Silver Platters

I’m grateful places like this still exist. I enjoy the process of using my legs and arms and fingers when searching for music. This is the place I go to chill and unwind before I hit up the nearby Costco. Gigantic music selection, love all the out of print used stuff.

Seattle has a handful of quality music stores. The SoDo Silver Platters, however, is my default destination for my music shopping needs. What sets this store apart from others? For me it comes down to two things. First, the sheer volume of their selection puts others to shame. While some stores will offer sizable selections in certain genres, it will often be at the expense of genres that generally sell less (I am thinking primarily of jazz, classical, and country). This is not the case with the SoDo Silver Platters. Sure — the selection of rock and pop music is by far the largest offering, but others genres are nonetheless well represented. This means that even without my wish-​list of records/​CDs in hand, I can always manage to find at least several items on a whim.
The second distinguishing factor is their healthy selection of audiophile related releases. Really it’s not just audiophile releases per se (though that’s of importance to me) — it’s the overall curating of their selection that impresses. I have found things here I thought impossible to find in a brick and mortar store. And I have done so with enough frequency that I attribute it to more than blind luck. Whoever their buyers are, they seem to know what to look for when ordering items or buying a used collection.
Admittedly, the two criteria above are not necessarily important to everyone. But if you are into a wide variety of music across different genres and/​or if you hunt for certain releases/​remasters of albums, this is the store for you.

I love record stores and the culture that surrounds them. I have been going to them for many years. I’m grateful that places like Silver Platters exist and that there are 3 of them to choose from. This was my first time to the SoDo location and I have been put off from going because the location was just too remote for my liking. I shouldn’t have waited so long because the location isn’t that bad.
Inside is big which can be cool but overwhelming. Lots of CDs, records, movies and books. Lots of good and worthy stuff to purchase but the whole space is bland. I didn’t feel like I would be missing out on anything if I didn’t visit here. Which makes me sad because I would love this place to have the charisma of other large record stores like Amoeba in California. Maybe have a stronger personality like what the people there listen to. Even if I don’t like something I still like to see that employees/​staff are interacting with it’s clientele.

Been to the one in Bellevue-​Crossroads and sorely miss the QA and Maple Leaf/​Northgate locations. But this one in SoDo makes up for it with free parking and an amazingly huge selection: genre, format, new/​used, accessories, mags, Tshirts, and other swag.
But I’ve visited this site twice in under a month plunking mega green on CDs, DVDs, and books. OMG — music and books! Add in super nice and knowledgeable staff, score! Reminiscent of the days of Peaches and Tower Records.
I have to stop being lazy and putting up with lame, limited selections at corporate box stores — support the local indie shop! Don’t forget to also start your Silver Platters card for discounted and free merch.

I love Silver Platters! They have only a few locations left and sadly the one on Lower Queen Anne has moved to SODO! However, the store is huge! Lots and lots of music and movies everywhere! I would love to support our local record stores but they have since downsized in store locations as everyone is switching to digital media (boooooo, shame on you!).
If you’re looking for some rare movies and they don’t have it, they will be glad to order it for you. They have an extensive collection of laser discs as my boyfriend is totally obsessed. However, there are two sections that you should be made aware. There are the «cataloged» discs and there are the «un-​inventoried discs». The un-​inventoried discs are usually «appraised» by a person that is only there on certain days. If the staff at the front says they cannot sell it to you, make sure you ask them to hold it and ask the person who looks and prices them. I believe that if they «aren’t for sale», they shouldn’t be on the sales floor.
Anyway, the music section is great! I love to get my CD’s (yes, I still buy CD’s as my car does not have bluetooth capabilities and besides if I no longer want it, I can sell it to Half Price Books or give it to someone. Their new releases are reasonably priced. They no longer have the «used» section like they did when they were on Lower Queen Anne, but makes searching easier as all you have to do is find the band/​artist you are looking for.
If you are wanting physical media, I would go here if you cannot stand having to navigate through Ballard to go support Sonic Boom or to West Seattle to support Easy Street Records. I mean, by all means, support them, but if you don’t feel like having to search for parking and then pay a ridiculous amount then head to Silver Platters (they have a private lot). Hope to see you searching for your gem!

