Record Stores in Seattle, Washington
31 record stores — last verified July 2026.
- Absorb Records
Hillman City shop specializing in contemporary electronic and dance vinyl and cassettes — ambient, house, downtempo, dub techno and more, much of it imported. Open primarily by appointment.
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- Another Record Store
Rainier Valley shop stocking new and used vinyl, CDs, DVDs, cassettes and music memorabilia; a longtime Record Store Day participant.
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- Beats and Bohos
Phinney Ridge shop splitting the floor between hand-picked vintage clothing/furniture and a genuine vinyl selection — LPs, 45s, even 78s — plus cassettes, reasonably priced.
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- Cenotaph Records
Veteran- and family-owned University District shop with 40-plus years of collecting experience behind the counter; new, used, rare and local vinyl. Relocated from NE 45th St to University Way NE.
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- Daybreak Records
Fremont shop established in 2016 by RJ Sweeney, focused on rare and collectible vinyl, cassettes and memorabilia across punk, metal, reggae and jazz.
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- Easy Street Records
West Seattle vinyl institution pairing a large new-and-used record, CD and cassette shop with an attached cafe and a stage for in-store performances.
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- Empire Roasters and Records
Columbia City coffee roaster spread across multiple floors, with a record store built into the second level and rooftop seating above.
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- Fat Cat Records
Family-run shop opened in 2018 by Frank Laufer and his father James, selling new and used vinyl, CDs and cassettes; relocated to Stone Way in Wallingford in late 2023.
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- Georgetown Records
Georgetown neighborhood shop founded in 2004 by Martin Imbach, focused on used vinyl spanning punk, garage, country, jazz and progressive rock.
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- Golden Oldies Records
Wallingford record shop operating since 1977, specializing in hard-to-find and out-of-print vinyl, CDs and cassettes with a complimentary want-list service.
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- Hex Enduction Records & Books
Lake City shop co-owned by Gabi Page-Fort and Dean Whitmore, pairing rock, psych, prog, jazz and punk vinyl with literary fiction, poetry, and Northwest-interest books.
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- HiFi LoFi
Anime, retro-game, and Japanese pop-culture shop on the Ave with a real vinyl section — city pop, jazz, Ghibli soundtracks, and video-game scores alongside manga, VHS, and collectibles.
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- Jive Time Records
Fremont used-vinyl specialist in business since the early 1990s, covering rock, soul, funk, jazz, punk and hip-hop, with a clearance annex in the Fremont Vintage Mall.
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- Holy Cow Records
Used-record shop tucked in the Pike Place Market's DownUnder level, specializing in rare vinyl LPs and 45s alongside CDs and music memorabilia.
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- Neptune Music Co.
U-District record shop in the basement of the historic Neptune Theater building; deep stock of vintage vinyl, CDs, cassettes, DVDs, and VHS across genres, open since October 2005.
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- Porchlight Coffee & Records
Capitol Hill coffee shop pouring Herkimer Coffee that also stocks new and used vinyl for browsing and purchase, alongside in-house designed goods.
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- Revolver Bar
Capitol Hill cocktail bar decorated with a wall of more than 2,500 vinyl records that get played as ambient background sound for drinkers and diners.
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- Royal Records
Queen Anne shop opened in 2021 by former Everyday Music staffers, buying, selling and trading vinyl, CDs, cassettes and movies near Seattle Center.
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- Seattle Records
University District record store selling new and used vinyl, cassettes, CDs, and band merch, plus record players and audio gear; hosts monthly open-mic nights.
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- Selector Records & Apparel
Madison Valley shop pairing a curated selection of house, techno and breakbeat vinyl with apparel.
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- Shibuya HiFi
Ballard listening bar modeled on Tokyo audiophile bars, playing full albums from vinyl through vintage Klipsch and custom speaker rigs in a dedicated no-shoes listening room.
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- Silver Platters
Long-running Pacific Northwest chain's SoDo flagship, stocking one of the region's largest new and used selections of vinyl, CDs and movies.
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- Singles Going Steady
Belltown punk and metal specialist with a gritty, DIY-decorated storefront, a long-standing source for hardcore, punk and underground vinyl.
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- Sonic Boom Records
Ballard record shop opened in 1997 by Jason Hughes and Nabil Ayers, known for touring-artist in-store performances and a broad new/used selection.
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- Spin Cycle
Capitol Hill shop selling new and used vinyl alongside vintage movies and video games, with strong hip-hop, metal, jazz and rock sections.
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- Stumbletown Records
Shop-within-a-shop inside Chocolat Vitale near Ballard/Phinney Ridge; well-curated vintage and new vinyl strong in classic rock and hip-hop, alongside coffee and chocolate.
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- Sub Pop in the KEXP Gathering Space
Sub Pop's second Seattle shop, inside KEXP's Gathering Space at Seattle Center, filling the spot left by Light in the Attic's record shop after it closed in 2025. New and used vinyl plus merch.
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- Sub Pop Waterfront
Sub Pop's flagship retail shop on the downtown waterfront across from the ferry terminal, opened April 2026 for the label's 38th anniversary. New vinyl LPs, CDs and Sub Pop merch.
