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Indiana to the Ohio River
Indy, Bloomington, Louisville and Cincinnati.
Route: Indianapolis → Bloomington → Louisville → Cincinnati · 12 record stores across 4 stops
Stop by stop
Stop 1: Indianapolis: Broad Ripple to Fountain Square
Luna Music
Well-curated shop strong on modern indie and alternative, with a notable rare-vinyl wall.
Tip: Ask staff to hold restocks for you — they keep a list of what customers are hunting for.
5202 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220, 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 Indy CD & Vinyl
Broad Ripple shop with a photobooth, DVD/VHS section, and genuinely helpful staff.
Tip: They'll ship anything they don't have in stock directly to you.
806 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220, 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 - 6:00 PM Square Cat Vinyl
Record shop, coffee bar, and venue in one, with community-forward events.
Tip: Grab a coffee and take your time — this is a browse-slowly kind of shop.
1054 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203, 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 - 7:00 PM
Stop 2: Bloomington Downtown Record Walk
Landlocked Music
Bloomington shop with records and CDs that are hard to spot elsewhere, a calm, welcoming interior, and a counter that buys and sells.
Tip: If you're bringing records in to sell, check their online values first so you know what to expect.
115 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47404, 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 - 5:00 PM Walkover Sounds & Stones
An underground basement shop in downtown Bloomington with curated records of international sounds, free jazz, experimental and punk, plus cassettes, CDs, jewellery and stones.
Tip: Look for the sign and the alley entrance. Open daily noon to 7pm.
122 N Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47404
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 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Rewind Records Bloomington
A tiny family-owned shop inside the Fountain Square Mall with vinyl, CDs and cassettes and a strong 80s and classic album stock.
Tip: Limited hours, Tuesday to Saturday.
101 W Kirkwood Ave #105, Bloomington, IN 47404
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunday Closed
Stop 3: Louisville Dig
Guestroom Records - Frankfort Ave
The original, larger Guestroom location with a deeper selection than the Highlands sister store.
Tip: Ask staff to special-order anything they don't stock — they're responsive to requests.
1806 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206, 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 - 4:00 PM Better Days Records East
Deep vintage and new vinyl selection with an owner full of music knowledge.
Tip: Set aside real time — the inventory is large enough to fill an afternoon.
921 Barret Ave, Louisville, KY 40204, 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 12:00 - 6:00 PM Guestroom Records - Highlands
Newer Highlands location with a well-organized new-and-used mix, leaning newer artists.
Tip: Boho, laid-back vibe — a good stop if you want to browse without pressure.
1330A Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204, 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 - 4:00 PM
Stop 4: Cincinnati Dig
Feel It Record Shop
Mid-century vibe shop pairing vinyl with vintage clothing in a range of sizes.
Tip: Check the $3 bargain bin — reviewers report real finds in there.
356 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220, 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 Shake It Records
Beloved Cincinnati shop known for patient, helpful staff who'll track down specific records by phone.
Tip: Call ahead if you're hunting something specific — they'll often find and hold it.
4156 Hamilton Ave #1, Cincinnati, OH 45223, 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 Everybody's Records
Huge old-style shop with vinyl, CDs, cassettes, and even VHS, strong in rock and jazz.
Tip: Ask for the small World section — it's tucked away but worth finding.
6106 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45213, 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 - 8:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 8:00 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.
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