Record Stores in Boston, Massachusetts
13 record stores — last verified July 2026.
- Bar Pallino
Speakeasy-style natural wine bar beneath Faccia a Faccia on Newbury Street; the basement barroom has a turntable and a vinyl-stocked shelf from Jamie Bissonnette's collection, with occasional live jazz and song requests.
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- Desnuda Cocina & Bar
South End restaurant with a downstairs listening bar inspired by 1950s Japanese sound bars: art-deco basement room with framed albums, vintage speakers, and a vinyl collection stocking themed genre/decade nights.
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- Good Taste Records
North End boutique record shop opened in 2022 by a husband-and-wife DJ team, curating new and used vinyl across hip-hop, metal and more with an emphasis on sustainability.
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- Headroom Hi-Fi Lounge
Second-floor cocktail lounge inside Trillium's Fort Point brewery built for audio appreciation, with live music Tue-Thu and vinyl DJs Fri-Sat on a dedicated hi-fi system.
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- Looney Tunes Records
Allston vinyl, CD and cassette shop that reopened in its Harvard Ave location after previously closing its Boylston Street store; cash-only.
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- Music Research Library
Beacon Hill vinyl shop that relocated from Providence in March 2023, curating clean used records with a focus on jazz, hip-hop and rare library-music LPs.
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- Newbury Comics (Faneuil Hall)
Newbury Comics branch at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, a second Boston location for the New England pop-culture/vinyl chain alongside the flagship Newbury Street store.
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- Newbury Comics
Founding flagship store of the Boston-born music/pop-culture chain, started by MIT students in 1978; the Newbury Street location remains a major vinyl destination with weekly new releases and exclusives.
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- Nuggets
Kenmore Square vintage record shop open since 1978, known for its time-capsule feel, vintage musician memorabilia on the walls, and deep used-vinyl crates.
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- Orpheus Performing Arts Treasures
Below-street-level Back Bay shop since 1995 specializing in used classical CDs and vinyl, plus jazz and pop, rare scores, sheet music, books and autographs for musicians and collectors.
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- Spy Bar
Hi-fi vinyl listening lounge beneath Cosmica at The Revolution Hotel in the South End, featuring curated vinyl DJ sets, craft cocktails, and a moody, intimate atmosphere.
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- Taurus Records
Mattapan reggae institution opened by Leroy Webb in 1981, moved to its rastafarian-colored storefront on Blue Hill Ave in the mid-1990s; the heart of Boston's reggae, dancehall, calypso and soca scene for over 45 years.
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- Temple Records
Downtown Crossing listening bar inspired by 1950s Japanese sound bars, built around chef Jamie Bissonnette's 10,000+ record collection and a custom-designed hi-fi sound system; sushi bar downstairs.
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Greater Boston
Record stores in the cities and towns around Boston.
Cambridge, MA
- Armageddon Shop
Harvard Square shop specializing in metal, punk and hardcore, carrying new and used vinyl, cassettes, CDs, zines, books and band merch.
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- Big Dig Records
North Cambridge shop (rebranded from the former Blue Bags Records spot in 2022) known for cheap prices and a strong local punk/underground selection; owners also do house-call collection buys.
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- Cheapo Records
Central Square's longtime vinyl institution, self-described as operating since 1954, with a large rotating selection of new and used rock, jazz, folk and country.
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- Newbury Comics (Cambridge)
Newbury Comics branch inside The Garage mall in Harvard Square, a second Cambridge location for the chain.
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- Planet Records
Harvard Square-area shop on Mt Auburn Street known for its vibe and knowledgeable staff, buying and selling new and used vinyl across genres.
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Dedham, MA
- Cheap Thrills Music
Longtime Dedham record shop with a deep selection of new and used vinyl, CDs, and cassettes; in business over 20 years.
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Brookline, MA
- Counter Intuitive Records
Record label's first physical storefront, opened February 15, 2025 in Brookline, selling vinyl, band merch and retro video games/consoles for trade.
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- Village Vinyl & Hi-Fi
Coolidge Corner shop selling curated vinyl and vintage stereo/hi-fi equipment; named to the Boston Globe's 2025 best-of list.
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Natick, MA
- Deja Vu Records
Used-vinyl record store in downtown Natick; the shop advises calling ahead before visiting.
