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Carolinas to Virginia
Asheville's mountain shops, Charlotte, Durham and Raleigh in the Triangle, and on to Richmond.
Route: Asheville → Charlotte → Durham → Raleigh → Richmond · 17 record stores across 5 stops
Stop by stop
Stop 1: Asheville Mountain Dig
Earth River Records
Beloved shop with a $1 bin worth digging through and a 30,000-record warehouse the owner can access for hard-to-find titles.
Tip: Ask owner Morgan to check the warehouse if you don't see what you're after on the floor.
101 Stone Ridge Blvd, Asheville, NC 28804, 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 - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 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 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 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: 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 3: Durham to Chapel Hill
Carolina Soul Records
Huge, well-organized downtown Durham shop with a name that reflects its soul and funk strength.
Tip: Inspect "new" sealed records before buying — a couple reviewers found scratches despite plastic wrap.
117 E Main St, Durham, NC 27701, 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 - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM The Fuzzy Needle
Beautifully curated small shop mixing records with vintage clothing and books.
Tip: Limited hours — closed Monday and Tuesday, so plan around that.
1005 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Hunky Dory
Two-story record shop and bar combo with a $1-2 basement and a genuinely dog-friendly atmosphere.
Tip: Head to the basement first for the deepest discount bins.
718 9th St, Durham, NC 27705, 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 - 10:00 PM Saturday 12:00 - 10:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 8:00 PM
Stop 4: Raleigh: Downtown to NC State
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 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 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
Stop 5: Richmond: Jackson Ward to Carytown
Deep Groove Records
Small, community-built shop with a well-priced used section and standout international finds.
Tip: A cozy, unhurried shop — good for a slower, more conversational digging session.
317 N Robinson St, Richmond, VA 23220, 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 Plan 9 Music
Carytown shop with new vinyl, reissues, and a well-loved used section starting around $4.
Tip: Parking in Carytown is tight — plan for a short walk from wherever you park.
3017 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221, 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 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Vinyl Conflict Record Store
Deep punk selection alongside strong 2000s hip-hop and house, plus music memorabilia.
Tip: Check the soul and R&B section — reviewers say the pricing there is especially fair.
300 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 - 6:00 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 12:00 - 6:00 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.