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Denver Punk & Underground Run

Tiny graded crates at Drop To Pop, Denver's biggest shop at Twist & Shout, Wax Trax, Invincible Vinyl's punk and hardcore, and Angelo's two floors. Best Thursday through Saturday, when the small shops are open.

City Route · 5 stops · about 7.4 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 5 stops

  1. 1. Drop To Pop Records and Curio

    Five Points · Punk/Indie, Rock, General · $

    Tiny but packed shop with graded, sleeved records plus cassettes and CDs, and new releases from local hardcore and punk bands.

    Tip: Open Thursday through Saturday only. It's small, so go with time to dig crate by crate.

    2185 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80205, USA

    Hours
    MondayClosed
    TuesdayClosed
    WednesdayClosed
    Thursday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    SundayClosed
  2. 2. Twist & Shout Records

    Colfax · Rock, Hip-Hop, World · $$

    Denver's biggest — a huge new-and-used selection plus deep CD and DVD stock.

    Tip: Grab bags scattered through the store are worth a dig for bargains.

    2508 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206, USA

    Hours
    Monday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Sunday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  3. 3. Wax Trax Records

    Capitol Hill · Punk/Indie · $$

    Colorado institution with a loyal following and regular in-store events.

    Tip: Sign up for their email list — regulars say the in-store events are worth catching.

    638 E 13th Ave, Denver, CO 80203, USA

    Hours
    Monday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Saturday10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Sunday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  4. 4. Invincible Vinyl

    Baker · Punk/Indie, Metal, Rock · $

    Highly curated Denver shop strong on punk, hardcore, ska, and other subculture records, with crates salvaged from the old Peaches record shop.

    Tip: Only open Thursday through Sunday, so plan around it. Reviewers call the owner friendly and knowledgeable, and prices fair.

    99 Kalamath St, Denver, CO 80223, USA

    Hours
    MondayClosed
    TuesdayClosed
    WednesdayClosed
    Thursday12:00 - 6:00 PM
    Friday12:00 - 6:00 PM
    Saturday12:00 - 5:00 PM
    Sunday12:00 - 5:00 PM
  5. 5. Angelo's CD's and Vinyl

    Broadway · Rock, Hip-Hop · $$

    Two floors with an impressive rare and collectible "WOW wall."

    Tip: Leave time for both floors — the basement holds the deep cuts.

    1959 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80210, USA

    Hours
    Monday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Tuesday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Wednesday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Thursday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Friday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Sunday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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.

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