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Southwest Dig
Los Angeles east through Phoenix and Tucson to Albuquerque's Nob Hill.
Route: Los Angeles → Phoenix → Tucson → Albuquerque · 14 record stores across 4 stops
Stop by stop
Stop 1: LA Hollywood to the Eastside
Amoeba Music
The Hollywood flagship — massive multi-format selection of vinyl, CDs, and movies with entry-level turntables and headphones on hand too.
Tip: Set a real time limit before going in — regulars say a quick stop always turns into hours.
6200 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 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 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM The Record Parlour
Hollywood institution since 1989 with a genuinely great soundtrack section.
Tip: They restock mailers — bring yours in to reuse and cut down on shipping costs.
6408 Selma Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
Hours
Monday 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM Tuesday 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM Wednesday 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM Thursday 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM Friday 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM Saturday 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM Sunday 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM Permanent Records Roadhouse
Bar, live-music venue, and record shop in one: the vinyl shop sits in a separate guest-house building out back, beside a patio full of merch tables.
Tip: Open late Wednesday through Sunday, so pair a dig with a show. The record shop is in the building behind the bar.
1906 Cypress Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90065, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM Thursday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM Friday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM Saturday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM Sunday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM Going Underground Records
Widely cited as one of LA's best-curated new-and-used shops.
Tip: Check the new-arrivals bins often — turnover is fast and well-picked.
356 1/2 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, 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
Stop 2: Phoenix Valley Dig
Stinkweeds Record Store
Downtown Phoenix cornerstone with a massive selection and free zines, flyers, and catalogs by the door.
Tip: Pair with a stop at nearby Track's In Wax for a proper Phoenix crawl.
12 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 6:00 PM The 'In' Groove
Audiophile-focused shop pairing hi-fi equipment with a carefully cleaned, well-packaged vinyl selection.
Tip: Owner Mike is a walking encyclopedia on hi-fi gear and jazz — ask for recommendations.
3300 N 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016, 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 Closed Zia Records (Mill Ave)
Big Tempe branch of Arizona's Zia Records chain, with new and used vinyl, CDs, and DVDs, plus in-store signings and events.
Tip: A large store with other Valley locations. Prices on used CDs can run higher than elsewhere, so compare.
3201 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Asylum Records
Chandler shop mixing records with Funko Pops, horror memorabilia, and vintage collectibles.
Tip: Say hi to Hopper, the shop cat co-owner — regulars love him almost as much as the records.
2990 N Alma School Rd #5, Chandler, AZ 85224, USA
Hours
Monday Closed 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 - 8:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Stop 3: Tucson: Downtown to Speedway
Old Paint Records
Downtown Tucson shop with an eclectic, rare-gem-heavy selection and a small gift shop up front.
Tip: Ask the owners for recommendations — regulars say they never steer you wrong.
76 W Washington St, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA
Hours
Monday Closed 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 - 8:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wooden Tooth Records
Wide selection of new and used vinyl, cassettes, and CDs run by a true musicologist owner.
Tip: Pair with the nearby coffee shops and bars for a full afternoon out.
426 E 7th St, Tucson, AZ 85705, 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 - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Zia Records
Large Tucson chain location with consistent pricing and a genuinely deep used-vinyl selection.
Tip: Even $5 records here tend to be legitimately good quality, not just cheap filler.
3370 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Stop 4: Albuquerque: Uptown to Nob Hill
Charley's Records & CDs
Long-running shop with vintage rock and unexpected finds like German Christmas records.
Tip: Call ahead to confirm hours before making a special trip.
7602 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, 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 - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 PM Vinyl Consumption Record Store
Well-maintained collection inside an antique mall, with a notably strong reggae section.
Tip: The owners are next-level knowledgeable — worth a real conversation while you dig.
5017 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA
Hours
Monday Closed 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 12:00 - 5:00 PM SloLow Vinyl Records
Reasonably priced shop inside a thrift store with access to a warehouse of additional stock.
Tip: Ask if you can see the warehouse — regulars say it holds hundreds of thousands more records.
4710 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, 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 12:00 - 5:00 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.
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