Park Ave CDs

I have been a view times here to relax and browse and end up spending a lot more time then I thought. You can get lost here. But this time I came for their vintage Valentine event which was so fun!

This is my favorite place to pick up some tunes. Park Ave sells LP’s, 45’s, CD’s, cassette tapes, and posters and books and the like. They even have magazines and action figures! How cool is that! They are a little pricy, but nothing unreasonable.
The employees are super chill, and helpful. They’ll come around and ask if you need help finding anything, because if they don’t have what you’re looking for on the floor they might have it in the back.
Plus they play cool jams while you peruse the records.
¹⁰⁄₁₀ would recommend to a friend.

Awesome record store in the heart of Orlando. They definitely have a great selection of vinyl, CDs and any other form of music you can think of. They have both new and used sections where things are easy to find. Great deals on used vinyl. Walked out with a Bruce Springsteen and Journey records for $ 10 total. Great shop

I could spend days in here without realizing it. There are just too many cool things to explore here!
I always go straight to the book section, which features a cultivated collection of books related to music culture, Florida, humor, pop culture and more. So many fun and fascinating books!
In the book section, you’ll also find a variety of cheeky toys, games, gifts and candies. Today, some of the highlights included Star Wars Jelly Bellies, soap and gum with humorous /​offensive labeling, plush gremlins, Pocky and other Asian candies, Cards Against Humanity, Exploding Kittens and other great stocking stuffers.
And of course, you’ll find an incredible selection of music. If you’re feeling adventurous, go for one of the mystery bags of CDs or records. They’re in brown paper bags on the counter at the front of the store. Just one of many awesome surprises that you’ll find here.
If you’re looking for a humorous or unique gift for that friend who has nearly everything, this is worth a stop. But be prepared to be sucked into the black hole. It’s really hard to leave this store. :)

Pretty hip place, but almost on the edge of snooty. The selection is good, the prices aren’t outrageous. Definitely a place to check out.

We prod dull demons against the trees
We breed heavy noses below the mud
We sense poisonous icons against the fire
So colorful beyond the gods
The bastard is born
wavering and unaltered
crossing the frontier
informing you that you are dust trapped in the light coming from the stained glass windows

Walked in for the first time not expecting to walk out with a brand new record. A little overwhelmed at first with the selection, but found it fun to flip through to find some of my favorite artists.
As I was looking, I was a little thrown off by the signage. It could have been better and more clear. Sometimes the whole bottom row went in order and sometimes the order went top and bottom across the row, so it got confusing.
I was also disappointed that none of the staff said hello nor approached me to offer any help. I would think in a local shop they would pay a little more attention to their customers, but not having distractions allowed me to dive into the journey of flipping through the racks.
It was interesting to see they sold not only records but CD’s, book, card games, handbags, and even cassette tapes. If you’re looking for any of the expansion packs of Cards Against Humanity, this is your place. They even have the unofficial, unauthorized expansion pack, Crabs Adjust Humidity. Might go back to snag that next time.

Cd stores are becoming extinct but here is the place you want to go to find classics and all the new releases, they also have a very I mean very deep record collections. they also carry books, magazines classic candy and toys… tshirts and much much more

5 Stars for a local spot that is functionally fabulous and also adds a ton of extras. Every city should have it’s own version of Park Ave CDs.
As an Orlando/​Winter Park staple, Park Ave CDs wears many hats– Fantastic record/​CD store, small concert venue, bookstore, gift shop for the person who has everything (but they don’t have that weird rabbit figurine!), music calendar, electronic advice shop, etc.
I recently went in because I’d been looking for a reliable and inexpensive first-​time turntable. I have ended up with enough albums to fill a bookcase but have had a hand-​me-​down broken record player for too long. I went in a bit intimidated. Would they know that I know shockingly little about The Ramones? Would they smell the inexperience on me and scoff at my ridiculous questions?
Luckily, my anxiety was short lived. Alex at the front counter let me know about a turntable they were selling at just over $ 100 and told me how he bought it for a few friends because it was a really decent machine. When we asked about speakers he let us know that they don’t sell them but he also told us about a great starter set that he’s had for years and has been much better quality than more expensive brands. He even pulled the specs up on his computer so we could take note.
As I mentioned before, Park Ave CDs serves as a great local live music calendar as well. They have local shows posted on the wall behind the counter and often have free tickets to less popular shows. If you’re lucky, you’ll also catch your favorite notional act playing a short set at the record shop before their bigger shows at the Social or HOB.
Finally, they have a great curated selection of books they imagine you’d like. Some are music-​related, some are just classics. I was stoked to see that they carry a bunch of locally written and published titles as well. Way to support your local arts!

