Smash Records — Local services in Washington

As of December 2022, this establishment is still requiring masks, during a time when 99% of businesses in the US no longer require them. What's surprising is that this place calls itself a "punk" store. Forcing customers to wear masks is not "punk". It is the very definition of conformity. I listened to punk music growing up and was an outcast all throughout high school, and I can tell you with absolute certainty that a real punk store would allow their customers the choice of masking up or not. I'm sure this record store would deserve 5 stars at any other point of its existence but sadly that is not the case now.

There's even a sign out front that calls anyone complaining of the mask requirement a whining chode. Well Smash Records, I'd rather be a whining chode than to waste my time and become another casualty of society. I'll never fall in line and become another victim of your conformity...

Solid store with a wide selection of records and CDs. Also has skateboard supplies (including classic decks) and apparel. The records are priced very well and the owner is transparent about pretty much everything. There are a whole lot of unsorted used records to sift through, which for some people is part of the shopping experience, but for me gets exhausting since I tend to look for particular artists & genres. Made my nose and throat hurt for a little while afterwards, but I wouldn't expect to go to a well-stocked used record store and NOT end up like that. It didn't smell bad or anything, just the usual "dry and dusty"...

Let me just start by saying if punk rock and skate boarding aren't your vibe ... that's sad. Smash records is an incredible mix of both. Super cool store catering to all your auditory needs. You'll find phenomenal selection of hair metal, blues, funk ... oh, and punk. If you need (fill in the blank) for you skate board ... go here. I loved seeing the punk and skater mags. It took me back to my youth ... sooo long ago. A must visit again when I'm back in DC. You should check it out too. It'll make...