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Cleveland to Akron and Kent to Columbus
From Cleveland through Kent and Akron, then down through Wooster, Ashland and Mount Vernon to Columbus's Clintonville stretch.
Route: Cleveland → Akron → Wooster → Ashland → Mount Vernon → Columbus · 18 record stores across 6 stops
Stop by stop
Stop 1: Cleveland West Side Record Run
Late Nite Records
Evening-hours shop where the owner will teach you about 45s while you dig.
Tip: Open until midnight most nights — a good late-evening stop after dinner.
2602 Walton Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA
Hours
Monday 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM Tuesday 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM Wednesday 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM Thursday 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM Friday 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM Saturday 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM Sunday 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM Hausfrau Record Shop
A small upstairs shop on Lorain Avenue with curated new and used records, strong on hip-hop and punk.
Tip: Up a flight of stairs on Lorain Ave. Open Wednesday to Sunday.
4601 Lorain Ave UPSTAIRS, Cleveland, OH 44102
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Mistake by the Lake Records
Go-to for hard-to-find noise, experimental tapes, and old jazz, with regular in-store shows.
Tip: Call ahead to confirm hours and stock — a few reviewers report inconsistent open times.
6502 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102, USA
Hours
Monday Closed 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 Bent Crayon Records
A long-standing specialist shop inside the 78th Street Studios for electronic, dub and non-Western music, with an owner who guides digging like a librarian.
Tip: Tucked in the arts studios building, so allow a minute to find it. Closed Mondays.
1305 W 80th St #216, Cleveland, OH 44102
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM My Mind's Eye Records
Small shop packed with punk and hardcore titles, run by an owner full of concert stories.
Tip: Ask the owner about local shows — he's been to more than most and loves to talk about it.
16010 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107, USA
Hours
Monday 1:00 - 9:00 PM Tuesday 1:00 - 9:00 PM Wednesday 1:00 - 9:00 PM Thursday 1:00 - 9:00 PM Friday 1:00 - 9:00 PM Saturday 1:00 - 9:00 PM Sunday 1:00 - 7:00 PM
Stop 2: Kent, Akron and Fairlawn
Last Exit Vinyl House
The vinyl room of the Last Exit bookshop and coffeehouse in downtown Kent, with used and new records and CDs.
Tip: Open long hours, daily to 8pm or later, and attached to a cafe.
124 E Main St #1, Kent, OH 44240
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Time Traveler Records
An Akron indie record store with records, CDs and DVDs that has moved to a downtown location; visitors mention the owner's local Akron knowledge.
Tip: Hours are not listed online; call or check socials first.
118 W Market St, Akron, OH 44303
Hours not listed. Call ahead before you go.
Square Records Akron
A long-running Akron shop with cheap used records, plenty of 45s and strong indie, post-hardcore and punk selections.
Tip: Hours have been cut back, so check before visiting; parking can be tricky.
824 W Market St, Akron, OH 44303
Hours not listed. Call ahead before you go.
Hollow Bone Records
A Fairlawn shop near Akron that is strong on new vinyl, with a wide range of genres and shipping.
Tip: Open Tuesday to Sunday.
2721 W Market St, Fairlawn, OH 44333
Hours
Monday Closed 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 Big D’s Records
Fairlawn record store on West Market Street, close to Hollow Bone Records.
Tip: Park once and make the short hop to Hollow Bone Records.
3265 W Market St, Fairlawn, OH 44333
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Stop 3: Wooster
Blackbird Records
Downtown Wooster record shop with decently priced records.
Tip: Open Mondays from 11 AM to 5 PM.
126 S Market St, Wooster, OH 44691
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday Closed 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 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Stop 4: Ashland
Kelley's Vinyl Record Store
Ashland record shop that draws diggers from across north-central Ohio.
Tip: Closed Mondays.
1200 E Main St Ste 7, Ashland, OH 44805
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 - 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday Closed
Stop 5: Mount Vernon
Fat Dog Vinyl
Mount Vernon shop with a varied library of music and an owner who gives a tour of the space.
Tip: Closed Mondays.
7 N Main St, Mt Vernon, OH 43050
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday Closed
Stop 6: Clintonville and Indianola Crate Dig
Used Kids Records
Dedicated rooms for jazz, soundtracks, and singles, with metal broken out by subgenre.
Tip: Ask about special orders — they'll track down and mail hard-to-find titles.
2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Records Per Minute
A big North High Street shop with new and used vinyl and a $2 bin.
Tip: Closed Mondays. Genre sorting is a bit unusual, so ask for help.
2579 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202
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 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Lost Weekend Records
A Clintonville record shop with a good mix across genres, decent depth by artist and local music.
Tip: A good Columbus starting point; the owner can point to other record stores.
2960 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202
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 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Elizabeth's Records
A small used-record shop with a resident shop cat, a diverse stock and a good folk and less common selection at fair prices.
Tip: Closed Sundays and Mondays.
3037 Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH 43202
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 - 7:00 PM Sunday Closed Lovelight Records and Art
Columbus record shop and art space on Indianola Avenue.
Tip: Open Mondays; pair with Elizabeth's Records on the same avenue.
4540 Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH 43214
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 10:00 AM - 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.