A Separate Reality Records

This place is incredible. Hands down one if the best record stores I’ve ever been to. Their records are high quality; I have yet to see a beat up cover and the records I’ve purchased am have all been in great shape. Everything is pretty reasonably priced too for the selection and quality you get. The staff are so friendly and willing to give you a deal. There’s a ton of rare and hard to find records. I was also really impressed with how well stocked the Jazz section is.

Normally when a record store asks for anything more than $ 3 for Fleetwood Mac — Rumors I turn around and walk right out. A Separate Reality was asking $ 30. But I broke my rule and stayed and checked the store out because of the size and amount of records.
I will say that this place has a lot of records and a huge variety. Tons of hard to find things that you don’t see everyday. But just because you don’t see them everyday doesn’t mean you don’t ever see them. And that certainly doesn’t mean you can list outrageous prices for those things. Like charging $ 30+ for what is honestly a dollar bin record (Fleetwood Mac — Rumors).
The prices this place asks for records is why I gave the two star rating. They list prices for some things that are well over $ 50 that are in garbage condition. They also are asking that much for 21^st century represses of rare records. For example Coven — Witchcraft Destroys Minds and Reaps Souls can easily fetch $ 100 for a mint copy original pressing. This place has a mint 2003 Italian repress for $ 50. You can buy the thing sealed brand new online for half that price.
I walked out paying $ 25 for Caravan — In the Land of Grey and Pink mostly because I like to get something from any store I visit. Also spent $ 5 for Judas Priest’s first album (which was listed as only a buck but he charged me 5? I didn’t argue and just paid because I had to get out of there).
If you want to see tons of hard to find records (i wouldn’t go as far as to call them rare) then this is the place for you. Come in, check it out, laugh at the price tags, and leave. Save your money and get the albums off eBay, Amazon, or discogs.
Yes, I know. Tl/​dr. But unless you’re a moron and don’t know when you’re being ripped off or just too lazy to go anywhere else, then I wouldn’t waste my money.

Nice place. Pleasant staff, good vibe, and great selection of budget records (although inspect your selections to make sure they’re not scratched). Discovered this on my way to The Loop and will make it part of my treasure hunting rounds.

Have wanted to come here all summer, but just couldn’t find the time. Today was perfect. Amazing stock of five dollar gems. Stuff I’ve never seen in my 20 years of record collecting. Big selection of high price psych lp’s that I already own. Check these out kids, cuz you can’t steal them online anymore. Very open layout. My early record hunting days were spent in some pretty claustrophobic spaces (dingey shop at 116^th and Detroit, Record Den, downright ghetto dump on Lorain by Suite Lorain, a fucking BASEMENT in Garfield Heights). I appreciate the newer approach to lp shopping (the Loop, My Minds Eye, Blue Arrow). I don’t feel like a gremlin is going to reach out from between the records and eat my face. In fact, obviously, the whole hobby is way more accessible and fun these days. I stopped going to the Round Sounds record convo in Fairview that I had frequented for some 20 years now, because I never won the raffle and people act like they don’t even know me. Even though I basically grew up there. Wankers. But I digress. I thought maybe not going there would leave me with vinyl anemia. But Blue Arrow and MME and this place more than make up for it. I thought when Platter Puss, Quonset Hut, and Spin More in Kent packed up shop that lp hunting was dead. I am so happy to say it’s almost better now. The decade of slogging through Fleetwood Mac Rumors records at the local Exchanges was a trying time, but we made it through to the other side. And the other side is black. Spinning around at 33 ¹⁄₃ rpm’s. Bring money, lose yourself, and leave with some real treasure.

This is the most appropriately named store in all of Cleveland. It’s a great, yet interesting mix of vintage everything. That, of course, means this place is a bit odd in style and feel. But that’s not a bad thing at all. From furniture to knickknacks to home goods to records, this place really has it all even though I would say the selection isn’t huge. This is the type of joint I would hit up to find good records, for sure – it’s actually decent music since they don’t stock the usual vintage store collection of miscellaneous crap. I know my opinion of music is subjective, but this collection actually looks good compared to what I’ve seen at other vintage stores. Records aside, this is also the type of joint I would frequent to find the odd-​ball stuff that normally marks a golden find at the Goodwill or Unique that maybe happens once every two years. When I go to A Separate Reality, I always find something that makes me say, «Oh #%$@ yeah! I never expected to ever find one of these.» I guess I would call it a vintage shop that always gives you a good score.

May be a great place, but on the 2 occasions I went there they were not open, in spite of the open sign being on, and arriving during the posted hours of operation.

Amazing Gem! Records alone are a reason to go there. but the clothing vintage and other are amazing condition!

This is a new addition to the shops on West 14 in Tremont, just before the bridge. It has a fun selection of vintage home goods and furniture, plus great records (stuff you really want to listen to, not just novelty ones like most vintage stores). I have been in a few times and always see stuff that’s a little weird-​in a good way! Dental molds, velvet paintings, and midcentury furniture mesh nicely here. They sell things you definitely won’t find anywhere else, so it’s a good spot for gifts as well. The owners are friendly without breathing down your neck and they seem to partner frequently with the ladies next door at ReDress.

The two people that the own the place are very nice, friendly, and helpful. We went in there mainly for records, which they have a good selection at good prices. They did have some cool furniture, and I would definitely come back When I had more time to browse.

Independently-​owned shop, which specializes in 50’s/60’s/70’s used vinyl (including 7″ singles), vintage clothing, old toys, furniture, and the like. Excellent selection! Friendly staff! Cool vibe! SUPPORT THE LOCAL INDIE SCENE!