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Twin Cities to Duluth
Dig St. Paul, stop at Warped Records on the northeast edge of the metro, then follow I-35 north to Duluth's record shops.
Route: St. Paul → Willernie → Duluth · 9 record stores across 3 stops
Stop by stop
Stop 1: St. Paul Capital City Dig
Caydence Records & Coffee
Record shop and coffee bar in one room on Payne Avenue, with new and used LPs across many genres plus drinks and food.
Tip: Grab a coffee while you dig; it is east of downtown, so pair it with Eclipse Records.
900 Payne Ave, St Paul, MN 55130
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eclipse Records Minnesota
Downtown St. Paul shop with a curated mix of new and used vinyl; visitors single out the thoughtful selection and the new-record racks.
Tip: Close to Rice Park and the downtown venues, so easy to combine with a show night; check hours before driving in.
419 Wabasha St N, St Paul, MN 55102
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 - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday Closed Cheapo Records St. Paul
The St. Paul branch of the Twin Cities used-music chain, selling used and new vinyl along with CDs, posters and shirts on Snelling Avenue.
Tip: Parking on the small lot is tight on Snelling, so allow a few minutes; it pairs easily with the Midway shops.
71 Snelling Ave N, St Paul, MN 55104
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 Barely Brothers Records
A lively Raymond Avenue shop with a well-curated jazz section and records of all genres and prices, steps from other Midway record stores.
Tip: Close to Agharta Records, so walk between them.
783 Raymond Ave, St. Paul, MN 55114
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 - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Agharta Records
A Midway shop with a deep stock of new pressings, used records and a 'Dig Room' of $1 to $5 records.
Tip: Head for the Dig Room for cheap finds. Used prices run higher than some shops.
2512 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55114
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 - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Stop 2: Willernie
Warped Records
Owner-run shop on the northeast edge of the Twin Cities with new and used records and a relaxed, chatty feel.
Tip: Closed Mondays; make it a stop on the way to or from the St. Croix Valley.
313 Stillwater Rd, Willernie, MN 55090
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 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Stop 3: Duluth Superior Street Dig
Electric Fetus Duluth
The Duluth branch of the Minneapolis Electric Fetus, with new and used vinyl, posters, gifts and a head-shop atmosphere.
Tip: Hours are not listed online, so check before going. Dog friendly.
12 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802
Hours not listed. Call ahead before you go.
Spinout Records
Duluth record store in the downtown/Lincoln Park side of town.
Tip: Plan it alongside Electric Fetus and River City Records for an easy Duluth day.
201 W 4th St, Duluth, MN 55806
Hours not listed. Call ahead before you go.
River City Records & Books
A West Duluth shop with new and used vinyl, CDs and books, and a good local metal stock.
Tip: Closed Mondays. Prices on used records run high.
1814 W Superior St, Duluth, MN 55806
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 12:00 PM - 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.