Vinyl Conflict Record Store

Great service, always greeted with a hello and smile from the owner. Usually there are great hidden gems in the 7″ record boxes at great prices. The records that play overhead always seem to be top picks, and make the visit even more enjoyable.

Vinyl Conflict is a punk record store. And that’s a good thing. Specializing in mostly punk, hardcore and metal LPs and 45’s, I could spend all afternoon digging through the crates of new and used classics.
Bobby is the nicest guy around, and if he doesn’t have something, he’ll be happy to order for you or suggest an alternative. They also do random daily deals, like buy two get one free and offer specials for people who check in on Unilocal.
So go check it out. Maybe you’ll find something rad, or at least you can just talk music with one of Richmonds kindest and most entertaining record salesmen.

Vinyl Conflict may be small but the bins are chock-​full of nothing but quality punk/​hardcore/​metal vinyl — new and used.
The owner, Robby something or other, told me that Slayer got the name of their boxset from his store. I don’t believe him because, if they did, I’m pretty sure Dave Lombardo would have whined about it on That Metal Show or Blabbermouth by now.
Regardless, I heart this store and always end up buying at least one thing every time I go.

Great selection, great dudes. Bobby buys records and band shirts for store credit, which is awesome. Definitely my Cheers, since I live so close.

I had heard a lot about this place prior to going and the selection kind of let me down. Seems like they are trying you accommodate gems of underground music, but unless you into grindcore, thrash metal, or crust punk, you are outta luck. I am extremely into all many types of underground music, and I’ve never found anything I want.
Edit– I take it back. Maybe I went during an abnormal couple months

I was from out of town and looked up local record store’s in the area because that’s the shit I’m into! Vynyl Conflict was my first record stop due to the punk thing! I loved Bobby! He was a really cool guy and it’s obvious he is trying to not mark up the prices like many record store’s do! It was a completely cool shopping experience! And I am the asshole that pulls out more shit than I am buying realistically! I would totally go back if I was in town! Whish he had some Adult record’s though! It’s so hard to find!

You know how you have to hit a few record stores to find all the good stuff you want? Vinyl conflict fixes that. Richmond have a handful of really good record stores but vinyl conflict seems to have everything I want. If you’re going to wait in line for record store day make sure you wait here.

FINALLY there’s a store that focuses on the extreme side of music. Could seriously spend my entire life looking through the music selection here. The owner Bobby really seems to care about his customers. He takes the time to talk to everyone and gets to know you. If you’re ever in the area and are a fan of metal, punk, rock, or just music in general, stop by here. You won’t be disappointed.

Best store I’ve ever been to. A must for any metal/​hardcore fan.

Bobby was amazing. We came through Richmond on a Monday when they’re closed, he came in and opened up for us. Totally worth the voyage for anyone interested in punk or metal. He was nice enough to recommend shops along our roadtrip.

Subpar cheesesteaks, always blasting dubstep inside. Heard it was funded by a former jewel thief. My kinda place

This place rules. Always a good place to stop if you’re looking for rare punk, hardcore, and metal records… and they’re not too pricey either!

This is my kind of record store. Low key, independant, and pure punk rock! This place blows Plan 9 out of the water! Such a hole in the wall but they have so much heart! Pricing could be a little better but it’s how they stay in business so I can’t really complain.
Their used selection is where it’s at. So many 7“s to choose from. I could spend all day in here digging and searching for that special LP. I once saw they had a rare Ramones live album for $ 30. Still kicking myself to this day for not picking that up. If you dig punk, you’ll dig Vinyl Conflict.

Just the kind of record store I like. Packed with hardcore and metal. There is nothing worse than going to a local place that is famous and finding a small one row section of music you like. Plus they were playing Gorilla Biscuits. I didn’t find any records that I wanted to buy but it was fun looking through all their stuff. And I did find one of my friend’s band’s record from Albany, NY that was kinda obscure for $ 3.

Richmond’s «new» storefront attempt to sell punk records. they also stock cds for people too stupid to find/​pirate decent digital music.
i REALLY want this place to be better. i don’t mind it being small or in a residential area — both of these are pluses in my book for any business. the kids who work here seem to believe in the place, which is another step in the right direction. one of the times i went in here they were nice enough to take a check (which i was told was the first check they ever took — extra points on the gal working the counter for trusting me). all the same, i felt like i was around some kids for whom «punk» is a hairstyle. bummer.
the thing lacking at this store is a decent STOCK. aside from a few local odds & ends, there is virtually nothing you could not order 2 minutes after you read this review on
. this includes their used records, or at least on the number of times i have tried to give them my business.
maybe there’s somebody who knows what ‘s REALLY up working there nailing all the good stuff that comes in, or maybe there’s a few dudes in Oregon Hill who have Vinyl Conflict scoped out. either way, as much as it pains me to say… sorry kids — LOUD HONKING NOISE — «you lose!!!»
please, please, please try harder. please. pretty please?

The used selection varies and you can find good deals. Don’t be afraid to name your own price especially when it comes to things outside scenster screamo, hardcore whatevers (that is the bulk of their new selection). Some what knowledgeable staff though very niche. PAY attention to pressings because these guys are not well versed in that game so you can get a deal for something that is an earlier or og press because it is not as good shape as some later repressing. Some records are tore up but those are in the scene category

This is Plan 9’s definitively more hardcore & punk counterpart in Richmond. I’ve picked up some sweet things here though: a Devo live record and some really good Miles Davis. I’ve been eying their selection, though, and I’ve been itching to get back. Really good store, and even though it’s small, I could care less because the content is fucking great.
Only real qualm is the parking, as it’s in a residential neighborhood, but that can’t be helped, eh? This is the way in most of RVA.