Record Stores in Tucson, Arizona
9 record stores — last verified July 2026.
- Bookmans Entertainment Exchange (Speedway/East)
Tucson-founded used bookstore/media exchange chain with a large, prominent vinyl records section and in-house record-cleaning 'vinyl lab'; East Speedway store is a longtime local flagship.
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- Desert Island Records
Vinyl and vintage audio shop on the Sunshine Mile founded by Jorden Wright in 2017; buys, sells and trades records across genres plus turntables and stereo gear.
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- Heroes & Villains
Tucson's largest comics/games/records combo store; repeatedly voted Best Comic Book Store locally and draws crowds for its Record Store Day exclusives.
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- Hurricane Records
Classic-rock-leaning vinyl shop on historic 4th Avenue owned by longtime Tucson musician Rich Hopkins, in a 1940s building; also stocks turntables and stereo gear.
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- Metro Gnome Music
Tucson shop open since 2000, now focused on used vinyl as its only music format (alongside bike sales/repair and used gear); buys and sells records.
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- Old Paint Records
Small record and book shop inside the Old Town Artisans complex in Tucson's historic presidio, run by Lana Rebel and Kevin Mayfield since 2014; deep digs into overlooked genres plus local art and gifts.
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- Wooden Tooth Records (Congress Street)
Downtown Tucson record shop built into the old Red Room bar space, pouring beer and wine alongside new/used vinyl, with regular DJ vinyl nights spinning punk, glam, goth and soul 45s.
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- Wooden Tooth Records
Independent Tucson vinyl institution on historic 4th Ave with new and used records, turntables and stereo gear; second location in downtown's Red Room opened later with a beer and wine bar.
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- Zia Records
Tucson outpost of Arizona's flagship independent record chain, founded in Phoenix in 1980; large new and used vinyl selection, CDs, movies and games.
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Frequently asked questions
How many record stores are in Tucson, Arizona?
Tucson, Arizona has 9 record stores in the directory, last verified July 2026.
Are the record stores in Tucson independently verified?
9 of the 9 record stores in Tucson carry our "Verified" stamp, meaning at least two independent, dated sources back the listing.
Are there listening bars or vinyl cafes in Tucson?
Yes — 3 of Tucson's record stores double as a bar, cafe, or combo space: Bookmans Entertainment Exchange (Speedway/East), Heroes & Villains, Wooden Tooth Records (Congress Street).