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Flat Black & Circular

4.8 ★★★★★ 402 Google reviews · Record store · Music store · Video store

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Longtime spot for new and used vinyl, CDs and DVDs with friendly service and the occasional book or magazine.

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541 E Grand River Ave #204
East Lansing, MI 48823

(517) 351-0838

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Hours

Monday 12–6 PM
Tuesday 12–6 PM
Wednesday 12–6 PM
Thursday 12–6 PM
Friday 12–6 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday 12–6 PM

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The genres crate-diggers actually call out in reviews of Flat Black & Circular — not self-reported, earned.

🎤 hip-hop 2 mentions

“9 on Saturday nights when they would play rap and there were always commercials for this place and I always wanted to go.”

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🎸 rock 3 mentions

“There's a vast collection of rock and pop, classic rock, reggae, techno, metal, punk and hardcore, classical, jazz, blues, funk, experimental, etc.”

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What collectors say again and again

The things reviewers keep bringing up across 402 Google reviews — in their own words.

📼 cassettes 5 mentions

“They also have a selection of cassette tapes and equipment that plays cassettes and vinyl records.”

What customers say

Great selection of used and new vinyls for a reasonable price. It also doesn’t have a old smell inside which makes it nice. We parked at Chase bank and walked to store.

★★★★★ — Honest, 2024-08

This is such a great place. I grew up listening to 88.9 on Saturday nights when they would play rap and there were always commercials for this place and I always wanted to go. Now it's where I buy my 90s rap cds that I collect. The atmosphere and vibe in this place is amazing.

★★★★★ — Rob, 2026-03

I always find great finds. I collect vinyl, tapes, and cd's. Especially if you are into non typical genres there is a decent variety. Definitely some hard to obtain things I have walked put if there with. It's usually not over crowded and I like and trust the staff.

★★★★★ — Meagan, 2019-01

I went here for a Twenty One Pilots listening party and also bought two records! When they weren't playing the new album though, the music that they played through the speakers was kinda weird. They also need to stock up on more modern music (especially rock). Other than that it was a great place to buy records.

★★★★☆ — Matt, 2025-09

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