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Sacramento to Reno and Carson City
Over the Sierra on I-80 from Sacramento to Reno, then a short run south to Nevada's capital.
Route: Sacramento → Reno → Carson City · 7 record stores across 3 stops
Stop by stop
Stop 1: Sacramento: Midtown to Fruitridge
Kicksville Vinyl & Vintage
Vinyl and vintage housewares shop that buys collections by appointment.
Tip: Check their events calendar — they've expanded into hosting regular in-store happenings.
712 R St Ste B, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
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 - 6:00 PM MediumRare Records & Collectibles
Pristine, well-organized shop with a classic record-store vibe and deep jazz and classical bins.
Tip: Owner Marty has great stories — worth a chat while you dig.
1104 R St #140, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
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 - 5:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Phono Select Records
Widely called Sacramento's best record shop — every record is cleaned and listened to by staff before it hits the floor.
Tip: Ask about the buy-one-get-one-free deals — they run them regularly.
2475 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Saturday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 6:00 PM
Stop 2: Reno Downtown to Kietzke
Discology
Downtown Reno record shop inside the refurbished old post office, run by a knowledgeable owner who can help with audio gear as well as records.
Tip: Closed Mondays. It's tucked inside the old post office building, which can be tricky to find the first time.
50 S Virginia St Ste 114, Reno, NV 89501, USA
Hours
Monday Closed 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 180 Gram Record Store
A listening lounge in Reno's Midtown that combines a record shop with a bar and coffee counter; browsers can take a drink to the racks.
Tip: Evening opening only (4 to 11 PM) and closed Tuesdays.
1300 S Wells Ave, Reno, NV 89502, USA
Hours
Monday 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Tuesday Closed Wednesday 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Thursday 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Friday 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Saturday 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Sunday 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Recycled Records
A large Reno shop crammed with records, CDs, tapes and DVDs, and one of the bigger stocks in northern Nevada. They buy by appointment.
Tip: Call ahead if you want to sell a collection, as they appraise by appointment.
4048 Kietzke Ln, Reno, NV 89502, USA
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 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Stop 3: Carson City
Tiger Rose Vintage & Vinyl
A Carson City shop that mixes a broad record selection with vintage clothing, boots and trinkets. Buys and trades records.
Tip: Open Thursday to Sunday only.
1802 N Carson St #122, Carson City, NV 89701, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed 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 - 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.