This place is a freaking rip off. First off they moved from a great location to an absolute out of the way hard to find DUMP in the worst crime infested area of Seattle. Second you bring in 200 DVDs and are offered $.25 each because as they call them their not very popular. Then if you’re clueless enough to actually sell them your DVDs they then turn around and mark them $ 2.99-$ 7.99 each?
Total jerks that work there and Dean the old man manager is a pompous stuck up punk who thinks he is king. He truly gives Silver Platters a bad name. Go to Cash America they sell ANY DVD for $ 1.99 and ANY Blu-​ray for $ 3.99. I went today to Cash America in Everett and bought 52 Blu-​rays for $ 2.99 each and there were many that were quadruple that price at Silver Platters.
Silver Platters is an over priced business that hopefully will go under like Easy Street Records. Save your hard earned money and go to Cash America to buy or sell your movies they treat you right and you don’t have to carry a firearm or get a tetanus shot to enter the area.

I’m exploring my album collection and got me a classic Denon direct drive turntable that’s just fantastic. I walk in and go directly to the used records; totally ignore the other 90% of the store as my sole focus is on LP records.
Now, i’m totally into records and here’s a place where you can score some classic rock albums for $ 5-​$ 8 easy. I’ve got me a couple of Dire Straits used albums for a reasonable price and they are in pretty good shape.
This is a place where they are constantly getting in used albums so you have to cycle through here pretty often to pick up the choice ones. This is on my way to-​from work so it’s so easy to drop by and check out the selection.

Hey, Mr. DJ, please put my record on! When was the last time ANYONE purchased a CD, let alone a cassette or vinyl record?! With the digital age in full force, Silver Platters is a breath of fresh air and a pleasant blast from the past. I didn’t realize how much I missed thumbing through rows of albums until my recent visit to Silver Platters.
I’ve been meaning to stop by (since I walk by it everyday on my way into work). Located on 1^st Ave in the Sodo District, Silver Platters looks unassuming from the outside. However, the space inside is a lot bigger than expected and the wide selection of music was organized pretty well.
Besides the classics (Fleetwood Mac or The Beatles), they also have new music available at full price, such as Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Ed Sheeran, and Nicky Minaj.
For me, deals on prices and costs are a hit and miss (e.g. you might get a good deal depending on what you’re looking for. Generally, costs for used goods ranged from $ 1 to $ 30). The range is still a little high for used goods, but the staff seemed friendly and knowlegeable about music. They also sell and buy used music, DVD, and books. Though I’ve never sold my things to them, it might be a good way to lovingly recycle your used stuff.

In a city filled with great record stores, this one is quickly becoming one of my favorites!
I’ve been here on several occasions, and walked out with at least one gem each time. These guys tend to carry more new than used vinyl, and as a result, it’s turning into my go-​to for new releases, or reissues of classics that are tough to find original pressings of. Thanks to the large amount of space here, you’ll find quite a selection that spans all genres! Bonus points for having a rewards program too.
Overall, it’s definitely one of SODO’s hidden gems. Worth a visit for any music fans who cherish their vinyl!

First time in this location which was a 70 minute walk for my best friend and I (going back home). They have a huge selection, it is well organized and they have lots of stuff, however, after being in there for 90 minutes neither my best friend and I bought anything which is really unusual for us. The problem is that some of their older stuff is overly priced for what it should be and there isn’t anything that people actually want, at least music geeks like myself. We thumbed through many isles and shelves with possibilities, however, walked out with nothing. If the price was better on some of the older stuff than I would’ve come home with a lot more but $ 24.99 for a B-​grade movie. Yes it is rare but it’s really not that rare. I accidentally fell asleep in the chair ’cause they were playing some monotone country music… not shopping inspiring music at all.

Nice new big store, even though its basically just a huge warehouse, but the open space is nice. LARGE selection, sometimes its overwhelming, but they have a lot in stock. The folks that work there are nice, they don’t walk around and bother you, but if you have a question they step right up!
The prices are a bit high, sometimes over priced. I have seen a few instances where the sticker price was more than the «MSRP» price on the top of the case. But, if your on their newsletter email list you get a coupon good for once a week. On the flip side, they usually have the lowest price on deluxe edition of CDs when they first come out, lower than the big guys even! Also take part in the loyalty card, its a 5% return.
Trading in is ok, I feel like they pay low, sell high. I got an excuse once they had «a lot» of a series, and they just sit, so they can’t pay me much. Come back and they are selling them for $ 11, most places sell them used for $ 5, so no wonder they sit.
Overall I do like shopping there, I have found some good things, things I’ve been looking for, and some great deals. Always worth stopping by for an hour if your nearby.

