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Nicholas b.

Atlanta, GA

10/22/2008

I love the feeling of stumbling on a place and getting lost for hours.  Its very rare that I actually remember how much I love second hand record stores, and when I do come across a gem (like FantasyLand) I can spend hours sifting through dusty records and out of date media - its very zen, right up there with watching Antiques Roadshow.

Fantasyland is exactly what a used record store should be:  no frills, no fuss... just piles and piles of music, great prices, and like minded patrons (most of whom look like they fell asleep in the seventies and just woke up last week).

While I stuck to the vinyl on this trip, I was noticing their large selection of DVDs, CDs, tapes, posters and buttons.

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Joseph D.

Astoria, NY

2/11/2008

"Ask us about the Free Chicken Dinner" or something to that effect said the sign in the window.  I have absolutely no idea what the hell that means but if it's retro-tainment you're looking for here's your place.

I am one of those guys afflicted with "vinylphilia."  In this age of mp3s, mp4s, and ipods(ugh) I'm glad there are places like Fantasyland which cater to nonconformist freaks like me.

Although it can be somewhat confusingly cataloged(i.e. the Byrds being listed in the Oldies section), this place has a ginormous selection of vinyl in varying condition.  I found the Peter Gabriel album I'd been looking for in seconds however.  This place has a good classic to modern rock section and a huge jazz and classical selection.  The only genre I felt under represented was country.  Only three measly little bins all by their lonesome behind the sale table in the back of the store.  Hell, that's a good idea for a country song in and of itself.  

In addition to vinyl the store has a huge collection of cds, dvds, rocktastic posters and magazines.  I can't go without mentioning the huge variety of pre-owned adult videos(big boobs, bigger hair) and magazines(gross!).  

The staff is cool but I think you have to throw something at them for assistance, not that I needed any.  I enjoyed thumbing through the albums and contemplating life as a 70's rockstar ala "The Nuge."

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Shawn W.

Atlanta, GA

3/12/2008

Stop by here on a Sunday on your way home from brunch at Chick-Fil-A.  Just kidding.  Like Chick-Fil-A, Fantasyland is closed on Sundays.  

Fantasyland's fortes are vinyl, collectible vinyl, "public performance" CDs, DVD movies, and used magazines.   Come here for vinyl before you go anywhere else.  Used CD selection has slipped, except for "public performance" recordings, and there are no new CDs.   The owners' preferences in used CD inventory tend towards classic and indie rock (especially British music), jazz and R & B.  Last time I checked, they carried some obsolete media: VHS tapes and 8-track and cassette tapes.  They also carry a selection of T-shirts.

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Chuck D.

Decatur, GA

8/18/2007

For as long as I can remember, Fantasyland has held a rather quirky foothold within the Atlanta record store scene.  You have to salute these guys for remaining doggedly true to their original vision--the store hasn't changed at all in the last twenty years.  They're mostly a haven for used vinyl.  The main inventory is almost always in pristine condition (there's a discount section for the not-so-gently used records) and I appreciate how well organized the store has always been.  If you're interested in 45s, by the way, this place is head and shoulders above other area stores.  Used CDs and a notable selection of music DVDs round out the rest of the store, unless you count the used porn section, which--again, salute these guys for remaining true to their original vision!  Fantasyland has always carried a pretty cool selection of vintage posters, too.  If you're looking for glad-handy clerks, stick with Borders. These are the quintessential record store employees and they've been here forever. Not surly, but maybe a little indifferent. Never quite understood why they close on Sundays and don't shut down on, say, Monday instead, but whatever. Respect.

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