Record Stores in Cincinnati, Ohio
8 record stores — last verified July 2026.
- Alien Records
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.
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- Another Part of the Forest
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.
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- Everybody's Records
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.
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- Feel It Record Shop
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.
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- Hi-Fi Cincy
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.
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- Mole's Record Exchange
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.
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- Sessions Vinyl Room
Oakley neighborhood vinyl shop with a listening lounge and craft-beer carry-out, mixing new and used records with a hangout vibe.
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- Shake It Records
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.
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Greater Cincinnati
Record stores in the cities and towns around Cincinnati.
Covington, KY
- HAIL Records & Oddities
New and used vinyl (7" singles too) alongside taxidermy, bones, crystals and tarot in MainStrasse Village. Self-described 'record store gone weird.'
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- Phil's Records
Long-running Covington shop (30+ years) with a large stock of vinyl records, CDs and DVDs.
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Newport, KY
- Jet Age Records
Brother-run vinyl and coffee shop on Historic Monmouth Street, with new/used/rare records, CDs, concert posters and light turntable repair.
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Norwood, OH
- Paper Street Trading Company
Pop-culture trading shop in Surrey Square Mall buying/selling/trading vinyl records alongside comics, video games and collectibles.
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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.