Record Stores in Boston, Massachusetts
10 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
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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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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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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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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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Frequently asked questions
How many record stores are in Boston, Massachusetts?
Boston, Massachusetts has 10 record stores in the directory, last verified July 2026.
Are the record stores in Boston independently verified?
6 of the 10 record stores in Boston carry our "Verified" stamp, meaning at least two independent, dated sources back the listing.
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.