Zia Records

Zia is a gem and one of my favorite shops! The employees are always super cool and nice. There’s always something to see there and it’s the perfect place to go browsing through the music and movies. If you are looking for something in particular, I would call ahead. I’ve gone down there looking for specific things and weren’t able to find them, so I felt like I was wasting my time. However, my husband has called for things that are sold out everywhere else and was able to find them here.

I have been in this store and handful of times and it always been decent in service. For the first time I tried to put something on hold over the phone and I was placed on hold multiple times… In total it was 20 min of no assistance and no news on my request. Heads up! Rueben was the associate that who lacked customer service!

About once or twice a year we swap out old or newly yet unwanted CD or DVDs. This is a great local place to do it. It’s a fun place to waste away some time and get reacquainted with an old movie you once lived but had forgot about.
You will find that Amazon or sometimes Target or Walmart will have newer products at same or slightly lower price. But for good quality & inexpensive used, Zia can’t be beat.

Good prices on used albums but a little pricey for new albums but that’s just about the case with every other record store. Smells of incense throughout the entire store because they sell it right by the counter.

Awesome vinyl selection. Make sure you check out the bottom rack of the used section. You can fine some gems down there. I spend around $ 20, and found 7 records I have wanted to add to my collection. They also sell a ton of new records. I can’t wait to go back!

PROS:
— - The staff is chill and the music selection playing is usually pretty good. This place is a good go-​to if you’re looking for a random kitschy or novelty gift to give someone for their birthday or Christmas.
— - If you’re looking for a hard to find movie or album, Zia is a good resource. They can check their other stores and transfer it over to them within a week or so. I once scored a copy of Drop Dead Fred on DVD for $ 8.99.
CONS:
— - They are WAY overpriced for DVD’s/Blu-Ray’s and Video Games. I visited a few weeks ago, and even the Zia employee said she worked for GameStop and knows how ridiculously overpriced they are. They wanted $ 34.99 for a USED copy of PS4 Far Cry 4 that I got on Amazon for $ 19.99 brand new.
— - No public bathroom. Better go before you get there.
— - Trading something? Expect to get pennies on the dollar for it.
I used to love Zia, but now I just go in to kill time and not particularly to buy anything anymore.

Fun, independent record store where I can easily kill an hour or two. Great selection of records, CDs, movies and books. Something for everyone, whether you like classical, punk, reggae, folk, hiphop, local artists, Latin or whatever else your heart desires. Today I bought a handful of CDs for a buck each and a few Cat Stevens records (one was priced 2/​.75!). I looked at some interesting Art and Fashion books. And checked for a foreign movie– Les Infideles– which unfortunately they didn’t have. Although their foreign movie selection is pretty extensive. There’s a stage in the corner of the store where you can catch an occassion act. And random trinketry around the store. Now go, have fun!

Reuben always helps me with my trades and to get various movies on special order. Awesome.
Elizabeth does her best when i check out and getting special orders. Very courteous & kind.
Christian is super cool and helps me with my checkouts also. He’s funny. but professional.
Promote these people now!!! Fiji M.

Absolutely one of the best record stores I’ve ever been to. Came here because of my love towards vinyl and wasn’t disappointed, although I didn’t buy any.
The vinyl catalogue wasn’t bad at all, but there were many new bands albums and I was looking more for classics.
The people were extremely kind and helpful. Normally, I don’t buy pre owned CD’s but I couldn’t resist at the prices (and quality).
I stayed like two hours in there and I feel like there’s plenty of things that I could not see, like the movies and series part.
The place is full with nice gadgets and toys, and actually I got a Breaking Bad Funko Pop character.
Is a must-​go for music lovers, I wish there was a store like this back in my country.

This is the first time I have ever sold my stuff so I’m not sure if my expectations are too high. Craig the manager is very kind, he was referred by the person I communicated with via email enquiring about the process. My sale was handled by Danny he was not rude but he lacks customer service. Oddly the process of giving up items you proudly earned money to purchase in your youth, is a mourning process and to get a small amount of money for it makes it worse.
I never expected millions but the amount I received was sad. I had to leave my items and return hours later. I expected to go through the items with the representative and identify the amount it was worth. I never received a list of what was taken and how they determined prices. What they could not use was returned. I know exactly what they purchased but I have no clue how they came up with the price/​outcome! Again I never expected millions but my offer was poor! I’m on the fence about this as a continued business relationship, because I have more to sell.

