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Instant Karma Records in Orleans (121 MA-6A, MA 02653)
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Instant Karma Records is located in Orleans (Massachusetts state) on the street of 121 MA-6A. If you want to ask about something we recommend contacting this place by phone. The Phone number is +15082407166. You can get more information from their website: http://www.instantkarmarecords.com/. The coordinates that you can use in navigation applications to get to find Instant Karma Records quickly are 41.786366, -69.992889. Scroll down to find out opening hours, reviews and other important information about Instant Karma Records.
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Jeffrey
Instant Karma records is a tricky shop to rate. While the store has a very deep and eclectic selection and was a joy to browse, the prices were absolutely outrageous. Pretty much everything that caught my eye was marked up well beyond a reasonable price. Dollar bin albums were priced at like $8, $10 & $12 (with a discount for purchasing multiples). Other new records were marked up similarly - I noticed some at over double the median price on Discogs. So while the store was a delight to wander through, I can't ever see myself making purchases here. I strive to support local businesses but not to the point of being robbed. 3/5, a fun museum of music and pop culture good for killing 20 or 30 minutes.
08.2022Jeffrey
Instant Karma records is a tricky shop to rate. While the store has a very deep and eclectic selection and was a joy to browse, the prices were absolutely outrageous. Pretty much everything that caught my eye was marked up well beyond a reasonable price. Dollar bin albums were priced at like $8, $10 & $12 (with a discount for purchasing multiples). Other new records were marked up similarly - I noticed some at over double the median price on Discogs. So while the store was a delight to wander through, I can't ever see myself making purchases here. I strive to support local businesses but not to the point of being robbed. 3/5, a fun museum of music and pop culture good for killing 20 or 30 minutes.
08.2022Arica
Cool place, lots of records to dig through! They have a huge array - from records for just a couple bucks to rare ones costing over $100! The people working there were super nice and very knowledgeable about the records. Great experience!
07.2022Steve
Really cool record store. Lots of great records but all at Discog prices which is the new norm I guess. Still a great place that I'll be hitting up every trip to Orleans
07.2022Tony
Outrageously overpriced records both used and new. I’d feel like a rube supporting this business and their pricing habits. Also be aware that a majority of their “new” records are counterfeit releases that look like the real deal. Approach with caution and don’t let your vacation eyes and spending be taken advantage of…
07.2022Arica
Cool place, lots of records to dig through! They have a huge array - from records for just a couple bucks to rare ones costing over $100! The people working there were super nice and very knowledgeable about the records. Great experience!
07.2022Steve
Really cool record store. Lots of great records but all at Discog prices which is the new norm I guess. Still a great place that I'll be hitting up every trip to Orleans
07.2022Tony
Outrageously overpriced records both used and new. I’d feel like a rube supporting this business and their pricing habits. Also be aware that a majority of their “new” records are counterfeit releases that look like the real deal. Approach with caution and don’t let your vacation eyes and spending be taken advantage of…
07.2022Christopher
A real-deal record shop who owners have a deep love and knowledge of music and music history. I've bought a few records here, including a rare find over the years when visiting the Cape. Definitely worth your time to check out Instant Karma if you happen to be in the area.
03.2022Christopher
A real-deal record shop who owners have a deep love and knowledge of music and music history. I've bought a few records here, including a rare find over the years when visiting the Cape. Definitely worth your time to check out Instant Karma if you happen to be in the area.
03.2022Benjamin
I love this place! Best store for music lovers, vinyl, rare recordings, collectibles and memorabilia. Always a fun place to browse and discover lost classics.
02.2022Benjamin
I love this place! Best store for music lovers, vinyl, rare recordings, collectibles and memorabilia. Always a fun place to browse and discover lost classics.
02.2022Bob
I go to a lot of vinyl shops throughout New England. Each summer I spend time on the Cape, and just about each year I visit Instant Karma. I keep wanting it to be a great shop, as it has that potential. It's not. While it is true that they have a fine selection, several factors lead me to offer only a 2 star rating. (1) Vinyl here is way overpriced. Records you would find in the $1 and $2 bins in other stores sell for $18 - $25 here. (Cat Stevens - Back to Earth anybody?). (2) Worse, you cannot actually remove a used record from the sleeve to look at what you're getting (which is a must for buying used vinyl, and the norm in used record stores). Records are taped shut in an external plastic sleeve. (3) The store doesn't use a standardized rating system, such as Goldmine, (again, the norm) which rates records as Near Mint (NM) Very Good Plus (VG+), etc, which is essential if you are not allowed to look at the vinyl! Instead, they use terms like "good" and "nice". What is the difference between good and nice?!? Can you be more vague? Each summer I go back, as it's really the only show in town. Each year i am disappointed.
08.2021Paul
The Best on the Cape for vintage vinyl (and new). It also has a bunch of music memorabilia, t-shirts and stuff! Great shop in a cool building with awesome employees and a very knowledgeable owner, don't miss it!
08.2021Bob
I go to a lot of vinyl shops throughout New England. Each summer I spend time on the Cape, and just about each year I visit Instant Karma. I keep wanting it to be a great shop, as it has that potential. It's not. While it is true that they have a fine selection, several factors lead me to offer only a 2 star rating. (1) Vinyl here is way overpriced. Records you would find in the $1 and $2 bins in other stores sell for $18 - $25 here. (Cat Stevens - Back to Earth anybody?). (2) Worse, you cannot actually remove a used record from the sleeve to look at what you're getting (which is a must for buying used vinyl, and the norm in used record stores). Records are taped shut in an external plastic sleeve. (3) The store doesn't use a standardized rating system, such as Goldmine, (again, the norm) which rates records as Near Mint (NM) Very Good Plus (VG+), etc, which is essential if you are not allowed to look at the vinyl! Instead, they use terms like "good" and "nice". What is the difference between good and nice?!? Can you be more vague? Each summer I go back, as it's really the only show in town. Each year i am disappointed.
08.2021Paul
The Best on the Cape for vintage vinyl (and new). It also has a bunch of music memorabilia, t-shirts and stuff! Great shop in a cool building with awesome employees and a very knowledgeable owner, don't miss it!
08.2021Janet
Loved this place! Great owners. Full of knowledge! It’s more than just a record shop. It’s a gallery of music memorabilia as well!
08.2020Janet
Loved this place! Great owners. Full of knowledge! It’s more than just a record shop. It’s a gallery of music memorabilia as well!
08.2020Eric
Instant Karma Records is a great store specializing in vinyl and other music memorabilia. It is located right on 6A in Orleans with parking available. The records are well presented and the staff was friendly and helpful when I visited. I shall be back to shop every time I stay at the Cape, I found some great albums.
08.2019Eric
Instant Karma Records is a great store specializing in vinyl and other music memorabilia. It is located right on 6A in Orleans with parking available. The records are well presented and the staff was friendly and helpful when I visited. I shall be back to shop every time I stay at the Cape, I found some great albums.
08.2019