Lost Weekend Records

Exactly what I want in a record store… the space was cool and cluttered with everything any record collector would appreciate and loads of supreme used selections as well as what you would expect in new. Guy was super nice and if we return to Columbus we will certainly stop back by!

Stopped in here the week after Record Store Day as they had one of the records I wasn’t able to pick up while I was in Chicago. I called before heading over and the guy (Chad? the owner) was super helpful and held the record for me. They still had all of their leftover RSD stock to peruse. I also browsed their new and used stacks and bought a few titles there as well.
Everything was well organized and fairly priced. The owner was also really helpful in letting me know where the other record stores were in the area. Who knew C-​bus was such a hip vinyl town?

I have only once bought a record (a gift) from Lost Weekend Records, and somehow the owner knew exactly what my boyfriend (now husband) needed and didn’t have yet in his collection. How is that possible? Probably the ongoing in-​depth conversations with customers that are more like friends, and a memory like an elephant. Thank you, Kyle!

Love this place! Just got some new records tonight and could have honestly spent way more time there. I like the selection of new and used records. They had a few cool sale bins today with some gems. If only I could have a bigger record budget!
This is the go to place for records, no doubt about that!

One of the best named record store, or any business I have heard, Lost Weekend Records must had been named after the time called in John Lennon’s life when he stepped out of his marriage and ran off with his personal assistant. Today the semi-​poetic name conjures up the culture of the past now lost, when Indy record stores were plenty and incubators of local music scenes. It could had been called Lost Monday Night, in remembrance for when stores like this stayed open passed midnight so fans could get new releases of albums first thing. Those were events, parties that brought people together and I have dear memories of my youth of them; it is a lost that todays kids do not experience them.
Everything else about this place, situated in the house south of Cup O’ Joes on High, is too a classic Indy joint. It was once in a narrow hallway down the street. They moved in here a few years ago. Inside is multiple rooms of mainly vinyl, but CDs and art as well. As said in pervious reviews, the owner is a true music fan, the kind of expert who probably favor bands and artists not not esteemed by the public, the musician’s musicians. But he doesn’t have the arrogance that is often stereotyped as such, like Jack Black in High Fidelity; he is very friendly and works hard for the customers.
Lost Weekend prices are reasonable, though the inventory is often inconstant in both amount and selection – it is a experimental place other than go to for something specific (as said in others, the staff will call around to find you what you search for). It is a fun place to blow some time, buy some music, and have fun.

Great place to sell. The owner/​buyer, Kyle is knowledgeable and friendly, and shows a real interest in each and every record he carries. Plus, he offers fair pricing and recommendations for other places to sell for stuff he cannot use.
For buyers, the selection is equally amazing, and with Kyle’s personally selected picks, you feel like you are rifling through a friend’s well curated collection rather than a store. This place is a Clintonville gem.

I was in here looking specifically for jazz records and classic rock. I was very unimpressed with the offerings in both sections. Both the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin sections consisted mostly of the member’s solo offerings rather than the most important albums, which was pretty representative of the whole section. The jazz section was a little bit better because some of the obscure offerings were still good, but there wasn’t a lot of variety.
Is that what passes for a good record store now? People raved to me about this place, but the selection was honestly on par with poking through your uncool aunt’s attic, and your aunt is so uncool she still charges $ 8 for Robert Plant’s second solo album.
Also, these weren’t bargain prices by any stretch of the imagination.

I finally decided to sell my record collection as we were moving. We looked at all the reviews on stores in Columbus and chose Lost Weekend Records. Our objective was not to make a lot of money for them but to be treated fairly — which we were! I did not expect, however, that the owner would appreciate my vinyl like he did. He got excited over a few obscure pieces I had — didn’t expect that! Great experience and very pleased with our transaction. Thank you for appreciating my collection!

Just went in today for the first time, and decided it’s become my go-​to store in Columbus. Nice vibe in the store, great collection, and they were super helpful when I had questions. Can’t wait to go back!

Kyle runs a phenomenal store and has been going for 12 or so years. We have a fantastic vinyl community, and this is one of 3 stores that I frequent (along with used kids and spoonful).
Kyle is a wealth of music knowledge and is always fair on prices. Doesn’t sell junk and stands behind his sales. Always a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Will special order something if he doesn’t have it in stock.
Kyle also does a terrific job of incorporating the local music scene into his store, promoting bands, having anniversary shows, and having in-​stores.
I’d highly recommend this store, whether you’re visiting town or a Columbus resident.

