Record Stores in Boise, Idaho
5 record stores — last verified July 2026.
- Jam Session Record Shop
Small, owner-run used record shop on Main Street opened in November 2021 by Jesse (formerly of Record World on Broadway), focused on spotlighting local Boise bands.
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- Modern Sounds Vinyl and Music
Neighborhood record shop on the Boise Bench opened by Derek Anderson in 2019, stocking roughly 5,000 new and used vinyl titles with regular in-store events.
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- The Record Exchange
Idaho's largest independent music store since 1977, with an in-house espresso bar and gift shop ("The Edge") that opened downtown Boise's first espresso counter in the early 1980s, plus a built-in performance stage hosting free in-store shows.
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- Rollin' Records
Buy/sell/trade shop known for its hip-hop and R&B depth plus rare Japanese pressings; sponsors Treefort Music Festival and hosts local in-store shows.
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- Spin Records Boise
Owner Kirk Heydt relocated his ~20,000-record shop from Petaluma, CA to Boise around 2020, specializing in private pressings and non-major-label vinyl.
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Greater Boise
Record stores in the cities and towns around Boise.
Nampa, ID
- Disc-Cover Records
Downtown Nampa record shop run by former radio DJ Al Babbitt, buying/selling new and used vinyl, CDs, cassettes, and vintage stereo gear in a century-old storefront.
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Frequently asked questions
How many record stores are in Boise, Idaho?
Boise, Idaho has 5 record stores in the directory, last verified July 2026.
Are the record stores in Boise independently verified?
5 of the 5 record stores in Boise carry our "Verified" stamp, meaning at least two independent, dated sources back the listing.
Are there listening bars or vinyl cafes in Boise?
Yes — 1 of Boise's record stores double as a bar, cafe, or combo space: The Record Exchange.