Take A Tour Of The 'In' Groove Record Store In Phoenix Arizona

[@PiecesofVinyl]

The people of Arizona are very lucky. This is one of the best record shops (and owners) I have ever seen!

[@ccarney1126]

This is a “Perfect” record store. Will take a trip there someday from NYC.

[@Pluralofvinylisvinyls]

I’m going to take a trip there someday from Antarctica.

[@CuriousEnthusiast956]

I would have thought that NYC has endless amounts of brilliant record stores.

[@ccarney1126]

@@CuriousEnthusiast956 there are some decent ones, but nothing like this. Mike does it right.

[@CuriousEnthusiast956]

@@ccarney1126 What would be some of your personal favorite record stores in New York?

[@ccarney1126]

@@CuriousEnthusiast956 there are a number of decent ones. Rough Trade. I like the ones out in NJ much better. Tunes in Hoboken and Sound Exchange is very good. Princeton record exchange is very good also.

[@DJFoggyEyes]

“We have a special receptacle that is blue and outside for those particular records.” 😂

[@alekhidell3644]

I assume Herb Alpert records would also be filed there ... 😃

[@vmvlev]

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[@The_PorkchopExpress]

I bet it's loaded with Streisand and Manilow records.

[@rekodo_intl]

On my bucket list to visit your store! As a business owner myself, I totally respect how organized and well run your store is.

[@robertguyer6503]

Several weeks ago, while visiting Phoenix from Sacramento, I took a side trip to the In Groove.Wonderful store and Mike took a minute to talk to me. First class operation all the way.

[@Philk81]

Absolutely amazing! Thanks for the great tour and running such a top notch record store - your passion and knowledge for records & related equipment is really something. The shirt looks good on you as well.

[@teddyrasputin3850]

Nice operation. It's nice to see the attention to detail reflected in the condition of the equipment and space, as well as your store's processes.

[@madvinylnyc7821]

Hats off and respect. I wish the stores in NYC had your level of quality

[@papabear1417]

There will be haters but you're a businessman. Excellent video Mike. Keep doing what you do. Bish

[@mdit21]

I always enjoy visiting the store when I get to Phoenix from the West Valley.

[@Markymarkvinylnut]

Wow!! Superb video Mike. Been waiting for this since 2020. Amazing how well your business has grown from the previous site. Many thanks

[@TheLondonsBurning]

Great tour, “actually“. 😆

[@johngaldieri5535]

66 actuallys

[@Michael69]

@@johngaldieri5535 Did you actually count them hahahhaha

[@mpi5850]

Hands down best audio systems in a record store anywhere - period. Beautiful store. Wow! 😮 💪

[@FlipSideCT]

Very well done and great to see! thank you. I personally love the NON fluorescent lighting, softer and reminds me of my cave for being relaxed. Sigs Lagoon in Houston is great for this. Also like Posters and being engulfed in RnR memorabilia. However, I realize you do need to make profit on every inch of space you can. But would make it a Vinyl bucket list to visit the In Groove. Been to many throughout the U.S.

[@roquai06]

Thanks for this tour from germany! ❤

[@dimebagdave77]

Awesome. Always wanted to see this🤘 edit: simply amazing man.. i love the whole set up. Vinyl dreamland supreme

[@darrenstrange2244]

Store looks amazing! And ooh a lovely big Jazz section! Any Lee Morgan or Hank Mobley BN first pressings?! I have most but I am always looking out for a BLP 1568 and BLP 1590 :)

[@anthonywebb3760]

A unbelievable video. thanks for the tour keep up the good work. from Philly...

[@samsquanch67]

This is quite the operation I’ll surely stop by if I ever make it to Phoenix!

[@hocktooey]

Nicely done. The fact that you have any free time to sit and enjoy music is amazing!

