Zzz Records

06/01/2026

Because I’m a numbers guy, I decided to compile a report for May 2026. Here is what we added to our inventory over the course of the month:

1,168 LPs
54 12” singles
120 7” singles
447 CDs
59 cassettes

And we have a lot more to add this summer. See you soon!

05/30/2026

Long time fans may remember that Zzz Records has been Des Moines’ home for death metal since 2021. 😎. We’ve been overdue for a tape restock in that section, so these are going out this afternoon. Interestingly enough, almost everything in this picture was pressed between 2014 and 2021, and all are priced between $5-$10. (We snuck in a couple rap tapes at the end just for fun, too.)

05/29/2026

Wow… it was amazing to see so many Boards of Canada fans at our listening party tonight. Thanks to everyone for stopping by! Let’s do it again when the next album is released in 2039 (hopefully sooner)!!!

{Also thanks to our videographer, Mark G.}

Warp Records
Boards Of Canada

05/28/2026

Tonight is our Boards of Canada listening party! From 7-8 pm, you can stop by to hear the new album and purchase a copy before it goes on sale Friday. Plus, we have secret bonus packs and keychains to give away as well (while supplies last). No RSVP needed… just stop by any time & chill out with us.

05/27/2026

We’re slowly, but steadily, getting the new arrivals section restocked after a busy holiday weekend. Here are a few that I just put out at 10am. There will be a lot more on the way over the next few days, though!

05/22/2026

Quick housekeeping for the weekend:

1) Zzz will be open regular hours Saturday & Sunday, but closed all day Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day.
2) Our weekly box of new releases & special orders is currently stuck in Florida, unfortunately. I’m assuming the gators or pythons or mosquitoes have stolen it, but we’re waiting for more information. So if you didn’t get a call today from us, please be patient.

Have a great weekend!

05/20/2026

We are kicking off Memorial Day weekend a little early with a poster sale. Help us clear some space before our new shipment comes in at the end of the month!  All in stock posters will be half off – just $3.50 – through May 28!

05/18/2026

While cleaning out the storage room, I found a large box that I labeled “Good, but duplicate CDs 8/3/2024”. Here is what I found inside.

Totally unrelated… the 2nd picture is a “Do Not Buy” list from a used CD store probably 20-25 years ago. 🙂

05/16/2026

We almost forgot to mention that the button lamp was restocked a few days ago! This is about 25% of our current stock.

05/14/2026

Heads up… DART, the local bus system in the Des Moines Metro is going to be changing their routes starting one month from today. As of now, bus routes #11 & #60 currently serve our store. However, starting on June 14, we will now be on the routes for buses #4 & #5. It looks like both lines will be coming through approximately every half hour, but since there are two separate lines going by, the wait time will usually be closer to 15 minutes.

With higher gas prices hitting this spring, I know some of you have been looking at alternate forms of transportation… and DART is definitely an affordable option. All day bus passes are still just $4. Want a cheaper option? I am a big fan of the bike paths up and down Ingersoll, and use them quite often. And we have plenty of space to safely lock up your bike while you shop!

Mark your calendars—All new bus routes will begin on June 14, 2026. We're replacing our current routes with ten main routes that run more often, 7 days a week, on the busiest streets of the Des Moines metro. The new network offers: