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Potomac Valley Record Hop

Frederick to Hagerstown, Martinsburg, Shepherdstown and Winchester across the Potomac.

Route: Salem → Hagerstown → Martinsburg → Shepherdstown → Winchester · 5 record stores across 5 stops

Stop by stop

Stop 1: Salem

Salem, MA

  • The Record Exchange

    Washington St, near Salem Depot · Rock, General · $$

    Long-running Salem record store with a wide selection including British and UK-import titles on vinyl and CD.

    Tip: Open Wednesday to Saturday only; parking nearby can be tight.

    256 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

    Hours
    MondayClosed
    TuesdayClosed
    Wednesday12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    SundayClosed

Stop 2: Hagerstown

Hagerstown, MD

  • Hub City Vinyl

    Downtown Hagerstown · General · $$

    Live music venue and craft cocktail bar in downtown Hagerstown with a record store on site.

    Tip: Hours stretch later on show nights; check the venue calendar if you want to catch a gig after digging.

    28 E Baltimore St, Hagerstown, MD 21740, USA

    Hours
    Monday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Friday12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Sunday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Stop 3: Martinsburg

Martinsburg, WV

  • Billion Dollar Music

    Downtown Martinsburg · General · $$

    Martinsburg shop with new and used records, tapes, 8-tracks and CDs, and an owner who takes special orders.

    Tip: Used records here are well-kept; ask them to order what is missing.

    200 N Queen St, Martinsburg, WV 25401, USA

    Hours
    Monday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    WednesdayClosed
    Thursday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Friday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Sunday12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Stop 4: Shepherdstown

Shepherdstown, WV

  • Admiral Analog's

    German Street · Punk/Indie, Metal · $$

    Shepherdstown record shop with a well-regarded punk selection, plus metal and other genres.

    Tip: A lovely small college town to wander after digging.

    119 E German St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443, USA

    Hours
    Monday11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Sunday11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Stop 5: Winchester

Winchester, VA

  • Ear Food the Record Store

    Weems Lane · General · $$

    Family-run Winchester shop packed with records, cassettes, CDs and DVDs, plus guitars and toys.

    Tip: Closed Sundays and Mondays.

    22 Weems Ln, Winchester, VA 22601, USA

    Hours
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    SundayClosed

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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