Glass House Record Store

Selection and prices were a 5, the service was a 2 or 3. My BFF works for a theater also called the Glass House, but she lives in Australia. I thought I’d pick up a Glass House Records shirt and tote bag to send to her for Christmas.
Came in and there’s only one other person in the store, talking on their phone. He’s loudly talking about how much he hates his job and he didn’t even want to be there today. He steps outside to continue the call while we wait for a sales person, since the shirts and tote bags are behind the register. We looked at records while we waited and I wound up getting a Crosley record player and the new Chvrches. When the guy comes back in, it turns out he’s the employee! I ask for an XL shirt for my friend. He let me know that they actually make up to a 3X because I’m fat and apparently he thought I was going to try to squeeze my body rolls into this tiny shirt. Uh, thanks, asshole. I let him know it wasn’t for me and moved on, but seriously? He had a smarmy attitude for the rest of our transaction.
The selection of records was great. They had Sex Pistols, old country stuff and new releases too. The Crosley I bought was new and was about a dollar cheaper than Target or Amazon, so they’re not marking things up too crazy. I might come back and look for more records if that guy won’t be there. From the sound of his conversation, the person he spoke to was offering him a job. We’ll see.

This place is awesome. The prices are fair and the vinyls are good quality. Most are used, but great condition. You can find almost anything here, including rare albums. There is a listening area so you can test them out. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. A+

Awesome staff, great selection of all kinds of records. Very affordable in a great location with so much to see and do around. Area kind of reminds me of the 80s Melrose Ave and Silver lake before it got trendy.
The bar next door has awesome drinks so go their first. I will be back very soon.
I think Pomona and this 2 –½ Block area is a hidden piece of California’s Gold in true Huelll Howser fashion. And a big part of the Gold is this great record store Glass House Records. Inland Empires Vinyl Palace. Great job on having such a great store with awesome records.

Another great experience with Glass House Record Store.
I came in around January and shopped around for some vinyl. As I was shopping the person working was playing some instrumental hip hop album, which I thought was really good. I kept on shopping around for about 20 mins, looking at various genres, and come to the conclusion that the vinyl I wanted was the one playing in the store. So after a while, I go up to the worker and ask him what was playing the whole time. He pulled out the record and said it was J. Rocc and we start talking about the album. He showed me the rest of the record and pulled out the art and stickers that came with it. I was so amazed by it and you can tell that he was just as amazed, which was pretty cool. I tell him that I would like to purchase the record and on the record it said it was around $ 35 + tax. When he rung it up and came out to something less than $ 35? I was confused at first but was completely chill with it. I purchased the record and left.
Thanks Glass House for being so real and always hooking it up with good music! It’s nice knowing that y’all share the same enthusiasm and love for music as I do. Easily one of my favorite record stores.

Such a gem of a record store. Seriously an amazing selection of everything you could ever imagine! Insane selection of classic used stuff at unbeatable prices. Typical pricing on new releases, but you can spend hours here flipping through the shelfs. Great store layout and a great staff that’s ready to answer any questions. Also a very convenient place to pick up tickets to shows at the glasshouse or fox Pomona without getting gouged by ticket master fees. But definitely make a point to drop in and browse if you’re walking around or shopping in the Pomona arts district.

This is a GREAT store!!! I come to Pomona for shows at The Glass House and always make sure to stop by the record store. I’ve found so many cool records for nice prices! They even gave me some free records! They have so many used records that it’s impossible for me to see it all. Seriously, 1,000’s and 1,000’s!!! The staff is way cool and very friendly/​helpful if you ask. Top 5 record store I’ve ever been to!

My favorite store hands down, i been coming here almost every single day, I’ve found great gems in here, the staff is always nice and always guide you in the right direction. The dollar bin is awesome as is the rest of the store. I highly recommend it…

This place is fantastic! A total gem in the heart of Downtown Pomona! The staff is super helpful and accommodating and the store is filled with rare gems. I’ve found Suede, Pulp and Jawbreaker records that I’ve either never found elsewhere (or they were too expensive other places).
If you have the time and can engage one of the employees they’ll be happy to take in some of your faves and potentially spit out an artist you haven’t heard of yet. I found Martha and the Muffins, Radio Birdman and Shocking Blue this way.
They have a wall of rarities, staff picks and new arrivals (not to be confused with new releases) that are updated regularly for maximum browsing pleasure.
Also … Snacks. Who doesn’t love snacks.
I highly recommend this treasure chest to anyone who loves them some vinyl.
You can also buy tickets to see your favorite bands at both The Glass House and The Fox Theater. Skip the will call line and minimize any online fees. Win win win win win.

