Record Stores in Richmond, Virginia
5 record stores — last verified July 2026.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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Frequently asked questions
How many record stores are in Richmond, Virginia?
Richmond, Virginia has 5 record stores in the directory, last verified July 2026.
Are the record stores in Richmond independently verified?
5 of the 5 record stores in Richmond carry our "Verified" stamp, meaning at least two independent, dated sources back the listing.