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Blue Ridge Parkway Vinyl Trail
Asheville to Charlottesville through the Blue Ridge, stopping at record shops along the way.
Route: Asheville → Hickory → Roanoke → Staunton → Charlottesville · 10 record stores across 5 stops
Stop by stop
Stop 1: Asheville River Arts to Downtown
Records in the RAD
Small, well-curated Asheville shop in the River Arts District with new and used vinyl, a good punk and hip-hop selection, and art for sale.
Tip: Pair with a walk through the River Arts District studios.
37 Paynes Way #003, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Voltage Records
Solid downtown Asheville shop spanning black metal classics to indie rock and old-school punk.
Tip: Good mix of new and used — check the $2 45s bin near the register.
90 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, 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 - 6:00 PM Saturday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Static Age Records
Record store, bar, and live music venue in one, with a great selection of vintage rock.
Tip: Grab a beer while you browse — they also host live shows.
110 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 - 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM Tuesday 12:00 - 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM Wednesday 12:00 - 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM Thursday 12:00 - 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM Friday 12:00 - 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM Saturday 12:00 - 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM Sunday 12:00 - 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM Harvest Records
Well-known Asheville shop with a huge inventory across genres, new and used.
Tip: Check the clearance section for hard-to-find releases at a discount.
415 Haywood Rd Ste B, Asheville, NC 28806, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Stop 2: Hickory
Far Out Records and Retro
Downtown Hickory shop with new and old records, known for a well-run Record Store Day.
Tip: Open Tuesday to Sunday with a later start on Tuesday.
246 Union Square NW # D, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Stop 3: Roanoke
The Vintage Vault
Small downtown Roanoke shop with clean used vinyl, mostly rock, a crate for metal, and some newer releases.
Tip: Closed Sundays. Stock is small, so go for the used crates.
16 Church Ave SW #108, Roanoke, VA 24011, USA
Hours
Monday 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday Closed
Stop 4: Staunton
Vinyl Asylum
Staunton record shop inside a large antique mall complex, with an old-school record store feel and a punk, rock and horror slant.
Tip: It is inside an antique mall at Statler Blvd, so you can browse the mall too.
850 Statler Blvd Apt 110, Staunton, VA 24401, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday Closed Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Stop 5: Charlottesville Downtown Crawl
Hello Goodbye Records
Downtown Charlottesville shop tucked behind Tavern & Grocery, with a strong used section and new records; the owners will special-order.
Tip: Find the entrance behind Tavern & Grocery on 4th St NW.
Behind Tavern & Grocery, 108 4th St NW, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Melody Supreme
Small, chill Charlottesville shop with a fresh selection of jazz, blues, and contemporary records, and an owner with deep music knowledge.
Tip: It's an in-and-out kind of store. Tell the owner what you like and he'll point you to records.
115 4th St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 PM Sidetracks Music
Eclectic downtown shop with used and some new records, CDs, cassettes, posters, and refurbished vintage stereo gear.
Tip: Closed Sundays and open shorter hours on Saturday.
310 2nd St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday Closed
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.