I’m giving it 4 stars cause they have a small selection per genre. That being said they have like every genre possible here. Most of their vinyls are new but they do have used vinyls. It’s also a pretty big store and prices are fair but not as cheap as next door. Overall I recommend this place and I’ll definitely be coming back.

Super helpful staff of one. Definitely the highlight of Pomona. I like the diversity of their collection and good records are to be found of all genres. Check out the staff picks for some gems as well. I Picked up best of Paul Simon for like $ 3. Plenty of Bowie to be found as well.

Like someone else stated earlier, my review somehow vanished.
The space is big and the stock is a bit bare for how it’s laid out.
The employee at the time was playing hip hop; I like hip hop.
What I don’t like is hip hop with homophobic slurs.
After about the 3^rd homophobic slur I informed the clerk I was gay and was offended by the music, and asked him to change it.
He was annoyed, yet however did eventually change the music.
When I hear racist, sexist or homophobic slurs coming out of the speakers, it reflects on the store poorly and I share that information with others that care to know.

Ive been to any thirft store and record store from Coachella Valley to San Francisco best selection hands down.

I’ve been going to the Glass House sporadically for the better part of a two decades and change, but this was the first I’d heard of a record store operating just outside the venue’s doors. The guy working here told me they’ve been here for six years, which kind of blew my mind.
I really dig the minimalist aesthetic they’ve chosen. The hardwood floor is neatly lined with long rows of vinyl, with each genre sectioned out — some more granular than others. Make sure you really pay attention to all the labels, because it can be easy to miss a section like «New Releases» or some of the staff picks, where unseen gems can lie hidden.
Prices were all very kind. I found half a dozen solid records and managed to escape only $ 27 poorer. Even some limited editions and rare records were going for internet-​competitive prices.
Although it doesn’t have much of a purpose to serve, I totally enjoyed the lengthy plush leather couch positioned up front. I had some time to kill while waiting for my buddy to finish shopping, and, man, I could’ve just curled right up and taken a cat nap on that thing. Odds are if you’re in here shopping you won’t be using it, but I say hunker down with a copy of OC Weekly or Decibel and check out the local scene while you relax to some tunes.
Unless the guy working is playing live Rage Against The Machine albums again. Nothing can drive me from a room quicker than listening to Zach de la Rocha frothing at the mouth.

They have a decent selection of records but usually my main reason for going here is to buy tickets to upcoming events @ The Glass House it’s always a little cheaper then buying them online!

They have a good selection of vinyl at fair prices. Recently, I went in and picked up a bunch of original punk and metal and was impressed by their selection. The old reviews are pretty unfair at this point. It’s one of my favorite record stores. They also had a good ska and reggae collection, which is hard to find in most record stores. The guy behind the counter was nice and not snobby or anything. This is the kind of place you go often to see what’s new.

quikfree: Came up on a RARE Vinyl: FTPD, FTPD instrumental, Swallow Me intrumental. RARE!

I hate to say it but alot of these reviews are right… and also 3 YEARS OLD!!! This nice little shop is home to the network that literally built and maintained solid music entertainment for years in this area and has undergone new management over the past year or two and overhauled their «overweight and rude» staff and now actually stocks a good selection of rare and hard to find records at fair prices. The staff is friendly and honest albeit a bit snobbish, but hey its a record store — if you’re cool, you’re cool. If not GTFO!

Fantastic. I have found some great records in the cheaper bins and some greater records in the general section.

I’ve never bought any records here and it always seems very empty when I go but the great part is no service fee tickets! You can end up saving a lot of money on Glass House and Fox Theatre shows. Plus sometimes they have tickets for sold out shows!

Rhino is up the street on Indian Hill in Claremont, I suggest you go there if you want good customer service and a good selection.
I love small independent record stores, and in fact, I tried going there on a few occasions while walking the area to help support local businesses. BUT, I cannot in good conscience support this store. They are overpriced, and extremely rude, either completely ignoring customers while chatting on the phone with their wannabe goth friends, or only helping their buddies that come into the store. The big chick behind the register is always eating. I’m not that thin to talk, but seriously, do you really need to eat constantly or talk on the phone and ignore your customers?
Small businesses like this give good small businesses a bad name; which is why best buy or online stores get more business. It’s sad, but true.