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Ohio Valley Run

Five Midwest record scenes in a row: Indianapolis, Louisville, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland.

Route: Indianapolis → Louisville → Cincinnati → Columbus → Cleveland · 15 record stores across 5 stops

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Stop by stop

Stop 1: Indianapolis: Broad Ripple to Fountain Square

Indianapolis, IN

  • Luna Music

    Broad Ripple · Indie/Rock, Rock, General · $$

    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
    Monday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Sunday11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    See it in the app Map +1 317-283-5862

  • Indy CD & Vinyl

    Broad Ripple · Rock, General · $$

    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
    Monday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Sunday11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    See it in the app Map +1 317-259-1012

  • Square Cat Vinyl

    Fountain Square · Rock, Indie/Rock, General · $$

    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
    Monday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Tuesday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Wednesday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Thursday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Friday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Sunday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    See it in the app Map +1 317-875-1314

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Stop 2: Louisville Dig

Louisville, KY

  • Guestroom Records - Frankfort Ave

    Crescent Hill · Rock, Punk/Indie, General · $$

    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
    Monday12:00 - 8:00 PM
    Tuesday12:00 - 8:00 PM
    Wednesday12:00 - 8:00 PM
    Thursday12:00 - 8:00 PM
    Friday12:00 - 8:00 PM
    Saturday12:00 - 8:00 PM
    Sunday12:00 - 4:00 PM
    See it in the app Map +1 502-883-0478

  • Better Days Records East

    Highlands · Rock, General · $$

    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
    Monday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Sunday12:00 - 6:00 PM
    See it in the app Map +1 502-456-2394

  • Guestroom Records - Highlands

    Highlands · Indie/Rock, Rock, General · $$

    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
    Monday12:00 - 8:00 PM
    Tuesday12:00 - 8:00 PM
    Wednesday12:00 - 8:00 PM
    Thursday12:00 - 8:00 PM
    Friday12:00 - 8:00 PM
    Saturday12:00 - 8:00 PM
    Sunday12:00 - 4:00 PM
    See it in the app Map +1 502-653-7363

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Stop 3: Cincinnati Dig

Cincinnati, OH

  • Feel It Record Shop

    Clifton · Rock, Funk/Soul, General · $

    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
    Monday12:00 - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Sunday12:00 - 6:00 PM
    See it in the app Map +1 513-291-3322

  • Shake It Records

    Northside · Rock, General · $$

    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
    Monday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Tuesday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Wednesday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Thursday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Friday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Sunday12:00 - 6:00 PM
    See it in the app Map +1 513-591-0123

  • Everybody's Records

    Pleasant Ridge · Rock, Jazz, World · $$

    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
    Monday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Sunday12:00 - 6:00 PM
    See it in the app Map +1 513-531-4500

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Stop 4: Columbus: Downtown to the Campus

Columbus, OH

  • Spoonful Records

    Downtown · Rock, General · $$

    Widely considered a top example of what a record shop should be — fair prices and genuinely attentive staff.

    Tip: They buy collections too — regulars report better-than-expected offers.

    144 E State St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

    Hours
    Monday12:00 - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
    Sunday12:00 - 6:00 PM
    See it in the app Map +1 614-586-1918

  • Magnolia Thunderpussy

    University District · Rock, Punk/Indie, General · $$

    Long-running Columbus institution with a huge, well-organized selection spanning decades.

    Tip: Note there's a card processing fee — bring cash if you'd rather skip it.

    1155 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201, USA

    Hours
    Monday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Sunday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    See it in the app Map +1 614-421-1512

  • Used Kids Records

    Old North · Rock, Jazz, Metal, General · $$

    Dedicated rooms for jazz, soundtracks, and singles, with metal broken out by subgenre.

    Tip: Ask about special orders — they'll track down and mail hard-to-find titles.

    2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA

    Hours
    Monday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Tuesday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Wednesday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Thursday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Friday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Sunday12:00 - 6:00 PM
    See it in the app Map +1 614-421-9455

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Stop 5: Cleveland: Lakewood to Tremont

Cleveland, OH

  • My Mind's Eye Records

    Lakewood · Punk/Indie, Metal · $$

    Small shop packed with punk and hardcore titles, run by an owner full of concert stories.

    Tip: Ask the owner about local shows — he's been to more than most and loves to talk about it.

    16010 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107, USA

    Hours
    Monday1:00 - 9:00 PM
    Tuesday1:00 - 9:00 PM
    Wednesday1:00 - 9:00 PM
    Thursday1:00 - 9:00 PM
    Friday1:00 - 9:00 PM
    Saturday1:00 - 9:00 PM
    Sunday1:00 - 7:00 PM
    See it in the app Map +1 216-521-6660

  • Mistake by the Lake Records

    Detroit Shoreway · Punk/Indie, Jazz · $$

    Go-to for hard-to-find noise, experimental tapes, and old jazz, with regular in-store shows.

    Tip: Call ahead to confirm hours and stock — a few reviewers report inconsistent open times.

    6502 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102, USA

    Hours
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday12:00 - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday12:00 - 6:00 PM
    Thursday12:00 - 6:00 PM
    Friday12:00 - 6:00 PM
    Saturday12:00 - 6:00 PM
    Sunday12:00 - 6:00 PM
    See it in the app Map +1 440-317-0317

  • Late Nite Records

    Tremont · Rock, General · $$

    Evening-hours shop where the owner will teach you about 45s while you dig.

    Tip: Open until midnight most nights — a good late-evening stop after dinner.

    2602 Walton Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA

    Hours
    Monday5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
    Tuesday5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
    Wednesday5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
    Thursday5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
    Friday5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
    Saturday11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Sunday11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    See it in the app Map +1 440-915-1411

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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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