Lost Weekend is one hell of a store. A great selection of new and used vinyl, and it is very well organized. I mainly come here to get my used vinyl because the owner has some of the best quality stuff I’ve seen. They’re honestly not even that pricey if you see what you are getting.
I’ve also heard a lot of stories about the owner and what an awesome guy he is if you talk to him. Unfortunately I haven’t been able to actually chat with him myself since there have always been a good amount of people in the store.

This is the review I didn’t want to write. Mainly because I want to keep this place all to myself :-)
Hands down THE BEST record store in town for selection, and mainly service and atmosphere.
Kyle, the owner, really cares about what he is doing and his customers.
I am a repeat customer very often.

Quite frankly the best used vinyl store I’ve been to in a long time. Amazing selection and the owner is a great guy. I bought 9 or 10 LPs all played excellent. Wicked!

Real nice lineup of LPs and some CDs (I didn’t really look at these, however) right on High Street in the side entrance of a large early 20^th Century home that has apparently long since been divided into apartments. I visited on Oct 1, 2014 with little knowledge of the area so at first I didn’t recognize it for what it was even though Siri had told me I’d arrived. There’s a nice gravel private parking lot that goes with the business and plenty of metered street parking on High Street. Prices ranged from collector-​only all the way down to red sticker specials. The proprietor was knowledgeable and friendly.

Was in Columbus for a day on business and stopped in to the shop on the advice of a friend. I was glad I did. Besides ample parking (dedicated parking lot) right in front of the store, This is a small store, but they have a very good selection of new vinyl, both mainstream, indie, punk and jazz. Not that many CDs, but then again CD are pretty much on the decline. Their used vinyl slection is also very good for their limited space. Prices are good, not outrageous. I asked about a specific album, and it was behind the counter — the proprietor brought it out, we talked about it and then he commented that it was a little pricey, but he then offered 10% off as it was his last copy. I could have bought it slightly cheaper online, but there’s something about buying something from an independent record store as well as having an object immediatelty. My experience was very positive & highly recommend a visit!

Great vibes. I’ve only been here once but it was fun. Surely something in this store will make you smile.

Amazing store. In my opinion the finest in Columbus. Awesome selection of new and used. Kyle is the kind of guy who remembers you and what you’re into. Probably my favorite record store I’ve ever been to and is usually my first an last stop.

Columbus is a great city when it comes to music. No doubt about that. Kyle has a legendary store without the legendary record-​store-​owner attitude. His prices are fair, and his selection is plentiful. Plus there’s a parking lot, so it’s got that going for it. Which is nice.

My fave Columbus record store, period.
Owner Kyle is dedicated, not just to the pursuit of vinyl but to live music, to the neighborhood, and beyond. I’ve lived away from Columbus for most of the shop’s 12 year life but Lost Weekend was a frequent destination on visits back. I spend most of my time in the back room’s oddball sections in the left racks, usually ending up under the racks sifting through piles of 7“s and even the 78s. A pity that the bottom-​line price of most of the upper-​rack records is $ 5, but Kyle will often cut a deal at the register to help that. One other complaint: I’m about the same height as the ceiling of that room (6′ 4″). One day I will take out a light bulb by accident.
What’s impressive is that as tight as space is there, Kyle still manages to host in-​store performances. He also has the drive to coordinate various parking lot events and off-​site events (the next is August 17 – 18 at Ace Of Cups). The Lost Weekend Facebook page is frequently updated, and after the big summer storms Kyle even rounded up a list of what OTHER record stores were with/​out power and open… like I said, a community guy.
Viva Lost Weekend!

I probably walked by Lost Weekend three or four times during my time in Columbus trying to find the place. After finally locating the store, which is in a basement of a house that sits back off the street a little bit, I began to look around. The first thing I noticed after walking in is that this place is tiny! However, there is an absolute ton of vinyl inside to be had and although I only walked out with a copy of Bob Dylan’s Highway 61 Revisited, I am sure that others could find much more they are interested in. The guy working at the counter was extremely friendly and was holding a conversation with another customer the majority of the time I was there, a nice change of pace from the snobby record store employees that work at most stores.
Although I enjoyed my experience here and the prices were fair, I can’t justify giving Lost Weekend more than three stars for a number of reasons. First, they have a very limited CD section. Like most music nerds, I prefer records over CDs but its nice to have the option to go either way. Secondly, the place is not easy to maneuver if there are more than two or three people shopping in the same area. Lastly, I just didn’t find enough here that I couldn’t find elsewhere to keep me coming back for return visits.