Record Stores / Ohio

Record Stores in Columbus, Ohio

11 record stores — last verified July 2026.

  • Corner Records

    Open Hours not listed

    Vinyl record shop operating inside a working convenience store near downtown, selling new and used records, pins, stereos and cleaning kits.

    1 source

  • Elizabeth's Records

    Open Hours not listed

    Family-owned Clintonville shop run by Dave & Laura Lewis since 2010, specializing in used vinyl across rock, jazz, soul, world and classical, plus store cat Jonesy.

    2 sources

  • The Kutt Records

    Open 12pm–7pm today

    Hip-hop culture record shop on the Hilltop, opened June 2023 by Zachary 'Zerggy Zerg' Grashel and reopened at a new W. Broad St location in Oct 2024.

    1 source

  • Lost Weekend Records

    Open 11am–7pm today

    Clintonville favorite at the corner of High & Crestview, run by Kyle Siegrist since 2003, known for deep crates of independent and rare vinyl.

    2 sources

  • Lovelight Records and Art

    Open 12pm–6pm today

    Clintonville record shop/art gallery hybrid opened Nov 2023 by Luke Haines & Mike Davis, focused on rare deep cuts, funk, African and reggae vinyl plus local art.

    2 sources

  • Magnolia Thunderpussy

    Open 10am–7pm today

    Columbus's oldest record store, a Short North landmark since 1970 stocking new releases, rare finds, band merch, posters, and audio gear.

    3 sources

  • The Needle Exchange Records and Tapes

    Open Hours not listed

    North Clintonville analog specialist opened April 2021 by former Lost Weekend clerk Ian Graham; used vinyl alongside cassettes, VHS, laserdisc and 8-tracks.

    2 sources

  • Records Per Minute

    Open Hours not listed

    University District shop owned by Steve Louis with over 50,000 records in stock spanning pop, soul, rock, R&B, indie, and alternative, plus stereo gear.

    2 sources

  • Rich St. Records

    Open Closed today

    Founded 1997 as Roots Records, a reggae/dub/jazz/funk specialist; closed 2017, ran pop-ups from 2021, then reopened with regular hours in Aug 2024 as Rich St. Records under owner Carl Newman.

    1 source

  • Spoonful Records

    Open 11am–7pm today

    Downtown vinyl staple opened in 2010 by husband-and-wife team Brett Ruland and Amy Kesting; ran weekly in-store Spoonful Sessions all through 2025.

    2 sources

  • Used Kids Records

    Open 10am–8pm today

    Columbus institution since 1986 with deep punk, metal, and indie bins; doubles as a live venue and launchpad for local musicians.

    2 sources

Frequently asked questions

How many record stores are in Columbus, Ohio?

Columbus, Ohio has 11 record stores in the directory, last verified July 2026.

Are the record stores in Columbus independently verified?

6 of the 11 record stores in Columbus carry our "Verified" stamp, meaning at least two independent, dated sources back the listing.