I remember when Park Ave CDs was actually located on Park Avenue. Today they are off Corrine Drive, near Winter Park Rd.
I also seem to remember them carrying lots of CDs. But, like locations, the times change. They still carry CDs, of course, but now a big chunk of the store is taken up by new and used vinyl.
That’s right, vinyl is coming back in a big way. And while Rock n Roll Heaven carries a lot more of it, Park Ave CDs has a certain intimate charm.
The prices are just as crazy as R&R Heaven, but perhaps when vinyl is no longer hip they will drop. Who knows. I picked up some stuff anyway — Rush’s greatest hits on CD (on sale), a UK pressing of a single from Kasabian (8 bucks), reissues of the first two albums from BDP (KRS-​1), Beastie Boys reissues (Pauls Boutique and Check Your Head), etc, etc.
Perhaps they should change their name to «Corrine Dr Records.»

Really great store. They sell Vinyls/​LPs, CDs, Casettes, Books, Movies, Shirts, Posters and even handbags.
They have a huge amount of music for a good price. First time I went there I had to leave some items as I was going to go over budget. Overall good store.

Being from out of town I was a little leery due to the name of the store and I’m only looking for vinyl.
Really nice selection of vinyl, CDs and tapes. A ton of new vinyl and new releases. Staff was very friendly and super helpful. I did pick up a couple of records I was going to mail order even though I live in a town where we have at least six or so very good record stores.
Loved everything about this place. I went to four record stores in Orlando yesterday and this is the best one by far. Not even close. Says a lot about the store but also unfortunately a lot about record stores in Orlando, unfortunately.
Don’t waste your time going elsewhere in town, especially if you’re looking for new, recently released vinyl. This is it.

I really enjoyed this store. While most of the vinyl collection is new, the new collection exceeded expectations. I found Tom Waits «Small Change» and Deerhoof «Milkman» — two records i was sure I would have to order online. Prices are reasonable, the staff were helpful, and the used vinyl seemed to be in good condition.

Really nice independent record store in Orlando.
I visited Park Ave CDs a few times when I lived in Florida from 2011 to 2014. I resided in South Florida but was underwhelmed by the record store scene in that part of the state, so I would make occasional trips to Orlando to go to this store and Rock & Roll Heaven, another strong shop conveniently located just a couple of miles away.
While Rock & Roll Heaven focuses on oldies, Park Ave’s selection is more wide-​ranging and includes oldies but also more recent music in a variety of genres, with rock the main focus. The selection of new and used CDs is quite thorough at Park Avenue and accounts for mainstream and indie acts. There’s plenty of new and used vinyl, too, though I’d say the large CD selection, which includes items like deluxe box sets, is the store’s strength. There aren’t many stores like this around anymore, so Orlando residents should consider themselves fortunate!
Park Ave CDs and Rock & Roll Heaven form a nice one-​two punch for music fans who like sounds from a variety of eras. Park Avenue’s staff was always helpful when I visited, and overall I give the store a strong recommendation.

