Record Stores / South Carolina
Record Stores in Charleston, South Carolina
3 record stores — last verified July 2026.
- Groovers Listening Bar
Vinyl listening bar on Calhoun Street paying homage to Charleston's 1990s music scene, with rotating vinyl DJs, live music, and craft cocktails.
2 sources
- Monster Music & Movies
Charleston's largest independent record store, in West Ashley across from Citadel Mall; deep new & used vinyl, CDs and DVDs across every genre.
3 sources
- Record Stop
Family-owned record chain (est. 1974 on Long Island) with a downtown Charleston shop steps from the Music Hall selling new & used vinyl, plus an upstairs hi-fi listening lounge ("Record Stop Loft") built around vintage Altec Lansing A7 speakers and a wine/beer program.
4 sources
Greater Charleston
Record stores in the cities and towns around Charleston.
North Charleston, SC
- The 1021 Room
Hidden speakeasy tucked behind a beer-can wall at Holy City Brewing, with red curtains, a wooden bar, a record player, and shelves of vinyl.
2 sources
- Gray Cat Music
Buy/sell/trade shop in Park Circle stocking used vinyl, tapes and CDs plus some new releases, vintage hi-fi gear, and band tees. Named after owner Drew Anderson's late cat.
3 sources
Summerville, SC
- Black Circle Records
Vinyl vendor booth inside Katie Mae's Klassy Flea & Antique Mart in downtown Summerville, selling vintage 70s-80s rock, pop and soul; thousands of records priced mostly $3-$15 plus dollar-bin albums.
6 sources
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Frequently asked questions
How many record stores are in Charleston, South Carolina?
Charleston, South Carolina has 3 record stores in the directory, last verified July 2026.
Are the record stores in Charleston independently verified?
3 of the 3 record stores in Charleston carry our "Verified" stamp, meaning at least two independent, dated sources back the listing.
Are there listening bars or vinyl cafes in Charleston?
Yes — 2 of Charleston's record stores double as a bar, cafe, or combo space: Groovers Listening Bar, Record Stop.