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Front Range Colorado: Fort Collins to Colorado Springs
Drive I-25 and US-36 from Fort Collins through Boulder County and Denver, stopping in Castle Rock before finishing in Colorado Springs.
Route: Fort Collins → Boulder → Denver → Denver → Castle Rock → Colorado Springs · 18 record stores across 6 stops
Stop by stop
Stop 1: Fort Collins: Old Town and West Drake
All Sales Vinyl
Locally owned Old Town shop with a broad range of genres, helpful staff and an owner who will order titles.
Tip: Open daily 11 to 7, a block from Driver 8 Records on Pine Street.
120 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524, 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 Driver 8 Records
Old Town Fort Collins shop where used records come with condition notes, and the owner is happy to special-order anything.
Tip: Closed Mondays. Used vinyl has notes on play quality, and they buy, sell, and trade.
246 Pine St, Fort Collins, CO 80524, 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 - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Intersect Records
Small record shop set inside a Fort Collins brewery, with a modest vinyl selection that sometimes includes collectible pressings.
Tip: The shop is tiny and hours follow the brewery taproom (3 PM weekdays).
2160 W Drake Rd A1, Fort Collins, CO 80526, USA
Hours
Monday 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tuesday 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM Wednesday 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM Thursday 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM Friday 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Stop 2: Boulder to Longmont
Paradise Found Records & Music
Large Boulder shop with a wide selection of vinyl and CDs and a basement of 12-inch records; staff offer free singles at the till.
Tip: Allow time for the basement 12-inch section; busy on weekends.
1646 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302, 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 Recycled Records
Gunbarrel shop with plenty of vinyl, a decent amount of CDs and some used audio gear.
Tip: Opening days can vary at smaller shops, so check before a long trip.
6565 Gunpark Dr #190, Boulder, CO 80301, 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 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Absolute Vinyl Records & Stereo
Longmont shop with a curated record selection and stereo equipment, run by an owner described as knowledgeable.
Tip: Open Thursday to Sunday only, 12 to 6:30 PM.
319 Main St, Longmont, CO 80501, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM The Vinyl Cafe
Main Street record store in Longmont; despite the name it does not serve food or drink.
Tip: Friday and Saturday hours run to 8 PM.
704 Main St Unit 2, Longmont, CO 80501, 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 - 8:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Stop 3: Denver: Five Points, Golden Triangle, Capitol Hill and Colfax
Drop To Pop Records and Curio
Tiny but packed shop with graded, sleeved records plus cassettes and CDs, and new releases from local hardcore and punk bands.
Tip: Open Thursday through Saturday only. It's small, so go with time to dig crate by crate.
2185 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80205, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday Closed Recollect Records
Used-record shop with a focus on 12-inch singles, disco, soul, funk, R&B, old-school hip-hop and world music, plus a back room of discount vinyl.
Tip: Open Thursday to Sunday, noon to 5 PM; there is a paid lot across the street.
1255 Delaware St, Denver, CO 80204, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Wax Trax Records
Colorado institution with a loyal following and regular in-store events.
Tip: Sign up for their email list — regulars say the in-store events are worth catching.
638 E 13th Ave, Denver, CO 80203, 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 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Twist & Shout Records
Denver's biggest — a huge new-and-used selection plus deep CD and DVD stock.
Tip: Grab bags scattered through the store are worth a dig for bargains.
2508 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206, 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 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Stop 4: Denver and Englewood: South Broadway
Invincible Vinyl
Highly curated Denver shop strong on punk, hardcore, ska, and other subculture records, with crates salvaged from the old Peaches record shop.
Tip: Only open Thursday through Sunday, so plan around it. Reviewers call the owner friendly and knowledgeable, and prices fair.
99 Kalamath St, Denver, CO 80223, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Saturday 12:00 - 5:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 PM Angelo's CD's and Vinyl
Two floors with an impressive rare and collectible "WOW wall."
Tip: Leave time for both floors — the basement holds the deep cuts.
1959 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80210, 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 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sold Out Vinyl Records
South Broadway-area shop with vinyl, CDs, tapes, DVDs and audio equipment, a listening system, and a points rewards scheme; known for a well-run Record Store Day.
Tip: Arrive early on Record Store Day; hours are 10 AM to 7 PM most days.
3751 S Broadway, Englewood, CO 80113, 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
Stop 5: Castle Rock
Bogey's West Music
Independent shop in downtown Castle Rock with new and used vinyl across genres and a policy of ordering specialty releases for customers.
Tip: Closed Sundays; call ahead if you want a particular Record Store Day release held.
311 Third St, Castle Rock, CO 80104, 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 6: Colorado Springs: Old Colorado City and East Platte
Tiger Records Colorado Springs
Used-record shop with a deep selection and good prices, popular with road-trippers passing through.
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday; Earth Pig Music is a few blocks away.
1625 W Uintah St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA
Hours
Monday Closed 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 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Earth Pig Music
Colorado Springs shop with alphabetised stock of vinyl and CDs, praised for how orderly it is.
Tip: Open Tuesday to Saturday; Tiger Records is a few blocks east on the same street.
1953 W Uintah St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA
Hours
Monday Closed 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 What's Left Records
Colorado Springs record store and local-music venue run by two owners, known for its loud in-store sound system and live shows.
Tip: Open daily 11 to 7; check the event calendar for in-store gigs.
2217 E Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80909, 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
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.