Plan 9 Music

11/16/05

Plan 9 is a REAL record store by Donna S. at InsiderPages

Contributor at Insider Pages

I wondered how small business record stores would hold their own against some of the bigger chains and internet stores but Plan 9 has it's niche and serves it well -- not only do they have good prices on a GREAT selection of new and old CDs they have used CDs, movies, a fully loaded (vinyl) record basement and concerts done by small local bands at regular intervals. It's an album buying EXPERIENCE.

Slacker heaven: Village Cafe clientele meets the staff of Championship Vinyl among gobs of used discs.

by Contributor at Citysearch

The Scene
A true indie music store, Plan 9 anchors Richmond's music scene with CDs (import and domestic), memorabilia, tickets and mags. With spacious aisles between the multitude of racks, the store is laid out with the CD shopper in mind. While a store like Borders has more listening booths, the options tend to get limited and static. At Plan 9, the booths change regularly and play such a variety of offbeat bands, hidden gems and staff suggestions that you're actually exposed to new music.

Who's Buying?
From pierced Limp Bizkit fans looking for that Japanese import to screeching fans of 'N Sync who covet a poster-disc, so many Richmonders shop here you could spot your mom browsing the racks. Also, those looking for the freshest new music and bargain-hunters scouring the used racks for that sought-after find. Planetary Records, Plan 9's record label featuring local groups like Burnt Taters, Susan Greenbaum and Dirtball, increases the importance of Plan 9 Music to the Richmond music scene.

08/01/02

Cary Street staple

by KForrest_Citysearch at Citysearch

The bad news is that CDs are more expensive here than at many other places. The good news, however, is that Plan 9 is simply a fun shopping experience. Its location on Cary Street helps--but it's also a blast to flip through their used CD sections looking for quirky, hard-to-find music.

• Pros: Good selection
• Cons: More expensive