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Carolinas Piedmont Dig
Greenville SC up through Spartanburg and Gastonia to Charlotte, then south to Rock Hill and Columbia.
Route: Greenville → Spartanburg → Gastonia → Charlotte → Rock Hill → Columbia · 11 record stores across 6 stops
Stop by stop
Stop 1: Greenville SC Trio
Horizon Records
Greenville landmark for 50 years, with new and used LPs and CDs, strong jazz and Americana, and two rooms of classical recordings.
Tip: Don't skip the two classical rooms. Parking is cramped, so go off-peak.
2 W Stone Ave, Greenville, SC 29609, 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 - 8:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Cabin Floor Records
Greenville shop with roughly half used and half new vinyl, graded and inspected by the owner, across genres from country to metal.
Tip: Open seven days except Monday; the owner will order anything not in stock.
1156 Rutherford Rd, Greenville, SC 29609, USA
Hours
Monday Closed 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 Pharmacy Records
Small Greenville shop with a big punk and metal selection and a used section of pre-loved records.
Tip: Closed Mondays and Sundays.
21 Shoppers Dr, Greenville, SC 29607, USA
Hours
Monday Closed 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 Closed
Stop 2: Spartanburg
BJ Music Record Shop
Spartanburg shop selling new and used vinyl, cassettes and CDs, and buying selected used records.
Tip: Closed Sundays.
374 Whitney Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29303, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 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 - 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday Closed
Stop 3: Gastonia
JG's Vinyl and More!
Downtown Gastonia shop with sorted vinyl, CDs and music memorabilia, and a metal selection that stands out.
Tip: Closed Mondays; open late (8 PM) Tuesday to Friday.
322 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Stop 4: Charlotte Queen City Crawl
Hardy Boys Records and Comics
Camp North End shop combining new and used vinyl with comics and collectibles.
Tip: Try the in-store photo booth — a fun $6 bonus while you're browsing.
701 Keswick Ave #106, Charlotte, NC 28206, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Thursday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Friday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 1:00 - 7:00 PM Lunchbox Records
Charlotte favorite spanning brutal death metal to outlaw country, plus signed exclusives and meet-and-greets.
Tip: Check their calendar before you visit — they host artist signings and meet-and-greets.
825 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204, 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 1:00 - 6:00 PM Repo Record
Low-key NoDa shop with a strong 45s selection and a relaxed, unhurried browsing vibe.
Tip: Grab a coffee at the dog-friendly bar across the street after you dig.
3325 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Thursday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Friday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 PM Noble Records
Charlotte-area favorite with a deep, growing selection of sealed and preowned vinyl, cassettes, and CDs.
Tip: Follow their Instagram — they post new finds regularly and it's worth tracking.
F, 11500 E Independence Blvd B, Matthews, NC 28105, 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 1:00 - 6:00 PM
Stop 5: Rock Hill
Ramble On Records
Community record shop in Rock Hill selling new and used vinyl and CDs, with local art on the walls and events.
Tip: The owners will order records not in stock.
111 Caldwell St #103, Rock Hill, SC 29730, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Stop 6: Columbia
Papa Jazz Record Shoppe
Five Points institution in Columbia with a big used stock of records, plus CDs, movies, books and music memorabilia.
Tip: Narrow and crowded; some bins are low, so budget time to dig.
2014 Greene St, Columbia, SC 29205, 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 - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 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.
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