Awesome record store! The place is huge and spacious and the selection is great! I have been looking for a record store like this for a while and since the Pacific Northwest still embraces in the existence of record stores this day and age I knew it was only a matter of time before I would come across it.
As I said, the music selection is great and they have pretty much anything you might be looking for. If they don’t they have another location in the Northgate and it seems like if they do not have it here then the other one does.
They also have impressive book and DVD sections as well! The DVD section is very cool! They have a wide range of foreign, cult, mainstream and tv series for sale here. A kind of selection I have not seen in a long time!
The prices are a little on the high end for new merchandise but you can get good deals on used product here as well so that is something to consider as well.
I refrained from going overboard on my purchases here but I seriously could get into trouble here.

Pass.
Huge selection of every mass produced lp cd and DVD you can find for 70% less online. Terrible vinyl section of standard thrift store finds marked up 300%.
Irritating rude staff.
Awful.

I’ve been getting into vinyl lately so the Silver Platters in Northgate has pretty much become a second home to me. I love the one in Northgate and knowing that there is one in the Industrial District I decided to check it out and see if there are any treasures.
Wow!
Very spacious, very well organized, and lots of vinyl and cds. I was looking for a certain record but couldn’t find it. That is ok, I left with another one!
If I am in the area

Decent amount of LPs but I never seem to find what I’m looking for, and I’m not talking about anything obscure. A decent of staple records like Surrealistic Pillow, Harvest, Abbey Road, are always very overpriced, probably to snag the unskilled casual collector. I like Silver Platters but perplexed at their collections sometimes. The Crossroads store yields much better, cheaper and even rarer finds.

Best cd /​LP store in the Northwest… Good values for new & used cd’s along with nice coupon and points program for frequent buyers…
They have almost anything you might want or don’t need.

Silver Platters is becoming one of my favorite record stores!
Not just for their selection of records but because they have also new releases on movies and music!!!
Service is awesome and free parking!

Silver Platters Sodo is quietly competitive with the best music stores I’ve ever seen, including Rasputin and Amoeba in San Francisco. The store has a stunning classical LP collection, top-​grade and inexpensive, and they keep right at the cutting edge of all genres. The classical and jazz collections are way beyond comparison in the Northwest; it is the only place to seriously shop for those genres. But, if you are looking for the latest rock/​pop, you’ll find it on release day here, too. All prices are reasonable.
And, the staff is always friendly and helpful, partly because most staffers are adults and not hipsters. Seattle is graced by Silver Platters’ presence; most cities have nothing like it.

I had first went to there old Queen Anne location & almost had a heart attack because I thought they had went out of business. Oh no! I thought. How am I supposed to build my music & dvd collection? Thankfully they merely moved to Sodo & are still in business.
Nonetheless Silver Platters is still the same great place you know & love. You know massive music collection, massive dvd collection all new & used. Their selection did not go down even though they moved. I recommend buying used if available. You save yourself a ton of money, & the dvd’s as well as the music cd’s are re-​conditioned like new, so you’re still getting a great product along with great value.
The new location is also larger so that’s nothing but a good thing. The staff are great like you’d come to expect. The parking lot is a little smaller than their previous Queen Anne location, but hey it is Sodo. No complaints here. You won’t be complaining either. If you are, you should shutup.
+Selection, selection, selection.
+Friendly Staff
+Used dvd’s/music re-​conditioned like new.
+Prices
–No customer restrooms.
–Parking lot.

I have never heard of Silver Platters before, so I don’t have anything to compare to. But I was pleasantly surprised to see this store open up in the SODO area because quite frankly, SODO could use a few more businesses.
This store has records of all sorts (including vinyl) and some used books. The used books seemed to be quite extensive and a lot of bestsellers. I saw titles like A Million Pieces of Me, The Catcher in the Rye, The Kite Runner, etc. Prices seemed reasonable. I didn’t spend too much time looking at prices but most books seemed to be in the $ 5-​$ 10 range if I’m not mistaken.
I am looking forward to coming back and browsing for awhile!