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Charlotte to Charleston via the Midlands
Charlotte's crawl, a stop in Rock Hill, the Columbia metro trio, then down I-26 to Charleston.
Route: Charlotte → Rock Hill → Columbia → Charleston · 11 record stores across 4 stops
Stop by stop
Stop 1: 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 2: 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 3: Columbia Midlands Dig
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 Scratch N Spin
Packed comics, collectibles and music shop across the river from Columbia, with a big used LP stock, new vinyl, cassettes and CDs alongside retro toys.
Tip: Vinyl shares the floor with comics and collectibles, so budget time to dig; closed Sundays.
513 12th St, West Columbia, SC 29169, 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 Closed Vintage Vinyl
Small owner-run shop in Lexington with new and used vinyl plus CDs and cassettes; the owner is known for putting a record on the turntable so you can hear it before buying.
Tip: Closed Wednesdays and opens late on Friday, so check hours before driving out.
4202 Augusta Rd, Lexington, SC 29073, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM Wednesday Closed Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM Friday 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Stop 4: Charleston 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 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 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
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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