Where to begin on how excellent Park Ave CDs is…
1. They are ORGANIZED! I love that. I’ve been to the other record stores in town and they are so goddamn messy. So difficult to find stuff. I love the ‘hunt’ for records but in an organized system, like alphabetical order. Not crammed in bookshelves and unable to make out what sort of system, if any, there is. Park Ave CDs alphabetizes even their cheap records. They have bins for $ 1, $ 3, $ 5 and $ 7 records and they are all well organized and easy to look through.
2. Variety! They have vinyls, CDs, tapes, vhs, books, games, toys, tickets… everything! So many good things.
3. They sell concert tickets, without the bullshit Ticketmaster fees. Yay for that.
4. Helpful: people will actually help you find stuff at the store. They will also put stuff on hold for you for 48 hours. They also list their new records on facebook so that you know what they just got in.
There’s probably even more than can be said about this place but I think I’ve made my point. Definitely worth checking this place out.

Just moved to the area from out of state, and have been looking for a good record shop.
This is literally the Mecca for music. They have vinyl ranging from Electronic, Rap, Reggae, Classic and New Rock and everything inbetween. They even had a Christmas section for the upcoming holiday season! There’s also CD’s if analog isnt your style.
There is also a side of the store dedicated to merchandise, for all of your poster/​book/​craft soda/​t-​shirt/​magazine/​collectible/​knick-​knack needs. I will be spending ALOT of my money here.
New records range from 15 – 30 dollars, box sets went for about 100, and they do have a discount section avaliable. Also they support local bands!

I think you’ll find my review just & accurate.
Today I took the family to Park Ave CDs to browse their expansive selection of music. I really love Park Ave CDs. They have a vast collection of music spanning many genres and artists. Their vinyl section is impressive too and their prices are fair ranging from $ 3 to $ 80 depending on what you’re looking for, collector’s items, box sets, used vs. new, etc. There’s something there for every music lover! They also have a local music section which I believe every record store should have.
There’s also a good collection of art, posters, gifts, and even DVDs. Today we left there with 4 records, 2 CDs, and a handbag. Yes, a handbag.
Every time I leave Park Ave CDs I feel inspired with an urge to create something. I feel a renewed hope in humanity. Park Ave CDs is great for an anytime pick-​me-​up. Park Ave CDs is more than some record store. It’s a piece of art itself. It’s community. It’s you and it’s me.
Oh and they sell concert tickets too which is pretty awesome.

When I was a teenager I loved Park Ave CD’s. But then over time I got away from it. And then suddenly my kids became teenagers, and I’m now frequenting the store again. Funny how that works.
Anyway, this is more than just a record store, they sell books, assorted pop-​culture stuff, cool purses, I guess whatever the staff deems cool, they sell.
The record selection is, of course, fantastic. Follow them on Facebook and they will post new arrivals and give you the option of reserving records.
The staff is very nice and helpful. Overall, great place.

There is a reason that Park Ave Cds is known around the world. Selection, prices and staff. Plain and simple. I barely frequented Park Ave Cds in its original location in Downtown Winter Park. However, once it moved to the more appropriate neighborhood of Audubon Park, I found myself to be a regular visitor.
Not being well versed in music (at least initially), I was a little apprehensive about shopping in the store. Those fears were squashed the first time that I reached out to an employee for guidance. Courteous and respectful, they not only pointed me in the right direction but also provided suggestions for similar genre bands to the one that I came to store seeking.
I find both their prices on new items as well as used items to be affordable and appropriate. Top all of this off with cool and crazy in store events and you’ll find that Park Ave Cds has all of the makings of «big city» vinyl store but also has heart and soul that makes it feel connected to our local community.
You won’t do better in Orlando.

I’m so glad this place exists. I have been back to the 1990s, to a time when the incredible luxury of paging through piles of obscure CDs could be found in every plaza. The selection is incredible and now that I am a young urban professional clinging the scraps of my youth in the form of obscure music from 10 years ago, and with market forces making that music acceptably profitable, I feel surrounded by friendly, familiar, comforting bands every time I go to Park CDs.
Overwrought sentences aside, this shops existence makes it’s excellence self-​evident. Only the best survive in an era of bit torrent and iTunes. This place totally deserves its place among the few truly great music stores left in business.
I would also mention that there is a comprehensive list of indie shows on the wall, an amazing source organized by venue. Also, the folks who work there are generally really friendly.