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Need a creative break? 🎨We’ve got a huge selection of adult coloring books, paint-by-sticker books, music-themed activit...
06/03/2026

Need a creative break? 🎨

We’ve got a huge selection of adult coloring books, paint-by-sticker books, music-themed activity books, pop culture titles, fantasy art, and plenty of weird fun stuff you won’t find everywhere else.

From Taylor Swift eras to legendary music icons and beyond, there’s a little something for every kind of fan. Perfect for relaxing, gifting, or just zoning out with some markers and good music on in the background.

Come browse the selection at Cheap Thrills Records in Downtown San Luis Obispo. Free parking behind the store.

Retro gamers, this is your zone 🎮We’ve got shelves packed with games for classic systems including PlayStation, Xbox, Ni...
06/01/2026

Retro gamers, this is your zone 🎮

We’ve got shelves packed with games for classic systems including PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Sega, Atari and more. From all-time favorites to strange forgotten titles, there’s always something new to discover when you dig through the stacks.

Whether you’re rebuilding a collection or chasing pure nostalgia, come browse the retro game section at Cheap Thrills Records in Downtown San Luis Obispo. Free parking behind the store.

Tarot decks for goblins, pop fans, and fantasy dreamers ✨🔮We just stocked some seriously unique tarot sets including the...
05/30/2026

Tarot decks for goblins, pop fans, and fantasy dreamers ✨🔮

We just stocked some seriously unique tarot sets including the Labyrinth tarot deck inspired by the cult classic film and The Eras Tarot celebrating the magic of Taylor Swift. Beautiful artwork, collectible packaging, and perfect for readings, display, or gifts.

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Welcome to the final May edition of “What’s Been Added To Our Big Wall Of New Releases?!?” Lots to cover, so let’s dig r...
05/30/2026

Welcome to the final May edition of “What’s Been Added To Our Big Wall Of New Releases?!?” Lots to cover, so let’s dig right in!

Kicking things off ~ of course! ~ is Sir James Paul McCartney, better known as Paul McCartney, a.k.a. The Cute One, with “The Boys Of Dungeon Lane”, his 20th solo album now spanning a 56 year (solo) career.
“The Boys Of Dungeon Lane” is the almost 84 year old Knight’s follow-up to 2020’s “McCartney III”, with the LP configuration available on Baby Pink vinyl.

Next up is the final release from The Alarm. Recorded during the last six months of frontman Mike Peters’ life.
The LP for “Transformation” is pressed on sea green vinyl.

After a three year absence, Keanu Reeves and Dogstar are back with their fourth album (in 30 years), “All In Now.”
“All In Now” is pressed on red marble vinyl.

Up next is Nashville-based rock band All Them Witches. “House Of Mirrors” is their seventh studio effort to date, and first since 2020’s “Nothing As The Ideal.”
“House Of Mirrors” is pressed on striking red leopard print vinyl.

American indie rock band Guided By Voices are busy little bees, releasing 13 albums since 2020 alone!
That includes two in 2025 (“Universe Room” and “Thick Rich and Delicious”) and now the new “Crawlspace Of the Pantheon.”

The next generation continues to make their mark, this week it being Violet Grohl, eldest daughter of Dave, who drops her debut release “Be Sweet To Me.”

The Gipsy Kings are closing in on their 50th anniversary, and in honor of that milestone, they are serving up “Historia”, their first new release in eight years. The LP for “Historia” is pressed on gorgeous blue & white marble vinyl.

Country music was extremely well represented today, starting with Willie Nelson’s 79th solo studio effort, “Dream Chaser.”
Also dropping were Kip Moore’s “Reason To Believe” and “True South” from Rodney Atkins.

Jacksonville, Florida’s very own Shinedown offer up their eighth release (and first in six years), appropriately titled “ei8Ht.”

Finally, Smashing Pumpkins debut effort, 1991’s “Gish”, has been reissued on Gray with Pink & Purple Splatter vinyl...VERY cool!

And there you have it for May! See you next week, when we kick off June with a bang!
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The Mushroom Kingdom just showed up at Cheap Thrills 🍄🎮Fresh Super Mario figures are in featuring Mario, Luigi, Peach, T...
05/28/2026

The Mushroom Kingdom just showed up at Cheap Thrills 🍄🎮

Fresh Super Mario figures are in featuring Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad, Shy Guy and more. Great for collectors, desk decoration, gifts, or building your own tiny Nintendo universe one character at a time.

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Big musical talent… tiny instruments 🎶😂We just got in miniature desktop instruments including a tiny violin, sad trombon...
05/25/2026

Big musical talent… tiny instruments 🎶😂

We just got in miniature desktop instruments including a tiny violin, sad trombone, and mini drum kit. They actually make sounds and are perfect for office desks, music fans, gag gifts, or anyone who enjoys being dramatically over-the-top.

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Welcome to this Memorial Day weekend edition of “What’s Been Added To Our Big Wall Of New Releases?!” Small batch this w...
05/23/2026

Welcome to this Memorial Day weekend edition of “What’s Been Added To Our Big Wall Of New Releases?!” Small batch this week, so let’s jump right in!

