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Record stores in Raleigh, NC
Raleigh has 5 record stores in The Vinyl Vine directory, including Sorry State Records, Hunky Dory (Raleigh), and Nice Price Books & Records and 2 more. You can dig in Downtown Raleigh, East Raleigh (Whitaker Mill Rd), Hillsborough Street, and NC State. Stock leans toward rock, metal, and punk/indie.
Record store crawls in Raleigh
- Raleigh: Downtown to NC State3 shops · Walkable · Sorry State's punk and hard-to-find records downtown, then two shops near NC State…
- Raleigh Whitaker Mill to Downtown3 shops · City Route · A beer-and-records stop and a nearby used shop, then downtown for punk at Sorry State.
5 record stores in Raleigh
Sorry State Records
Raleigh gem known for punk and hard-to-find records, curated by people who clearly know the music.
Tip: Check the discount bins near the checkout — real finds turn up there for under $5.
317 W Morgan St APT 105, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 - 8:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 - 8:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 - 8:00 PM Thursday 12:00 - 8:00 PM Friday 12:00 - 8:00 PM Saturday 12:00 - 8:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Hunky Dory (Raleigh)
Record shop and bar with records, cassettes, draft beer and comfy seating; one of several Hunky Dory shops in the Triangle.
Tip: Dog-friendly. Bars and records together, so bring ID for a beer.
1101 E Whitaker Mill Rd Ste 114, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Nice Price Books & Records
Books-and-records combo near NC State with constantly rotating indie, rock, and metal stock.
Tip: Dig through the $1 crate — regulars report finding sealed records mixed in.
3106 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 7:00 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 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Schoolkids Records
Quirky NC State-area shop that sells beer on tap alongside a strong metal CD collection.
Tip: Prices lean higher on used vinyl — compare with other Triangle shops before committing.
2237 Avent Ferry Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 7:00 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 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM The Vinyl Destination
Raleigh shop with LPs and 45s that the owner cleans and play-tests; he runs more than one Vinyl Destination location.
Tip: Open seven days, with shorter hours on Sunday.
1526 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM - 5:00 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.