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NC Triangle to the Coast
Chapel Hill area, Durham and Raleigh record stores then east through Greenville and New Bern to Wilmington.
Route: Carrboro → Raleigh → Greenville → New Bern → Wilmington · 14 record stores across 5 stops
Stop by stop
Stop 1: Carrboro, Hillsborough and Durham
All Day Records
Beloved Carrboro shop with a genuinely wide range of new and used vinyl across every genre.
Tip: Ask for Talula — regulars specifically call out the great conversation and recommendations.
112A E Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510, 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 2:00 - 6:00 PM Volume Records & Beer
Record shop and bar combo with a well-sorted, wide-ranging selection from $4 bargains to sought-after titles.
Tip: Hours can be unpredictable — call ahead, as a few regulars report arriving during posted hours to a locked door.
226 S Churton St, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 2:00 - 8:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Carolina Soul Records
Huge, well-organized downtown Durham shop with a name that reflects its soul and funk strength.
Tip: Inspect "new" sealed records before buying — a couple reviewers found scratches despite plastic wrap.
117 E Main St, Durham, NC 27701, 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 - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Stop 2: Raleigh Whitaker Mill to Downtown
The Vinyl Destination
Raleigh shop with LPs and 45s that the owner cleans and play-tests; he runs more than one Vinyl Destination location.
Tip: Open seven days, with shorter hours on Sunday.
1526 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Hunky Dory (Raleigh)
Record shop and bar with records, cassettes, draft beer and comfy seating; one of several Hunky Dory shops in the Triangle.
Tip: Dog-friendly. Bars and records together, so bring ID for a beer.
1101 E Whitaker Mill Rd Ste 114, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sorry State Records
Raleigh gem known for punk and hard-to-find records, curated by people who clearly know the music.
Tip: Check the discount bins near the checkout — real finds turn up there for under $5.
317 W Morgan St APT 105, Raleigh, NC 27601, 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 - 7:00 PM
Stop 3: Greenville
Alley Cat Records
Greenville shop and live music space with new and used vinyl, CDs and tapes, local art and a raised stage used for shows.
Tip: Check its event calendar; shows run on the stage that doubles as the checkout.
1011 Charles Blvd Ste. E, Greenville, NC 27858, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Stop 4: New Bern
Neuse Records
New Bern shop for 1950s to 1980s records, CDs and cassettes, with a punch-card loyalty scheme.
Tip: Open mainly Wednesday to Sunday afternoons.
1916 S Glenburnie Rd, New Bern, NC 28562, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Stop 5: Wilmington NC Vinyl Run
Modern Legend
Locally owned downtown shop mixing records with fan merch, cards, games, clothing and gifts, including Wilmington-themed items like One Tree Hill merchandise.
Tip: It is the first shop on the right as you enter the shopping center on N Front St. Dog friendly, and open daily.
130 N Front St #102, Wilmington, NC 28401, 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 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Gravity Records
Wilmington shop with vintage, used and new vinyl, a Latin section, and turntable repair offered by the owner.
Tip: Ask about turntable servicing if your deck needs help.
612 Castle St, Wilmington, NC 28401, 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 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM The Fuzzy Needle Records & Books
Calm, creative record and book shop with a carefully chosen, more eclectic collection than a big store, and knowledgeable, friendly staff.
Tip: Open daily, from noon on weekdays and from 10 on weekends. New stock comes in often, say regulars.
716 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM 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 - 6:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Schoolkids Records (Wilmington)
Wilmington branch of Schoolkids with vinyl, CDs and cassettes, and occasional in-store performances.
Tip: Near UNC Wilmington on South Kerr Avenue.
1001a S Kerr Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403, 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 Record Bar
Wilmington shop with a deep rock vinyl selection across the decades, sorted by band name.
Tip: Closer to the malls on Oleander Drive than downtown.
5751 Oleander Dr #11, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Yellow Dog Discs
Wilmington shop selling vinyl, CDs, Blu-rays, games, Funko Pops and collectibles. Customers cite a wide selection and competitive prices, and say they stop in whenever they are in town.
Tip: Open every day, with shorter hours on Sunday. Check the pressing and condition before you buy, and ask about the return policy.
351 College Rd #1, Wilmington, NC 28403, 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 12:00 PM - 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.