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Atlanta to the Lowcountry
Leave Atlanta, stop at Savannah's Coastal Empire Records, then finish with the Charleston area crawl.
Route: Atlanta → Savannah → Charleston · 10 record stores across 3 stops
Stop by stop
Stop 1: The Record Loft Crawl: East Atlanta to Little Five Points
The Record Loft
Husband-and-wife run shop with plenty of LPs and 45s, some stereo gear, and a coffee shop next door.
Tip: Open every day into the evening, so it works well as a late-afternoon stop.
720 Moreland Ave SE Ste A, Atlanta, GA 30316, 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 - 8:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Black Habit Records
Compact East Atlanta Village shop selling vinyl alongside cassettes, VHS and retro games, and known for being dog friendly.
Tip: Hours are afternoon-to-evening, so plan an after-lunch visit; the shop is small and easy to pair with the Record Loft.
532 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316, USA
Hours
Monday 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM Tuesday 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM Wednesday 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM Thursday 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM Friday 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Moods Music
Little Five Points shop mixing vinyl with books, incense, art and apparel, with a leaning toward soul, R&B and hip-hop.
Tip: Sits a few doors from Criminal Records on Euclid Ave, so the two are easy to hit together.
1131 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Criminal Records
Atlanta's best-known indie shop, with in-store performances and a strong new-release wall.
Tip: Watch for Record Store Day events — it's one of the busiest, most organized RSD stops in the city.
1154 Euclid Ave NE A, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Thursday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Saturday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Wax 'N' Facts
Little Five Points mainstay since 1976, with an outstanding selection of used vinyl and 45s starting at 25 cents.
Tip: Leave yourself real time — the organization isn't always obvious at first glance, but the staff knowledge behind the counter makes up for it.
432 Moreland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA
Hours
Monday 1:00 - 6:00 PM Tuesday 1:00 - 6:00 PM Wednesday 1:00 - 6:00 PM Thursday 1:00 - 6:00 PM Friday 1:00 - 6:00 PM Saturday 1:00 - 6:00 PM Sunday 1:00 - 6:00 PM
Stop 2: Savannah
Coastal Empire Records
Independent shop on the road toward Tybee with a big cassette selection, labeled used and new records, and an owner who likes to talk music.
Tip: A natural last stop before the beach; closed Sundays.
6707 Johnny Mercer Blvd, Savannah, GA 31410, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday Closed
Stop 3: Charleston Tri-County Dig
Record Stop Charleston
King Street shop with a listening lounge that serves drinks while you browse.
Tip: Walking distance from most downtown Charleston hotels — an easy add to a walking tour.
426 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, 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 - 9:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Gray Cat Music
Park Circle shop known for fair trade-in values and a genuinely welcoming owner.
Tip: Ask about their Record Store Day treatment — regulars say it's one of the best in the area.
1021 E Montague Ave #102, North Charleston, SC 29405, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Thursday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monster Music & Movies
Massive selection with vintage finds as low as $1, alongside CDs, DVDs, and more.
Tip: Check albums carefully before buying — a couple reviewers found missing inclusions on used copies.
946 Orleans Rd, Charleston, SC 29407, 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 - 8:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Black Circle Records
Downtown Summerville shop selling new and used records, with some CDs and a few local-artisan and vintage-tee items.
Tip: Easy to pair with lunch or the Saturday farmers market in Summerville; closed Mondays, so check hours before the drive from Charleston.
135 Central Ave, Summerville, SC 29483, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 4:00 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.