We have been coming here for years. If there is a album you can’t find I’m pretty sure they have it here. They have great deals too, you just have to look. Sometimes you can find CDs for a few bucks. They also have records, DVD’s and when available random bundle packs with who knows what inside, for just $ 2 you might find something you would have never listened to it even heard about. They even come with DVD’s too. The only downside to this place is the smell is quite bothersome because it’s an old building but if that doesn’t bother you, you should be fine!

I think I was trying to find a way to go four stars on this place but couldn’t think of anything I would change or add… so must be 5 stars. If I need something old or something new they seem to have most of it at decent prices. Sometime just down right cheap. I always seem to find myself here before a long road trip grabbing some new tunes for the journey.

Maybe my review isn’t fair but I’m reading others and then again, maybe it is. I simply called to do an in-​store search for about 10 different titles of indie type films. I’m only looking because I’m actually going to the Oscars this weekend and the actress I’m going with is in each of those films so I figured I should catch all of her films so not to miss anything. I’ve already seen the bigger films.
The girl answered the phone with an attitude. All I wanted to know was if they could even do an in-​store search like that because I’m reading that there’s a bit of an inventory issue. She put me on hold before I could even finish my question and I sat for about 8 minutes before realized that she probably wasn’t busy… just too much chip on her shoulder.
I haven’t even been inside but the outside doesn’t look too inviting. If the phone conversation is any indication of the inside… I’ll stick to eBay or something else. I just happened to need a large order quickly for this weekend. Won’t happen again and if it does, I’ll know NOT to go here.

This place is a music junkyard. Big store, full of movies, CD’s and Vinyl.
I am mostly into vinyl. Unfortunately the used vinyl here is poorly organized and they don’t seem to look at what they put out. Prices are relatively cheap. Unfortunately anything at all interesting was scratched up and basically a coaster. These people have no clue what a good condition record is apparently.
I saw many people coming in to sell so my guess is turnover is pretty high. Perhaps I hit them at a bad time.
Counter staff are young and basically standing around day dreaming. I did find a few music DVD;s. They re-​shrink wrap everything. I didn’t think they would do it to rip people off but when I opened my purchases later there was damage on each disc. Bad damage. Other stores wont even buy discs in this condition. Zia buys them, reshrinks them and sells them. Obviously customers are suckers to them.
Junky.

What’s not to love? Endless CDs, vinyl, & DVDs. I could browse here for days!
I feel like you could find whatever you’re looking for here– even the obscure stuff. Really great selection. Pricing is great, especially on anything not in high demand.
I love their book section too. I almost always walk out with several used books for my library.
Definitely worth checking out!

Zia is the place to go if you want to find music, movies, action figures, books/​comics, cups, or just pretty awesome stuff in general.
I went to both Zia Record locations in both nights (Eastern & Hammond; Sahara & Arville). My boyfriend and I wanted to see if another location had more rad stuff than the other. It doesn’t. They have the same items, movies, music, etc. You just need to look around and first come, first serve on some items.
Customer service is very welcoming and chill in both stores. They aren’t up your ass while you shop around and find cool things but when they walk past you they acknowledge you and ask if you need help. It was a Friday night and the line had gotten pretty long, the employees downsized it quick enough though.
At Sahara’s location I found it was greatly organized and well kept up. It might be small in size but I found myself going back and forth. I couldn’t make up my mind on what I wanted. Plus I didn’t want to miss anything awesome! I snatched some incenses (10 for $ 1.75) and a collection of masks ($ 10).
At Eastern’s location the parking lot was rather packed and it was hard to find a parking space. I figured the video section was messy and disorganized due to it being late but the entire store had items scattered.
All in all, I will be returning back to both stores.