[@fotoram]

I've been watching your weekly 'new this week' vinyl drops and reviews of records for some time now. I haven't always agreed with you on some of your opinions and quite frankly, sometimes I've questioned your motives with some reviews. I am a buisness person who loves vinyl and have ran my own businesses over my 60+ years. I've had thoughts about opening my own record store when I "retire", and had some very specific things I would do if I do end up having a record store. I have to say, this video has impressed me and allowed me to respect you as a business person more than ever. As the old saying goes, "the devil is in the details" and you have certainly conquered that! Every thing has been thought out as a lover of vinyl records. Many of the things you are doing are things I have often thought I would do if I decided to open my own store. I have visited a lot of record stores locally and abroad, and quite frankly, yours is the best I have ever seen. Thank you for shariing and may you continue to have great success and devotion to this wonderful passion of ours.

[@jamesattenborough2597]

As if I wasn’t jealous enough of all of the records then you show the hifi equipment! ❤

[@dirkwegener174]

Hello guys I ordered my first Lp from you Sunday…. look forward to it! Greetings from Joe ( Dirk) Germany 😎🎸🎸

[@mikealexander7126]

I know I’m behind in scheduling a visit there, but - based on this very excellent video - I know it’s going to be a five-figure binge.

[@frederickfranchi6408]

I have to admit what an amazing store. Everything is so well-organized well done 👍

[@acme.videos]

Wow this is an amazing store, you have it all covered! Your store is immaculate and exceptional, I wish you were in Vegas too 😔. Thanks for the great videos! 👍

[@gavinshaunbeck5486]

You have a Beautiful Record store. Waaooo super Nice

[@jeffreysturges8641]

Hey Mike. I am an elementary school teacher and I use the same font you use for labeling all my students’ folders and such. Great minds think alike!

[@false_binary]

Up the Chels! (these are difficult days to be a 🔵)

[@Alan_Edwards]

Wow, I guess the question I had, "I wonder if there are any record stores selling albums like back in the day?" has been answered. Impressive operation. Maybe I need to rethink selling my Technics turntable !!

[@BettyCanBoop]

Excellent video. I enjoyed watching it this morning. I love the Jazz section and the equipment section. Thank you. From New Jersey.

[@damonroger3184]

Shopped at The In Groove multiple times, incredible incredible selection of records. Thank you for the tour Mike.

[@cven1103]

Great to see the full 'in' groove operation. Sending best wishes to you Mike, hope to call in one day. Big fan from the UK 🎉

[@tonyvargas368]

Awesome. Reminds me of perusing the old Tower Records on Sunset.

[@alanbescan4311]

My favorite record store. I've been coming to Phoenix every year for Cleveland Spring Training since 2010 and your store since opening about 5 years later - what a store! Always find something to bring home and I also order new through the mail. I'll have to ask to hear something in you listening room next year since you hadn't gotten the Getz/Gilberto Impex LP in yet the day I was there in March Keep up the excellent work!

[@TheNorliss]

Impressive stuff, Mike! I enjoyed that. Would be good to see another vid or two on your own personal system(s) some time.

[@johntowers7066]

Awesome tour Mike. Would love to spend time checking it all out someday. Best wishes from the GC in the meantime.

[@grantpate1932]

This is mind blowing. I've never seen a shop like this before. I can't imagine some of the clientele that Mike works with, he seems like such an authority in the trade.

[@georgerockwell5288]

hes the owner of the in groove

[@robertroe3483]

You are the Record Guru!!

[@lenwennerberg1631]

"I would assume that every genre of music we carry is the largest in the state of Arizona". That is probably an accurate statement - now that PDQ Records in Tucson is gone. Thanks for the tour Mike, I hope to visit and say hello one day!

[@LifelongMusicJunkie]

I forgot to go into the music room when I was there last October! Oh well, there is always a future visit!

[@moehammondmedia]

this is an amazing record store.

[@russyJ20]

Wow, that place is immence! I particularly like the service you provide to clean and flatten old neglected records Would definitely pop by with some of the gems my dad handed me if I were close enough Great channel

[@deepblue8143]

I live in Phoenix and I had no idea this place exists. I cannot wait to go, It looks amazing!

[@henrys3629]

Not enough people use that blue bin for the trashed Lps. It's an epidemic with one store selling LPs with white powder mold all over. I use clean inner sleeves for packing and covers for box stiffeners. Nice open concept store. You do what you love and love what you do. Thanks!

