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Record Stores in Washington, District of Columbia

4 stores to explore

Washington Record Store Guide

Washington has 4 record stores in this directory, including HR Records, Som Records and Smash Records. The shops here cover jazz, punk and metal, indie and alternative, and more.

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Som Records

A thoughtfully curated boutique - strong indie/electronic picks with good local representation

Exterior of Brydland Records in Northeast DC.

Brydland Records

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A Northeast gem for go-go and soul - the real DC sound lives here.

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Exterior of HR Records on 14th Street in Washington DC.

HR Records

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DC's go-to for soul, funk, and dance - expect deep bins, strong 12" selection, and knowledgeable staff.

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Exterior of Smash Records in Adams Morgan, DC.

Smash Records

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DC punk lives here - deep hardcore bins, strong metal wall, and decades of scene history.

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Exterior of Som Records on 14th Street in Washington DC.

Som Records

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A thoughtfully curated boutique - strong indie/electronic picks with good local representation.

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