Record Stores in Albuquerque, New Mexico
12 record stores — last verified July 2026.
- Astro-Zombies
Long-running Nob Hill comics, toys and collectibles shop on historic Route 66 with a genuine records section spanning punk, jazz, metal, country, electronic and reggae. Voted Albuquerque's #1 comic shop many years running.
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- Charley's Records & CDs
New Mexico's largest independent record store since 1988, stocking new and used vinyl, tapes and CDs plus vintage clothing and stereo gear.
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- Hi-Phy Records
Female-owned vinyl record shop operating inside SpurLine Supply Company in Albuquerque's Sawmill District, specializing in new vinyl and stereo gear alongside vintage vinyl. Started as a pop-up in 2015; also runs mini record stalls at Sawmill Market and Castle Coffee downtown.
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- LongHair Records
Listen-before-you-buy vinyl shop with a broad multi-genre selection, plus cassettes, VHS, CDs and vintage fantasy/horror/occult books.
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- Mecca Music & Books
Small downtown record store paired with a used bookshop; new and used vinyl and CDs with a focus on jazz, hip-hop, indie rock, and country, plus an in-store listening station.
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- Media Hoard
New Mexico's largest used DVD/Blu-ray store on Candelaria at Eubank in northeast Albuquerque, also stocking used CDs and vinyl. A frequently recommended stop in local media-collector circles.
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- My Vinyl Offer
Used record and CD store on Paradise Blvd NW in far-northwest Albuquerque, run under the registered business name Albuquerque Vinyl / My Vinyl Offer Holdings LLC.
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- Nob Hill Music
Owner Steve Schroeder's Route 66 vinyl, tape and CD shop in Nob Hill, opened after his 24 years working at the late Natural Sound.
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- One Long Groove
Kelly and Joseph's independent record stall rummaging, rescuing and restoring vinyl, with booths inside Vintage Vault Midtown and Bookworks.
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- SloLow Vinyl Records
Self-service vinyl stall inside Antiques & Things claiming 100,000+ records in inventory, with a larger warehouse open by appointment.
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- Vinyl Consumption Record Shop
Albuquerque's premier vinyl shop inside the Past, Present & In Between flea market, curating reggae, soul, punk, blues and Spanish vinyl.
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- ZEMA Vinyl Lounge
Speakeasy-style HiFi vinyl sound lounge inside Hotel Zazz in Nob Hill, with curated vinyl, craft cocktails, and a hidden banana-sculpture entrance.
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Frequently asked questions
How many record stores are in Albuquerque, New Mexico?
Albuquerque, New Mexico has 12 record stores in the directory, last verified July 2026.
Are the record stores in Albuquerque independently verified?
12 of the 12 record stores in Albuquerque carry our "Verified" stamp, meaning at least two independent, dated sources back the listing.
Are there listening bars or vinyl cafes in Albuquerque?
Yes — 3 of Albuquerque's record stores double as a bar, cafe, or combo space: Astro-Zombies, Media Hoard, ZEMA Vinyl Lounge.