Som Records

Som Records is a must see when in DC. This is literally an underground record store. Located in the basement under a barber shop, I almost walk right by. Such an amazing joint spinning great tunes for your ear holes. Tired of the sticker shock from other records stores? Ya gotta take those steps down to Som. I found great deals and was not surprised by any the prices. Just a cool little treasure trove for any vinyl lover.

Small place with an excellent range of vinyl. Digging is a must as you just don't know what gem you'll come upon. Highly recommend this record shop while in the District.

Man, this place was WAY freggin' cool. We stopped on our way back home to Roanoke, VA., and was seriously wishing for one more day in D.C. so I could have spent HOURS in this store. Owner is awesome. SUPPORT THIS STORE!!

Some might mistaken this business as another typical record store. While it might mirror similarities with the others, Som Records just feels more inviting than most record stores I have visited! I might be biased from their diverse selection and an owner who is also very friendly and passionate about the product they carry. This isn’t a store that wants $100 for a used vinyl but it is also a place that has rare vinyls for the avid collectors. I am really glad we spent time out of our day to come check Som out and the only regret is wishing we had more time to look around. Thank you for keeping physical music alive and very tangible for the people who enjoy it!

beautifully designed store and prices are well, the store has a eight customer capacity but that’s just bc it’s small and the owner is very nice and knowledgeable about everything

Nice selection of vinyls, VG+ condition for very reasonable prices. Easy to miss store entrance; I'd recommend referring to posted photos as well as a mapping app. Update 12/2024: Still solid store and worth the visit! And look carefully for that store entrance, easy to miss!

Very cool place to browse/explore. I was able to find some nice looking cassettes and the guy behind the counter was friendly. Everything I got worked and sounded great. Highly recommend to anyone in the area with an interest in physical media.