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Upstate to Lowcountry
From Greenville's Horizon Records to Columbia, then Sumter and on to Charleston.
Route: Greenville → Columbia → Sumter → Charleston · 8 record stores across 4 stops
Stop by stop
Stop 1: Greenville
Horizon Records
Greenville landmark for 50 years, with new and used LPs and CDs, strong jazz and Americana, and two rooms of classical recordings.
Tip: Don't skip the two classical rooms. Parking is cramped, so go off-peak.
2 W Stone Ave, Greenville, SC 29609, 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 - 8:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Stop 2: Columbia Midlands Dig
Papa Jazz Record Shoppe
Five Points institution in Columbia with a big used stock of records, plus CDs, movies, books and music memorabilia.
Tip: Narrow and crowded; some bins are low, so budget time to dig.
2014 Greene St, Columbia, SC 29205, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM 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 - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Scratch N Spin
Packed comics, collectibles and music shop across the river from Columbia, with a big used LP stock, new vinyl, cassettes and CDs alongside retro toys.
Tip: Vinyl shares the floor with comics and collectibles, so budget time to dig; closed Sundays.
513 12th St, West Columbia, SC 29169, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM 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 - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday Closed Vintage Vinyl
Small owner-run shop in Lexington with new and used vinyl plus CDs and cassettes; the owner is known for putting a record on the turntable so you can hear it before buying.
Tip: Closed Wednesdays and opens late on Friday, so check hours before driving out.
4202 Augusta Rd, Lexington, SC 29073, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM Wednesday Closed Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM Friday 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Stop 3: Sumter
Music Gator
Long-running Sumter music shop selling used vinyl and CDs at friendly prices, with guitar accessories on the side and a loyal local following.
Tip: Open seven days, including Sunday afternoons, which makes it an easy stop on the Columbia to Charleston run.
1251 Hastings Dr, Sumter, SC 29150, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM 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 - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Stop 4: Charleston Dig
Record Stop Charleston
King Street shop with a listening lounge that serves drinks while you browse.
Tip: Walking distance from most downtown Charleston hotels — an easy add to a walking tour.
426 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM 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 - 9:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monster Music & Movies
Massive selection with vintage finds as low as $1, alongside CDs, DVDs, and more.
Tip: Check albums carefully before buying — a couple reviewers found missing inclusions on used copies.
946 Orleans Rd, Charleston, SC 29407, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM 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 - 6:00 PM Gray Cat Music
Park Circle shop known for fair trade-in values and a genuinely welcoming owner.
Tip: Ask about their Record Store Day treatment — regulars say it's one of the best in the area.
1021 E Montague Ave #102, North Charleston, SC 29405, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Thursday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 4:00 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.