Weird Harold's is unlike anywhere you've ever been, jam packed with things you never knew you needed. As soon as you walk in it feels like you're part of the family and at ease to wander around the treasurer chest that is the main floor. CD's, vinyl, collectibles, you name it, it's probably around there somewhere.
That being said, if you're a bit of a classic audiophile and you're excited to go to this old school record shop, the main floor may be a tad disappointing. But, I'm going to let you in on a not-so-secret secret, there's a dusty vinyl sanctuary upstairs. It's like going into your grandparent's attic and discovering trunks full of badassary. You can get lost for hours and hours up there and find INCREDIBLE albums. Honestly one of my favorite places, ever. You HAVE to check it out. A cross-country trip to Iowa is worth it, just to get...
Read moreI loved going to Weird Harold's to buy records as a teenager back in the 80s but moved away from the area 30+ years ago however, on my latest trip back home to visit family, I was extremely excited to learn that they were still in business! So I, along with my teenage son, dropped in on them and was definitely not disappointed! The two of had a great time looking through their enormous selection of records, CDs, t-shirts, artwork, and all the other various items they have to offer! For myself it was like stepping back in time but it was also my son's first time visiting a proper record store and I couldn't be happier to have shared that experience with him at...
Read moreI have been going to Weird Harold's for as long as I can remember. For everything they have to offer. From tapes, to CD's, to concert tickets, to artwork and frames. Weird Harold and I go way back, as we are the same age. Wooden nickels, two dollar bills, and silver dollars all collected over the years may not have been quite enough to put me through college, but it was enough to keep my interest, and peak the interest of my nephew who collects currency and coins. Thanks for being something relevant and good to talk about,...
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