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Wilmington NC Vinyl Run

From downtown Front Street and Castle Street to the 17th Street Fuzzy Needle, South Kerr Avenue near UNCW, Oleander Drive and College Road. Six record shops in one city.

City Route · 6 stops · about 8.5 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 6 stops

  1. 1. Modern Legend

    Downtown Wilmington, N Front St · General · $$

    Locally owned downtown shop mixing records with fan merch, cards, games, clothing and gifts, including Wilmington-themed items like One Tree Hill merchandise.

    Tip: It is the first shop on the right as you enter the shopping center on N Front St. Dog friendly, and open daily.

    130 N Front St #102, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

    Hours
    Monday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Sunday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  2. 2. Gravity Records

    Castle Street · General · $$

    Wilmington shop with vintage, used and new vinyl, a Latin section, and turntable repair offered by the owner.

    Tip: Ask about turntable servicing if your deck needs help.

    612 Castle St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

    Hours
    Monday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Sunday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  3. 3. The Fuzzy Needle Records & Books

    South 17th Street · General · $$

    Calm, creative record and book shop with a carefully chosen, more eclectic collection than a big store, and knowledgeable, friendly staff.

    Tip: Open daily, from noon on weekdays and from 10 on weekends. New stock comes in often, say regulars.

    716 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

    Hours
    Monday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Friday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Sunday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  4. 4. Schoolkids Records (Wilmington)

    South Kerr Avenue · General · $$

    Wilmington branch of Schoolkids with vinyl, CDs and cassettes, and occasional in-store performances.

    Tip: Near UNC Wilmington on South Kerr Avenue.

    1001a S Kerr Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403, 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
    Friday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Sunday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  5. 5. Record Bar

    Oleander Drive · Rock, General · $$

    Wilmington shop with a deep rock vinyl selection across the decades, sorted by band name.

    Tip: Closer to the malls on Oleander Drive than downtown.

    5751 Oleander Dr #11, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA

    Hours
    Monday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Sunday12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  6. 6. Yellow Dog Discs

    College Road · General, Rock · $$

    Wilmington shop selling vinyl, CDs, Blu-rays, games, Funko Pops and collectibles. Customers cite a wide selection and competitive prices, and say they stop in whenever they are in town.

    Tip: Open every day, with shorter hours on Sunday. Check the pressing and condition before you buy, and ask about the return policy.

    351 College Rd #1, Wilmington, NC 28403, 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
    Sunday12:00 PM - 7:00 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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