Record Stores in Detroit, Michigan
8 record stores — last verified July 2026.
- Detroit Music Center
Longtime underground/vinyl retailer on Detroit's west side, self-described leader in underground music since 1980; new and used LPs, CDs, cassettes and mixtapes.
1 source
- Ginkgo Records
Curated vinyl nook operating inside 27th Letter Books in Corktown; noted as a Detroit Record Store Day stop for 2026.
1 source
- Paramita Sound
Record shop, wine bar and listening space in the Siren Hotel downtown; started 2014 in West Village, now a stalwart of Detroit's beat/DJ scene with in-house label releases.
3 sources
- Peoples Records
Eastern Market institution founded by Brad Hales; deep crates of soul, jazz, Motown and rare 45s, plus the Michigan Audio Heritage Society Museum.
2 sources
- Somewhere in Detroit
Detroit techno record shop tied to Underground Resistance, run from the basement of the Submerge building on East Grand Blvd; stocks rare UR vinyl and merchandise.
1 source
- Spot Lite Detroit
7,900 sq ft repurposed lumber warehouse combining a coffee shop, a vinyl record shop, and a techno-focused bar/DJ venue; runs its own record label.
2 sources
- Third Man Records
Jack White's Cass Corridor flagship: record store, novelties lounge, mastering studio and Third Man Pressing vinyl plant in the heart of Midtown Detroit.
2 sources
- Tigris
Mexicantown cafe by day, hi-fi cocktail lounge by night, built around a custom sound system and an eclectic vinyl library with rotating guest DJs.
2 sources
Greater Detroit
Record stores in the cities and towns around Detroit.
Dearborn, MI
- Dearborn Music
Metro Detroit staple since 1956 stocking over 50,000 new and used vinyl, CD, and DVD titles across genres, plus turntables and stereo gear.
2 sources
Royal Oak, MI
- The Detroit Record Club
Boutique shop opened in 2019 selling curated, hand-cleaned vinyl plus music books, dry goods and vintage hi-fi equipment.
2 sources
- Solo Records & Tapes
Old-school shop founded in 1982; relocated to Royal Oak in 2001, under new ownership since 2022.
1 source
- UHF Records
Well-organized downtown Royal Oak shop with new and used LPs, CDs, DVDs, books, magazines and vintage turntables/receivers.
2 sources
Hamtramck, MI
- Detroit Threads
Hybrid vintage clothing store and record shop specializing in house, techno, soul, funk and New Wave vinyl; known for lively Record Store Day parties.
2 sources
- Record Graveyard
Used-vinyl shop carrying jazz, blues, Motown and Polish polka records reflecting Hamtramck's neighborhood history.
1 source
Ann Arbor, MI
- Encore Records
Kerrytown-district shop specializing in used LPs, CDs, and cassettes across rock, soul, jazz and more; billed as Michigan's premier record store.
2 sources
- Underground Sounds
New-release and used-vinyl shop near central campus with a strong punk and indie lean; stocks nearly 10,000 records and CDs.
2 sources
- Wazoo Records
Long-running State Street shop selling new, used, indie and rare vinyl; operating in Ann Arbor since 1974.
2 sources
- Your Media Exchange
Independent media exchange in the Kerrytown Shops basement buying, selling and trading vinyl records, movies, books and games.
2 sources
Berkley, MI
- Flipside Records
One of Metro Detroit's longest-running independent music stores, founded in 1983, relocated from Clawson to Berkley in 2021; new/used LPs, CDs, retro video games and stereo gear.
2 sources
Ferndale, MI
- Found Sound
Full-service shop for new and used vinyl, CDs, tapes and media, run by Ray Hayosh since opening in July 2012; a Ferndale RSD destination.
2 sources
Lincoln Park, MI
- Hello Records
Independent record shop now in Lincoln Park (formerly Corktown), selling new and pre-owned vinyl, CDs and cassettes across classic rock, indie, punk, soul and funk.
2 sources
Trenton, MI
- Slick Disc
Mom-and-son-owned independent record store on the south end of the Downriver corridor selling new and used vinyl, CDs, cassettes, apparel and accessories.
2 sources
Inkster, MI
- Sound Explosion
Inkster record shop opened by retired Wayne County employee John Frazier, selling vinyl (78s/45s/LPs), vintage audio equipment, autographed albums and memorabilia.
2 sources
Ypsilanti, MI
- Wyrd Byrd
Ypsilanti record shop selling new and used vinyl, books and zines with an eye toward the psychedelic and unusual; started as a Depot Town pop-up in 2022 and hosts open mics and live music.
2 sources
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Frequently asked questions
How many record stores are in Detroit, Michigan?
Detroit, Michigan has 8 record stores in the directory, last verified July 2026.
Are the record stores in Detroit independently verified?
5 of the 8 record stores in Detroit carry our "Verified" stamp, meaning at least two independent, dated sources back the listing.
Are there listening bars or vinyl cafes in Detroit?
Yes — 3 of Detroit's record stores double as a bar, cafe, or combo space: Paramita Sound, Spot Lite Detroit, Tigris.