Rainy Day Records

Category: Record store

Address: 301 5th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501, USA

Phone: +13603574755

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–6PM

Monday: 11AM–6PM

Tuesday: 11AM–6PM

Wednesday: 11AM–6PM

Thursday: 11AM–6PM

Friday: 11AM–6PM

Saturday: 11AM–6PM

Reviews

Kristen Gutowski

Jul 9, 2022

I'm relatively new to the world of vinyl, and this place was impressive without being overwhelming. I often worry about record stores being snobby or judgy but it was not the case at Rainy Day. They have a great mix of the obscure and popular and was well worth the hour ride from where I live. Probably for the best that I am that far away as well or I might be at risk of spending all my money there!

Christopher Martin

Apr 28, 2022

Still one of the greatest record stores on the planet. Small, intimate, but full of great stuff and a staff that will find it and get it if it's anywhere to be found. So glad Rainy Day is still here!

Brian Fosse

Apr 27, 2022

I've been going to Rainy Day Records for years. It is an awesome record store that has a huge collection to choose from. And if they don't have what you are looking for, they can find it for you. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly.

Vicariously Travelling

Mar 4, 2022

After a bad experience at a record store in Seattle (Easy Street Records), which was my first time buying vinyl in 30 years, I visited Rainy Day records in Olympia to do price comparisons. To my surprise this little record store is awesome. I went in to browse and found exactly what I was looking for within 10 minutes, 7 albums for under $4 each so I bought them for my aunt who recently bought a turntable. Rainy Day records has a broad selection of vinyl, cassettes, CDs and everything else you can imagine, with great prices. They have great deals on record players as well, which I almost bought today because it was such a good price (passed because we have enough music platforms already). The people who work here are way cool and the customers are friendly too. Much different than the experience I had in Seattle. Highly recommended!

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Questions & Answers

Do you take DVD movies

Kelly Rover | Aug 17, 2018
Justin Holley | Aug 17, 2018

Yes

Do you have nirvana records? (Unpluged in New York)

Matthias Tietjen | Aug 17, 2019
Kass | Aug 17, 2019

I'd recommend giving them a call to find out.

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I have approx 180 records (some 33's, some 78's) + some 45's & some boxed sets. I have a list of what I have...would you be interested in seeing this list? The genre goes from 60's artists..easy listening, country western, classical & some comedy.

Dawn Waligorski | Aug 17, 2019
Kass | Aug 17, 2019

You'd probably be better off calling them or finding a business email for them and asking there.

Do you buy Used CDs and DVDs?

Carol Baggs | Oct 20, 2021
Rainy Day Records | Oct 20, 2021

Yes, but you should call us and talk to a buyer before bringing them in! We get a lot of large collections in all the time, so we are particularly selective about what CDs and DVDs we buy, and we can't always look at them right away.

What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Aug 16, 2022
Rainy Day Records | Aug 16, 2021

We limit our capacity to 6 shoppers at a time (occasionally going up to 8, depending on the situation), and masks are required. We also require the use of hand sanitizer or gloves upon entry, provided by us.

Would you take old recording equipment and reels some used and some new

Beth Mickens | Aug 16, 2020
Rainy Day Records | Aug 16, 2020

We're usually interested, but you should call or email us first!

Is there a repairman for my stereo console. It’s very large and too heavy to bring to the store. It needs a tune up

Jain Dickinson | Aug 16, 2020
Rainy Day Records | Aug 16, 2020

We recommend Sound Audio Repair. They're local & do great work. https://soundaudiorepair.com/

Do you have the Eagles The Long Run? Need the LP to repay a friend,....

Pam Fish | Aug 16, 2020
John | Aug 16, 2020

Pam, you should call them. This is a forum that discusses public perception and information about things like what kind of business it is. In other words, you're asking the general public, not Rainy Day Records. Good luck finding your disc!

Do you buy old albums

Michelle Maestas | Aug 16, 2020
Rainy Day Records | Aug 16, 2020

Yes! But it's best to call us and talk about your records before bringing them in.

Do buy vinyl

Mark Williams | Aug 16, 2020
Rose Crocker | Aug 16, 2020

Yes

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Do you make CD's from a tape? need 50-100 if price is right

Billie Mosier | Aug 16, 2020
adam hardaway | Aug 16, 2020

No, but Videoland in Lacey does! http://www.videolandproductions.com/

I have a collection of 1970's 8track tapes I'm seeking to sell. Many classic rock albums- such as: Rolling Stones GH (1977); Led Zeppelin (1971). Would there be an interest??

Robin Sheldon | Aug 17, 2019
adam hardaway | Aug 17, 2019

We would be interested in them, if they are good enough condition. However, we don't sell 8-tracks for very much, so we don't pay a lot for them. You should give me a call sometime between noon and 6 on Friday through Monday and we can talk about it!

Cleaned out the CD cupboard. Do you buy or know anyone who might be interested. Over 200 mixed styles of music

Sherri McQuilkin | Aug 17, 2018
adam hardaway | Aug 17, 2018

We're always buying used CDs. You can bring them in between 12-6 any day of the week, or give us a call if you want to talk more about it first.

Who is selling , Vanhalen recoreds in

Jay Steele | Aug 17, 2018
Sadie Whitener | Aug 17, 2018

Check it out

Is the record buyer there on sunday?

Judith D. Maruska-Cissner-Priebe-Nulnar | Aug 17, 2018
Todd Inlow | Aug 17, 2018

His name is James. As far as I know he is only there On weekdays.

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