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- Listen Up Music
Natick record store operating since 1996, specializing in rock, jazz, blues and folk vinyl alongside CDs, cassettes and DVDs.
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- Newbury Comics (Natick)
Newbury Comics branch inside the Natick Mall, with a vinyl section alongside comics and pop-culture merch.
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Newton, MA
- Good Dog Records & Books
Used, new and antiquarian bookstore combined with a curated vinyl records selection in Newton Centre, opened in 2023 by Boston native Barry Tilles.
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- Root For Us Records
Newton record shop opened in 2026 by Brian Coleman (formerly of Want List Records) inside a small Route 9 shopping center, selling reasonably priced used vinyl with in-store listening stations.
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Melrose, MA
- Green Street Grooves
Vintage vinyl, reissues and new releases shop run by Dave Plunkett; relocated to Melrose in fall 2023 after 12 years operating as Somerville Grooves.
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Medford, MA
- Light of Day Records
Boutique vinyl, CD and cassette shop operating inside Deep Cuts brewery in Medford Square, pairing record browsing with craft beer, sandwiches, live music and pinball.
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Braintree, MA
- Newbury Comics (Braintree)
Newbury Comics branch at South Shore Plaza mall in Braintree, with a vinyl section alongside comics and pop-culture merch.
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Burlington, MA
- Newbury Comics (Burlington)
Newbury Comics branch inside Burlington Mall, with a vinyl section alongside comics and pop-culture merch.
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Norwood, MA
- Newbury Comics (Norwood)
Newbury Comics branch on Route 1 in Norwood, with a vinyl section alongside comics and pop-culture merch.
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Peabody, MA
- Newbury Comics (Peabody)
Newbury Comics branch inside the Northshore Mall in Peabody, with a vinyl section alongside comics and pop-culture merch.
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Randolph, MA
- Randolph Music
Randolph record and stereo-equipment shop carrying vinyl, 45s, CDs and DVDs alongside audio gear; also does business as Randolph Music & Barneys Laptops at the same address.
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Salem, MA
- Record Exchange
One of the oldest used-vinyl brick-and-mortar shops in the US, buying and selling carefully graded used and new records, cassettes, CDs and DVDs in downtown Salem since 1974.
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- Residency Records
Curated downtown Salem shop specializing in metal, punk and indie rock on new and used vinyl, CDs and tapes; moved to its current Church St location in February 2022, quadrupling its stock.
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Somerville, MA
- Stereo Jack's Records
Jazz and blues specialist record shop founded in 1982, relocated from Cambridge to West Somerville's Ball Square in 2022; sells vinyl and CDs with new inventory added daily.
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- Vinyl Index
Record shop in Union Square's Bow Market with a 10-foot bar and communal seating woven between the bins; cocktails from neighboring bar Nook are served while browsing and during weekly DJ sets.
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Jamaica Plain, MA
- Tres Gatos
Jamaica Plain tapas restaurant combined with a book and record store under one roof; browse vinyl and books while dining, with regular live music and record-store events.
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Watertown, MA
- Wanna Hear It Records
New and used vinyl shop opened in 2020 focused on punk, hardcore, indie rock, emo, metal, top 40 and hip hop; run by 6131 Records label owner Joey Cahill.
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Belmont, MA
- Want List Records
Vinyl shop run by Brian Coleman and Dave Belson buying, selling and trading records, currently based in a storefront on Trapelo Road in Belmont.
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Recently closed
- Deep Thoughts Record Shop closed September 2024.
- In Your Ear (Boston) closed June 2022.
- Skippy White's closed January 2020.
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Frequently asked questions
How many record stores are in Boston, Massachusetts?
Boston, Massachusetts has 13 record stores in the directory, last verified July 2026.
Has a record store in Boston closed recently?
Yes — Deep Thoughts Record Shop (September 2024), In Your Ear (Boston) (June 2022), Skippy White's (January 2020) closed recently. Their pages stay up with a list of nearby open shops.
Are there listening bars or vinyl cafes in Boston?
Yes — 5 of Boston's record stores double as a bar, cafe, or combo space: Bar Pallino, Desnuda Cocina & Bar, Headroom Hi-Fi Lounge, Spy Bar, Temple Records.