Kicking things off is rapper J. Cole with “The Fall-Off”, is first album in five years (following 2021’s “The Off-Season”) and seventh overall.
The sprawling collection is spread over 2 CDs and 4 LPs (pressed on red vinyl)....if you’re interested in the vinyl configuration, grab it while it’s in stock ~ we won’t be carrying this on a regular basis in the future!

Up next is American bluegrass ensemble Steep Canyon Rangers, who offer up “Next Act”, their eighteenth release in a career that is now well in to it’s third decade.
A favorite of Steve Martin’s ~ he actually co-founded the group ~ the band has won a number of Grammys, both with Martin and solo.
The LP is pressed on maroon vinyl.

Jack Antonoff and his band Bleachers drop their sixth studio effort, “Everyone For Ten Minutes”, the follow-up to 2024’s “A Stranger Desired.”
The LP is available on the standard clear gray pressing, as well as the IEX Exclusive white vinyl.

Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien is back with his sophomore solo release, “Blue Morpho.”
This follows his solo debut “Earth” six years ago.

Acid Jazz heavyweights Brooklyn Funk Essentials are back after a three year absence with “Black Butterfly”, the follow-up To 2023’s “Intuition.”

Finally, American synth-pop band Future Islands offer up “From A Hole In The Floor To A Fountain Of Youth”, a collection of radio tracks, B-sides and demos spread out over their now-20 year career.

And there you have it! Next week we wrap up May with a bang, including Sir Paul McCartney!
And just a reminder....we will be open our regular hours all weekend....11:30-8:30 on Saturday, and 11:30-5:30 Sunday and Monday.
Hope to see you then! Be safe!!

Stereo lovers, this shelf is calling your name 🔊Vintage and modern receivers in stock from Sansui, Harman/Kardon, Yamaha...
05/20/2026

Stereo lovers, this shelf is calling your name 🔊

Vintage and modern receivers in stock from Sansui, Harman/Kardon, Yamaha, Onkyo and more. Whether you’re building a serious listening setup or bringing an old system back to life, we’ve got audio gear worth checking out.

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Welcome to this week’s (slightly tardy!) edition of “What’s Been Added To Our Big Wall Of New Releases?!?” Let’s dig rig...
05/18/2026

Welcome to this week’s (slightly tardy!) edition of “What’s Been Added To Our Big Wall Of New Releases?!?” Let’s dig right in!

Kicking things off is Peter Frampton and “Carry The Light.” “Carry The Light” is Peyer’s first solo release in five years, following 2021’s “Frampton Forgets The Words.” Even more astonishing? Next year marks the 55th anniversary of his first solo release!
Guests on the set include Sheryl Crow, Graham Nash, H.E.R., Benmont Tench and Tom Morello.
The LP configuration is pressed on Yellow vinyl.

Up next is multi-genre-hopping guitarist Ryan Bingham. Over the course of his (now) Seven studio albums, Ryan has stuck his musical toe in to everything from the Country pond to the roots rock swamp......a true Americana Kingpin!
“They Call Us The Lucky Ones” is the follow-up to 2019’s “American Love Song”, with the LP pressed on stunning Electric Smoke vinyl.

Surfer turned filmmaker returns after a four year absence with “SURFILMUSIC”, the soundtrack to his autobiographical documentary of the same name.

Also returning after a six year absence is reggae royalty Ziggy Marley. Ziggy, who has been concentrating on acting and voice-over work, drops “Brightside”, his first studio effort since 2020’s “More Family Time.”

Continuing in the Reggae vein, Shaggy offers up hi 15th studio effort (and first since 2022’s “.Com Fly Wid Mi”), “Lottery.”

Another artist with strong parental ties in the industry debuting this week is Teddy Thompson. The son of Richard and Linda Thompson, Teddy has built a strong following in the Folk/ folk rock/alt-Country/Americana market over the last 25+ years, and advance word is that “Never Be The Same” is just going to add to said following.
The LP is available on the IEX Exclusive red vinyl.

Another up-and-comer on the Americana scene, Shakey Graves, drops his fifth album in 15 years, and first in three years. “Fondness, Etc.” is the follow-up to 2023’s “Movie of the Week.”

Rostam, who was a founding member of Vampire Weekend, and produced their first three albums, has also pursued a solo career, with the new “American Stories” being his third solo studio effort.
“American Stories” LP is pressed on gorgeous Coriander vinyl.

Finally, the LP for Suzi Quatro’s latest “Freedom” is FINALLY in stock, joining the CD (both standard and Deluxe).

That’s it for now! See you next week!

Level up your hat game 🎮🧢New gaming-inspired hats just dropped featuring Zelda, Mortal Kombat, and the iconic Mario cap....
05/13/2026

Level up your hat game 🎮🧢

New gaming-inspired hats just dropped featuring Zelda, Mortal Kombat, and the iconic Mario cap. Whether you’re heading to class, a convention, or just grinding through another late-night session, these are ready player one approved.

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563 Higuera Street
San Luis Obispo, CA
93401

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Monday 11:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 11:30am - 8:30pm
Friday 11:30am - 8:30pm
Saturday 11:30am - 8:30pm
Sunday 11:30am - 5:30pm

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