Record Time

So sad to see one of Michigan’s last true great record stores is about to close down.
Sure the selection is hit or miss, but the vibe is great and the fun is always the hunt… and I’ll miss the times digging thru the vinyl and used sections to find a hidden gem you can’t find elsewhere!
Varied genres and knowledgeable staff that work there because they’re passionate about the music they love.
Make it a point to stop in and support Record Time in the mext moth or so as they will be gone within the next few months!

For my tastes, Record Time usually did not have much that I wanted or needed. However, I’d still come across a few surprises in the 12″ single bins, or among the used LPs or CDs. Most times I visited, the store was quite busy. It’s sad to hear that they are closing up, as I’d heard rumors from a few others in the local record collecting community that they were calling it quits. I should make one last stop in there before they shutter the place completely. I’ll join Bob N. in saying «thanks» to Record Time for just being there, and toughing it out in this economy.

Sad news, sad news. Record Time is closing my friends. After Christmas they will begin to shut things down. Stop by with your kids and show them what a real record store was and should always be. This is a place where Kid Rock and Eminem used to buy their LPs
Thanks Mike and everyone at Record Time, you made growing up alot of fun.

This used to be my spot. After a visit for the first time in a long time, I couldn’t help but feel like I was at a wake. The selection was just nothing like I remembered it. The used/​new Indie section was combined way smaller than either section was previously on its own. I’m sure that the indies are going to keep the store open on their own, but man, just really depressed after the recent visit.

Stores like Record Time are a dying breed! Nowadays, if people actually buy music, they go to a store like Best Buy knowing exactly what they want. Record Time is one of the only stores I can walk out of with something I didn’t plan on getting.
Some of my friends get frustrated with Record Time because they don’t always have the selection you’d expect. For instance, Underground Sounds in Ann Arbor has all the «hottest» indie bands on vinyl. With Record Time, it’s a mixed bag. But you’ll always find something cool you weren’t looking for! They really encourage listening and discovery there. They have turntables for the vinyl and CD players for the used CDs. I spend a lot of time at their listening stations too which are stocked with a seemingly random mix of great albums.
Finally, their local music selection is excellent — on both vinyl and CD. I’ve recently picked up albums from The Hard Lessons, The Sights, The Crooks, The Muggs, etc. Lots of great local stuff in the used section as well.
Support local music and local record stores!

Record Time was the first independent record store that I fell in love with. Though the store has seen better times (as well as a second location in Ferndale) Record Time has managed to stay at the forefront of the better Metro-​Detroit record store game.
In an older incarnation, the store had new and used sections separated, which I was always pleased with. Since the closing of the Ferndale store they have brought all of their stock to this location and changed the layout. Combining the new and used CDs in all sections is not always favorable in my mind, but with the diversity of genres in this fairly large store along with it’s now expanded vinyl section, how can one be that mad?
The jazz CD section has not changed much since the old days, still only about a 12 ft section of the store, I still manage to find some gems. The classical CD section, which at one point consisted of about 10 CDs has now been expanded to a section larger than the current jazz section. Kudos!
The jazz vinyl in this store has improved massively in the last few years, they finally carry titles that I would buy (Braxton, Art Ensemble of Chicago, Ayler, etc). However the classical vinyl section is still lagging.
Record Time will always be one of my go to CD/​vinyl stores (if only for nostalgic reason) and with the improvements that I have seen in the last few years I think they are on the right track.

The only reason why I am not giving a full 5 stars is that Record Time doesn’t have a new CD collection like they used to. I’m sure it has to do with the fact that ITunes and MP3 have kiled music sales, but I still miss it. Their used CD collection and the vinyl section are excellent and the people that work there are nice and help with anything you need. They will also order any CD you want and within a few days, its there. Record Time is the best indie music store.

If you want the newest record by a «somewhat» known or popular band than this is the place to go. They have the biggest selection of indie/​metal/​hip hop in the area however that’s not saying much. Detroit area really lacks a good indie/​metal/​punk shop! They do carry some new vinyl but not much. Used old pop/​classic rock vinyl then you are in luck. Prices are fair and they do special order.

Record Time is pretty much the best of what’s left.
While People’s in Detroit and Record Collector in Ferndale are far, far better for used records, Record Time is one of your only options in metro Detroit for new albums. It tends to carry the Top 40 stuff AND Pitchfork indie hipster favorites, so you’re likely to find what you’re looking for.
The prices are on the high end for new LPs and CDs; you’ll end up paying the same in-​store as you would online when you factor in shipping costs, though. And by going to Record Time, you’ll not only support a local retailer but a local institution.
The used vinyl is cheap but usually filled with crappy Bee Gees and Barbra Streisand records. That said, I have managed to score some amazing records insanely cheap on occasion, but you’ve gotta muster the patience to sift through the crud. It’s worth rummaging through the bins from time to time to see if you get lucky.
You also stand a good chance of picking up a new release used on CD or DVD, though don’t be surprised if it’s a review copy being sold illegally (hole punch in or line through the bar code on the back). This happens at every record store in the country, so it’s not like it’s a rare occurrence or über-​sinister like killing puppies or something.
I live in southwest Detroit, so I don’t make the trek out to Roseville that much these days, but if I’m on the east side, I almost always stop in to Record Time and dig through the stacks.

Rumor has it owner Mike Himes opted out of college and took the money he received for graduation to open what is now Metro Detroit’s ultimate indie record store, Record Time. You’ll have to take a trip to Roseville to confirm or disconfirm this bit of knowledge. What I can certainly attest to is that Record Time is a big slice of goodness for music and movie lovers of all genres.
This local gem is filled with both new and used CD’s, records, and DVD’s. They also have a smattering of t-​shirts and buttons for any pop culture or music junkie. In addition, the store supports local musicians buy selling CD’s and EP’s of some of Metro Detroit’s brightest and best.
Record Time is probably best known among locals as the place to purchase vinyl, duh. The vinyl selection is pretty hefty and well organized. Patrons can rummage through new albums from hip-​hop, techno, soul, indie and funk. In addition, you can find your fingers flipping through a fantastic used section from Air Supply to Prince to the Breakfast At Tiffany’s movie soundtrack.
But don’t let the name fool you, folks. Record Time also carries a fantastic selection of new and used DVD’s, music DVD’s and has a phenomenal selection of Criterion Collection DVD’s for film addicts. The store carries DVD’s of TV series, anything from Fraggle Rock to 30 Rock and hard to find independent releases as well.
The staff is always willing to suggest new bands and if you come often enough they’ll be ready and waiting to enlighten you on new sounds that may fit your musically likings. In addition, they are always willing to special order hard to find or out of stock items ensure that all customers leave happy and rockin’ out.

First and foremost: everything in the store is on sale from April 3^rd to 6^th! GO GO GO
There’s so many place that end up being INSTITUTIONS on the east side. Record Time is one of them. Who can’t remember pedaling their *ss off to get to RT to get a tape or two that we’d have to hide from our parents? Remember saving all that bottle return money? I certainly do.
When I was 13, I met Gwar. Yes… THAT Gwar. It was back when Record Time had in-​store band promos (I also remember seeing a lot of free ska shows there. Parka Kings? Suicide Machines anyone?) Record Time has a long history of being the hub of cool for young and old alike.
But to the meat and potatoes:
Record Time has a fantastic selection of just about any type of music you would want. The «record room» is no longer manned (or at least, the last 5 times I’ve been there, there hasn’t been an employee in there) but the fact that they have the selection of vinyl they do, AND you can snag it up and listen before you buy is enough for me.
This same sort of service is available for all used CDs too; bring them to the center desk, have a seat on one of those tiny chairs that looks like they were yanked from a preschool, and jam.
The selection of used CDs and Vinyl is awesome. I spend an hour at minimum checking over these whenever I visit.
Each genre is categorized; it’s the only store in the area that I’ve heard of that has a goth/​industrial section. They have a pretty extensive metal section, as well as TONS of electronic music (cd and vinyl) as well as a MASSIVE indie section.
For audiophiles, this is THE place to check out on the east side. No other place would be worth the effort!