Runout Records Grades Loose and Prices Tight
The used wall runs about eight dollars over the Discogs median and the grading is generous; the new-release rack is what earns the visit.
We paid. Visited September 2026.
Our Visit
The shop occupies the front half of a Main Street building in Fort Mill. Bins of used records take up most of the floor space. New releases line one wall with listening stations. The used section is organized by genre but the grading is loose. I pulled several records marked VG+ that showed visible wear on the vinyl and sleeve. Prices run about eight dollars above the Discogs median for the same pressing.
The new release rack is well stocked with current rock, hip hop, and jazz. The listening stations work and nobody was using them when I visited. The staff knows the inventory and can point you to similar titles.
The room has good natural light and comfortable chairs near the window. It is a pleasant place to browse. The used records are the weak point. The new selection and the space itself make the trip worthwhile if you know what you are buying.
Score: 5.5. Score: 5.5.
The Record
What the public record showed when we checked it on October 12, 2026, in our own words.
Our score
5.5
Fine if you’re close
Our visit, September 2026
4.6 from 121 reviews; 4.4 over the last 12 months.
Google Business Profile, checked October 12, 2026
How we score
Out of 10, always to one decimal. Each score earns one verdict.
- Go out of your way9.0 and up
- Worth it7.0 to 8.9
- Fine if you’re close (this review)5.0 to 6.9
- Skip it3.0 to 4.9
- AvoidUnder 3.0
| What we checked | What we found | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Google rating | 4.6 from 121 reviews | Google, checked October 12, 2026 |
| Last 12 months | 4.4 from 25 reviews, against 4.6 lifetime. Down 0.2 over the last 12 months. | Google, checked October 12, 2026 |
| Owner reply rate | Replies to most recent reviews. | Google, last 60 reviews, checked October 12, 2026 |
| BBB rating | Not listed. | BBB, checked October 12, 2026 |
| SC food grade | Not applicable. | SC Department of Agriculture, checked October 12, 2026 |
| License | Current business license. | SC Secretary of State, checked October 12, 2026 |
| Recurring themes |
| Google reviews, checked October 12, 2026 |
| Checked on | October 12, 2026 | Every source in this table |
| Does it match our visit? | Matches. The record shows strong praise for new releases but criticism of used pricing and grading; that is what we experienced. | Our visit, September 2026 |
Details
- Address
- Main Street, Fort Mill, SC 29715
- Hours
- Open daily.
- Prices
- New records at list price; used $8 to $25.
- Payment
- Cards accepted.
- Status
- Open as of October 21, 2026.
Our standards. We paid full price, and nobody at the business knew a review was coming.
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