Record Stores in New Orleans, Louisiana
6 stores to explore
New Orleans Record Store Guide
New Orleans has 6 record stores in this directory, including Euclid Records, Louisiana Music Factory and Domino Sound Record Shack. The shops here cover jazz, punk and metal, indie and alternative, and more. A number of these shops stock new releases and current reissues.
Best For
- Best for jazz
Carries Jazz
- Best for Punk & Hardcore
Carries Punk
- Best for new releases
New releases
- Best for NOLA funk
World music specialist
If You Only Go to One Store
A longtime Uptown fixture near Tulane - solid new releases and a reliable stop for local picks
A Bayou Road gem for world music - expect deep African, Caribbean, and Latin bins with knowledgeable staff.
A Bywater mainstay with solid local picks and good all-around curation - easy to combine with neighborhood exploring.
The essential stop for Louisiana music - deep local catalog, live performances, and staff who know the scene.
Mushroom
$$A longtime Uptown fixture near Tulane - solid new releases and a reliable stop for local picks.
The city's hip-hop HQ - deep rap bins, local bounce, and a strong Black music focus.
Half thrift store, half record shop - come for the chaos, leave with something weird and cheap.