Compact Disc Center

I’m visiting Allentown from Las Vegas. I checked out every record store in town and was very pleased. I would’ve been happy with Compact Disc Center if not for one rude associate. After looking through some tubs under the «new arrivals» boxes, I saw a blue tub full of records where understock would usually go. I pulled out quite a few records out of the tub– Caravan, Frank Zappa, REM, Yes, etc. Nothing was priced so I brought the pile up to the counter to ask an associate how much they would be. A lady standing behind the counter immediately got upset when I walked close with the records–
«Where did you get those?!? Give em’ here so I can put those back– those aren’t priced yet!» She said with a scowl. I didn’t know what to say– everywhere I’ve ever been, stuff that isn’t priced is behind the counter. I wasn’t trying to get one over on her– I would’ve paid whatever for a few of them. If it were me (I work at a record store), I would have priced them on the spot. I would’ve bought much more but only ended up buying two $ 15 dollar records. I’ll stick with Play It Again and Double Decker

The main reason we stopped here was we were looking for DVD’s. Yes, they do carry a semi-​limited selection of new and used DVD & Blu-​Ray. Prices were decent for used DVD’s. While we were not looking for music, this seems to be the place to come. They had a HUGE selection of CD’s/Vinyl’s to choose from, which takes up most of the store.
Service was spectacular and we had a great and extremely nerdy convention with the person running the register. It’s worth a stop if you’re in the area. Easy parking with several spots to choose from.

Best store in the Valley for finding gems on CD and vinyl. They are able to find out of print items as well. Great and knowledgable staff that are helpful on recommendations or finding the right CD.

They go the extra mile. I called in to check if a CD and DVD set was in stock. Not only did they have it at a lower price than the box stores, but the girl there set them aside for me without me even asking.

the sole reason for this one-​star review is because I had been calling this place literally for WEEKS about selling my DVD collection. this business claims to buy used CDs and DVDs, but EVERY single time I called they kept telling me they weren’t buying them on that day, always telling me to call back another time. The woman who always answered the phone sounds like she has some attitude or snarkyness about her, and it left a bad taste in my mouth every time she answered the phone. what’s moral of this story/​rant? I called Play It Again Records and they were very happy and helpful to see me immediately and help my liquidate my DVD collection for cash. so if you’re looking to sell used DVDs or CDs around the Bethlehem area, don’t bother going to Compact Disc Center because obviously they are for too busy and important to deal with you, a potential customer. if this is typical of how they deal with customers over they phone, I have no idea how they have been in business after all these years. oh well.

Okay, let me just get this out of the way right in the beginning I LOVE THIS PLACE. Before I moved to the city beautiful I probably spent somewhere between 40−60% of my income in this wonderful establishment. They have everything whether you’re looking for something awesome and obscure like Captain beef heart or you just can’t resist the latest piece of shit coming out of Nelly’s mouth you’ll find it here, and you’ll be able to listen to it before you take it home. Yep, listen to it and not just an eight second sample like on I-​tunes, the whole album so get out of your rooms young computer nerds and start interacting. I guess in an effort to cut down on shop lifting they don’t keep any cd’s in the cases (Sorry juvenile delinquents) so you just take the case to the counter and ask to listen to it, nice. The best part of this place is probably the employees who seem to genuinely love music and be having fun when they are helping you. If you’re ever by Liberty high school in Bethlehem check it out.