Record Stores / Ohio

Record Stores in Cincinnati, Ohio

8 record stores — last verified July 2026.

  • Alien Records

    Open 11am–7pm today

    New Over-the-Rhine vinyl destination opened Nov 2024 by Cincinnati native Timothy Henninger, seeded from his ~30,000-record personal collection. Also does turntable repair and live in-store events.

    3 sources

  • Another Part of the Forest

    Open Hours not listed

    Two-floor used record, book and movie shop in Over-the-Rhine, reopened under new ownership in 2019 with jazz, rock, soul, folk and international vinyl.

    1 source

  • Everybody's Records

    Open 11am–9pm today

    Cincinnati's longest continuously operating independent record store, open in Pleasant Ridge since 1978. Deep used vinyl/cassette selection across rock, soul, jazz, punk and local artists.

    2 sources

  • Feel It Record Shop

    Open 11am–7pm today

    Brick-and-mortar grown from the Feel It Records label (est. 2010); took over Torn Light's Clifton Gaslight District storefront in 2024. New/used vinyl, cassettes, CDs, studio gear, in-store stage.

    3 sources

  • Hi-Fi Cincy

    Open Hours not listed

    Vinyl records-themed lounge and cocktail bar in Mt. Adams, billed as Cincinnati's only vinyl record bar; owner Mike Twombly built it to connect people across generations through vinyl.

    2 sources

  • Mole's Record Exchange

    Open Hours not listed

    Cincinnati's longest-running record store, in business since 1974 near UC in Clifton Heights. Deep crates of used vinyl and CDs plus posters and memorabilia; staffed by longtime regulars.

    3 sources

  • Sessions Vinyl Room

    Open Hours not listed

    Oakley neighborhood vinyl shop with a listening lounge and craft-beer carry-out, mixing new and used records with a hangout vibe.

    2 sources

  • Shake It Records

    Open 10am–8pm today

    Nationally known Northside institution and former indie label; two floors of new/used vinyl, CDs, tapes, books and pop-culture ephemera. Run by brothers Jim and Darren Blasé.

    3 sources

Greater Cincinnati

Record stores in the cities and towns around Cincinnati.

Covington, KY

  • HAIL Records & Oddities

    Open 12pm–7pm today

    New and used vinyl (7" singles too) alongside taxidermy, bones, crystals and tarot in MainStrasse Village. Self-described 'record store gone weird.'

    3 sources

  • Phil's Records

    Open Hours not listed

    Long-running Covington shop (30+ years) with a large stock of vinyl records, CDs and DVDs.

    3 sources

Newport, KY

  • Jet Age Records

    Open Hours not listed

    Brother-run vinyl and coffee shop on Historic Monmouth Street, with new/used/rare records, CDs, concert posters and light turntable repair.

    2 sources

Norwood, OH

  • Paper Street Trading Company

    Open 11am–9pm today

    Pop-culture trading shop in Surrey Square Mall buying/selling/trading vinyl records alongside comics, video games and collectibles.

    3 sources

Frequently asked questions

How many record stores are in Cincinnati, Ohio?

Cincinnati, Ohio has 8 record stores in the directory, last verified July 2026.

Are the record stores in Cincinnati independently verified?

6 of the 8 record stores in Cincinnati carry our "Verified" stamp, meaning at least two independent, dated sources back the listing.

Are there listening bars or vinyl cafes in Cincinnati?

Yes — 2 of Cincinnati's record stores double as a bar, cafe, or combo space: Hi-Fi Cincy, Sessions Vinyl Room.