Record Stores in Phoenix, Arizona
13 record stores — last verified July 2026.
- Candy & Records
North-central Phoenix (Sunnyslope) shop mixing contemporary and vintage vinyl, CDs, apparel, memorabilia and turntables with vintage candy; hosts record swaps and live music.
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- Central Records
Downtown Phoenix record bar inspired by Japanese kissa cafes; new and used vinyl, tapes, CDs, coffee by day and DJs spinning records under a disco ball by night.
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- Grand Avenue Records
Grand Avenue arts-corridor shop for DJs and collectors, strong on hip-hop, jazz, electronic, soul, indie rock and international vinyl.
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- The 'In' Groove
East Phoenix all-around shop praised for meticulously organized new/used vinyl, CDs and cassettes plus turntable gear; 2022 Best of Phoenix record store winner.
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- My Vinyl Offer @ Brass Armadillo Mall
Vinyl-trading dealer booth inside the Brass Armadillo Antique Mall on 28th Drive, buying and selling a broad range of used records.
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- Neutral Ground Lounge
Arcadia cocktail lounge built around a record player behind the bar; owner curates a different full vinyl album each night, played without skipping, with no TVs in the room.
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- The Record Gallery
New used-vinyl shop in The Artery building, opened April 2026, specializing in R&B, soul, funk and reggae with local art on the walls and weekend DJ/live sets.
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- Spin Room
3,000-sq-ft vinyl bar inside Stadium Sports Bar at CityScape, named Phoenix New Times' 2025 Best Vinyl Bar. Resident DJs spin actual vinyl for crate-digging sets of 80s-00s R&B, hip-hop, soul and funk.
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- Stinkweeds Records
Independent Melrose District institution since 1987. New/used vinyl, CD and cassette across all genres, dedicated Arizona-artist section, and multiple listening stations.
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- Tracks in Wax
Midtown institution opened in the early 1980s, now under new ownership building it into a community 'vinyl village' for used and rare vinyl.
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- Trill
Hip-hop shop carrying vinyl, CDs and cassettes alongside DJ gear, streetwear and a hip-hop museum; multiple Phoenix New Times "Best Hip-Hop Shop" wins since 2019.
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- Zia Records (Bethany Home)
Original flagship of the employee-owned Southwest chain founded in Phoenix in 1980. Massive selection of new/used vinyl, CDs, movies and collectibles.
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- Zia Records (Thunderbird)
North Phoenix location of the Arizona-born Zia Records chain, offering a huge stock of new and used vinyl, CDs, and pop-culture collectibles.
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Greater Phoenix
Record stores in the cities and towns around Phoenix.
Chandler, AZ
- Asylum Records
Chandler shop specializing in heavy metal and rock; used vinyl, CDs, cassettes plus Funko Pop collectibles.
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- Desert Grooves
Locally owned Chandler vinyl shop; new and pre-loved records across classic, vintage and modern genres, plus mobile collection-buying service.
2 sources
- Zia Records (Chandler)
Chandler location of the employee-owned Southwest vinyl chain Zia Records, a fifth Phoenix-metro storefront distinct from the Bethany Home, Mesa, Mill Avenue and Thunderbird stores already tracked.
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Mesa, AZ
- Bookmans Entertainment Exchange (Mesa)
Big used-media exchange (books, comics, games, instruments) with a substantial new and used vinyl section; buy/sell/trade model.
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- Nile Records
Record-shop spin-off from the team behind downtown Mesa's Nile Theater, inside The Greenbelt building; curated new/used rock, punk, indie, country, and hip-hop, plus tour merch.
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- Vinyl Command
Mesa record shop stocking new and used vinyl across genres; listed as a 2026 Record Store Day participating retailer.
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- Uncle Aldo's Attic
East Mesa vintage-and-vinyl paradise stocked heavily from a 50,000-record personal collection alongside books, board games, and figures.
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- Vinyl Vault Records AZ
Mesa shop offering CDs, records, turntables and sound systems for casual listeners and serious collectors alike.
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- Zia Records (Mesa)
11,000-square-foot Zia Records location at the SW corner of Gilbert and Southern in Mesa, opened July 2016. New/used vinyl, CDs, movies, games, and books.
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Goodyear, AZ
- Deadwax Records
West Valley shop in Goodyear, 20 miles west of Phoenix; new and vintage vinyl, CDs, cassettes, concert merch and audio equipment; keeps a budget "$10 list".
3 sources
- My Vinyl Offer @ Brass Armadillo Mall (Goodyear)
Vinyl-trading dealer booth inside the Brass Armadillo Antique Mall on McDowell Road in Goodyear; rap, country, classical and modern vinyl, buys and swaps collections.
2 sources
Tempe, AZ
- Double Nickels
Legendary Tempe vinyl shop founded 1987 as Eastside Records, reborn as Ghost of Eastside in 2010; passed to new owners July 2026 and renamed Double Nickels, same beloved crate-digging space.
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- Zia Records (Mill Avenue)
Flagship of Arizona's own indie chain, blocks from ASU on Mill Avenue. New and used vinyl, CDs, movies, and pop-culture merch in a sprawling store.
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Gilbert, AZ
- Grace Records
Gilbert record shop in San Tan Village; emphasizes affordable collecting with a $3-per-record section, plus listening stations and merch.
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Scottsdale, AZ
- Vinyl Record Dude
Scottsdale used-vinyl shop; a regular Record Store Day participant that relocated from E. Gray Rd. to E. Shea Blvd. between 2025 and 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
How many record stores are in Phoenix, Arizona?
Phoenix, Arizona has 13 record stores in the directory, last verified July 2026.
Are the record stores in Phoenix independently verified?
7 of the 13 record stores in Phoenix carry our "Verified" stamp, meaning at least two independent, dated sources back the listing.
Are there listening bars or vinyl cafes in Phoenix?
Yes — 3 of Phoenix's record stores double as a bar, cafe, or combo space: Central Records, Neutral Ground Lounge, Spin Room.