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I-85 Piedmont Record Run
Charlotte to the SC small-town shops of York, Rock Hill and Gaffney, then Spartanburg, Greenville and up to Asheville.
Route: Charlotte → York → Rock Hill → Gaffney → Spartanburg → Asheville · 14 record stores across 6 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: York
Palmetto Groove Records
Record shop set inside a market space on the square in York, with a wide variety of albums and an owner who knows his music.
Tip: Open Wednesday to Sunday only; a quick add-on if you are driving between Charlotte and Rock Hill.
108 N Congress St, York, SC 29745, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed 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 - 5:00 PM
Stop 3: 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 4: Gaffney
Carousel Music
Independent music shop in a Gaffney shopping center selling new and used vinyl plus CDs and music collectibles, and happy to special-order titles.
Tip: Handy stop on I-85 between Charlotte and Spartanburg; closed Sundays.
1609 W Floyd Baker Blvd, Gaffney, SC 29341, 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 5: Spartanburg to Greenville Run
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 Sound & Vision
Mauldin shop selling records alongside retro games, movies and collectibles, with a regularly rotating vinyl stock.
Tip: Open seven days except Monday, including Sunday afternoons; a short drive from Greenville.
103 E Butler Rd Unit J, Mauldin, SC 29662, 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 - 7:00 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 6: 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
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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