Record Stores in Richmond, Virginia
10 record stores — last verified July 2026.
- Barky's
One of Virginia's oldest record stores, opened 1956 by Barksdale 'Barky' Haggins in Jackson Ward; gospel, soul, R&B and oldies vinyl plus CDs and church merchandise.
3 sources
- Crossroads Records
New and used vinyl, CDs and gifts at Stony Point Fashion Park; in-store listening stations with turntables, roots as a Milwaukee chain since 1986.
3 sources
- Le Cache Dulcet
Coffee-and-vinyl shop in Richmond's Arts District, opened February 2025 by former music-industry pro Patrick Weaver; pour-over coffee alongside a curated record stash.
3 sources
- Deep Groove Records & Audio
Fan District shop mixing new and used vinyl (roughly two-thirds new, one-third used) across a wide range of genres; run by longtime Richmond record seller Jay.
4 sources
- Plan 9 Music
Carytown vinyl institution dating to the early '80s; voted Richmond's #1 record store in RVA Magazine's 2023 and 2025 reader polls, still the go-to for new and used LPs.
5 sources
- Records & Relics RVA
Curated used-vinyl shop in Church Hill with frequent new arrivals across genres, plus music memorabilia, posters, CDs and local LPs.
3 sources
- Small Friend Records & Books
Records-and-books crate-digging spot near the Fan/VCU; curates monthly staff playlists and in-store listening, open roughly seven years as of early 2025.
3 sources
- Vinyl Conflict
Punk, hardcore, hip-hop and indie-focused shop founded in 2008 by Bobby Egger; relocated from Oregon Hill to a downtown Grace Street storefront around 2022.
4 sources
- Virginia's Memory Lane Records
Vinyl, CDs, cassettes and vintage stereo equipment on Sanford Drive; retail storefront of longtime mail-order/auction dealer Record Smith (est. 1970).
3 sources
- Wax Moon Records
Scott's Addition record, VHS and horror-pinball hangout run by Andrew Griimoiire; goth/metal/post-punk leaning stock alongside a big horror-media collection.
4 sources
Greater Richmond
Record stores in the cities and towns around Richmond.
Petersburg, VA
- Carrington's Music
Longtime Petersburg music shop known for a deep stock of 45 rpm vinyl singles.
2 sources
- Resist Booksellers
Black-owned independent bookstore in Old Towne Petersburg that stocks a genuine in-store vinyl section alongside its book stacks, spanning hip-hop, soul, jazz, R&B and rock.
3 sources
Midlothian, VA
- Spinoff Records RVA
Used vinyl shop in Midlothian (Chesterfield County), part of the Richmond metro's south-west suburbs.
2 sources
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Frequently asked questions
How many record stores are in Richmond, Virginia?
Richmond, Virginia has 10 record stores in the directory, last verified July 2026.
Are the record stores in Richmond independently verified?
10 of the 10 record stores in Richmond carry our "Verified" stamp, meaning at least two independent, dated sources back the listing.
Are there listening bars or vinyl cafes in Richmond?
Yes — 1 of Richmond's record stores double as a bar, cafe, or combo space: Le Cache Dulcet.