Pure Pop Records

Classic record store with fair priced records and nice CD and vinyl sections. Not a huge used vinyl section but there are gems to be found. Worth checking out every time your in the neighborhood.

Pure pop = Pure love. They are hands down the best place in Burlington to go for all your music needs. Ample CDs, records/​vinyl (new and old), posters, local band music & merch, you name it!
The steps down into the store (it’s below street level) are a bit steep but don’t let the poster-​lined entry way deter you. It’s possible that you’ve even walked past it a million times downtown but it’s definitely worth the stop in.
My favorite part about Pure Pop, other than the fact that they carry such a diverse array of music, but also that they have several recommendation racks, a sampling from a variety of tastes, along with listening stations to inspire your musical preferences. I’ve had great luck finding new music and inspiration here and would suggest if you’re in a musical slump that you head down, pop on a pair of headphones, and start punching through CDs.
Also, they have a small stash of posters for the taking, so look for the bin on your left/​under the first shelves of CDs as you first walk in.

Great music selection! The atmosphere is nice but the employees seem like they either don’t want to be there or they have something against every person that walks in. Definitely the reason why I don’t like going there.

Let’s say it’s a 3 ½ star!
There are definately some cool things in this store and the prices are decent.
They have a good selection of CDs and LP.
Things are very well organized in the store.
Only downer is the staff is not so friendly but as the store is so well organized that we don’t have to ask much.

My only complaint is that I’d need to drive up to Burlington to get some new vinyl. I guess that isn’t entirely a bad thing. Great shop.

Man, I love Pure Pop — their vinyl collection is large and growing larger. Unsurprisingly it’s mostly indie rock, but there’s a nice amount of hip-​hop, jazz and classic reissues too. Their selection of used records isn’t as large as some of the other record shops nearby, but Pure Pop is pretty much the only game in town for new vinyl — luckily, they’re on top of it. Good prices, friendly service, and always something interesting on the stereo, too.

I’ve been coming here since i first moved to Burlington 6 years ago and have enjoyed it every time. I generally only buy vinyl, so i will not comment on the cd section (which is quite large). They have a great selection of new vinyl at good prices. Their selection seems to lean heavily towards rock/​pop, which is fine, but i’d love to see a bit more emphasis on Jazz. The staff has always been helpful and i have used them to order lp’s they did not have in-​store on a number of occasions. Their used vinyl section is pretty disorganized, but the prices are fantastic!
They have a small book section (about 40 titles) whose titles have been nicely thought out and should appeal to many. Small comic section as well, with great titles!
Absolutely recommend this shop to anyone interested in music and books!

Excellence in vinyl… more for the pop and alternative rock fan; I found some nice Prestige (jazz) reissues, though. Quiet, helpful, friendly.

Pure Pop has a really good selection of vinyl… a majority of modern and new artists are available, not just used options from the 1970s. That alone is worth a visit.
Will be coming back to peruse the album collection for my newfound infatuation with the record player.

I finished my college degree in Burlington, Vt. in 2008 – 2010, and Pure Pop became one of my favorite places in Queen City. They have a tremendous selection of indie rock, avant garde and experimental music, blues, jazz, soul and R and B, Afrobeat, Ye-​Ye, post-​punk, etc. In addition to providing music junkies with a wide array of CDs and even vinyls to choose from, they also have many items at excellent prices. I used to spend many days off from school browsing the used section for treasures-​and very rarely did I go home empty handed. Additionally, the staff is very knowledgeable about many genres and sub-​genres of music, and are very helpful-​they even back ordered for me a few times, too.

I literally stumbled across this basement shop, and was glad I did. Great selection on new indie titles, and some bargains in the vinyl bins. Also features a remarkably smart selection of music-​related books.
SO much more fun than buying music from iTunes or Best Buy.

Pure Pop embodies everything you could ever ask of a basement record store.
Unlike most languishing independent music shops, this place is fresh and thriving. I spent about an hour just cycling through records on their listening booths. They also stock a small collection of hard to find/​out-​of-​print books and movies. The staff have excellent taste in the music they play.
There’s not much else to say. If you want pretty modestly priced vinyl, or unseen albums on CD, check them out for sure.

Good selection of cd’s and the best selection of new vinyl in Burlington.
Here’s the problem: Their used vinyl selection is pretty poor. Burlington Records, which opened a few months ago, has them soundly beat (probably 20x more used records and generally in better quality).
And while their new vinyl selection is good (especially with regards to indie rock), their prices aren’t all that great (at least for vinyl). It’s hard to find anything under 15 bucks, with most of the new stuff in the 20 – 25 dollar range. While there is a certain amount of joy flipping through stacks, the fact is that you can order these records from label websites for 5 dollars less pretty consistently.
Given all that, they still get 3 stars for the cd selection and for the ambiance: it is always fun to go to indie record stores like this and look around, even if you aren’t buying.

that review is comlete rubbish.
Pure pop is the exclusive music store in the area. Once again this goes with my SUPPORT LOCAL rules and regulations.
Pure pop has so many exclusive imports and hard to find albums. They have cds, wax and every kind of music you will desire.
The only reason the staff would seem arrogant is because they know they are the best and they are. Maybe they treated you poorly because your a dumb custy trying to buy matchbox 20. Go to itunes for your corporate custy music.
Go to pure pop for serious music collectors interested in crazy imports or boxed sets. They also special order any music you like.
I have ordered many hard to find albums from Jamaica and Europe. Always have had good results.
Also check the free bin. They always have free music and posters and random musical items in the free bin. How can you dis a company that is so chill?
Anyways. Forget COCONUTS… Forget corporate. Keep it local and support PURe POP.
I LOVE YOU PURE POP. ALWAYS HAVE ALWAYS WILL.
Keep treating the custys like they are…

Vinyl.
go. the only place to find this is B-​Town. Really.

This might be the best record store I’ve ever been to.
A couple years ago I took a trip out to visit a girlfriend at UVM. Without hesitation I can say my time in this establishment was the highlight of the trip.
What a great selection of vinyl. Everything I didn’t know I wanted was staring me right in the face. Really cool staff, though lord knows if it’s the same people now. Kudo’s to you all for being cool, knowledgeable people without the pretension I seem to find at most independent record stores.
I’d almost go back to Burlington just for another opportunity to shop at this place.

Overrated. Stopped in to find some Tragically Hip albums and they had the same selection as the mall store. Good selection of indie music.

Favorite record store in the country hands down.
And not just because the staff (and ex-​staff) kicks ass.
Independent, great selection and staff are dyed in the wool music lovers. Can’t go wrong!

The last bastion of independent music stores in Burlington. Great selection for the small space, knowledgeable and friendly people behind the counter, and they are open fairly late. A good selection of vinyl, movies and used music as well as a broad library of new CDs.