[@michaeledwards7668]

Good on you Mike, one hell of an operation for sure, so much time dedication and hard work..all made possible by Angel

[@MusicHead35]

AWESOME record store! I loved my visit there a month ago and walked away with a couple of gems! Thank you!!!

[@whattinsanaemh9449]

Great store and video - as a South African we don't have anything close to this level of range or availability, can only wish i somehow visit your store one day.

[@laidback93]

One of many places I miss visiting since moving out of Phoenix last year. Glad I got to meet you Mike!

[@joeyblessing552]

Man, you've got a lot of records, sir .... What an awesome store! I wish I lived near the In Groove, my local store doesn't have half the selection, nor does it have the Sq footage -- It's a cute little shop, but it'd difficult to walk through without stepping on LPs or other people! Thanks for the tour and keep up the good work!

[@JulienClerk]

Wow, wish i had a record store like this nearby, i would be there on a daily basis. Respect Mike, for setting up such a quality business!!

[@billyghostal]

Thank you for having a dedicated Punk section. This is a genre that didn't "bounce back" recently, the punk kids have been buying vinyl the entire time. Too often this is lumped in with indie/alternative and just complicates things; and we're not the brightest or most patient demographic. Cheers!

[@4p-is-3]

A fascinating tour - thank you for taking the time to share. The whole store is so well thought through and beautifully presented - if I lived locally, I’d spend a LOT of time and money with you. Keep up the good work 👍

[@leonsam12]

The building is a lot bigger than it looks from the outside, always an awesome visit whenever we are in town from New Mexico 😎🤘

[@brutalmorality5885]

This is cool, I have lived in Phoenix most of my life and never new this place existed. I have always gone to Zia Records...

[@williamshaffer5600]

I am highly very highly impressed with what this store offers. I need def go here. Bring some stuff to get repaired as well! This guy knows his stuff!

[@donnowak4304]

Mike! You are the best. Nice building. I get comfort from your videos.

[@dilloncloonan6768]

My work is flying me out to chandler in a couple months and will be stopping by

[@theaustralianconundrum]

Wow! 10 stars. I'll have to visit the USA!

[@usquebaugh1]

You've obviously worked very hard to build a successful business operation and a well organized record store that's fully stocked as best you can. Great video!

[@Chaseneiz]

I wish I still lived in phoenix to see this! I wish the store much success!

[@Jeremy-yf2jd]

Great video! Well scripted, shot and edited - congratulations! Please what brand and model power and interconnect cables do you like to use for your different demo room or home equipment? And any hi-fi 'tweaks' you like to use too, e.g speaker and electrical cable risers, Audio Machina V8 'headshell vibration' absorber (mine works as prescribed - not snake oil!), 'weights' on equipment boxes to dampen internal vibration, Furutech electrical power outlet, etc? Yes, I like trying affordable tweaks and only keep those that work. Thanks in advance Mike and continued success!

[@rsw552]

This place is awesome. I’m definitely making a visit. 🤘🎸

[@aaronjokela]

This was a really satisfying video to watch. Thanks for sharing!

[@martinlopez2955]

this is so damn cool. congrats and continued success with the store.

[@Phil_f8andbethere]

Wowser - many thanks for the detailed insight into your store. Who knew?. You are probably the finest record store in the world, I can't imagine anywhere being better!!. Completely stunned by how much inventory you carry though - your accountant must love you for that!!.

[@ukhouseRJ]

This is the best and most organize record store i ever been to All the records are near mint or Mint.!!

[@johncoltrane7899]

This is a blueprint for how to run a really great store. So good to see a well organised business run by someone who cares about his customers and products. Record store owners take note! Shame I live in the UK!

[@johngaldieri5535]

I “actually” loved this video … I’m going to re-watch it and count how many times you say the word “actually” …. Just kidding … Northern New Jersey loves you :)

[@johngaldieri5535]

You actually said actually 66 times in this video - that almost more than the number of records I have ordered from you over the years! Just bustin you Mike, you and Angel rock :)

[@thepaulhenderson]

Great video! Really enjoyed it, and look forward to visiting in person someday soon, thanks!