We had just had a jumbo meal over at Eggs and I, when we spotted Zia on the far end of the shopping center. I had bookmarked this store and was happy to be able to kill two birds.
We made a beeline to the vinyl section. The boyfriend was really disappointed with the sad hip hop section, but I was too busy over at the rock section.
If you’ve ever been to Amoeba, then you’re familiar with their exorbitant prices. It’s been a while since I’ve had a turntable, so I was accustomed to buying used records for a buck. To my pleasant surprise, Zia had a really great selection of classics for cheap. I stocked up on some Fleetwood Mac, MJ, ABBA, and even Bob Dylan all for $ 2 each! I went a little overboard and ended up with a $ 75 receipt. But had I bought these over at Amoeba, they would have easily set me back $ 20/​piece.
I didn’t explore the entire store, but you can expect to find a huge selection of books, VHS tapes, collectible toys and a really great novelty section by the register. Because we opted out of getting a plastic bag, they gave us a little chip to place in one of three slots, each representing a different charity. Zia donates the money saved on plastic bags to these charities, which is such a fantastic idea. One was Heifer, one was Music Saves Lives and I forget the third.
Be sure to sign up for their rewards card toward free merch!

When I lived in Tucson, Arizona I used to live at Zia. Now that I am living in the oozing cesspool of diarrheal excrement known as Los Angeles I find myself missing Zia constantly. Luckily I make frequent visits to Las Vegas and this Zia has been a lifesaver!
Phenomenal selection, very helpful and knowledgeable staff, plus it’s clean and well organized. Add a lot of fun toys and collectables and this place is the best.
One of my favorite things about Zia is their bagging policy. They give you the choice of a plastic bag for your purchases or you can go without a bag and get a token that you use to pick a charity. They then donate the money that they save on your bag to the charity of your using. Most places would just take the savings, but they give back to the community. Big time kudos to them for that.
I stop by every trip and get new music for my drive home. Even if I lose in the casinos I win at Zia every time.
Viva La Zia Records!

My first impression was «either this place is really really picked over– or its just a shitty record store.» So on I went, digging through bins and searching for something to catch my interest. In the end, I’m pretty sure Zia is just a shitty record store.
First off, service was fine.
Selection, total crap! Honestly, whomever is organizing your purchasing– and your trades– should be seriously counseled. I haven’t seen that many Three Dog Night vinyls outside of a Goodwill… ever!
Organization. Wow. Just Wow. Okay, lets talk about the alphabet Zia, cause its time to learn it. Also, and perhaps more concerning, in the vinyl’s section you have a divider for bands like Muse, but not a divider for, oh I don’t know… BOB DYLAN?! Who made these dividers, I’m thinking it must be the same guy that bought those used Three Dog Night vinyls. Finally, you have to maintain your stock sometimes. Ever. I think I fixed more out-​of-​their-​home vinyls than anyone working there has in the last month. Just guessing from the complete lack of organization. When you do have a divider, use it.
ORGANIZATION IS IMPORTANT!
Pricing is pretty standard, but who cares when you can’t find anything worth purchasing.
So also, Zia is a record store, «Zia Records» with more CDs, DVDs, trinkets, doo-​dads, and books than you could shake a stick at. I guess that’s pretty par for the course these days, and I am guessing it might explain why their record selection stinks and the selection is a tragedy. I don’t want to sound too judgmental (well, sorta) but I wasn’t hoping to find the «store-selling-strings-of-Dr.Who-lights-and-shot-glasses» so much as I was hoping to find a record store.
Finally, fine folks of Zia, when you find that all the Nick Drake is together now, and so is all the Weezer, and Pixies… you can thank me. ;)

Growing up in Arizona, Zia Records was THE place to go for music. I have many fond memories of standing outside Zia in line waiting for the midnight releases of some of my most treasured cds. Why it has taken me so long to visit the Las Vegas Zia Records, I am unsure… but I think it is probably the fault of iTunes and Pandora Radio.
Last week my husband and I spent a couple hours perusing the offerings at this Zia, and we ended up making quite a few purchases. I love being able to find used cds for as cheap as $ 3! I could not find ANYTHING by a couple of my favorite groups, which is what prevents me from giving Zia a 5 star review… but despite the lack of some good old school hip hop, I still left with a lot of great tunes for a rather low price.
Zia is more than just music. We also purchased a few books on our visit; you can find dvds, video games, t-​shirts and all sorts of cool novelty items that make great gifts!
Be sure to sign up for the rewards program!