Budget Tapes & Records

The line was 30 or more long upon the noon opening time. The end of an era for the community! 52 Years Open! Closing today 3.4.24 Not much left. Most everything was bought up. John is a legend to many and we wish them only the Best! Many memories of Winger and many more bands we met at Budget! Farewell Budget!

One of our favourite places to shop since we moved here in 2007. Sad to see it close on 3/3/24, but "our love is real, not fade-away"! 🌈 Thank you for everything! ❤

always enjoy going there, but this time sad as they are closing their doors 😔

A vinyl record store that has a 70 ish hippie style decor and been a establishment for over 30 years (or more in Kanawha City).
They carry not only records, there is tapes, bohemian clothes,a adult section, lighters,
pipes, jewelry, sandals,oils,tapestries, band t-shirts and many other items to choose from.
It’s a wonderful and unique shop that you must visit if your in West Virginia there are not many like this around.

I will miss John … Some of the BEST Saturday afternoons were spent in Budget Tapes & Records downtown on Cap St

Awesome! Friendly! Great products and service ! It's like visiting an old friend. So glad to see you today. Keep on keeping on ✌

Best place in West Virginia tapes records and etc sad to say but they're going out of business 52 years of wonderful service to all the employees and owner of budget tapes and records sad to see you leave enjoy your retirement

Budget was always the spot my friends and I would go to for everything! I remeber 25 years ago driving an hour just to hit up budgets. The owner is so kind and laid back this is a one of a kind store!

Hello Jim! It was a great experience stopping in to this legendary record store! I will be back through there on my next trip to the OBX. NICK From Iowa.

OLD STOCK SALE !!! Older CDs under $5. If you want music from your younger days, NOWS THE TIME !!!

love this place sad to see its closing been shopping here since the 80s

I've been a customer there for over 20 yrs and have always loved the atmosphere there

I am from out of state and is looking for record stores to visit! This place is amazing to visit. This store has everything like records, CDs, cassettes, posters, stickers, clothing and metaphysical items. Everyone working there was so friendly and helpful! I wish I had something like this in my hometown… I felt wonderful being in there. Thanks again am hoping to come back one day!

A unique experience, of they don't have it they can get it for me

Hands down the best store in charleston! The staff here are amazing, always kind to answer questions or show you some new products that just came in. I've been satisfied with every purchase I've made here. The incense smell amazing, I have too many favorite scents to choose from but definitely give the Harlequinn one a try. The tapestries are beautiful and well made. I have 3 hanging up in my apartment and can't wait to get another. The adult section is impressive, carrying almost anything you could be looking for. Only con on this is there isn't many options for plus size. Otherwise, knowledgeable staff and reliable products. The whole atmosphere of this store is incredible. Definitely check them out and give these good people your business! You won't be disappointed!!

Budget has been one of my favorite stores for years now, I often come in to buy incense and other cool things. The staff are friendly and super cool and so is the manager. I definitely give this place a 10/10, everything is way worth the money, great quality and everything. :)

Went to check out Budget Tapes & Records and realized that there should be an "& more" on the sign. This is an amazing place to get lost in new/used vinyl, cd's, and much more. He has great prices on his used vinyl and it's priced to move. I'll definitely be back next time I visit the area.

I pop in here when I come back to my hometown. I appreciate the warm energy from the staff and can always find what I’m looking for.

I know that this is a low bar, but really I like how the owner talks to his employees on the floor, always seems kind to them. It’s something I take notice of at small businesses. I feel good spending money here.

I am hitting 50 the end of this month and I have bipolar, ocd, ptsd, focal seizures, pancreatitis and type 2 diabetes. With my issues it's hard for me to find a decent place to go for my products. But Budget Tapes & Records is home to me. They not only have what I need they have outstanding customer relations. This is where I'll keep my business. I love all of them. They do such a great job with everything. I'd give them 10 stars but only 5 allowed. If you've never bought from them or ever thought about buying from them. DO NOT HESITATE lol. Buy from them and see for yourself. Shout out to all at Budget Tapes & Records. Keep up the outstanding work. Much love to you all.

This is a special place to many people spanning generations of music and cool-culture lovers. A selection of music, curated carefully for it's customers, is available on disc and vinyl. Incense, glass, cigars, and adult novelties round out the always interesting inventory. The best part is the proprietor, John. John has been there since the beginning. The owner now - he recognizes his customers no matter how long it's been since they've been there - and he always has something waiting for them. I've been turned on to music I wouldn't otherwise have known existed. Love Budget.