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The Record Exchange

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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.

1105 W Idaho St
Boise, ID 83702

+12083448010

https://www.therecordexchange.com/

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Verified · July 2026

The Record Exchange — Provenance

  • The Record Exchange (own site) (Official site: address 1105 W Idaho St, phone, hours, 'Idaho's Largest Independent Music Store Since 1977.') July 2026
  • Glide Magazine (Feature marking the store's 45th anniversary; interviews co-owner Chad Dryden, confirms it's operating and recently bought its building with Neurolux.) December 2023
  • Record Store Day (Official RSD store directory listing for The Record Exchange, Boise, matching address/phone/hours.) July 2026
  • The Record Exchange (own site) (Own-site page describing the attached cafe/espresso bar known as 'The Edge', its history as downtown Boise's first espresso bar (early 1980s), and current menu/hours; retrieved live July 2026.) July 2026
  • The Record Exchange (own site) (Own-site store and cafe hours page, retrieved live July 2026, confirming both the record store and cafe are currently operating.) July 2026

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