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Columbus: Downtown to the Campus

Spoonful Records, widely considered a top example of what a record shop should be, the University District's Magnolia Thunderpussy, and Used Kids with dedicated jazz, soundtrack, and singles rooms.

City Route · 3 stops · about 3.8 miles. The stops are spread across a city. Plan on a rideshare, bike, transit or a short drive between shops. What do route types mean?

The 3 stops

1. 1. Spoonful Records

   Downtown · Rock, General · $$

   Widely considered a top example of what a record shop should be — fair prices and genuinely attentive staff.

   Tip: They buy collections too — regulars report better-than-expected offers.

   144 E State St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

   Hours

   Monday	12:00 - 6:00 PM
   Tuesday	11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Wednesday	11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Thursday	11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Friday	11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Saturday	10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
   Sunday	12:00 - 6:00 PM

   See it in the app Map +1 614-586-1918

2. 2. Magnolia Thunderpussy

   University District · Rock, Punk/Indie, General · $$

   Long-running Columbus institution with a huge, well-organized selection spanning decades.

   Tip: Note there's a card processing fee — bring cash if you'd rather skip it.

   1155 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201, 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	11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

   See it in the app Map +1 614-421-1512

3. 3. Used Kids Records

   Old North · Rock, Jazz, Metal, General · $$

   Dedicated rooms for jazz, soundtracks, and singles, with metal broken out by subgenre.

   Tip: Ask about special orders — they'll track down and mail hard-to-find titles.

   2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA

   Hours

   Monday	10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
   Tuesday	10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
   Wednesday	10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
   Thursday	10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
   Friday	10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
   Saturday	10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
   Sunday	12:00 - 6:00 PM

   See it in the app Map +1 614-421-9455

Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.

All record stores in Columbus, OH · All record stores in Ohio

Part of a road trip

• Ohio Valley Run5 stops
• Columbus to Southern Ohio3 stops