Record Stores in Des Moines, Iowa
5 record stores — last verified July 2026.
- The Dark Slide
Skate shop and record store combo in Merle Hay Mall carrying 2,000+ vinyl titles (45s, LPs, 10", 12") alongside decks, apparel, and posters.
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- Ratt's Underground Records
Family-owned vinyl, cassette, and CD shop in Merle Hay Mall; roots trace to a 2009 Newton, Iowa store. Ultrasonic-cleans and play-tests every record before sale.
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- Rogue Planet Music
Family-run, independent since 2017, specializing in jazz and obscure vinyl. Offers a listening lounge plus turntable and cartridge setup services.
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- Vinyl Cup Records
Beaverdale record shop with complimentary coffee/beer while you dig; moved into a larger Beaver Avenue storefront in 2025. Runs one of Iowa's biggest Record Store Day allocations.
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- Zzz Records
Iowa's longest-running independent record store, open since fall 2000. Deep used-vinyl selection (~10,000 LPs across ~15 genres) plus CDs, tapes, and posters.
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Greater Des Moines
Record stores in the cities and towns around Des Moines.
West Des Moines, IA
- Jay's Toys and Games (West Des Moines)
Collector-focused shop (formerly Jay's CD & Hobby) with LEGO, trading cards, comics, video games, and a growing vinyl records section spanning rare pressings to new releases.
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- Skylabs Audio
Historic Valley Junction hi-fi shop selling and repairing vintage and modern stereo equipment alongside new and used vinyl records and turntables.
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Looking for somewhere to listen, not just shop? Browse listening bars & vinyl cafes in Des Moines .
Frequently asked questions
How many record stores are in Des Moines, Iowa?
Des Moines, Iowa has 5 record stores in the directory, last verified July 2026.
Are the record stores in Des Moines independently verified?
4 of the 5 record stores in Des Moines carry our "Verified" stamp, meaning at least two independent, dated sources back the listing.
Are there listening bars or vinyl cafes in Des Moines?
Yes — 2 of Des Moines's record stores double as a bar, cafe, or combo space: The Dark Slide, Vinyl Cup Records.