Record Stores in Honolulu, Hawaii
5 record stores — last verified July 2026.
- AGS Honolulu (Aloha Got Soul)
Brick-and-mortar HQ of the Aloha Got Soul label in Mo'ili'ili, just outside Waikiki. New, used, and reissued vinyl, 45s, CDs and tapes with a deep focus on Hawaiian music.
2 sources
- EP Bar
Honolulu's only listening bar, tucked behind Morning Glass Coffee in Chinatown. Highballs paired with a ~3,000-title vinyl collection spun on hi-fi turntables by resident DJs, in the spirit of Japanese jazz-kissa listening rooms.
3 sources
- Hungry Ear Records
Hawaii's oldest record store, founded 1980 in Kailua and now at SALT Kaka'ako. State's largest new-vinyl inventory, deep used LP wall, and a specialty in rare Hawaiian albums.
3 sources
- Skull-Face Books & Vinyl
Downtown Chinatown bookstore-and-vinyl shop from Last Bookstore (LA) owner Josh Spencer, curated around deep/dark/weird books and records: punk, metal, reggae, funk, jazz.
2 sources
- Village Books & Music at Ward
Nonprofit used book-and-media shop at Ward Centre run by Friends of the Library of Hawai'i, with a well-stocked vinyl, cassette and CD section funding Hawaii's public libraries.
3 sources
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Frequently asked questions
How many record stores are in Honolulu, Hawaii?
Honolulu, Hawaii has 5 record stores in the directory, last verified July 2026.
Are the record stores in Honolulu independently verified?
4 of the 5 record stores in Honolulu carry our "Verified" stamp, meaning at least two independent, dated sources back the listing.
Are there listening bars or vinyl cafes in Honolulu?
Yes — 1 of Honolulu's record stores double as a bar, cafe, or combo space: EP Bar.