Awesome store, they have a massive vinyl selection. It's mainly records with some CDs. Knowledgable staff and quite helpful. Come on by!!

I love the space of this shop.

They have tons of used records: yes.

Dirty records, not the most exciting albums from artists, covers falling apart: yes.

Prices: hit or miss. It seems that some titles are overpriced to add to that "extra rare" impression, but it's actually not always the case when I've found the same thing at Highlife for so much cheaper. Record pricing can be tough, but I... more

Found some good records here. They have a huge selection of used records and some are at great prices. Bought 5 for $10 and a lot were practically brand new condition. Love the 99 cent section. If you buy 10 or more in the 99 cent section, it brings the price down to 75 cents. Lots of good finds! Hidden treasures but you do have to look at the records because some are in terrible condition and... more

Welp.... I hate giving bad reviews but my experience over the past couple months with this store makes me want to give them a 1 star. But I'll give them a 2 since I've had some ok (nothing special though) experiences with them in the past.

Here's the skinny. Ordered a Record for them a month or so before Christmas as a present for my significant other. Was told it would take a couple weeks. No... more

Hell of a selection. May not have the best prices, but hardly unfair. I'd say this is the most fun record store to browse. Lots of weird oddities and cool other merch.

Selection of CDs are decent but not spectacular. Their vinyl section is relatively weak. A lot of thrashed looking wax. Prices are a little high for new CDs.

Hit and miss with the staff. Some are friendly, others reek of undeserving smug douchebaggery.

The store itself has a cool layout.

This place has gone way down in the past ten years. The selection of new and used stuff was much better.... more

When I review a record store I have guidelines before making my rating: Selection, Price, Staff. All of these elements need to be strong in order for it to be an excellent record store.

Zulu records has a great selection. I'd even go so far as to say amazing, however anyone who knows their prices would think its over priced. You can order a lot of stuff online now a days and you can certainly... more

No question, as a format, CDs have one foot in the proverbial grave. MP3s have basically left 'em in the dirt to die, and as a collector of music I'm ecstatic. Why you ask? Because suckers are selling off their disks like crazy for pennies on the dollar and stores like Zulu who are adapting to keep profitable in a volatile time are flipping 'em for whatever they think they can get for 'em. It's... more

I remember going to Zulu back in the 80's, when I was just a youth living up in Prince George with little access to anything other than the most mainstream music at our local record stores. Imagine what a treat it was to travel to Vancouver and spend some time at Zulu to pick up what was at that time, unattainable for me. Well, flash forward 30 years and Zulu has definitely had some growing... more

Zulu is a great record store with a wide variety of CDs and vinyl, as well as selling tickets for shows. One of the best things about Zulu, though, is their now-regular Vinyl Appreciation Nights, where between 7 and 9pm folks are invited to come in and imagine that the store is the owner's living room -- have some beer, put on some records, and hang out with other vinyl nerds. And oh yeah,... more

I've only been there few and far between to be honest, mostly to indulge a significant other on a Vinyl hunting expedition. The selection is nothing steller, there are a few behind the counter selections that are cool, rare finds that I have been looking for some time now. Most of what is behind the counter is overpriced by 20% for the rare stuff. I only buy from there for the sometimes rare... more

I've spent more money at Zulu Records than any other store on earth. Seriously. I think we're in the 5 figure range. What keeps me coming back is the fun of browsing, discovering, listening and observing. I've seen the store change over the years, from the cramped aisles of its previous location one block east, to it's changing staff and arrival of a new generation of clientele. It keeps... more

I'd give them 4 stars, but the service really does steam my carrots. Might just be me but the staff, (especially one dude who reminds me of a terminally ill Steve Buscemi), seem to have become even worse since indie became a fashion instead of a musical genre. That being said, the idea behind Zulu is solid and I enjoy being in there on busy days when I can take as long as I want to sift through... more

They sell new vinyls, used vinyls, and that rare Undertones 78 EP you cant find anywhere on Ebay. Also CDs, posters, concert tickets, hell, they even host concerts! Zulu has everything from local releases and tickets to that chart busting track on their shelves for you to pick up, look at both sides of the record, and then "reluctantly" give a listen on one of their private turntables. They ask... more

I've been to Vancouver twice, and Zulu Records both times. This is because my boyfriend loves record stores, but I go along willingly. Zulu is in a cool area with lots to do. I think there's even a book store next door. The layout of the store is kinda rambling and open, with several different levels and *may* include a spiral staircase to the upper level (I may be making that up). I like the... more

such a great store. awesome variety of music and friendly/helpful staff.

i still don't know why people like this place.

their vinyl selection sucks for the amount of space they have and their staff are typical scenesters that can't party hard enough to be in the band.

I came into town to see some bands and visit some record stores. This place exceeded my expectations with its huge 7" collection! Not only was it huge, they had chairs set up so you can look at them all at your leisure. The prices were average with a few great finds at a cut rate.

Well, first off I was struck with curiosity about the architectural layout. Wooden panels, and beams. A real old bookstore feel to it. The floor is by-level, so although there is a lot crammed in there, it isn't an overwhelming clutter. The usual islands of files, and a nice little music listening bench, then at the back, a spiral staircase leading up to a second level where used C.D's are... more

Most of our record collection is delightful happenstance, but there are a few that we've purchased for more than a dollar. And in this quest for specific artists, Zulu offers lots of selection at predictable prices.

Most recently my boyfriend got a double Doors album here for $15 and a Bob Dylan record for $13. Not bad prices, but I'd rather strain my neck looking through the thrift bins.

As... more

Zulu is great. If I didn't drive to Seattle once a month or so, Zulu woud be my regular record store. (Oh, guess I'm old with that record thing. I mostly buy CDs but I do sometimes buy vintage records, and you can get both at Zulu).

Their recommendations are spot on, no matter what your interest. (Okay, if your interest is Britney Spears, maybe not, but if your interest is Lykke Li you'll be... more

i found some really good used records here. the exact records kinda skip my mind now as it was a couple of years ago, but i remember i found a house of love 12" of christine here ... also, i think i found a ride record too. all reasonably priced, and at the time, the US $ was worth a lot more than it is now vs the canadian $. next time i'm in vancouver, i will be sure to hit this place.

Established over two decades ago, Zulu Records has now reached the level of Vancouver institute. With a large selection of new and used music, including hard-to-find imports, Zulu's pretty much a favourite of any hard-core music fan (peek inside the store to see them going through the tracks with intent concentration). The staff is low-key, mellow, and friendly, and there to help you, whether... more

As someone who owns a record player, I am quite enamored by Zulu Records. If I get a hankering for something in particular, say an older recording of Leonard Cohen or Nina Simone singing Billie Holiday, it's pretty likely that Zulu will have it. They carry a pretty wide range of used and new vinyl including some hard to find imports, and, though I haven't checked it out much, the CD section is... more

As a high school student, I always used to find Zulu Records' employees incredibly intimidating, especially whenever I made the mistake of wandering in while still wearing my school uniform. Those withering looks... oh, the shame! There was a definite Empire Records vibe to the place, minus an annoying Renee Zellweger doppelganger.

Moving on, unlike most music stores of late, Zulu steers away... more

A good attempt at a record store, but it's more like the type that puts scene over substance. Nothing that you can't get at HMV/Virgin/etc, but it tries to feel like there is more because they don't dilute it so much with mainstream. Their used record selection, though, is tiny.