A labor of love providing a helpful and…
A labor of love providing a helpful and informative service to the vinyl enthusiast's community.
By John R.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 · Customer reviews of US businesses
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VinylPackman is an independent record-store directory and interview project helping music fans find local vinyl shops, and helping sellers understand where to bring record collections.
VinylPackman (vinylpackman.com) has 33 customer reviews on The Fair Hearing, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5.
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A labor of love providing a helpful and informative service to the vinyl enthusiast's community.
By John R.
Mike really understands what makes every record store unique and provides an exceptional service for those fortunate enough to come across his expert analysis.
By Jonathan S.
This guy was very honest and informative. I would recommend to anyone looking to buy or sell.09
By Townsend S.
We are just very appreciative that there are people like VinylPackman that are still passionate about vinyl and independent record stores like us.
By Albert B.
Mike was professional and followed up. Seems to do this just for the love of it! Thanks so much for the kind words on our record shop and for the opportunity to get a message out there.
By Julie H.
Response from VinylPackman· Aug 24, 2026
Thank you, Julie! Helping record shops get their story out there is the best part of the job.
Mike was easy to work with and responsive. I am grateful for the opportunity to share my passion for my record shop through his thoughtful questions. Thank you!
By Jennifer
Response from VinylPackman· Aug 24, 2026
Ah, thank you - this means a lot. Truthfully the passion was all yours, I just asked the questions. Was a real pleasure putting it together with you.
Great guide for record lovers. This is a really good way to find record stores and get an idea of what they’re about.
By Manuel G.
Response from VinylPackman· Aug 24, 2026
Thank you! Honestly that's the whole idea - helping folks find good shops and get a sense of them before visiting. Glad it landed that way. Happy crate digging!
Well thought out, effective record shop guide... "just the good stuff"!
By John A.