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Athens: Wuxtry, Low Yo Yo Stuff and the Record Booth
Start at Wuxtry Records, the 1976 downtown shop where R.E.M. met, then walk about a quarter mile to Low Yo Yo Stuff Records near the 40 Watt Club. Finish with a short drive to The Record Booth on Lexington Road.
Walkable · 3 stops · about 2.3 miles. Every stop is close enough to walk. The whole route is about 3 miles or less, so you can leave the car behind. What do route types mean?
The 3 stops
1. Wuxtry Records (Athens)
Athens flagship open since 1976, where R.E.M.'s Peter Buck and Michael Stipe met. New and used vinyl, CDs and cassettes, with the discount-vinyl Sidecar in the original corner space.
Tip: Look for the bronze guitar-pick sidewalk plaques nearby honoring Athens' music history.
197 E Clayton St, Athens, GA 30601, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 6:00 PM 2. Low Yo Yo Stuff Records
Widely regarded as one of the best record stores in Georgia, with sharp curation and fair trade-in values.
Tip: Ask for recommendations — regulars say the staff picks are consistently excellent.
261 W Washington St, Athens, GA 30601, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Thursday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Friday 12:00 - 9:00 PM Saturday 1:00 - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 6:00 PM 3. The Record Booth
A vinyl booth inside Lexington Antiques with vintage records at low prices, a discount bin, and vintage stereo receivers and turntables. New stock arrives weekly.
Tip: It is a booth inside an antique store, so browse the antiques too. Closed Mondays.
1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA 30605, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 PM
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