone can understand.

Awesome place. Great finds and great gifts.

Its down in the Valley. Its a fun shop to browse, with a positive attitude and a good sense of humor. The staff are great.

Interesting store. Prices a bit high I thought. Unique items. If you like Hot Topic or Shinders than this store is for you!

Pretty fun little cool store or lifestyle brand store. Some pretty sweet T-shirts & stickers & so on. Staff pretends you arent there

Super friendly, they do everything they can to help you find what youre looking for without being insistent overbearing. Perfect customer service.

Love the store its not golden valley but employees were polite and kind... definitely going back

Great selection and great staff

I used to go here back in high school... it still has most of its old charm...I stopped by today and was not disappointed.

Great selection of records and gifts. The staff is super friendly and helpful.

Cool place, nice selection of music and other fun things. Reminiscent of the Electric Fetus

Love this place! They have a bit of everything you didnt know you wanted lol

I compulsively go here at least weekly to run through the record stacks. Great selection and knowledgeable staff.

Helpful staff. A lot of variety in a small store. Decent selection of local stuff.

The staff lacks knowledge of the products they do have. The selection of different things here is nil, might as well call the place Records and Chillums.

Used to be a good store but not to hadnt have nothing that I was looking for

Love down in the valley but this is by far the best one. Super organized and clean, friendly staff!

Thie place is pretty righteous yall. Great products and amazing service.

I loooove this store. Friendly staff, fun shoppe to look around and purchase some tobacco items at.

I bought a record (series of 3) and each record seems warped and it just seems like they were used and then sold as new. Not cool.

Friendly and knowledge staff. I was surprised to see the vinyl selection has decreased.

Good selection of products at inflated prices. Friendly-ish and knowledgeable staff.

How can one shop for records and CDs and DVDs without being able to go in and look at whats available? Glad to be able to get inside and Shop

Love down in the valley have great unique stuff at their store.

I just love this store. Always excellent customer service.

Awsome cause😘

Great music store found some good Albums I been really looking for

Great shop for new releases on vinyl!

Always has great collectables and records. Been shopping here since 1986

Lots of buttons, iron on patches and records. Thats why we go. They do sell adult stuff to. But my kids just ignore that for a band patch or record

Friendly staff, store well maintained, organized and fun!

Lol great selection golden valley one is better though sorry guys and gals 😀

If you liked discontent, youll love Down in the Valley. Loads of cool stuff.

Always a fun store. Found some great xmas presents.

Found some great last minute Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers This place is great for eccentric gifs

The guys there were helpful and friendly, and we didnt feel like we were being rushed to buy anything

Everything here is at a fair price , i never feel prive gouged and always walk put with something new . Down in the valley is #1

Decent store. Don’t like the area.

Great place to buy things they dont sell elsewhere

Not a headshop. Google plugs this as a headshop. Its down in the valley lol

Employees are very helpful, and there is a wide selection of merchandise.

Very fun store, has a little bit of everything

Always a great selection of anything you want.

Great selection of glass, games, music, just a fun place

Good store with a decent record selection

Great selection of vinyl and other oddities for sure.

Nicely assorted store for those who prefer an alternative lifestyle

Fun

I dont go 2 that places so often

Have loved this place for years ❤️

Huge variety helpfull staff. Way over priced

Good selection of of the wall collectibles and music stuff.

Cool shop!! Unique finds!! Friendly staff!!

Nice little store with records and novelties

Favorite place to go!!! Staff is always so nice and helpful!!

Super helpful staff. Prices are great.

Terrible customer service. Not knowledgeable about whats in the store an just rude. Go elsewhere.

Fun record store with a chill atmosphere and tons of nic nacks.

Awesome atmosphere, and great place to grab vinyals.

Lobe the spiritual collection and had neat gifts.

Great selection, and awesome staff.

Awesome place! Great Vinyls

Cool place. Will be back.

It has that local down in the valley smell right when u walk 🚶‍♀️in.

Great to see mask enforcement!Thank you

Great selection and excellent staff!

CBD oil loved it...lasted long time

Super fun employees and hilarious nic nacs

A nice local record company

Classic music and t-shirt store that reeks of incense (thats a good thing).

The right place to find just the right thing for certain people - including records!

Super knowledgeable staff friendly and considerate

Classic spot

A lot of cool stuff. Expensive

I love it here so much, ngl

Surprisingly good vinyl selection

Always a great experience!

Always fun for off the wall goodies

Has an alright selection

Fun place to buy a gift.

Love all the unique stuff!!!

So helpful and the vibe is great!

Great vinyl selection.

Great gift selection!

Wonderful service and selecting.

Records to tobacco (long wink) pipes to patches

Super helpful staff

Bro they got Keaton duh

Fun place

Bought 3 used DVDS.

Cool shop

Great store

Great place to shop

Good service and atmosphere

Had just what I wanted!

Love it.

Freindly and helpful staff

Awesome

Love love this place!

Love the owners!!

Cool and unique!

In and out pros for sure

Rad everything 🤚💕😎💞🙌😎!

This place has EVERYTHING!

Has tons of records

Always a favorite

Sweet

Had Everything!!

Pool

Loved it

Love this place.

Love this place!!!

Awesome

Loved it