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- Turntables & Trails
Lake City shop pairing two Northwest passions: hiking and vinyl. Buys, sells and trades new and used records alongside outdoor gear, hi-fi equipment and turntables; hosts all-ages shows.
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- Wall of Sound
Long-running Seattle record shop, open since 1990 (Belltown, then Pine St, now Capitol Hill's Pike St), announced in June 2026 it is closing for good after 36 years, with regular hours continuing through the end of July 2026.
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- Zion's Gate Records
Capitol Hill fixture since 1999 dealing rare, underground and hard-to-find vinyl across hip-hop, indie, jazz and especially metal; a heavy Discogs seller with hundreds of orders a month.
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Greater Seattle
Record stores in the cities and towns around Seattle.
Everett, WA
- Apollo Exos Records & Beer
Downtown Everett record shop and bar: new and used vinyl across metal, jazz, punk, hardcore, indie, rap and grunge, plus hi-fi stereos, paired with a house lager brewed for the shop.
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- Bargain CDs, Records & Tapes
A longtime Everett trade-in shop selling used vinyl, CDs, DVDs, cassettes, and VHS out of deep bargain bins.
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- Upstream Records
A small, family-run Everett record shop centered on gospel, soul, R&B, and hip-hop, building its curated used-vinyl stock from records bought directly off customers.
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Bainbridge Island, WA
- Back Street Beat
Cozy Bainbridge Island shop down an alley off Winslow Way, selling mostly vintage vinyl (rock, jazz, soul) alongside used and vintage books; open since 2015.
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- Rockin' Ruby's Records (Bainbridge Island)
Second brick-and-mortar from the Rockin' Ruby's mobile-record-trailer crew: about 1,500 vinyl records, CDs, guitars, and turntables, plus an espresso bar and outdoor live-music stage in downtown Winslow.
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Burien, WA
- Double Dare Records
A Burien shop trading new and used vinyl, cassettes, and CDs across many genres, plus music books, posters, toys, and other pop-culture collectibles.
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- Time Tunnel Records
Burien vinyl shop opened in March 2014 by owner Matthew Alston; sells used and new vinyl, CDs, cassettes, movies, and books, plus disc-cleaning services. Marked its 10th anniversary in 2024 with a new mural.
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- Vinyl Eye Records
A Burien record shop operated under the Clone Press screen-printing brand, selling new and used vinyl across genres alongside screen-printed posters and apparel.
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Tacoma, WA
- Drastic Plastic Records
Proctor District used shop in Tacoma selling used vinyl across 33s, 45s and 78s, plus used CDs and DVDs at fair prices.
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- Hi-Voltage Records & Books
A musician-owned Tacoma shop combining new and used vinyl with a books section, claiming an inventory of more than 40,000 LPs and CDs plus turntables and repair supplies.
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- Turntable Treasures
A Tacoma shop pairing a large used-vinyl selection, said to top 120,000 LPs, with vintage stereo equipment sales, turntable setup, and repair services.
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Kenmore, WA
- Music Non-Stop
Kenmore's vintage AV and music emporium — part interactive museum, part shop — selling records, tapes, synths, drum machines, hi-fi gear, and vintage electronics; run by collector Kosta.
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Edmonds, WA
- Musicology Co
A downtown Edmonds music boutique selling new and used vinyl, CDs, and cassettes alongside gifts and merch, with weekend live music.
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- TNT Music
An independent vinyl shop in Edmonds' Five Corners neighborhood, mixing new pressings with used records across rock, pop, jazz, country, and soundtracks.
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Bellevue, WA
- Silver Platters Bellevue
The Eastside location of Seattle's longtime independent media chain, stocking new and used vinyl, CDs, and movies in Bellevue's Northtowne Shopping Center.
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Kirkland, WA
- Vinceron Records
A Kirkland vinyl retailer built around limited-edition pressings, colored and picture discs, and collector exclusives.
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- Vortex Music & Movies
A small strip-mall shop in Kirkland's Totem Lake area selling vinyl records alongside DVDs, Blu-rays, and other media and collectibles.
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Mercer Island, WA
- Volver Records
Mercer Island shop, named for the Almodovar film, with a curated focus on Japanese pressings and premium imports across city pop, jazz and funk alongside new and used vinyl in other genres.
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Recently closed
- Bop Street Records closed June 2020.
- Everyday Music (Capitol Hill) closed May 2021.
- Light in the Attic Record Shop closed May 2025.
- Radar Hair & Records .
- Record Revival .
- Satisfaction Records & CDs .
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Frequently asked questions
How many record stores are in Seattle, Washington?
Seattle, Washington has 31 record stores in the directory, last verified July 2026.
Has a record store in Seattle closed recently?
Yes — Bop Street Records (June 2020), Everyday Music (Capitol Hill) (May 2021), Light in the Attic Record Shop (May 2025), Radar Hair & Records, Record Revival, Satisfaction Records & CDs closed recently. Their pages stay up with a list of nearby open shops.
Are there listening bars or vinyl cafes in Seattle?
Yes — 9 of Seattle's record stores double as a bar, cafe, or combo space: Easy Street Records, Empire Roasters and Records, Hex Enduction Records & Books, HiFi LoFi, Porchlight Coffee & Records, Revolver Bar, Selector Records & Apparel, Shibuya HiFi, Stumbletown Records.