Record Stores in Virginia Beach, Virginia
5 record stores — last verified July 2026.
- AFK Books & Records
Roughly 5,000 sq ft of new and pre-spun vinyl (12,000+ records), CDs, cassettes, turntables, and books near Shore Dr and Pleasure House Rd.
2 sources
- Birdland Music
Family-owned since 1969, relocated from Norfolk to Virginia Beach in 1978; deep new/used vinyl and CD selection with jazz and blues specialties.
2 sources
- Rose's
Hi-fi listening bar and restaurant in the ViBe Creative District built around an audiophile sound system, vinyl DJs/record selectors, and a rooftop bar.
3 sources
- Thanks For Listening
Vinyl-forward record shop near the oceanfront carrying records, apparel, and enamel pins, with free parking behind the shop.
2 sources
- Vinyl Daze Records
Virginia Beach's first vinyl-exclusive record store, a short walk from the oceanfront; has expanded twice in over a decade in business.
2 sources
Greater Virginia Beach
Record stores in the cities and towns around Virginia Beach.
Chesapeake, VA
- Book Exchange - Chesapeake
Used bookstore chain's Greenbrier location trades books, movies, CDs, and vinyl records for store credit alongside a general media resale floor.
3 sources
Norfolk, VA
- Freshtopia
One of 30 Black-owned record stores in the US, inside MacArthur Center; vinyl and hip-hop merch with live DJ sets and weekly scratch sessions.
2 sources
- The Groove Record Shop
Downtown Norfolk vinyl shop stocked with used rock, R&B, blues and jazz staples plus contemporary indie/hip-hop and Audio-Technica turntables.
2 sources
- Not For The Weak Records
Hardcore/punk-focused record shop and recording studio downtown, stocking its own label plus Beach Impediment, Convulse, Iron Lung, and Sorry State.
2 sources
- Skinnie's Records
Norfolk vinyl and CD shop in the Park Place/Ghent-adjacent area, also stocking t-shirts, posters, patches, stickers, and buttons.
2 sources
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Frequently asked questions
How many record stores are in Virginia Beach, Virginia?
Virginia Beach, Virginia has 5 record stores in the directory, last verified July 2026.
Are the record stores in Virginia Beach independently verified?
4 of the 5 record stores in Virginia Beach carry our "Verified" stamp, meaning at least two independent, dated sources back the listing.
Are there listening bars or vinyl cafes in Virginia Beach?
Yes — 1 of Virginia Beach's record stores double as a bar, cafe, or combo space: Rose's.