[@margroningen]

I'm speechless. This is like a candy store for music lovers. And the extra service is even more reason to be a (loyal) customer. ~Marjet

[@mrhoffame]

On my drives from San Diego to Missouri I have passed through the shop a few times. Great store my friend!!

[@johncarsell1205]

Oh my God! That's massive!

[@kevinburke2011]

Allll the way down the long long aisle and around the bend.Whew! thats a hike!. Very very cool Mike , congrats on your fab business.

[@quinnmarshall8653]

Mike, anyone would be proud to have a record store like this in their town, especially when it has A/C and your town is as hot as Phoenix. Only thing I was hoping to see and didn't was a staff lounge area, with a couch like the one in Empire Records. Then you would reach truly epic heights.

[@lyleabrahams]

Absolutely FANTASTIC space!

[@mattgregory971]

Nice Record store. I will have to visit one day.

[@alanabentrod3963]

I’m so jealous. Three stores in my city all look like they could go out of business today. You have more records than all three put together. Michigan needs a store like yours.

[@zacharypratt3543]

Came from Maine in 2022. Mike was the man!

[@yyman23]

Mike, your store and operation are impressive! I love shopping at The In Groove when I'm in Phoenix. Thanks for the great video!

[@muchorelaxo5580]

Incredible setup. Nice to see this kind of passion. I’d love to visit one day.

[@graemeferdinands5856]

Wow! Just SUPER, Mike!! 🫢 Loved this video! (as I do ALL your review videos!). Boy, I wish there was a Store like your's in Australia!! 🇦🇺 😫🫤👍

[@peterd1364]

Fascinating insight to In'groove...! Probably never get the chance to visit as i'm UK based but now I know what the store looks like..

[@deadmousyplutaprestige8771]

Actually, I found this video to be Actually informative and Actually well done. The only thing that I can Actually say is Actually I wished you say Actually more for I find myself unusually excited for the word Actually.

[@johngaldieri5535]

Need to rewatch and count how many times he says actually!

[@johngaldieri5535]

66 actuallys

[@deadmousyplutaprestige8771]

@johngaldieri5535 I once counted up all the swear words in the move Scarface. It was surreal. If the opportunity presented itself, I always wanted to ask Al Pacino what his thoughts were reading the script for the first time.

[@JimmyV1530]

What fun, thanks for the tour, Mike. Definitely on my bucket list to visit.

[@SpyderTracks]

Really good to see the full setup, all toper tier, the record flateners, the ultrasonics, the listening gear. Really nice to see the quality of the classical stuff you've got too. What I would do to have a store like yours locally to me! If I was state side, I'd definitely pop down to say hi.

[@vinylwood]

Awesome ! Always wanted to see the inside of your record store. Great tour, gotta see your place live one day.

[@ibdam1]

Thanks for sharing. I’ll be back in AZ in a couple weeks to spend more money in your store😩🤣

[@PlusDeltaM]

You weren't kidding when you said you didn't take a day off for the first five years...

[@dougjoha]

My idea of heaven would be able to visit this amazing store with a fistful of cash. Greets from Melb, Australia

[@rickwhittington4332]

That was actually a ton of actual records!

[@johngaldieri5535]

66 actuallys

[@MickSupper]

Are you actually kidding me?

[@redbaron1071]

Very impressive set up, great job!

[@dbugatto]

Nice set up , hope you've got substantial security & insurance , that's a lot of expensive merch & gear ;)

[@isaachenryhurley]

Lawrence Welk catchin' strays 😂

[@ralex3697]

Beautiful store. Hope to visit one day

[@jean-lucpernel2202]

Ouah superbe shop and beautiful t-shirt !!!😊😊😊

[@jamesshew8971]

Outstanding a visit is definitely on my bucket list

[@carravagio16]

Kudos to you and your dedication. It definitely is appreciated by us enthusiast

[@christopherbarker181]

What I really like is how meticulous Mike is about everything he does; I know Angel deserves a lot of credit too! I order from them occasionally and always receive excellent service!😊

[@AllenFriello]

Going to get there when in AZ again. That is an F-Ton(s) of Records !

[@nothingimportant4504]

I love seeing how the sausage is made! Great video!