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Kansas: Topeka, Manhattan, Salina and Wichita
A small-town Kansas route from Topeka along I-70 to Manhattan and Salina, then south through Hutchinson to Wichita.
Route: Topeka → Manhattan → Salina → Salina → Hutchinson → Wichita · 9 record stores across 6 stops
Stop by stop
Stop 1: Topeka
Time Machine Records
A welcoming Topeka shop with a good selection of vinyl, an organised layout and a growing record stock as it clears stereo gear.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday; a good stop between Kansas City and Lawrence and farther west.
819 N Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66608
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 - 6:00 PM Sunday Closed
Stop 2: Manhattan
Sisters of Sound Records
Aggieville record shop organized by genre and alphabetically, with a large vinyl inventory and a CD selection, run by an owner who helps with recommendations.
Tip: Tucked into a suite on Moro Street; mention military discount if relevant. Closed Mondays.
1214 Moro St Ste C, Manhattan, KS 66502
Hours
Monday Closed 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 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Stop 3: Salina
Acoustic Sounds
Audiophile retailer in Salina, associated with the Analogue Productions label, selling high-fidelity pressings, test records and turntable gear.
Tip: Mostly an audiophile showroom and mail-order operation; confirm retail hours before going and expect premium pressings.
605 W North St, Salina, KS 67401
Hours
Monday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
Stop 4: Salina
Gryphon's Wing Records
Downtown Salina record shop with vinyl and cassettes, bringing a record store back to town; owners buy collections.
Tip: Closed early in the week, so plan a Wednesday-to-Saturday visit.
119 E Iron Ave, Salina, KS 67401
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday Closed
Stop 5: Hutchinson
Permanent Records
Downtown Hutchinson shop with a deep selection of new and used vinyl, plus cassettes and CDs; the owner also ships via Discogs.
Tip: Closes at 3 PM on Mondays and is shut Sundays.
122 W 4th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 3:00 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 Closed
Stop 6: Wichita: Delano to Old Town
Spektrum Muzik
A Delano shop with a large stock of records and CDs, retro gifts and a good hard-to-find 90s CD section.
Tip: Now in a new building just south of Douglas on Handley Street, per recent visitors.
811 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67213
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 - 4:00 PM Vinyl Vibes ICT
A downtown Wichita booth-style shop with buying, selling and trading, and a request form for wanted records.
Tip: Fill in the request form for hard-to-find records.
523 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67202
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 - 8:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM The Gate Record Store
Metal-focused Wichita shop with vinyl, CDs, tapes, VHS, books and band merch in an 80s-style basement atmosphere, supportive of local metal bands.
Tip: Open only Thursday to Sunday; pair it with The Record Ship, which is a few blocks away.
115 S Pattie St #101, Wichita, KS 67211
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed 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 - 4:00 PM The Record Ship
A small Wichita shop with new and used records, CDs, books and movies, and $1 to $3 bargain bins.
Tip: Short Sunday hours (noon to 3pm).
230 N Cleveland, Wichita, KS 67214
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 3:00 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.