When it comes to buying music in the Valley of the Sun, there’s nothing like walking into a dedicated store with a knowledgeable sales staff.
Even better if that Phoenix store is an indie that helps bolster the local music economy. (‘Cause, let’s be real, we all know indie stores is where Phoenix music love lives.)
So, if you’re looking for a record store near you in Phoenix, here are the ones close by.
New & Used Vinyl Record Shops Near Phoenix, AZ
Here are the record shops in (and around) Phoenix where you can check out and buy new and secondhand vinyl (along with some other stuff):
Grand Ave Records
1504 Grand AvePhoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 730-2991
Hours
Monday-Saturday: 11 am – 6 pm
Sunday: Closed
Loot:
- Records
- Clothing
- Collectibles
Central Records
824 N Central AvePhoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 638-0433
Hours
Monday-Wednesday: Noon-10 pm
Thursday: Noon-11 pm
Friday: Noon-2 am
Saturday: 10 am-2 am Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm
Loot:
- Records
- Books
The ‘In’ Groove Records
3300 N 24th StPhoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 957-2453
Hours
Monday-Saturday: 11 am – 7 pm
Sunday: Closed
Loot:
- New & Pre-Owned Vinyl
- Cassettes
- Turntables/Speakers
- Record Sleeves/Supplies
Tracks In Wax
4741 N Central AvePhoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 274-2660
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Friday: Noon – 4 pm
Saturday-Sunday: Noon – 6 pm
Loot:
- Used, Collectible & Rare Vinyl
Stinkweeds
12 W Camelback RdPhoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 248-9461
Hours
Monday-Friday: 11 am – 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 8 pm
Sunday: Noon – 6 pm
Loot:
- Indie New & Used Records
- CDs
- Cassettes
- Books
- Audio Equipment
Zia Records
1850 W Camelback RdPhoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 241-0313
Hours
Daily: 10 am – 9 pm
Loot:
- New & Used Records
- CDs
- Cassettes
- Turntables
Record High
4242 E University DrPhoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 292-5761
Hours
Sunday-Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday-Friday: 11 am – 4 pm Saturday: 10 am – 3 pm
Loot:
- Rare & Collectible Vinyl
Record Shops FAQs
Do record stores really just sell records?
Not usually, no.
While record stores are mostly thought of as vinyl stores, and the good ones do carry plenty of records (that’s how they get their names), most record stores do sell other things.
Along with music on vinyl, they may sell CDs, DVDs, limited edition box set, music and movie collectibles, and sometimes even gear, like amps and cords.
Record shops that sell exclusively records are rare and usually smaller shops with less overhead.
Can you sample records at record stores?
Often, yes, but not always.
It’s really up to the store owners.
Since record stores run the gamut from very small hole-in-the-wall set-ups to square-footage gobblers, the means of sampling may also be quite different.
Larger stores with bigger budgets often have digital samplers, where you can listen to their inventory on a pre-loaded console.
Smaller stores with smaller budgets may just have a few turntables on hand, while some record shops have no means of testing a record out before you buy.
(Though, as long as it’s unsealed, you can still check the record for scratches and damage.)
Where else can I buy records?
While we’ve focused on local record shops for our list (and would love for you to choose them!), you do have a few other options for your vinyl purchases.
Many major retailers carry a limited selection of vinyl records these days (trying to capitalize on the format’s resurgence).
Some stores that carry vinyl include Barnes & Noble, Target, Amazon & Wal-Mart.
Do record shops have CDs?
A lot of them do.
And, as digital downloads take over and CDs fall by the wayside, they will likely be one of the last places left that will carry them.
At least until CDs resurge in 20 or 30 years.