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1940 W. Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ 85015

602-241-0313

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Best Place to Sell CDs
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2008 | Best Place to Sell CDs

Of course, Zia offers more in trade than in cash (after a recent sale, they offered us $57 in trade credit or $39 in cash), but they also pay more for CDs than any other place in town (some places, like a particular bookstore chain that also sells used CDs, will offer only pennies on the dollar). The clerks are pretty savvy, too, so as long as you're not trying to pass off some beat-up copies of Debbie Gibson records or Danzig bootlegs without covers, you're likely to get a pretty good bang... More »
2003 | BEST PLACE TO BUY USED CDs

Zia, a long-standing Valley institution, caters increasingly to buyers of new CDs, as its stores feature listening kiosks for new material and displays new discs along its back walls. But never fear -- this is still the prime spot to find bargain used CDs at prices from $8.99 and up. The selection is wide-ranging -- local jewels like the Gin Blossoms' New Miserable Experience, classic rock from the likes of Fleetwood Mac, already-discarded new releases from the Linkin Parks and Evanescences... More »
2002 | Best Jazz CD Selection

Just for the record, this is decidedly not a jazz town. That said, here's a tip: You don't know what you've been missing. In Europe, Japan and a few more enlightened pockets inside the States, appreciation for jazz rarely has been greater, and with good reason. It's a far fresher genre than you know, especially if you limit your listening to the pabulum on KYOT-FM and the wonderful if predictable old-school fare offered at nights on KJZZ. If you'd like to see what's really up in jazz --... More »
2001 | Best Place To Buy Used CDs

Someday, sometime, somewhere, somebody is going to sell his copy of that album you've always wanted, but could never afford at full price. When he does, he's gonna sell it to Zia, and Zia's gonna sell it to you, at a big fat discount.This venerable Valley institution has better than a quarter-century of history under its belt, starting with its hole-in-the-wall beginnings on the old, funky Mill Avenue (back when Starbucks and the Gap were delightfully absent from the entire world). In... More »
2001 | Best Used Jazz Selection

Don't ask the salespeople for help in the jazz section at these longtime Valley record emporiums; they're likely to scratch their heads and walk away in confusion. But if you know what you're looking for, or just love the notion of exploring a well-stocked record store by yourself (and don't want to spend a fortune), you're bound to have a bebopping good time at Zia. For example, take the letter "D." We found a ton of Miles Davis, Djavan, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Barbara Dennerlein, Eric... More »

Record Store Day Round Up 2012: Valley Stores Offer Up Exclusives, Live Performances and More on RSD

By Anthony Sandoval | Wed, April 18, 2012

As we inch closer to Record Store Day we're directing our attention to the wonderful independent storefronts participating in this weekend's revered event. In recent years the indie-moniker has been t... More »
10 Record Store Day Exclusives You'll Have to Fight Me For

By Jason P. Woodbury | Tue, April 17, 2012

It's almost here: Record Store Day. The day the industry bands together and does its best to shine a light on the independent record stores that dot neighborhoods in cities all over the U.S. Now, I co... More »
What's Selling: Zia Record Exchange (Phoenix) Top 10 Selling Albums of the Week

By Anthony Sandoval | Mon, February 20, 2012

Want to know what new release discs and platters are moving across the Valley at local record stores? We've got you covered with another installment of What's Selling. You can always count on Phoenix... More »

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phoenixnewtimesbestof | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews

| Wed, May 6, 2009

Of course, Zia offers more in trade than in cash (after a recent sale, they offered us $57 in trade credit or $39 in cash), but they also pay more for CDs than any other place in town (some places, like a particular bookstore chain that also sells used CDs, will offer only pennies on the dollar). The clerks are pretty savvy, too, so as long as you're not trying to pass off some beat-up copies of Debbie Gibson records or Danzig bootlegs without covers, you're likely to get a pretty good bang for your buck.
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Kelsee | Phoenix, AZ | 189 Reviews

| Fri, May 7, 2010

Cheap vinyl, cds, movie, and fun trinkets. I enjoy their listening stations and the music they play in the store. I often find new bands I like from them!
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skullanddie | Phoenix, AZ | 23 Reviews

| Wed, March 10, 2010

Everything Music Related. New, Used, Trade, Record Store, CD, DVD, Vinyl, Posters, Shwag, They have a frequent listener card that earns points from every purchase that you can put towards a discount on future purchases. Also, they sell a lot of used stuff, in most cases used items are about half the cost of new items.

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Zia Record Exchange

1940 W. Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ 85015

602-241-0313

Description

2008 | Best Place to Sell CDs

2003 | BEST PLACE TO BUY USED CDs

2002 | Best Jazz CD Selection

2001 | Best Place To Buy Used CDs

2001 | Best Used Jazz Selection

Record Store Day Round Up 2012: Valley Stores Offer Up Exclusives, Live Performances and More on RSD

By Anthony Sandoval | Wed, April 18, 2012

10 Record Store Day Exclusives You'll Have to Fight Me For

By Jason P. Woodbury | Tue, April 17, 2012

What's Selling: Zia Record Exchange (Phoenix) Top 10 Selling Albums of the Week

By Anthony Sandoval | Mon, February 20, 2012

phoenixnewtimesbestof | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews

Kelsee | Phoenix, AZ | 189 Reviews

skullanddie | Phoenix, AZ | 23 Reviews

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